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Pyro Unleashed Podcast

Pyro Unleashed Podcast

54 episodes

4 months ago

As Season 3 comes to end in this final episode, Donnie and David continue their Women in Pyro mini-series. This week, Pyro Katie joins the podcast to discuss her journey in all aspects of pyro. She began her journey in fire dancing and discovered a passion for fireworks along the way. Katie shares her experiences as a woman in the industry and the challenges she has encountered. One of the most significant challenges she faced was when she was looks for sing-offs to get a pyro license and was...

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As Season 3 comes to end in this final episode, Donnie and David continue their Women in Pyro mini-series. This week, Pyro Katie joins the podcast to discuss her journey in all aspects of pyro. She began her journey in fire dancing and discovered a passion for fireworks along the way. Katie shares her experiences as a woman in the industry and the challenges she has encountered. One of the most significant challenges she faced was when she was looks for sing-offs to get a pyro license and was...

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Episodes (20/54)

Pyro Unleashed Podcast

S3E18: Pyro Katie the Fire Dancer

As Season 3 comes to end in this final episode, Donnie and David continue their Women in Pyro mini-series. This week, Pyro Katie joins the podcast to discuss her journey in all aspects of pyro. She began her journey in fire dancing and discovered a passion for fireworks along the way. Katie shares her experiences as a woman in the industry and the challenges she has encountered. One of the most significant challenges she faced was when she was looks for sing-offs to get a pyro license and was...

4 months ago

1 hour 16 minutes

Pyro Unleashed Podcast

S3E16: Listeners Takeover

In Episode 16 of Season 3, Donnie and David invite listeners to join in and discuss the upcoming fireworks season. Throughout the episode, they reminisce about recent shows they’ve attended and share their plans for the 4th of July season. Listeners can also hear from new voices and regulars in the pyrotechnic community. Pyro New sponsored by Dominator Fireworks: https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/city-of-gladstone-begins-cleanup-efforts-in-neighborhood-of-deadly-explosion Check out o...

5 months ago

2 hours 9 minutes

Pyro Unleashed Podcast

S3E15: Stacy Schneitter Blake - NFA President and Co-Owner Schneitters Fireworks

Donnie and David continue their Women in Pyro mini-series for Season 3. This week, Stacy Schneitter, Blake President of NFA and Co-Owner of Schneitters Fireworks in St. Joseph, Missouri, joins the podcast to discuss the family business and its origins. It all began 130 years ago as a sporting goods store that imported firework samples. Interestingly, the fireworks business was the one that took off. Stacy briefly touched upon the tariffs and how NFA and APA have to combat them and advocate ...

5 months ago

1 hour 22 minutes

Pyro Unleashed Podcast

E3E14: AJ Burns from NCI, APSEF, APA, NFA, PGI

In Episode 14 of Season 3, Donnie and David engage in a conversation with AJ Burns, a multifaceted figure in the pyrotechnics industry. AJ holds various positions, including North Regional Sales Rep for NCI, 1st VP of PGI, APA Board Members, NFA Chairperson for Memberships, and Treasurer of the American Pyrotechnics Safety and Education Foundation. Throughout the episode, they delve into various aspects of the industry, covering different associations and clubs. While they briefly touch upon...

6 months ago

1 hour 33 minutes

Pyro Unleashed Podcast

S3E13: Brandon Schmidt aka Firecat8

Brandon Schmidt, also known as @Firecat8 from YouTube, joins Donnie and David to talk about Brandon's journey in pyro. As with most pyro's, he started as a kid and as he got older the passion grew. When he started attending demo's he realized there was a market for videos of cakes. That was the birth of Firecat8. Brandon also shares more about his camera setup and some tips for those that are new or curious about getting started. This week’s cake review spons...

6 months ago

1 hour 29 minutes

Pyro Unleashed Podcast

S3E12: Donnie and David - Cobra-Con Recap

Donnie and David returned from Cobra-Con with a fresh perspective on the overall event. They dive into how the event itself went and go into discussion around all of the shows. They even talk about some of the issue that came up during the closing show. This week’s cake review sponsored by PGI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfytOAw8aVc Raccoon - RA500394 - Navy Seals New 1500G Consumer Finale Set 156 Shots Pyro New sponsored by Dominator Fireworks: https://www.amer...

