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Episode #69: 2018 N.F.A. Demo YouTube Companion

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

This episode of Fireworks Brigade was recorded at the Pyro Podcast Studios in Chicago, Illinois. Halloween is fast approaching and the convention season is over and John’s preparing to leave for China. The guys provide a Director’s Commentary for the Starr Fireworks NFA Demo and go through the current fireworks news. Enjoy! Some of the topics covered in this episode include:

• Pyro Purge
• NFA Recap
• Chicago Athletic Club Event Recap
• 2018 NFA Demo/YouTube Commentary
• Master Class “Loose Cannon”
• Fireworks News
• Halloween Fireworks
• Fireworks, Masonry & Trees
• Rock Starr Pyro
• ND News
• Japan News
• WWJD

Please contact the CPSC’s acting Chairwoman Ann Marie Buerkle at (301) 504-7978 or at abuerke@cpsc.gov and let her know your views on the proposed regulations change

Episode #68: #SAVEOURFIREWORKS

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

Special Guests: Spencer Elg (Outside Counsel for the NFA)

Dear Friend of Fireworks –

As you know, the National Fireworks Association (NFA) and its leaders have been working hard to defeat a mis-guided and ill-informed rule proposed by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) that would dramatically change the landscape of the consumer fireworks industry.

The most recent CPSC meeting on this topic took place late last month and ended without a decision. It appears that all of the comments and feedback from concerned folks has made a difference. The CPSC essentially decided to kick the can down the road with the intent of gathering some additional information.

In this special edition of The Fireworks Brigade, we speak to Spencer Elg, outside counsel for the NFA. Spencer answers our questions about the latest CPSC decision and what we can do to help. #SAVEOURFIREWORKS

Special thank you to Nancy Blogin and the NFA for helping us connect with Mr. Elg.

To learn more about how to get involved in this effort, just Google search #SAVEOURFIREWORKS or email the NFA at nfasafety@gmail.com and tell them how the CPSCs proposed rule would affect you.

CPSC Acting Chairwoman Ann Marie Buerkle can be reached at (301) 504-7978.
You can also email her at ABUERKLE@CPSC.GOV

Episode #67: N.F.A. 2018 Night 2 “Welcome to the Demo”

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

Special Guests: Dino, Bob Quinn, Mike Harris, Peter, Jessica Armstead

This episode of Fireworks Brigade was recorded in Wichita Kansas while the guys were participating in the National Fireworks Association’s annual convention. This is night 2 of the convention about 30 minutes after Starr Fireworks participated in the evening’s demo. Enjoy! Some of the topics covered in this episode include:

• Zappa crappa, Cooper scooper
• Master Class, How to Execute a Demo
• Dino state your purpose
• Bob Quinn (Ace Midwest)
  Ace Midwest Fireworks
• Mike Harris (ITTI)
  ITTI
• Peter (CanFire Pyrotechnics)
  Canfire
• Pyro Judge
• WWJD
• Jessica Armstead (Harbour Family Fireworks)
  Barbour Family Fireworks
• Salutes
• WWJD
• Welcome to the Demo reprise
• Pyro Partner

Please contact the CPSC’s acting Chairwoman Ann Marie Buerkle at (301) 504-7978 or at abuerke@cpsc.gov and let her know your views on the proposed regulations change.

Episode #64: Pyro Prophet

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

This episode of Fireworks Brigade was recorded at Starr Fireworks in Fargo, North Dakota. The clock has just turned to midnight and it’s the 4th of July. Enjoy!

• Pyro Purge
• Dr. Dud Premier
• Price is Right
• Master Class “Chinese Takeout”
• Master Class “Little Saigon”
• In the news

Episode #63: More Pokin at the Bear

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

Special Guests: Oscar and Jenn

This episode of Fireworks Brigade was recorded at Starr Fireworks in Fargo, North Dakota. It’s the middle of retail week and even though the guys are tired, they take a few minutes to talk pyro. Dino and his lovely girlfriend Jenn join our hosts for the premier of “Pokin at the Bear” song parody. Our old friend Oscar from Mexico is also on hand. Enjoy! Some of the topics covered in this episode include:

• Pyro Purge
• Fireworks News
• Pokin at the Bear World Premier
• Explosive Compositions” Parody TV Commercial

Episode #62: Plucking Eyebrows & Jarring Urine

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

This episode of Fireworks Brigade was recorded at the Starr Fireworks in Fargo, North Dakota. It’s the first day of retail week and even though the guys are tired, they take a few minutes to talk pyro. Some of the topics covered in this episode include:

• Pyro Purge
• Donald J. Trump visits Fargo
• Trump Card Master Class
• Night on the Town Master Class
• Dino Roast
• Explosive Compositions” Parody TV Commercial
• Sweet Pyro Time” World Premier

Episode #61: On My Way to Punta Cana

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

This episode of Fireworks Brigade was recorded at the Fireworks Brigade Studios in Chicago. The guys have just spent the morning enjoying the Gene Simmons Vault Experience and they’re ready to talk about their afternoon with Gene and also some pyro. It’s a typical day in the life for our stars! Some of the topics covered in this episode include:

• The Gene Simmons Vault Experience
• Pyro Purge
• Deler Show Recap
• Lampari Shells
• Fireworks News
• World Premier “ Fireworks Brigade Unboxed”
• Bad trip

Episode #60: Sprinkle the Outfield

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

This episode of Fireworks Brigade was recorded at the Fireworks Brigade Studios in Chicago. John’s ready to make his way back to China one more time before the selling season and he makes some time for pyro talk. Some of the topics covered in this episode include:

• Banana Splits
• Pyro Purge
• Managing an inventory
• Expansion talk
• Master Class: Double Jeopardy
• Master Class: Desperados
• “Your Show” World Premiere
• Check out the music video on our YouTube channel
• Pyro News
• Pyro Judge
• What Would Johnny Do?

Episode #59: Green Eggs & Bam

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

Special Guest: Pauline

This episode of Fireworks Brigade was recorded at the Fireworks Brigade Studios in Chicago. John’s returned from his Cabo sabbatical and he makes some time for St. Patrick’s Day breakfast with a side of pyro talk. Some of the topics covered in this episode include:

• You can’t put a price on fine art
• Lifestyles of jugglers and guys on stilts
• Pyro Purge
• ASD Recap
• New product expectations
• New labels
• Pyro News
• What does “Dilly Dilly” really mean?
• Tournament of Bam (Fountains Edition)
• First Ever “Master Class”
• Master Class “Horsing Around”
• Master Class “War Hammer”

Episode #58: Shootin’ One Point Four

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

This episode of Fireworks Brigade is recorded at Casa Starr in Cabo San Lucas Mexico. Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker are “Face Down and Kissin the Ground” and they’ve brought along a few friends. This episode includes the premier of “Shootin One Point Four” which is a song parody of AC/DC’s “You Shook Me All Night Long”. A new segment called “Pyro Confessions” also makes a debut. Some of the topics covered in this episode include:

• John’s Ding Sling
• World Premier “Shootin’ One Point Four” song parody
• What Would Johnny Do
• First Ever Pyro Confessions
• Dilly Dilly

Episode #57: Iguanasicle

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

This episode of Fireworks Brigade is recorded at Pyropodcast Studios in Chicago. Johnny Starr has returned home from his annual Hawaii trip and he’s ready to talk pyro. Johnny’s a little salty and looks like he’s homeless. He’s ranting about everything from falling iguanas, higher prices for orange juice and global warming. Some of the topics covered include:

• Johnny’s homeless
• No soup for you
• Havre DeGrace Duck Drop
• Illegal crackers and pyro devices
• Mass gropings
• Australia beach fireworks fail
• Frequent flyer and pooper
• Service Dogs
• WWJD
• Pyro Playhouse, King Tut
• Gene Simmons Vault

Episode # 56: A World Without Thieves

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

Guests: Chris and Ryan the Non Pedestrian

This Christmas episode of Fireworks Brigade is recorded in two parts. The first section includes the usual fireworks chat and John is on the phone from Hawaii. The second section includes a special appearance by Ryan the Non Pedestrian and his father Chris. Make sure you stick around to hear John and Ron’s special pyro rendition of “Baby It’s Cold Outside”! There’s also the premier of the Geico inspired “PyBro” commercial and a reprise of Rock Starr Pyro. Some of the topics covered include:

