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!
In the Season 4 Finale – Tom BetGeorge shares how a passion for music and holiday light shows turned into a globally recognized creative business. The episode explores entrepreneurship, innovation, AI, and the mindset needed to stay ahead in a fast-changing creative world.
He also discusses the role of AI and emerging tech in the future of creative work and why adaptability is essential for long-term success. Along the way, he shares personal insights into entrepreneurship, viral growth, and the realities of scaling creative ideas.
“You either adapt or get left behind.” 🔥 Full episode available now.
This season is sponsored by muuxBRD! More Matches, Less Time muuxBRD.com!!
Check out fireTEK Firing Systems, the official firing system of Pyro Unleashed. https://firetekfiringsystem.com/
PGI is back for another season with us. To become a member go to PGI.org
Proud to support and get support from Winda Fireworks and T-Sky Fireworks!! Ask you local wholesaler for Winda and T-Sky products this season.
A podcast made by pyros, for pyros. We’ll discuss fireworks best practices, safety, history, and much more!
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 company behind the record-setting Fourth of July spectacular over Washington, D.C. Celebrating America’s 250th birthday demanded more than just bigger shells and more firing positions—it required months of planning, coordination, and a team willing to take on one of the most ambitious pyrotechnic projects ever attempted.
Rocco pulls back the curtain on the staggering logistics behind the show, from navigating the unique challenges of launching fireworks in the nation’s capital to orchestrating a production on a scale few have ever witnessed. The conversation explores the technical hurdles, the pressure of performing on America’s biggest stage, and the incredible effort required to turn an unforgettable vision into reality.
Beyond the fireworks themselves, Jason and Rocco discuss the atmosphere in Washington during the week leading up to the celebration—the anticipation, the energy, and the sense that history was about to unfold over the National Mall.
Join us for an inside look at the people, planning, and pyrotechnics behind the display that lit up the capital and shook the nation.
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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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