Fireworks Brigade - A Pyro Podcast

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

PGI 2025

August 11, 2025 • 38 mins
Episode #172: PGI 2025 Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker John and the guys are in Iowa experiencing the joys of PGI while Ron’s back home taking care of the administrative duties. The guys take some time virtually to discuss what’s going on in the markets and at the convention. If you like our podcast, you’ll love our YouTube channel! Some topics covered in this episode are: Some of the Topics Discussed Intro Firewor...
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Johnny’s Shelf of Joy

August 1, 2025 • 50 mins
Episode #171: Johnny’s Shelf of Joy 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 Independence Day 2025 and the guys take some time to report on fireworks industry trends in real time. If you like our podcast, you’ll love our YouTube channel! Some topics covered in this episode are: Some of the Topic...
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Borrowed Time

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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The Deeper I Go; The More I Cry

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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Now I Got a Fivehead

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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Starr Fireworks Dealer Show – Pre Show

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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China Tariffs Threaten America’s Fireworks

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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Give Them All Corned Beef

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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Loteria

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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We All Have to Have an Expert

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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NOEL NOAB – Surprise! Ron the Banker and Johnny Starr

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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NOEL NOAB – Ed Vasel, Dominator Fireworks & VP of the NFA

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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NOEL NOAB – Steve Houser, Red Rhino Fireworks

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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NOEL NOAB – Darci Hoesley, Maximum Load Fireworks

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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NOEL NOAB – Wilson, Chili / Black Scorpion Fireworks

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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NOEL NOAB – Matt Roach, Pyro Buy

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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NOEL NOAB – John Jersey, Red Rooster Fireworks

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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NOEL NOAB – Tom Wilson, Black Market Fireworks

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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NOEL NOAB – Amy Liu, Happy Family / Riakeo Fireworks

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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NOEL NOAB – Paul Smith, President of the PGI

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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