Fireworks Brigade - A Pyro Podcast
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.
Episodes
July 3, 2025 • 44 mins
Episode #170: Borrowed Time
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 Dakota. It’s the middle of retail week and the guys take some time to report on fireworks industry trends in real time. There’s some talk about the China tariffs, fireworks safety and what would you do to stay 18 years old! If you like our pod...
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June 28, 2025 • 57 mins
Episode #169: The Deeper I Go; The More I Cry
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 Dakota. It’s the start of retail week and the guys are getting ready for the 4th of July. There’s some talk about the China tariffs and fireworks safety. They also talk about quiet quitting and Rob Berk’s pinball shipping pro...
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June 4, 2025 • 75 mins
Episode #168: Now I Got a Fivehead
Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker
The season is approaching fast, the dealer show is in the rear view mirror and Johnny is gearing up for the sales season. To make things even more interesting, the fireworks industry is facing a significant challenge due to the tariffs currently imposed on our products. Ron and John take some time to talk about what we’ve learned and what’s expected as ...
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May 13, 2025 • 54 mins
Episode #167: Starr Fireworks Dealer Show - Pre Show
Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker
John and Ron hosted a Starr Fireworks Dealer Show - Pre-Show, live from the Starr Fireworks showroom in Fargo, North Dakota. John has just returned from China, and after the serious talk about the recent China tariffs, the guys talk about their surroundings. After a showroom artwork tour, they discuss some of the fireworks showcased at...
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April 15, 2025 • 79 mins
Episode #166: China Tariffs Threaten America’s Fireworks
Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker
Guests: Stacy Schneitter Blake, President of the National Fireworks Association | Steve Houser, Past President of the National Fireworks Association
The fireworks industry is facing a significant challenge due to the tariffs currently imposed on our products. These tariffs threaten our businesses, livelihoods, and the long-sta...
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March 25, 2025 • 69 mins
Episode #165: Give Them All Corned Beef
Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker
Guest: Hello Louie
It’s St. Patrick’s Day and the guys are in Chicago. The fireworks business is starting to heat up. The 4th of July is a few short months away and it’s starting to get exciting. As discussed many times, the fireworks industry is slow to move so it’s not often that there’s a new product to premiere! John and Ron do their best to...
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February 18, 2025 • 73 mins
Episode #164: Loteria
Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker
It’s Super Bowl weekend and 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. If you like the podcasts, please subscribe and check out our YouTube channel. Some topics covered in this episode are:
Some of the Topics Discussed
Fireworks Update
Super Bo...
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January 29, 2025 • 73 mins
Episode #163: We All Have to Have an Expert
Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker
It’s January and the inauguration is over. President Trump is in office and Ron and John get together to recap recent events and discuss what this means to the industry of fireworks. This episode was recorded at the Pyro Podcast studios in suburban Illinois. If you like the podcasts, please subscribe and check out our YouTube channel. Some topi...
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December 25, 2024 • 85 mins
NOEL NOAB Episode #10: Surprise! Ron the Banker and Johnny Starr
Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker
The rack’s been secured, wired for ignition, and ready to launch! Considering most people in the fireworks industry are hyper-stressed in June and July, they tend to relax and smell the potassium nitrate during the holidays. During this downtime, we get to know 9 important and influential people in the fireworks industry. S...
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December 24, 2024 • 25 mins
NOEL NOAB Episode #09: Ed Vasel, Dominator Fireworks & Vice President of the NFA
Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker
The rack’s been secured, wired for ignition, and ready to launch! Considering most people in the fireworks industry are hyper-stressed in June and July, they tend to relax and smell the potassium nitrate during the holidays. During this downtime, we get to know 9 important and influential people in the firew...
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December 23, 2024 • 20 mins
NOEL NOAB Episode #08: Steve Houser, Red Rhino Fireworks
Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker
The rack’s been secured, wired for ignition, and ready to launch! Considering most people in the fireworks industry are hyper-stressed in June and July, they tend to relax and smell the potassium nitrate during the holidays. During this downtime, we get to know 9 important and influential people in the fireworks industry. Some gues...
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December 22, 2024 • 16 mins
NOEL NOAB Episode #07: Darci Hoesley, Maximum Load Fireworks
Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker
The rack’s been secured, wired for ignition, and ready to launch! Considering most people in the fireworks industry are hyper-stressed in June and July, they tend to relax and smell the potassium nitrate during the holidays. During this downtime, we get to know 9 important and influential people in the fireworks industry. Some...
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December 21, 2024 • 17 mins
NOEL NOAB Episode #06: Wilson, Chili / Black Scorpion Fireworks
Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker
The rack’s been secured, wired for ignition, and ready to launch! Considering most people in the fireworks industry are hyper-stressed in June and July, they tend to relax and smell the potassium nitrate during the holidays. During this downtime, we get to know 9 important and influential people in the fireworks industry. So...
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December 20, 2024 • 18 mins
NOEL NOAB Episode #05: Matt Roach, Pyro Buy
Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker
The rack’s been secured, wired for ignition, and ready to launch! Considering most people in the fireworks industry are hyper-stressed in June and July, they tend to relax and smell the potassium nitrate during the holidays. During this downtime, we get to know 9 important and influential people in the fireworks industry. Some guests have been ...
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December 19, 2024 • 13 mins
NOEL NOAB Episode #04: John Jersey, Red Rooster Fireworks
Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker
The rack’s been secured, wired for ignition, and ready to launch! Considering most people in the fireworks industry are hyper-stressed in June and July, they tend to relax and smell the potassium nitrate during the holidays. During this downtime, we get to know 9 important and influential people in the fireworks industry. Some gue...
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December 18, 2024 • 17 mins
NOEL NOAB Episode #03: Tom Wilson, Black Market Fireworks
Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker
The rack’s been secured, wired for ignition, and ready to launch! Considering most people in the fireworks industry are hyper-stressed in June and July, they tend to relax and smell the potassium nitrate during the holidays. During this downtime, we get to know 9 important and influential people in the fireworks industry. Some gue...
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December 17, 2024 • 14 mins
NOEL NOAB Episode #02: Amy Liu, Happy Family / Riakeo Fireworks
Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker
The rack’s been secured, and it’s wired for ignition and ready to launch! Considering most people in the fireworks industry are hyper-stressed in June and July, they tend to relax and smell the potassium nitrate during the holidays. During this downtime, we get to know nine important and influential people in the fireworks i...
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December 16, 2024 • 29 mins
NOEL NOAB Episode #01: Paul Smith, President of the PGI
Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker
The rack’s been secured, wired for ignition, and ready to launch! Considering most people in the fireworks industry are hyper-stressed in June and July, they tend to relax and smell the potassium nitrate during the holidays. During this downtime, we get to know 9 important and influential people in the fireworks industry. Some guest...
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November 18, 2024 • 72 mins
Episode #152: OnceAgain I Sound Like a Narcissist
Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker
The guys have been apart for over a month and there’s much to discuss. The bulk of the episode is a recap of John’s annual buying trip in China and what the wholesalers can expect for next year. This episode was recorded at the Pyropodcast studios in suburban Illinois. If you like the podcasts, please subscribe and check out our YouTube c...
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October 23, 2024 • 63 mins
Episode #151: Pyro Sex Party!
Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker
The night before John leaves for his annual China buying trip, Ron and John get together to recap recent events at NFA and discuss future plans. This annual Halloween episode was recorded at the Pyropodcast studios in suburban Illinois. If you like the podcasts, please subscribe and check out our YouTube channel. Some topics covered in this episode are:
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