Pyro Podcast Episodes

#117: Beatings Shall Continue Until Morale Improves

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

This episode of the Fireworks Brigade – A Pyro Podcast was recorded at the Pyropodcast Studios in Chicago, Illinois. The challenges in the industry seem to be mounting and Ron desperately attempts to make John smile.

#116: Paul McCartney’s a Hack

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

This episode of the Fireworks Brigade A Pyro Podcast was recorded in Mobile, Alabama at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel. The discussion took place during the evening’s Afterglow event. John and Ron to discuss all challenges in the fireworks industry and some new and exciting NFA Expo pick up lines. To learn more about how to get involved go to nationalfireworks.org or email the NFA at office@nationalfireworks.com.

#115: NFA Spring Expo 2022

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

Special Guests: Steve Houser – President of the National Fireworks Association and Ed Vasel – Vice President of the National Fireworks Association

This episode of the Fireworks Brigade A Pyro Podcast was recorded in Mobile, Alabama at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel. The discussion took place during the evening’s Afterglow event. Steve and Ed sit with John and Ron to discuss all challenges in the fireworks industry and some new and exciting NFA initiatives. To learn more about how to get involved go to nationalfireworks.org or email the NFA at office@nationalfireworks.com.

#114: You Haven’t Rolled Since 2003

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

Special Guest: Steve Houser, President of the National Fireworks Association

This episode of the Fireworks Brigade was recorded at the Casa Starr in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Closing out the show, Steve Houser joins us from Joplin, Missouri to discuss what’s been happening in the industry.

#113: Wilson Lam, Chili Fireworks

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

Special Guests: Wilson Lam, Black Scorpion/Chili Fireworks

This episode of the Fireworks Brigade was recorded at the Fireworks Brigade Studios in Chicago, Illinois. Wilson Lam joins us from Lixin Village, Yangsanshi Area, Liling, Hunan, China.

#112: Bottle Rocket Cold Brew

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

This episode of the Fireworks Brigade was recorded at Lands End Coffee Roasters in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

#111: My Face Tingles

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

This episode of the Fireworks Brigade was recorded in the Fireworks Brigade Studios in suburban Chicago, Illinois.

#110: Analog in a Digital World – NFA Expo 2021

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

Special Guests: Chris Dekoeyser, Frosty Fireworks; Nathan Callson, Johnny Fireworks; Chuck Decker, Uncle Sam Fireworks

This episode of the Fireworks Brigade was recorded in Erie Pennsylvania, the site of the National Fireworks Association’s Fall Expo.

#109: The Pyro’s Are Back in Town; NFA Expo 2021

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

Special Guests: Steve Houser, President of the NFA & John from “Red Rooster”

This episode of the Fireworks Brigade was recorded in Erie, Pennsylvania — the site of the National Fireworks Association’s Fall Expo.

#108: Gotta Stay For the Encore

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

This episode of the Fireworks Brigade was recorded in Chicago, Illinois in August 2021. The guys recap the recent PGI convention in Fargo and then look ahead to the NFA convention in mid September in Erie, Pennsylvania. Some other topics discussed in this episode include: