Fireworks Brigade - A Pyro Podcast

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The idle chit-chat and mischievous banter offered in the Fireworks Brigade - A Pyro Podcast are provided by Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker. Johnny Starr, owner of Starr Fireworks has been designing, importing and selling fireworks and pyrotechnic effects for over three decades. After listening to just the first few minutes of any episode, you will understand that John’s expertise in pyrotechnics is unquestionable. Ron the Banker, part time volunteer and collaborator, spends his Fourth of July with Johnny in the Fargo / Moorhead area selling fireworks to local consumers and national wholesalers. Everyone from the casual backyard enthusiast to the serious pyrotechnician will be informed, enlightened and entertained. The show is sponsored by Starr Fireworks in Fargo North Dakota.

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We’re Here; Let’s Get Things Rolling

Apr 08 2024 72 mins

Better late than never, the guys are back in Cabo San Lucas Mexico for some much needed rest & relaxation. Louie joins Ron and John at the Casa Starr table for some fireworks discussion.

A Tribute to Poppy

Feb 28 2024 80 mins

Life can change unexpectedly and no one can escape heartbreak. It’s with a heavy heart that we let our listeners know that John’s father passed away earlier this month. John and Ron take some time to heal and talk about Poppy’s large and wonderful life. As a friend once said, “Poppy’s kicking life’s ass!” Later on in the episode, we do manage to get to some fireworks

Mad Ox Bob

Jan 27 2024 86 mins

The ball has just dropped, the spilled champagne is still sticky and it’s time to turn the calendars to 2024. Ron and John meet in Chicago at the Pyro Podcast studios to talk about the market challenges in 2024.

Is Your Demo Tight Little Boy?

Dec 21 2023 94 mins

It’s Christmas time and most people aren’t thinking about fireworks. Nevertheless, Ron, John, and their buddy Louie meet in Chicago at the Pyro Podcast studio to talk about fireworks and sing a song. Make sure to stick around for the pyro parody of Do You Hear What I Hear? Also, catch the video on YouTube. I am sure that Bing Crosby would be rolling over in his grave!

Bang Bang Boom Boom

Nov 24 2023 69 mins

With a short break in travel schedules, John and Ron get together for their pre-Thanksgiving episode. They meet in Chicago at the Pyropodcast studios to talk about fireworks and some other seasonal issues.

The Bunker’s Empty; What Happened?

Oct 23 2023 63 mins

The conventions are over and John and Ron get together for their annual Halloween episode. They meet in Chicago at the Pyropodcast studios to talk about fireworks and some other seasonal issues.

Larry Lomaz the “King of All Pyro”

Sep 27 2023 80 mins

This episode of the Fireworks Brigade - A Pyro Podcast was recorded at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Ft. Wayne Indiana. It’s September and that means it’s time for NFA Expo 2023. This year John and Ron talk to Steve Kozar of Saturn Fireworks in Akron, Ohio. Steve and John have many great stories about the late, enigmatic Larry Lomaz. Larry was the president of Midwest Fi

I Learned to Whisper in a Saw Mill

Sep 18 2023 59 mins

This episode of the Fireworks Brigade - A Pyro Podcast was recorded at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It’s September and it’s time for NFA Expo 2023. This year John and Ron narrate and participate in the day 2 fundraising auction.

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This episode of the Fireworks Brigade - A Pyro Podcast was recorded in Fireworks Brigade’s suburban Chicago studio. It’s early August and the guys take inventory of what just happened and what’s next. In somewhat of a departure, the guys stick with mostly one topic. For as often as they insist that fireworks are an analog product in a digital age, they discuss the effects of

Before You Know It There’s No Bolts Left

Jul 17 2023 54 mins

This episode of the Fireworks Brigade - A Pyro Podcast was recorded in the warehouse of Starr Fireworks in Fargo North Dakota. It’s July 4th and the guys recap the season and look forward to the next year.