Welcome to another episode of Two Chicks and a Chris, where we tackle Muscatine’s biggest issues with equal parts real talk and sarcasm. This week, we’re joined by Pastor Sharon Phillips from The Jesus Mission and Shiloh Hillman, owner of Pearl City Popcorn—two very different guests with equally powerful stories.

🔹 Pastor Sharon’s Mission:

• 40 years of feeding and helping Muscatine’s homeless—without state or federal funding
• The real challenges of homelessness, from addiction to mental illness
• Why short-term shelters aren’t enough & the urgent need for long-term care
• Her take on whether Muscatine is becoming a magnet for homelessness

🔹 Shiloh’s Popcorn Empire:

• How she turned a side hustle into Pearl City Popcorn
• The joys (and struggles) of running a small business in Muscatine
• Social media chaos—why her viral Facebook post had everyone talking
• What it’s really like dealing with downtown parking meters and employee drama

🔹 Plus, the hosts debate:

🔥 Should Muscatine save its old buildings or tear them down for progress?

🚦 Is downtown traffic flow actually better now, or just more confusing?

🍿 Can Shiloh create a new Jingle & Mingle popcorn flavor before the holidays?

Come for the popcorn, stay for the truth bombs, and leave with a better understanding of Muscatine’s biggest issues.

🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more unfiltered Muscatine conversations!

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• Mobile Patrol
• Robert Young
• Trinity Rock Island
• MCSA
• Discover Muscatine

In this episode of Two Chicks and a Chris, we dive into the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of Muscatine, Iowa, by featuring two standout local businesses: Keep The Bitch Floored (KTBF) and Muscatine Tech.

Keep The Bitch Floored (KTBF):

• Founded by hot rod enthusiast, artist, and musician Travis McConnaha, KTBF is an American hot rod brand and apparel company that has grown from a local passion project to a global phenomenon. ​
• Discover how Travis coined the phrase "Keep The Bitch Floored" over a decade ago and transformed it into a brand that resonates with motor culture enthusiasts worldwide.
• We explore KTBF's unique product offerings, from custom apparel to accessories that embody the hot rod lifestyle.​

Muscatine Tech:

• A cornerstone in the local tech community, Muscatine Tech specializes in repairing a wide range of devices, including smartphones, tablets, and gaming consoles. ​
• Learn about their commitment to providing reliable and efficient repair services, ensuring that residents stay connected in today's digital age.​
• We discuss the challenges and rewards of operating a tech repair business in a small town and how Muscatine Tech has become a trusted name in the community.​

In This Episode:

• We chat with Travis about the origins of KTBF, the inspiration behind the brand, and its impact on the hot rod community.​
• We sit down with the team at Muscatine Tech to discuss the evolving landscape of technology repairs and the importance of local tech support.​
• Our hosts debate the significance of nurturing local businesses and how they contribute to Muscatine's unique cultural fabric.​

Join us for an engaging conversation that showcases the diverse entrepreneurial ventures thriving in Muscatine, reflecting the town's rich blend of tradition and innovation.

#DiscoverMuscatine #WeAreMuscatine #TwoChicksAndAChris #KTBF

#KeepTheBitchFloored #HotRodCulture #MuscatineTech #TechRepair #SupportLocal

#Entrepreneurship #MotorCulture #SmallBusinessSuccess

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• KTBF
• Muscatine Tech
• Corn Fed Bruiser
• Discover Muscatine
• Keep the bitch forward
• Zoomies
• Ready Mix
• GoDaddy
• John Deere
• Vintage Torque Fest

Muscatine, are you ready to dance? In this episode of Two Chicks and a Chris, we sit down with David "Tiny" Botello, the mastermind behind Tiny Tunes Entertainment, to talk about bringing teen dances back to Muscatine and his all-in-one event business.

🔹 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🎧 Tiny Tunes Entertainment: DJing, event planning, karaoke, and why Tiny does it all

💃 Teen Dances Return to Muscatine! – Details on the February 1st event

🎮 Arcade Throwback: Why an ’80s-style arcade is part of the fun

🚗 Roundabouts & Road Rage: The never-ending debate on how to drive in Muscatine

🅿️ Parking Meters… Again? How downtown businesses are impacted

From spinning records to planning weddings and keeping kids entertained, Tiny’s been a big part of Muscatine’s event scene. Tune in to hear how he's helping bring safe and fun entertainment back to town—while also sharing some strong opinions on traffic, downtown development, and what makes a great event.

🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more Muscatine madness!

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• Discover Muscatine
• Tiny Tunes Entertainment

#DiscoverMuscatine #WeAreMuscatine #TwoChicksAndAChris #TinyTunes #TeenDance #MuscatineEvents #SupportLocal #DJLife #RoundaboutDebate #MuscatineBusiness #80sArcade #EventPlanning #PartyLikeItsMuscatine

This episode of Two Chicks and a Chris covers two major Muscatine stories: a graffiti incident at Jibaro’s Puerto Rican restaurant and an in-depth chat with Muscatine’s new City Administrator, Matt Martison.

🔹 Jibaro’s Graffiti Incident

🇵🇷Restaurant owner Ramon Rivera shares his experience after his business was targeted with offensive graffiti.

