Pyro Unleashed Podcast

In this week’s episode of Pyro Unleashed, our special guest, John Ehret, takes center stage as the listeners take over the show.

John Ehret is a renowned expert in manufacturing commercially available fireworks that are of exceptional quality. His salutes will be exclusively available through Wisely Pyrotechnics. John shares his invaluable experiences and insights into the world of fireworks manufacturing.

The listeners engage in lively discussions, reminiscing about their most memorable pyro moments and showcasing their current projects and upcoming events.

This season is sponsored by muuxBRD!  More Matches, Less Time muuxBRD.com!!

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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.

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CJ Jurczak, the OG and founder of muuxBRD, joins Donnie and David to discuss all things circuit boards. CJ recounts how his initial order consisted of 1100 slats, which significantly influenced the future of muuxBRD.

CJ reveals some of the secrets behind his success and explains how he assembles a substantial portion of his slats in his own garage.

Discover his response to the most controversial Final 5 question of the season.  

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

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On this week’s home remodeling tip, Donnie wraps up the drywall installation, while David constructs a new chicken coop. Tune in for your home remodeling ideas.

Donnie and David live-watch the Tom BetGeorge choreographed show that was released on December 9th. They discuss pyro news and an update on SkyWars 2026 progress.

muuxBRD is offering an extended Black Friday sale. Use the promo code DEC10 at checkout to get your discount.

This season is sponsored by muuxBRD!  More Matches, Less Time muuxBRD.com!!

PGI is back for another season with us.  To become a member go to PGI.org

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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 [email protected].

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Donnie and David  are back for a brand new season of the Pyro Unleashed Podcast. Contrary to rumors suggesting the podcast went extinct, Season 4 opens with the duo catching up on their past six months and recounting all the events they’ve attended.

This season is sponsored by muuxBRD!  More Matches, Less Time muuxBRD.com!!

PGI is back for another season with us.  To become a member go to PGI.org

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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 told, “We aren’t hiring any women right now.” This fueled her determination to become a successful pyro.

This week’s cake review sponsored by PGI:  

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Pyro New sponsored by Dominator Fireworks:  https://www.celebratesafely.org/safety-tips

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Pyro Unleashed Final 5 sponsored by muuxBRD: https://muuxbrd.com/

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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 our Podcast Sponsor Cobra Firing Systems: https://www.cobrafiringsystems.com/

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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 for exceptions.

Stacy shares her experiences as a woman in the industry and the challenges she has faced. Donnie and David encourage listeners not to miss this great conversation with the industry’s most highly regarded women-owned fireworks business!

This week’s cake review sponsored by PGI:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrlPaQUhBZQ

-- Winda Fireworks - PROFESSOR PYRO P5214 U16 Shots 200G

Pyro New sponsored by Dominator Fireworks:  https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/05/08/vancouver-honda-celebration-of-lights-canadian-lineup/

Check out our Podcast Sponsor Cobra Firing Systems and more information around Cobra-Con: https://www.cobrafiringsystems.com/

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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 the recent tariff news, their primary focus is on fireworks safety. As we approach the 4th of July, it’s crucial to prioritize safety. AJ shares valuable information from the APSEF and provides guidance on how to ensure a safe 4th of July season. For more information, visit https://www.celebratesafely.org/.

This week’s cake review sponsored by PGI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uolw-qb7NKw
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Pyro New sponsored by Dominator Fireworks:  https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp31gnn93kvo

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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 sponsored by PGI:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5tGpU8Q0rk
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Pyro New sponsored by Dominator Fireworks:  ••https://krdo.com/news/2025/04/29/police-investigate-dangerous-fireworks-incident/

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Check out our newest sponsor Finale Fireworks:  https://finale3d.com/ 

Pyro Unleashed Final 5 sponsored by muuxBRD: https://muuxbrd.com/

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