6 months ago

1 hour 26 minutes

Pyro Unleashed Podcast

S3E11: Cobra Con ProAm Competitors

Cobra Con 2025 Week is here! In this episode, all three Cobra Con ProAm competitors join the podcast to share their journey and the reasons behind their participation in the inaugural Cobra Con ProAm Competition. Listen in as Michael Karr, JP Hansen, and Nathan Dexter reveal the secrets behind their shows and give you insights into what you may or may not not see in their shows. Join us this week, April 10th to 12th, in Muncie, Indiana, for Cobra Con. Check out our Podcast Sponsor Cobra Firin...

6 months ago

1 hour 41 minutes

Pyro Unleashed Podcast

S3E10: SO76 Missouri Showdown KCAP vs MoPyro

In Episode 10, the Pyro Unleashed Crew talks to the KCAP and MoPyro competitors in this year’s Spirit of 76 Missouri Showdown on April 26th. Curtis Bertolde from KCAP and David Thompson from MoPyro join the podcast to talk about how they got into pyro and ended up as the representatives from their respective pyro clubs. This week’s cake review sponsored by PGI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rw9izunZfBk RIAKEO Fireworks - RK52512 - 1.4G CAKE “MAX LOAD #49” 12 shots 36mm Pyro N...

7 months ago

1 hour 20 minutes

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S3E9: Cobra-Con with Jonathan McCormick

Jonathan McCormick, a prominent figure from Cobra-Con, joins Donnie and David to discuss all aspects of the event. The trio delves into the intricate details of the show, providing a daily breakdown of activities. They cover various sessions and discuss some of the top 5 sessions currently registered for. Additionally, they delve into the new pro-am competition, explaining the rules for each show. This week’s cake review sponsored by PGI: https://youtu.be/3mo8iw5yN-s?si=LvydCC0InPMk6Vb...

7 months ago

1 hour 41 minutes

Pyro Unleashed Podcast

S3E8: Sabrina Nickels - American Wholesale Fireworks

Donnie and David continue their Women in Pyro mini-series for Season 3. This week, Sabrina Nickels, a talented Sales Manager from American Wholesale Fireworks, joins the podcast for our second Women in Pyro episode. Sabrina shares her heartfelt and unapologetic experiences as a woman in this industry. We delve into Sabrina’s journey into the fireworks world and how she secured her dream job at American Wholesale Fireworks. Additionally, we explore the business model at AWF and discuss the im...

7 months ago

1 hour 16 minutes

Pyro Unleashed Podcast

S3E7: Discord and AI Take Over Episode

In this episode, Donnie and David invite Miles from Precision Pyro and several Discord followers to join them for a chat about AI Scripting, tariffs, and PyroJam entries. Travis, Zach, and Curtis from KCAP also joined the conversation to share their thoughts and opinions on the topics. Don’t miss out on one of the podcast’s greatest episodes yet! This week’s cake review sponsored by PGI: https://www.dpfireworks.com/video/PFX5653.mp4 -- Dominator - Nighttime Smke Cake Pyro New s...

7 months ago

1 hour 49 minutes

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S3E6: Sean Philpot - Balistic Fireworks

In Episode 6, Sean Philpot, the owner of Balistic Fireworks in Adelaide, Australia, joins the show to discuss the differences in fireworks regulations between Australia and the United States. They reveal that consumer fireworks are essentially banned in almost all of Australia, except for a single day in a single state. A particularly intriguing question from the Discord community was about the taste of Vegemite sandwiches. Tune in to hear Sean’s response to this question! This week’s cake ...

8 months ago

1 hour 17 minutes

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S3E5: Tim Traphagan from Casabella Pyrotechnics

In Episode 5 of Season 3, Tim Traphagan from Casabella Pyrotechnics joins Donnie and David to talk about his time at Casabella . The trio reunites for a discussion about fireworks, and the 2023 Skywars Pro Division competitions. They delve into the Tarrifs, Tim’s pyrotechnic experiences, and the various firing systems he has utilized throughout his career. This week’s cake review sponsored by PGI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9FIJl5hnOk -- Audio Graffiti P5217 Winda Fireworks...

