Pyro Podcast Episodes

#106: Playing Craps With Pesos

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

This episode of the Fireworks Brigade was recorded in Fargo, North Dakota from the Starr Fireworks warehouse. As the number of days before the Fourth continued to dwindle, John and Ron take some time to discuss the industry and the craziness of the 2021 season. Some other topics discussed in this episode include:

#105: I’ve Got Absolutely Nothing For Sale

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

This episode of the Fireworks Brigade was recorded in Fargo, North Dakota. Some other topics discussed in this episode include:

#104: Welcome to Long Beach: It’s As Cold As Nancy Pelosi

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

This episode of the Fireworks Brigade was recorded in Gary, Indiana. Some other topics discussed in this episode include:

#103: VOMOH

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

This episode of the Fireworks Brigade was recorded at Casa Starr in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Some other topics discussed in this episode include:

#102: Land of 100 Masks

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

This episode of the Fireworks Brigade was recorded at Fireworks Brigade Studios in Chicago, Illinois. Some other topics discussed in this episode include:

#101: Pyro Slut Club “when a tramp is not enough”

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

This episode of the Fireworks Brigade was recorded at Fireworks Brigade Studios in Chicago, Illinois. Christmas is close and John & Ron talk Covid, Pyro and sing a song. Some other topics discussed in this episode include:

#100: Centennial

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

This benchmark episode of the Fireworks Brigade was recorded at Casa Starr in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Thanksgiving has just ended and John & Ron escape the cold for white sand and lands end. Considering all of the challenges faced in 2020, it’s a miracle we made it to this memorable episode. We had planned something special for 100, but like many other plans in 2020, we had to pivot and accept something much smaller. Nevertheless, we are proud to present our 100th episode and look forward to recording more. Some other topics discussed in this episode include:

#99: Kissing Hands and Shakin’ Babies

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

Very Special Guests: Gadd, Gadd Music

This episode of the Fireworks Brigade was recorded at Fireworks Brigade Studios in Chicago, Illinois. It’s Halloween, the cold weather is coming and John and Ron settle in for their 99th episode of the podcast. Considering it’s off season and there’s still a pandemic to endure there’s not a lot of urgency in the industry. John and Ron casually discuss the current challenges and reminisce about their first episode some 5+ years ago. Also included is an exclusive interview with Gadd from Gadd Music. Gadd is the exclusive voice of all the pyro parody songs you hear on this show.

#98: I’d Send Bruce Zoldan

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

This episode of the Fireworks Brigade was recorded at Fireworks Brigade Studios in Chicago, Illinois. There’s a lot of unique challenges facing the consumer fireworks business in 2020 and Ron and John discuss it all. They talk about the disappointment of missing the NFA Expo and the 30 MM rule that is threatening to challenge the industry further.

#97: I Coulda Been a Contender

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

Special Guests: Steve Houser, President NFA & Larry Farnsworth, Gavel Public Affairs

This episode of the Fireworks Brigade was recorded at Fireworks Brigade Studios in Chicago, Illinois. Ron and John have had some time to relax after the hectic selling season and aside from some Covid talk they get into a new episode of “What Would Johnny Do?” In addition, the guys talk to Steve Houser, President of the National Fireworks Association about the after effects of the season and what to expect for 2021. You can go to our YouTube channel to see video of the Steve and Larry discussion.