Pyro Podcast
The sparks are flying for this illuminating podcast that pulls back the curtain on the explosive fireworks industry. From fuses to firepower, the show lights up the behind-the-scenes world of pyrotechnics. The Pyro Unleashed Podcast is a podcast about the people behind fireworks. We interview importers, manufacturers, retailers, scripters, and industry professionals. This podcast is for anyone who loves fireworks, so join us to unleash your inner pyro!
Garrison Risner, co-owner of Pegasus Illuminations, joins the Pyro Unleashed Podcast to discuss his ambitious 2025 New Year Eve show. Garrison aims to launch over 2.5 million shots from roman candles during his 20-minute show, setting a Guinness World Record in the process.
The inspiration behind Garrison’s show is the Wounded Warrior Project. If you’d like to donate towards the show or support the cause, please reach out to the team at Pegasus Illuminations via email at pegasusilluminations@gmail.com.
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A podcast made by pyros, for pyros. We’ll discuss fireworks best practices, safety, history, and much more!
Jason sits down with one of the industry’s most fascinating behind-the-scenes figures: Terry Winkle. From his unforgettable role in the making of Passfire to his hands-on work shaping the evolution of consumer fireworks, Terry has seen—and influenced—it all.
Together, they dig into how innovations like 9-on-a-boards came to life, how new colors made their way into the U.S. market, and how international manufacturing has shifted over the years. Terry shares candid insights, hard-earned lessons, and some absolutely incredible stories from his decades working directly inside China’s fireworks industry.
If you love fireworks, filmmaking, or the people who quietly push the entire hobby forward, this episode is packed with can’t-miss history, humor, and insider perspective.
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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.
This episodes been in the ice box since 2024 (tracked the week before SKY WARS was cancelled) it never saw the airwaves. There’s conversation references that date it. “Pardon our mess”.
We’re at the pinnacle of the amateur and professional domestic pyro show competition season here in the United States with Sky Wars this week and Jamie, AJ, and Bo break down the designer competitive landscape across the PRO-AM and PRO divisions and make their winner predictions for this years event.
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