The RHYTHM Pyro Podcast
Ignite your passion for pyrotechnics and learn the art and processes behind next generation pyromusical show design with Bo, AJ, and Jamie. Whether you’re a fireworks enthusiast, a seasoned professional, or just curious, this is the place to hang. The guys talk tips, tricks, techniques, best practices, and community and industry news.
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In this explosive roundtable, the RHYTHM Pyro Podcast crew debunks the biggest myths in fireworks. From public misunderstandings and newbie assumptions to seasoned pro slip-ups. Whether you're a backyard hobbyist or a licensed display operator, this episode reveals some common misconceptions about pyro, safety, show design, gear, and more.
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FIIRREEEBALLLLL...Bo, AJ, and Jamie sit down with Jim Sakaley of Phoenix Pyrotechnics and Bill Corbett from the Fireball Dudes to talk about their upcoming offical/unofficial world record attempt in northeastern Ohio: a fireball show using up to 3-4,000 gallons of gasoline. Set to ignite during the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, this isn’t just any display—it’s a full-scale wall of heat and flame choreographed pyro for max...
COBRA-CON 2025 was a success. TEAM RHYTHM came, saw, and conquered...as much as could be expected anyway...Tradeshows, merch sales, networking, educational seminars, and livestreams. AJ, Jamie, and Bo reminisce upon their experiences at CC25.
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PYROJAM is an interesting take on the traditional choreographed pyromusical competition. It's format affords aspiring and professional pyro show designers alike the opportunity to compete for the opportunity to see their show come to life on the fields of Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum in St. Leonard Maryland.
This years finalists have been selected and in this episode Jamie, Bo, and AJ react to thei...
When show day rolls around, chaos doesn’t have to. In this episode of The Rhythm Pyro Podcast, AJ, Jamie, and Bo offer commentary on critical site roles that keep a fireworks shoot site running like clockwork. From process identification, & position based sub-leads to technology specialists, safety officers, and assembly lines...they dive deep into the art of crew task delegation—who should be doing what, why it matters, and ho...
Firing systems are a godsend, but they also add greater levels of complexity from setup to showtime. We’ve been in the trenches with the COBRA Firing System, and this week Bo, AJ, and Jamie share some hard-earned lessons, best practices, and insider tips that can make or break your shoot.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just getting started, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you avoid common pitfalls...
*Video Episode* Pyro shows START with safe shoot site measurements. Google Earth Pro is an effective & FREE tool you can leverage to layout launch positions, fallout zones, and get safety measurements in working with sponsors & AHJs. & DEN Fireworks joins the guys for the first video segment of CAKE TALK
The guys go through the tool at a 10k foot down view (literally), show you how to create a basic spectator viewi...
The fireworks industry has long been built on tradition, but what happens when a company dares to challenge the status quo?
In this episode, we sit down with Cody Hanna (Director of Business Development) and Kennady King (Director of Business Operations) from Victory Pyrotechnics, a forward-thinking display company that’s rewriting the playbook.
A lot of fireworks companies that rely on subcontractors, Victory Pyro is verticall...
Tariffs on fireworks and technology are hitting the industry hard. Whether you’re a display professional or a backyard pyro, understanding these changes is key to making smarter buying decisions and optimizing costs this season.
DEN Fireworks joins Bo, AJ, and Jamie in this episodes to break down the US/China trade war and it's impact on the fireworks industry. The guys take a tried and true consumers approach to cost optimizati...
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Close friends and OPAG pyro clubmates Nate Freeman and Steven McKeever join AJ, Bo, and Jamie on the February 2025 installment of the Sh*t Show Roundtable.
The roundtables are a departure from structured. They're freeform conversation with pyros and there are no pre-determine...
Garisson Risner & Ben Marxen of Pegasus Illuminations won the "first to achieve maximum productivity in 2025" award as they rang in the new year setting a world record as they put up twelve 16" shells simultaneously for Mott, ND.
AJ, Jamie, and Bo spend nearly two quality hours (that flew by) talking pyro with these two as they relive the world record setting show experience. They're the salt of the earth and driven by a raw...
We have the meats...2024's breakout designer & the mind behind some of the most profoundly impactful pyromusical field shaping's in 2024, Nathan Dexter; climbs in the ring for COBRA-CON 2025's Class C Championship in April. He raps with us this week on the experience so far.
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We continue the one-fuse slow burn to COBRA-CON 2025 and the Class C Championship this week with two-time PGI Class C Unlimited Participant, JP Hanson!
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Don't let Michael Karr's YouTube brand fool you. The dude's has come a long way in the short time he's honed his craft as a choreographed show designer. "The Novice" Pyro...well...isn't so much a novice any more.
Jamie, AJ, and Bo talk with Mike about his journey, his previous experience in pyromusical competitions so far, and his next big challenge...COBRA-CON 2025 and their inaugural Class C Championship.
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COBRA-CON becomes a battleground in 2025 as it's the latest venue to host a 1.4G pyromusical competition...and it's going to be a stellar inaugural year that features three really talented choreographed show designers.
John Hanson, Michael (The Novice Pyro) Karr, and Nathan Dexter gear up for an early season Class C slobberknocker this April!
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On 12/17 we hosted a LIVE show while we tracked our Final episode for 2024. Joined by over 40 members of our community we brought 2024 to a close with a some of our closest friends; reminiscing about our favorite episodes and pyro experiences in 2024. Thank you for coming out and participating ♥.
To all of our listeners...thank you for for being the beating heart of the RHYTHM Pyro Podcast. We hope you have the Merriest of Ch...
**JOIN US LIVE on-air for our last episode tracking of 2024 (Tuesday Dec 17! 9pm EST) Attendees hang with us On-Air! ->RHYTHM DISCORD Exclusive**
The end of a pyro season (while it might be sad) can be one of a hobbyists biggest opportunities to organize and start planning for the next season.
In this episode...Jamie, AJ, and Bo collect their thoughts and walk through their end of season organization best practices and shar...
As 2024 comes to a close, one of the last big pyro hurdles designers and shooters face is executing killer fireworks shows in not so killer weather conditions. It's cold this time of year...and cold and inclement weather can be a challenging landscape & experience.
In this episode, Jamie, AJ, and Bo dive into the mind of a CANADIAN (who's always cold) to level on some best practices and workflows for sending up pyro shows in...
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Show designers Jeremy Leonard and David Hanson join AJ, Bo, and Jamie this Thanksgiving for November 2024's Sh*t Show Roundtable.
The roundtables are a departure from the normal structured (ha) episode drops. They're freeform conversation with pyros and there are no pre-determined topics of conversation.
SMPTE timecode gives pyros the means to tie a massive variety of hardware together to create special show experiences. But like all relationships...it can be complicated...
In this episode, Bo drags YOU and Jamie through the basics behind comping and formatting tracks for use in SMPTE applications, the importance of signal chain integrity, and system prep to receive timecode.
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