Episode 3: Phantom Fireworks Price Explosion—Passionate or Mad?

In this episode of Beast is ranting while driving, we’re diving into the controversial topic of Phantom Fireworks’ price hikes for the 2025 season. Host Beastlol passionately breaks down the drastic $90 increase of the popular Phantom Awestruck assortment and questions Phantom’s pricing strategy and lack of transparency. Are fireworks consumers being treated like kids with inflated BOGOs, or is this just the harsh reality of rising costs?

We explore:

• Phantom Awestruck’s shocking jump from $200 to nearly $300.
• Why price tiers matter and how Phantom got it wrong.
• Comparisons with TNT Fireworks’ more reasonable price adjustments.
• The truth behind BOGO pricing strategies—are they truly “buy one get one free”?
• Beastlol’s call for fair, transparent pricing for California families.

Tune in for insights, consumer advocacy, and Beastlol’s passionate take on ensuring your 4th of July stays exciting, affordable, and fair!

Subscribe, comment, and share your thoughts—are these price increases justified or just plain madness?

Stay safe, stay informed, and see you in the buyer’s guides!

📝 Episode Summary:

In this on-the-road episode of Beast Is Ranting While He’s Driving, we dive deep into plans for the big Shurz, Nevada firework meetup happening June 24th. You’ll get all the nitty-gritty: directions, permit info, where to buy, what to bring, and what to expect. Also covered: the Roseville Galleria Supercenter meetup on June 28th, special guests, rumors, and tips to scratch your pyro itch before the season fully kicks off. Expect fireworks—literally and figuratively.

📌 Key Takeaways:

• 🧨 Shurz Nevada Meetup: June 24 @ 5 PM, meet at Bad Jack’s Fireworks. Permit is ~$5. Fireworks allowed at Weber Reservoir.
• 🍟 What to Bring: Food, fireworks (optional), and common sense. Expect some dirt roads and zero restaurants.
• 🎇 Roseville Supercenter Meetup: June 28 @ noon. Giveaways, crowd favorites, and exclusive items.
• 🎁 Blast Pass Tips: Spend $300 = $75 off. Points stack over time. Big spenders benefit the most.
• 🤫 Special Guest: Not Redbeard, but someone known. TBD if they can get the day off.
• 📉 Firework Pricing Commentary: Assortments still mid, but new single-item prices are looking solid.
• 📦 Store Intel: Fireworks Unlimited & Blast Zone may have product delays. Updates coming.

⏱️ Suggested Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Nevada Meetup intro
• 02:00 – Directions & permit info
• 05:00 – Firework demo talk
• 08:00 – Food & parking tips
• 12:00 – Roseville Galleria preview
• 15:00 – Price rants, new items
• 18:00 – Blast Pass breakdown
• 21:00 – Phantom pricing speculation
• 23:00 – Future meetups & podcast wrap

📣 Call to Action:

✅ RSVP to the Nevada Meetup on BeastlolFireworks.com under the “Events” tab

💬 DM on Discord if you’re attending or might get lost

📺 Watch for the follow-up video with directions & location visuals

🎁 Don’t miss the giveaways at Roseville Galleria June 28!

🎙 Episode 1 – The Drive-Time Fireworks Breakdown (May 31, 2025)

Welcome to the first-ever audio-only episode of the Beastlol Fireworks Podcast – recorded during my morning commute, because let’s face it… all my best rants happen in the car. If you found this hidden gem, you’re officially in the inner circle. 🧨

🔥 In This Episode:

• 🧨 2025 TNT Price Leaks – How do they compare to COVID-era prices?
• 📉 The Golden Glow Assortment breakdown – why it’s not worth $560
• 💻 Behind the scenes: building my AI-powered Budget Guide Simulator
• 💡 The “per item” math you must do before buying any assortment
• 💬 Why sparklers at $20 is outrageous and hurting families
• 💔 The slow death of value in Safe & Sane fireworks – and why it matters
• 🧠 A deep dive into California’s pricing madness, legislation impact, and fire danger overreactions
• 🔥 The real cause of fireworks-related fires (and no, it’s not fountains)
• 🚒 Thoughts on prison fire camps, prevention, and broken fire policy
• 🎇 A passionate case for protecting the tradition of legal fireworks in California

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Assortment math matters: Divide price by item count to find true value
• Sparklers are essential: They shouldn’t be luxury items
• Policy ≠ Progress: California’s fire response might be failing fireworks
• Real ones care: If you’re listening to this, you’re part of the fight to keep fireworks alive

🔍 Tags:

#Fireworks2025 #TNTFireworks #SafeAndSane #CaliforniaFireworks #FireworksBan #BudgetFireworks #GoldenGlowAssortment #FourthOfJuly