• Johnny travels and Dino’s still in the car
• Fireworks news vs fake news
• A world without thieves
• Ryan’s holiday movie reviews
• The Night Before Christmas, Nakatomi style
• Ryan has a Die Hard epiphany
• Baby It’s the 4th of July
• Rock Starr Pyro Reprise

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

It’s a week before Thanksgiving and Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker are in Chicago talking MTV, pies and pyro. They are recording from the Pyro Podcast Studios in Chicago. Right before the food induced coma they manage to talk a lot of pyro and have a few laughs. Some of the topics covered in this episode include:

• Johnny Carson
• Pyro Purge
• Johnny’s Pie Promise
• Pyro News
• Disney Fireworks
• World Premier “Rock Star Pyro”
• Fargo News
• What Would Johnny Do

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

It’s Halloween night and Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker are back together after a long layoff. They are recording from the Pyro Podcast Studios in Chicago. In between trick or treaters they manage to talk a lot of pyro and have a few laughs. Some of the topics covered in this episode include:

Hosts: Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker

Special Guests: Andy Jorgensen (Fire Bros. Fireworks) Steve, Dino, Hannah Basciano (Passfire) Sam Shi (Brother’s Pyro) Riubin Zhang, Adam (Miracle Fireworks) Peter Rogoz (USA Rep. Vulcan / Shogun Fireworks & Creative Director Revolution Pyro)

Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker are at the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie Pennsylvania for NFA Expo 2017. Participants attend seminars, workshops and see daily live demonstrations from manufacturers and distributors each night at the Lake Erie Speedway. It’s a Friday evening after the latest demo and the pyros sit down with some other pyros and talk pyro!

If you would like to keep up with the show you can do so at:

YouTube – Fireworks Brigade Check out our new YouTube Channel for some exciting animation and videos!!
Twitter – twitter.com/PyroPodcast
Shogun Fireworks
Revolution Pyro
National Fireworks
Fire Bros Fireworks
Brothers Pyrotechnics
Miracle Fireworks

Are you in search of the best and widest variety of fireworks in North Dakota?

STARR-FIREWORKS.COM

Get in touch with the Fireworks Brigade at:

INFO@FIREWORKSBRIGADE.COM

Hosts: Johnny Starr, Ron The Banker, & Dino

Ron the Banker, Johnny Starr and Dino are at Starr Fireworks in Fargo North Dakota. In what can be considered great planning or just a coincidence, it’s our 50th episode and it’s 4th of July eve. After a long day of warehouse and retail sales, they sit down to have a little fun. Ron premiers “Hate Crime” the first Fireworks Brigade movie and there’s a lot of pyro talk. Be sure to stay tuned after the regular show to hear some customers at Starr Fireworks compete for prizes by playing fireworks trivia.
 

If you would like to keep up with the show you can do so at:

YouTube – Fireworks Brigade Check out our new YouTube Channel for some exciting animation and videos!!
Twitter – twitter.com/PyroPodcast
 

Are you in search of the best and widest variety of fireworks in North Dakota?

STARR-FIREWORKS.COM
 

Get in touch with the Fireworks Brigade at:

INFO@FIREWORKSBRIGADE.COM
 

Hosts: Johnny Starr & Ron The Banker

Guests: Dino, Charlie Harper, Clay

Ron and John are in Fargo for the start of “Retail Week”. After a long day of warehouse and retail sales, they sit down with Dino and world renowned pyro, Charlie Harper to have a little fun. The play a pyro themed game of Wheel of Fortune.
 

If you would like to keep up with the show you can do so at:

YouTube – Fireworks Brigade
Twitter – twitter.com/PyroPodcast
 

Are you in search of the best and widest variety of fireworks in North Dakota?

STARR-FIREWORKS.COM
 

Get in touch with the Fireworks Brigade at:

INFO@FIREWORKSBRIGADE.COM