🌍 The story went viral—spreading from Muscatine all the way to Puerto Rico, Orlando, and New York!

💙 How the Muscatine community rallied around Jibaro in an incredible show of support.

👮 The fast response from Muscatine PD in catching the vandal within days.

🔹 Meet Muscatine’s New City Administrator: Matt Martison

🏙️ Matt shares his background in law enforcement & city government and why he chose Muscatine.

📈 Economic Growth & Housing: Does Muscatine really need 2,000 more homes?

💰 The city budget challenges ahead and how Muscatine plans to grow.

🚴 Trail Expansion Plans: Connecting Muscatine to Wilton & beyond.

🚗 Roundabouts, Parking Meters, and Traffic Flow: The debates continue!

This episode is packed with real talk, community spirit, and the kind of local debates only Muscatine can deliver!

🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more unfiltered Muscatine conversations!

This week on Two Chicks and a Chris, we’re covering everything from Muscatine’s best steaks to bingo night at Headquarters Muscatine—plus the usual roundabout rants, parking meter debates, and whether or not Tyson’s snow measurements are actually real.

🔹 Inside Headquarters Muscatine with Manager Heidi Niles

🥩 Steaks, Tenderloins & Philly Cheesesteaks – What’s the best thing on the menu?

🎤 Live music, DJs, karaoke & the upcoming band lineup

🎱 Pool tournaments, volleyball leagues & possible cornhole/bags leagues coming soon

🎲 Bingo Night – How to play & win prizes

🍻 Beer garden upgrades & why the South End is worth the drive

🔹 Bonus Muscatine Topics:

❄️ Tyson the Weatherman – Muscatine’s most beloved (and most teased) forecaster

🚗 Back-in parking on the riverfront – still annoying or not that bad?

📜 County politics – Who’s making the decisions & how much do raises really matter?

🎯 Should lawn darts make a comeback? Headquarters might just be the place for it!

From great food to local entertainment, questionable weather predictions, and heated roundabout debates, this episode has it all.

🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more Muscatine madness!

#DiscoverMuscatine #WeAreMuscatine #TwoChicksAndAChris #HeadquartersMuscatine #SupportLocal #MuscatineEats #LiveMusic #BingoNight #SteakLovers #CornholeTournaments #LawnDartsRevival #TysonTheWeatherman #RoundaboutDebate #ParkingMeterRants

Muscatine is still standing, which means Two Chicks and a Chris are back to talk about it! This week, we’re tackling a topic that’s a little heavier than Chris’ usual popcorn intake—homelessness in Muscatine. But don’t worry, we kick things off with some classic banter, questionable opinions, and a few jokes at Danny’s expense before diving into the big conversation.

We’re joined by Emily Harvey, Executive Director of MCSA, who’s here to break down:

🔹 Whether Muscatine is really a “magnet” for homelessness (or if that’s just a rumor)

🔹 How MCSA is keeping families in their homes with rent assistance programs

🔹 The brand-new 21-unit permanent supportive housing project—what it means & who it helps

🔹 The real cost of homelessness on businesses, law enforcement, and hospitals

🔹 If we’re solving the problem or just making Muscatine a “homeless haven”

And because no episode is complete without a little local controversy, we also debate:

🚗 Back-in parking—who thought this was a good idea?

🔄 Roundabouts—efficient traffic flow or public enemy #1?

Come for the laughs, stay for the hard-hitting conversation, and leave with some new perspectives on Muscatine’s biggest challenges.

🎧 Listen now and subscribe—because we’re not running out of things to talk about anytime soon!

This week on Two Chicks and a Chris, we’re covering big changes, big projects, and big sandwiches in Muscatine! From Hy-Vee legend Matt Schweitzer’s retirement to the latest updates on Muscatine County's dome renovation, we’ve got a packed episode with plenty of laughs, questionable opinions, and some of the best Chicago-style food in town.

🔹 Matt Schweitzer’s Retirement & His Next Chapter

🥪 How Matt helped shape Hy-Vee’s impact on Muscatine

🚌 Why he’s now driving a school bus?!

🤔 Will Hy-Vee be the same without him?

🔹 Muscatine Dome/Roof Renovation

🎡 Major renovations & upgrades

🔹 Capone’s Chicago-Style Eats with Chris Marseglia

🍔 Why it took 17 years to bring Chicago flavors to Muscatine

🌭 The secret behind Capone’s Italian beef, gyros, and deep-fried cheesecake

🥪 Introducing the “Two Chicks” sandwich—will it be 3 lbs of meat?

🔹 Muscatine’s Never-Ending Local Debates

🚦 Roundabouts—convenient or chaos?

🅿️ Back-in parking—why does this exist?

💸 Parking meters—are they actually helping downtown businesses?

🎧 Tune in now for a mix of Muscatine updates, food talk, and classic Two Chicks and a Chris banter!

#DiscoverMuscatine #WeAreMuscatine #TwoChicksAndAChris #CaponesChicagoStyle #SupportLocal #MuscatineEats #MuscatineFairgrounds #HyVeeLegend #ParkingWars #RoundaboutDebate #CountryDomeRenovation