8 months ago

1 hour 39 minutes

Pyro Unleashed Podcast

S3E4: Sam Christensen - Women in Pyro Series

Donnie and David launch a brand-new mini-series for Season 3 titled “Women in Pyro”. Joining the podcast to discuss all things pyro is Sam Christensen, most renowned for her role in Spirit of 76. The guys delve into her role in Spirit of 76 and the marketing she’s done in the pyro industry. Don’t miss this insightful episode to learn how we, as pyro enthusiasts, can actively encourage women to get involved in this industry. This week’s cake review sponsored by PGI: https://youtu.be/vI...

8 months ago

1 hour 42 minutes

Pyro Unleashed Podcast

S3E3: Neil Butcher - Finale3D Discussion

Neil Butcher joins the Pyro Unleashed Podcast to discuss his role at Finale Fireworks and share some life experiences. The guys also make a significant announcement about their partnership with Finale3D and reveal that they’re working on a new mini-episode! This week’s cake review sponsored by PGI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gfi5XNe0mRo -- Tako Pyrotechnics - Manada De Lobos 18-shot 500 grams Pyro New sponsored by Dominator Fireworks: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nat...

8 months ago

1 hour 16 minutes

Pyro Unleashed Podcast

S3E2: Tim Jameson - PyroJam and all things pyro!

It's PyroJam competition time!! in Episode 2, Tim Jameson joins Pyro Unleashed to talk about the PyroJam competition. If you are entering this years competition, this is a must watch episode to ensure your entry has the best chance to be chosen. Tim and the guys chat about all things pyro and even take a trip down Sky Wars memory lane, thanks to a Discord question from Firecat8. This weeks Final 5 Q&A was a huge hit! This weeks cake review sponsored by PGI: https...

9 months ago

1 hour 44 minutes

Pyro Unleashed Podcast

S3E1: Ellery Ho - Single Shot Racks

Ellery Ho aka Tong Po Pyro joined Donnie and David for the Season 3 opener. They discuss the use of various types of single shot racks and the pros and cons of each one. Ellery also shared information regarding his 2025 PGI Competition Show! This weeks cake review sponsored by PGI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb_lnowsdRo Shogun - Super Size Master Class Assortment (Shogun) XLGH Pyro New sponsored by Dominator Fireworks: https://www.newsbreak.com/kyma-news...

9 months ago

1 hour 41 minutes

Pyro Unleashed Podcast

Season 3 Teaser

Season 3 is upon us. Join Donnie and David for a sneak peak into what they have been up to and what is in store for Season 3! Send us a text linktr: https://linktr.ee/pyrounleashedpodcast

9 months ago

24 minutes

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S2E18: SEASON FINALE! Donnie and David talk to Shaun Hauter

This is it! The season finale! We sit down and chat with the one and only Shaun Hauter! We talk about how he got into fireworks, why he still does pyro, and where he is going in the pyro industry. We chat about everything from PGI, to Sky Wars, and every step in between. We then dive into Shaun's usage with Mongoose Firing System and how he is looking to put the system to the ultimate test of maxing out the cues at 12,240 cues at Western Winter Blast in Lake Havasu! To learn more about this ...

10 months ago

1 hour 37 minutes

Pyro Unleashed Podcast

S2E17: Donnie and David talk to Patrick Sheeder

In Season 2 Episode 17, Donnie and David are joined by Patrick Sheeder a 2-time PyroJam Competitor and 2024 1st Place People's Choice Winner. Patrick touches breifly on his current role with Disney and his experiences with PyroJam. Patrick shares his personal journey into how he takes his lifes experiences and turns that into a PyroMusical. This week Donnie and David review RA126S42AX3 Raccoon Fireworks 1.4G Pro 126'S Sky Painting Smoke Compound Cake Next weeks episode i...

11 months ago

58 minutes