Pyro Talk

S11:Ep 17-Factory Reset: China’s Fireworks Industry After the Explosion

The fireworks industry is changing...and some of the biggest changes are happening thousands of miles away. In this episode of Pyro Talk, we sit down with Sheryl and Joh

Instant reaction WEBN RiverFest. A Rozzi Spectacular

I had a chance to be on the barge at WEB in Riverfest. This is the instant reaction to the show. Thank you again to Joe Rozzi for the invitation and the opportunity to be

S11:E15 - Documenting the Fire: The Veverkas Live at PGI

Recorded live at the PGI Convention, we sit down with the Veverka Brothers, Hannah, and Terry, the people behind Passfire, for a look at what it took to document the worl

S11:E14-Cleared Hot: How On Final FX Sets AirVenture on Fire

What does it take to combine airplanes, fireworks, drones, lasers, and explosives into one massive nighttime spectacle—and somehow keep everything perfectly on time? In

S11:E13- When the Industry Meets: Why Everyone's Heading to Fort Wayne

The fireworks industry is heading to Fort Wayne, Indiana, and if you're planning to be there, this is the episode you don't want to miss. National Fireworks Association

Pgi show night three instant reaction

Time to talk about night number three of shows at PGI. BIG SHOWS, BIG SHELLS, BIG BOOMS!

Instant Reaction PGI 2026 Show Night 2

Reaction to the Wednesday night shows

S11Ep12 - Four Presidents and a Single Shot: 1.4G Pro Line on Mount Rushmore

What does it take to launch fireworks over one of the most recognizable landmarks in the United States? In this episode of Pyro Talk, Kevin Gilfillan of ShowTime FX and

PGI Instant Reaction Night 1

Night one of shows were incredible! Here’s what we thought about it

S11:E11 - Rocket Ride: Chris O'Dell's Meteoric Rise

Chris O'Dell's journey through the fireworks industry has been nothing short of remarkable. In less than two years, he went from attending his very first PGI Convention a

S11:E10 - Capital Thunder: A Look Inside The Fireworks That Shook Washington

What does it take to create the biggest fireworks display in American history? On this episode of Pyro Talk, Jason sits down with Rocco Vitale of Pyrotecnico, the compan

S11:E6- Protect the Hobby: The Pyrotechnician's Code

Protect the Hobby: The Pyrotechnician's Code As we head into the busiest week of the year for fireworks, it's the perfect time to remember that every decision we make re

S11:Ep5 - Pyro Talk Goes Farming

What happens when you combine a fireworks store, a farm, and a whole lot of passionate pyro enthusiasts? You get one unforgettable episode of Pyro Talk! For this special

S11:E4- The Price Tag Revolution

What if you could cut hours—or even days—out of your retail setup process? In this episode of Pyro Talk, I sit down with Justin Bartlett from Crossroads Fireworks to tal

S11:E3 - Pyro Nova Rising: The Cameron Carr Story

What happens when a successful business owner discovers a passion for fireworks and decides to go all in? In this episode of Pyro Talk, I sit down with Cameron Carr of P

S11:E2- Inside 8.X: The Cobra Firmware Update Explained

Cobra firmware updates don't just happen overnight. Every new feature, bug fix, and improvement goes through a process that most users never get to see. In this episode

S11:E1 Covered or Cooked? Fireworks Insurance Truths

Season 11 kicks off with a hot one. Tami and Kristy from Ryder Rosacker Insurance join Pyro Talk to tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in the industry—fireworks

S11:Bonus - It’s Live! PGI Registration Day is Here

PGI Registration is officially OPEN—and if you’re planning to be part of the biggest week in fireworks, now’s the time to act. In this episode, Gretchen from the Pyrotec

Spirit of 76 demo and MoPyro vs KCAP Instant Reaction

Another great instant reaction brought to you by 76 Proline and Spirit of 76

S10:Ep14- Elevate Instant Reaction

This wasn't at "instanty" as I normally would be, but it's been a busy weekend filled with a lot of great people and great moments. Here's a look back at the last three d