The RHYTHM Pyro Podcast

#90 - Pyro Crew Task Delegation: Learn To Divide & Conquer

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 how strong leadership can turn a scattered crew into a synchronized team.
 
They'll share real-world experiences (the good, and the bad), plus practical tips for planning your crew structure before boots & scooters even hit the field. Whether you’re leading a professional 1.3 show or wrangling friends for a backyard pyromusical, this episode is your guide to running a smooth, safe, and efficient shoot.
 
Because when everyone knows their role? The show flows.
 
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#89 - COBRA Mastery - Essential Prep Tips & Best Practices

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 and execute on a COBRA setup site. Because in fireworks, like in life, preparation is everything.
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#88 - Pyro Shoot Site MEASUREMENT (Google Earth Pro Basics) + Cake Talk w/DEN Fireworks **VIDEO EPISODE**

*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 viewing area, make your first measurements, draw up fallout zones, enter street view for a different perspective, and provide some tips & pointers on how to sub-categorize your map assets for easy viewing.This episode is powered by:
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Cake Talk Playlist
 
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#87 - Not Just Fireworks: The Business of Building a Pyro Legacy w/Victory Pyrotechnics

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 vertically integrated, and fostering a company culture built on innovation, professionalism, and creative excellence. In this episode, AJ, Jamie, and Bo dive in with the Victory team and talk:
 
🎇 The challenges of the industry’s traditional subcontracting model🎇 Why Victory Pyro believes in training and retaining its own crew🎇 How their fresh approach improves safety, quality, and client experience🎇 What this means for licensed shooters, show designers, and technicians looking for new opportunities
 
If you’re passionate about fireworks and looking for a company that does things differently, this is the episode you don’t want to miss!
🎧 Listen now and find out how Victory Pyrotechnics out of Wichita, KS is shaping the future of professional fireworks displays.
 
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#86 - Paying Tariffs on Pyro?? What’s Happening & How to SAVE w/ DEN Fireworks

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 optimization strategies that could help you get the most bang for your buck this pyro season.
 
Ep#86 CAKE TALK Playlist
 
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#85 - Feb 2025 Sh*t Show Roundtable #5 (Nate Freeman & Steven McKeever)

**The Sh*t Show Roundtable episodes are RAW and UNCENSORED
** Parental discretion is advised**
 
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-determined topics of conversation.
 
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#84 - Twelve 16" shells at once = A WORLD RECORD. Garisson Risner & Ben Marxen (Pegasus Illuminations)

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, focused, love for fireworks that'll leave you excited and inspired to find your own creativity as you head into the 2025 season.
 
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#83 - Nathan Dexter (COBRA-CON 2025 Class C Championship Designer)

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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#82 - JP Hanson (COBRA-CON 2025 Class C Championship Designer)

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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#81 - Michael Karr (COBRA-CON 2025 Class C Championship Designer)

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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