Pyro Podcast Episodes

#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.

#96: Yucca Flats After the Blast

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

This episode of the Fireworks Brigade was recorded at Starr Fireworks in Fargo, North Dakota. It’s July 4th and Ron and Johnny have just endured one of the most challenging fireworks seasons ever.

#95: Pyro Poser

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

This episode of the Fireworks Brigade was recorded at Starr Fireworks in Fargo, North Dakota. It’s June 30th and the selling season has arrived!

#94: It Aint My Glovebox

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

This episode of the Fireworks Brigade was recorded at Starr Fireworks in Fargo, North Dakota. It’s June 26th and the selling season has arrived!

#93: The Starr Abides

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

Special Guests: Steve Houser, President of the National Fireworks Association and Larry Farnsworth, President of Gavel Public Affairs

This episode of the Fireworks Brigade was recorded in the Pyro Podcast studios in Chicago, IL. It’s late May and a typically confident Johnny Starr is somewhat apprehensive about the challenges facing the fireworks industry this year. Fresh off the success of the Livestream Event / Dealer show in Fargo on May 16, John and Ron recap the event and discuss the sales expectations for July 4, 2020.

Episode #92: NFA Spring Expo 2020, Nancy Blogin

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

Very Special Guests: Nancy Blogin, Executive Director of the National Fireworks Association

This episode of the Fireworks Brigade Pyro Podcast was recorded directly from the Fireworks Brigade booth on the trade show floor of the NFA’s Spring Expo 2020 in Columbus, Georgia. Nancy Blogin of the NFA sits with John and Ron to discuss all that is going on in the fireworks industry. There is a lot to discuss, including recent explosions in China and the potential effects of the Coronavirus on the supply chain. This special episode of Fireworks Brigade includes an update on all things going on in the industry.

Episode #91: NFA Spring Expo 2020 Trade Show

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

Very Special Guests: Steve W. Houser, Secretary of the National Fireworks Association & Robert Kellner, Treasurer of the National Fireworks Association

This episode of the Fireworks Brigade A Pyro Podcast was recorded directly from the Fireworks Brigade booth on the trade show floor of the NFA’s Spring Expo 2020 Tradeshow in Columbus, Georgia. Steve Houser and Robert Kellner of the NFA sit with John and Ron to discuss all that is going on in the fireworks industry. There is a lot to discuss including recent explosions in China and the potential effects of the Corona Virus on the supply chain. This special episode of Fireworks Brigade includes an update on all things going on in the industry.

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

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:

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.
National Fireworks Association