Lady Loves Big Gun

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Episode #90: Lady Loves Big Gun

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

The big game is over and the Kansas City Chiefs are now the football champions. As they usually do, John and Ron sit down at the Casa Starr in Cabo San Lucas Mexico to review the year in pyro and discuss next year’s expectations. Some of the other topics discussed include:

Some of the topics covered during the discussion include
  • Eagles & Doobie Brothers special event in Cabo
  • Babalou vs Skybacon
  • Pyro Purge – China problems
  • Coronavirus and how it effects your 2020 fireworks
  • NFA Spring Expo update
  • Fireworks News
  • Kansas City Chiefs fan mishap and other stories
  • Fireworks Judge
  • “My Pyro” parody song premiere
  • Soy Sauce and other dips for your junk
  • Sun tan man
  • That’s why boats are named after women
  • WWJD

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Poetry’s Not in My Toolbox

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Episode #89: Poetry’s Not in My Toolbox

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

The holidays have recently passed and John and Ron are shivering cold back in Chicago. They spend some time recapping the year in fireworks and planning for 2020.

Some of the topics covered during the discussion include
  • Pyro Purge
  • China Problems (Hunan Explosion)
  • Stocking Issues (Wholesale vs. Retail)
  • Face the Fear & Love Mondays
  • Spring NFA Expo Preview
  • Washington Update
  • Fireworks News
  • “Go Big Go Loud” Song Parody
  • Pyro Playhouse
  • London NYE Fireworks Show Soundtrack Review
  • Master Class “Double Trouble”
  • WWJD

To learn more about how to get involved with the NFA, go to the link below. The NFA provides a valuable service to pyros everywhere, please tell them how much you love what they do and donate to the cause.
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19.5588 MXN

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Episode #88: 19.5588 MXN

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

Very Special Guests: Joey Indiana

John and Ron head to Cabo San Lucas for the Holidays. The guys spend some time in the sun and even more time getting ready for the 2020 fireworks season. Joining them for this episode is Joey Indiana! Joey runs N. J. Gary Distributors in Gary Indiana and he tells us about his 2020 expectations.

Some of the topics covered during the discussion include
  • Pyro Purge
  • China Mishap
  • Joey Indiana @ NJDISTRIBUTORS.COM (Coming Soon)
  • What does exchange rate mean?
  • Fireworks News
  • Fireworks Judge
  • Pyro Playhouse
  • Master Class “All In One Eruption” (With Cody B.)
  • Rudolph the One Hand Pyro (A Pyro Parody)

To learn more about how to get involved with the NFA, go to the link below. The NFA provides a valuable service to pyros everywhere, please tell them how much you love what they do and donate to the cause.
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You can find Cody and his 40,000 subscribers at Cody B. Pyrotechnics on YouTube.
Cody B. Pyrotechnics

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That’s Not How Flow Charts Work

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Episode #87: That’s Not How Flow Charts Work

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

Very Special Guests: Steve W. Houser, President of the National Fireworks Association

Contributing Guests: Cody B., Cody B. Pyrotechnics

John has returned from China and we go Festival Balls deep into November pyro. Just before carving the turkey and after a brief discussion of John’s purchasing trip in China we talk to Steve Houser, President of the NFA. Steve keeps us informed about the recent obstruction being applied by the APA regarding 87-1.

To round out the show, we talk to YouTube pyro sensation Cody B. In an episode of Master Class, we dissect and grade the 500-Gram cake called “Literally Lit”. This cake is produced by Boom Wow fireworks especially for Cody and his YouTube subscribers. Cody also shares some behind the scenes from his recent celebration for 40,000 YouTube subscribers.

Some of the topics covered during the discussion include
  • Pyro Purge & Recent Purchasing Trip to China
  • 2020 New Product Review
  • 87-1 Update from Steve Houser, President of the NFA
  • Fireworks Brigade Master Class – Literally Lit w/Cody B.Pyrotechnics
  • WWJD “Netflix” Story

To learn more about how to get involved with the NFA, go to the link below. The NFA provides a valuable service to pyros everywhere, please tell them how much you love what they do and donate to the cause.
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You can find Cody and his 40,000 subscribers at Cody B. Pyrotechnics on YouTube.
Cody B. Pyrotechnics

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Super Glue & Syrup

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Episode #86: Super Glue & Syrup

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

In what has become somewhat of a tradition, Ron and John get together just before Halloween to talk about fireworks amongst the “Trick or Treat” festivities. This is important because John is headed for China and will be buying product for the next season.

Some of the topics covered during the discussion include
  • Pyro Purge
  • Message from Steve Houser, President of the NFA
  • WWJD
  • Pyro Judge
  • PGI Parody Song
  • Master Class Zombie Raiders
  • Other News

To learn more about how to get involved go to SAVEOURFIREWORKS.com or email the NFA at nfasafe-ty@gmail.com and tell them how the CPSC’s proposed rule change would affect you.
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Also, please contact the your local Congress representative or Senator and let them know your views on the proposed regulations change.

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Breaking News: We Saved Our Fireworks…For Now!

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Episode #85: Breaking News: We Saved Our Fireworks…For Now!

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

Very Special Guests: Steve W. Houser – President of the National Fireworks Association & Larry Farnsworth – President of Gavel Public Affairs

Just hours after the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted down the staff pack-age on a proposed rule to amend current fireworks regulations, NFA representatives Steve Houser and Larry Farnsworth talk with John and Ron about the events of the day and where do we go from here. For a better understanding of the proposed rule changes, tune in to Episodes 68,71,82, and 84 of the program or check out our YouTube Channel under the hashtag #SAVEOURFIREWORKS.

Please contact the your local Congress representative or Senator and let them know your views on the proposed regulations change.

To learn more about how to get involved go to SAVEOURFIREWORKS.com or email the NFA at nfasafe-ty@gmail.com and tell them how the CPSC’s proposed rule change would affect you.
www.saveourfireworks.com

If you would like to keep up with the show you can do so at:

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NFA Expo 2019, Afterglow Roundtable

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Episode #84: NFA Expo 2019, Afterglow Roundtable

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

Very Special Guests: Steve W. Houser – Secretary of the National Fireworks Association & Larry Farnsworth – President of Gavel Public Affairs

Directly after the second night of demos, National Fireworks Association representatives Steve Houser and Larry Farnsworth sit with Johnny and Ron for an update and some long overdue fun. This special episode of Fireworks Brigade includes a further update on the proposed sweeping changes that could have a long term adverse effect on consumer fireworks. For a better understanding of the proposed rule changes, tune in to Episodes 68,71, and 82 of the program or check out our YouTube Channel under the hashtag #SAVEOURFIREWORKS. This episode of Fireworks Brigade was recorded around midnight during “Afterglow” on night 2 of the NFA’s Annual Expo in Branson, Missouri.

Some of the topics covered during the discussion include
  • Demo Recap
  • CPSC Update
  • NFA Organization Update
  • Lesser attended Seminars
  • Most Interesting Man
  • Sweet Pyro Time (Pyro Parody)

Google #SAVEOURFIREWORKS to learn more about the sweeping changes proposed by the CPSC and how to voice your concerns!
www.saveourfireworks.com | www.nationalfireworks.org

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NFA Expo 2019

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Episode #83: #NFA Expo 2019

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

Very Special Guests: Carson Lee, BoomWow Fireworks – Wilson, Chili Fireworks – Kathy, Arts Pyrotechnics

This very special episode of Fireworks Brigade was recorded live from the “AfterGlow” at the NFA Expo in Branson Missouri. The National Fireworks Association was formed in 1995 by the late Cameron Starr, the father of the 500 gram cake. The NFA provides a forum for manufacturers, distributors, exhibitors and the public who enjoy using fireworks, for the exchange and dissemination of knowledge and the positive pro-motion of the fireworks industry in a fair and equitable manner. Directly after the first night’s Demo, John and Ron sit down with some of the most respected and experienced pyros in the world. ENJOY!

To learn more about how to get involved go to SAVEOURFIREWORKS.com or email the NFA at nfasafe-ty@gmail.com and tell them how the CPSC’s proposed rule change would affect you. Also, please contact your local Congress representative or Senator and let them know your views on the proposed regulations change
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#SAVEOURFIREWORKS

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Episode #82: #SAVEOURFIREWORKS

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

Very Special Guests: Steve W. Houser, Secretary of the National Fireworks Association & Larry Farnsworth, President of Gavel Public Affairs

Directly after sitting down with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regarding a compromise to the ban on metal powders in consumer fireworks, NFA representatives Steve Houser and Larry Farnsworth call with an update. This special episode of Fireworks Brigade is an update on the proposed sweeping changes that could have a long term adverse effect on consumer fireworks. For a better understanding of the proposed rule changes, tune in to Episodes 68 and 71 of the program. This episode of Fireworks Brigade was recorded at the Reeves Audio Recording in Evanston, Illinois.

To learn more about how to get involved go to SAVEOURFIREWORKS.com or email the NFA at nfasafe-ty@gmail.com and tell them how the CPSC’s proposed rule change would affect you. Also, please contact your local Congress representative or Senator and let them know your views on the proposed regulations change
www.saveourfireworks.com | www.nationalfireworks.org

If you would like to keep up with the show you can do so at:

YouTube – Fireworks Brigade
Twitter – twitter.com/PyroPodcast
We are proud to announce we are now available on Android devices and Spotify!

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Pyro’s Smilin’

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Episode #81: Pyro’s Smilin’

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

This episode of Fireworks Brigade was recorded at Starr Fireworks in Fargo, North Dakota. The selling season is over and all John wants to do is listen to Free Bird and dream about 2020.

Some of the topics covered in this episode include
  • Fun Lovin Criminals
  • Pyro Purge
  • Next Year
  • Pyro Playhouse Joe Dirt
  • Premier of Pyro’s Smilin

Google #SAVEOURFIREWORKS to learn more about the sweeping changes proposed by the CPSC and how to voice your concerns!
www.saveourfireworks.com | www.nationalfireworks.org

If you would like to keep up with the show you can do so at:

YouTube – Fireworks Brigade
Twitter – twitter.com/PyroPodcast
We are proud to announce we are now available on Android devices and Spotify!

In search of the best and widest variety of fireworks in North Dakota?

STARR-FIREWORKS.COM

Get in touch with the Fireworks Brigade crew and our special guest at:

INFO@FIREWORKSBRIGADE.COM