Welcome to the Fireworks Brigade Pyro Podcast. The idle chit-chat and mischievous banter offered in this Pyromaniacs Podcast are provided by Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker.
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Episode #201: My Life’s a Faraday Cage Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker This episode of the Fireworks Brigade – A Pyro Podcast was recorded in the warehouse of Starr Fireworks in Fargo, North... The post My Life’s a Faraday Cage appeared first on Fireworks Brigade Pyro Podcast.
Episode #200: America’s Birthday Bash Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker This very special episode of Fireworks Brigade was recorded live from a very busy showroom and parking lot of Starr Fireworks on July... The post America’s Birthday Bash appeared first on Fireworks Brigade Pyro Podcast.
Episode #199: Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker The fireworks industry has undergone meaningful changes over the past two decades, and it would be hard to find someone more qualified than Johnny Starr... The post Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes appeared first on Fireworks Brigade Pyro Podcast.
Episode #198: I’m Near Death Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker Retail week is well underway, and while Ron and John are at Starr Fireworks selling high-quality consumer fireworks, they take a break from... The post I’m Near Death appeared first on Fireworks Brigade Pyro Podcast.
Episode #197: The Cynical One Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker Retail Week 2026 has officially started and that means Ron and John are working hard at Starr Fireworks. This year there’s even more... The post The Cynical One appeared first on Fireworks Brigade Pyro Podcast.
Episode #196: America’s Birthday Bash Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker announce America’s Birthday Bash! The guys are accustomed to hosting parties for all of their friends and... The post America’s Birthday Bash appeared first on Fireworks Brigade Pyro Podcast.
Episode #195: Cumulative Stress Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker Retail week in the fireworks industry is just 2 weeks away and Ron the Banker and Johnny Starr get together to discuss what to... The post Cumulative Stress appeared first on Fireworks Brigade Pyro Podcast.
Episode #194: Funky Feng Shui Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker Retail week in the fireworks industry is fast approaching and Ron the Banker and Johnny Starr get together to discuss what to expect.... The post Funky Feng Shui appeared first on Fireworks Brigade Pyro Podcast.
Episode #193: Midnight Ride Comes Alive Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker Special Guests: Kyle Kucsera, Kucsera Design & Bill Halliar Midnight Ride, the latest multi-shot repeater from Pyro Slut & Starr Fireworks, is... The post Midnight Ride Comes Alive appeared first on Fireworks Brigade Pyro Podcast.
Episode #192: Dealer Show Recap Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker Live from the Pyropodcast studios in suburban Chicago, Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker meet to talk about all things fireworks. In this... The post Dealer Show Recap appeared first on Fireworks Brigade Pyro Podcast.
Episode #191: 9 To 1 Of Us Dies Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker Live from the Pyropodcast studios in suburban Chicago, Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker meet to talk about all things... The post 9 To 1 Of Us Dies appeared first on Fireworks Brigade Pyro Podcast.
Episode #190: Demo Pre Show Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker It’s the evening before the annual Starr Fireworks Demo. Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker get together to Livestream a behind-the-scenes pre-show from... The post Demo Pre Show appeared first on Fireworks Brigade Pyro Podcast.
Episode #189: China Update II Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker April is coming to an end and that means Johnny is preparing for his annual Demo. But before he can display all of... The post China Update II appeared first on Fireworks Brigade Pyro Podcast.
Episode #188: China Update Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker It’s April and that means that Johnny is in China setting things up for a successful season. This boots on the ground endeavor helps... The post China Update appeared first on Fireworks Brigade Pyro Podcast.
Episode #187: Rant N’ Rave Sunday Morning Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker It’s not typical to see Johnny Starr early on a Sunday morning amongst the people, let alone recording a podcast. Turns... The post Rant N’ Rave Sunday Morning appeared first on Fireworks Brigade Pyro Podcast.
Episode #186: Fustanella Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker Special Guest: Dino Spring is in the air and John and Ron recruit Dino from Starr Fireworks and Fat Cat Fireworks to help them get... The post Fustanella appeared first on Fireworks Brigade Pyro Podcast.
Episode #185: Explode Go Boom! Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker America 250, also known as the Semiquincentennial, is fast approaching. Johnny and Ron got you covered and are here to help you plan... The post Explode Go Boom! appeared first on Fireworks Brigade Pyro Podcast.
Episode #184: I’m Like Your Therapy Dog Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker Johnny and Ron gather with a bunch of their friends at Casa Starr in Cabo San Lucas for their annual Big... The post I’m Like Your Therapy Dog appeared first on Fireworks Brigade Pyro Podcast.
Episode #183: The Monster Did Not Come to You! Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker The last New Year’s Eve salute has rung out in the cold January air, and John and Ron are... The post The Monster Did Not Come to You! appeared first on Fireworks Brigade Pyro Podcast.
Episode #182: Holiday Bonus – NFA Expo Night 4, Pyro Junkies! Hosts: Johnny Starr & Ron the Banker Special Guests: Jeff Siddle (Pyro Junkie) John Ye (Legend Fireworks), Kristy Hunnewell (Galaxy Fireworks) & Steve Kozar... The post Holiday Bonus – NFA Expo Night 4, Pyro Junkies! appeared first on Fireworks Brigade Pyro Podcast.
Episode #181: It’s A 2 Dog Night Hosts: Johnny Starr & Ron the Banker It’s time for our annual Christmas episode, and as usual, Louie’s in the studio to add to the festivities. While the... The post It’s A 2 Dog Night appeared first on Fireworks Brigade Pyro Podcast.
Episode #180: Stuffing & Tariffs Hosts: Johnny Starr & Ron the Banker Thanksgiving is right around the corner and what could be tastier than a discussion about tariffs? So keep an eye on grandpa, put... The post Stuffing & Tariffs appeared first on Fireworks Brigade Pyro Podcast.
Episode #179: The Truth of It Hosts: Johnny Starr & Ron the Banker When it comes to fireworks, we’ve long established that Johnny Starr has a “buying problem”. It’s October and that means Johnny is... The post The Truth of It appeared first on Fireworks Brigade Pyro Podcast.
Episode #178: Demurrage Hosts: Johnny Starr & Ron the Banker It’s Halloween and what can be scarier than a demurrage invoice? Stay on the road, keep clear of the moors, avoid the tool shed and... The post Demurrage appeared first on Fireworks Brigade Pyro Podcast.
Episode #177: NFA Expo, Night 4 – Your Agent in China Hosts: Mr. Terry T. Winkle, Your Agent in China & Louie Special Guests: Mr. Terry T. Winkle, Your Agent in China & Louie This... The post NFA Expo, Night 4 – Your Agent in China appeared first on Fireworks Brigade Pyro Podcast.
