Pyro Podcast Episodes

#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

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.

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

You can find Cody and his 40,000 subscribers at Cody B. Pyrotechnics on YouTube.
Cody B. Pyrotechnics

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.

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

You can find Cody and his 40,000 subscribers at Cody B. Pyrotechnics on YouTube.
Cody B. Pyrotechnics

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.

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

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