China Update II

Demo Pre Show

EPISODE #190: DEMO PRE SHOW HOSTS: JOHNNY STARR AND RON THE BANKER It’s the evening before the annual Starr Fireworks Demo. Johnny Starr and Ron the Banker get together to Livestream a behind-the-scenes pre-show from the showroom of Starr Fireworks in Fargo, North Dakota. There’s a lot of quality information, and if you want to see our ugly mugs, you can watch the livestream on our YouTube channel. Some of the Topics Discussed * Intro * Fast N’ Furious * What About 2027? * Forging Relationships * Half Measures * Shot Gun Shells * Follow Up * Forecast * Inventory Management * Good Bye LET’S TALK PYRO CONTACT US [https://fireworksbrigade.com/contact/] FOLLOW US! youtube.com/fireworksbrigade [https://youtube.com/fireworksbrigade] twitter.com/pyropodcast [https://twitter.com/pyropodcast]spotify.com/fireworksbrigade [https://open.spotify.com/show/0Y7TcRhxuJOLewLcOCtzUt] [https://www.fireworksbrigade.com/wp-content/uploads/Fireworks-Brigade-Pyro-Podcast_North-Dakota-Fireworks_Starr-Fireworks_.png] VISIT STARR FIREWORKS In search of the largest selection of fireworks in North Dakota? Visit our store online or in person, year round. CHECK US OUT [https://starr-fireworks.com] * 05.13 2026 DEMO PRE SHOW [https://www.fireworksbrigade.com/demo-pre-show/] * 04.28 2026 CHINA UPDATE II [https://www.fireworksbrigade.com/china-update-ii/] * 04.28 2026 CHINA UPDATE [https://www.fireworksbrigade.com/china-update/] Next Page [/?feed=podcast&query-1-page=2]

China Update II

EPISODE #189: CHINA UPDATE II HOSTS: JOHNNY STARR AND RON THE BANKER April is coming to an end and that means Johnny is preparing for his annual Demo. But before he can display all of the new products for America 250, he needs to be in China to make sure the fireworks all arrive on time. Johnny and Ron get together by video chat to discuss what’s going on and how to plan for a successful 2026 fireworks season. Some of the Topics Discussed * Intro * Fast N’ Furious * What About 2027? * Forging Relationships * Half Measures * Shot Gun Shells * Follow Up * Forecast * Inventory Management * Good Bye LET’S TALK PYRO CONTACT US [https://fireworksbrigade.com/contact/] FOLLOW US! youtube.com/fireworksbrigade [https://youtube.com/fireworksbrigade] twitter.com/pyropodcast [https://twitter.com/pyropodcast]spotify.com/fireworksbrigade [https://open.spotify.com/show/0Y7TcRhxuJOLewLcOCtzUt] [https://www.fireworksbrigade.com/wp-content/uploads/Fireworks-Brigade-Pyro-Podcast_North-Dakota-Fireworks_Starr-Fireworks_.png] VISIT STARR FIREWORKS In search of the largest selection of fireworks in North Dakota? Visit our store online or in person, year round. CHECK US OUT [https://starr-fireworks.com] * 04.28 2026 CHINA UPDATE II [https://www.fireworksbrigade.com/china-update-ii/] * 04.28 2026 CHINA UPDATE [https://www.fireworksbrigade.com/china-update/] * 04.23 2026 RANT N’ RAVE SUNDAY MORNING [https://www.fireworksbrigade.com/rant-n-rave-sunday-morning/] Next Page [/?feed=podcast&query-1-page=2]

China Update

EPISODE #188: CHINA UPDATE HOSTS: JOHNNY STARR AND RON THE BANKER It’s April and that means that Johnny is in China setting things up for a successful season. This boots on the ground endeavor helps Johnny successfully plan for the upcoming season. Johnny and Ron get together by video chat to discuss what’s going on and how to plan for a successful 2026 fireworks season. Some of the Topics Discussed * Intro * Pyro Purge * Communication & Diversification * Process Control * America’s Birthday Bash in a Box * Playing Favorites * Surprises * Goodbye LET’S TALK PYRO CONTACT US [https://fireworksbrigade.com/contact/] FOLLOW US! youtube.com/fireworksbrigade [https://youtube.com/fireworksbrigade] twitter.com/pyropodcast [https://twitter.com/pyropodcast]spotify.com/fireworksbrigade [https://open.spotify.com/show/0Y7TcRhxuJOLewLcOCtzUt] [https://www.fireworksbrigade.com/wp-content/uploads/Fireworks-Brigade-Pyro-Podcast_North-Dakota-Fireworks_Starr-Fireworks_.png] VISIT STARR FIREWORKS In search of the largest selection of fireworks in North Dakota? Visit our store online or in person, year round. CHECK US OUT [https://starr-fireworks.com] * 04.28 2026 CHINA UPDATE II [https://www.fireworksbrigade.com/china-update-ii/] * 04.28 2026 CHINA UPDATE [https://www.fireworksbrigade.com/china-update/] * 04.23 2026 RANT N’ RAVE SUNDAY MORNING [https://www.fireworksbrigade.com/rant-n-rave-sunday-morning/] Next Page [/?feed=podcast&query-1-page=2]

Rant N’ Rave Sunday Morning

EPISODE #187: RANT N’ RAVE SUNDAY MORNING HOSTS: JOHNNY STARR AND RON THE BANKER It’s not typical to see Johnny Starr early on a Sunday morning amongst the people, let alone recording a podcast. Turns out, John’s not a morning person, and he gets himself into some ranting trouble. He’s also off to China, so the guys recap what’s expected, and they also get deep into what America 250 means. Some of the Topics Discussed * Intro * China Trip Update * Dino’s Wild Ride * Rant N’ Rave Sunday * Pyro Purge * Fireworks News * America 250, What It Means * What Would Johnny Do? * Good Bye LET’S TALK PYRO CONTACT US [https://fireworksbrigade.com/contact/] FOLLOW US! youtube.com/fireworksbrigade [https://youtube.com/fireworksbrigade] twitter.com/pyropodcast [https://twitter.com/pyropodcast]spotify.com/fireworksbrigade [https://open.spotify.com/show/0Y7TcRhxuJOLewLcOCtzUt] [https://www.fireworksbrigade.com/wp-content/uploads/Fireworks-Brigade-Pyro-Podcast_North-Dakota-Fireworks_Starr-Fireworks_.png] VISIT STARR FIREWORKS In search of the largest selection of fireworks in North Dakota? Visit our store online or in person, year round. CHECK US OUT [https://starr-fireworks.com] * 04.28 2026 CHINA UPDATE II [https://www.fireworksbrigade.com/china-update-ii/] * 04.28 2026 CHINA UPDATE [https://www.fireworksbrigade.com/china-update/] * 04.23 2026 RANT N’ RAVE SUNDAY MORNING [https://www.fireworksbrigade.com/rant-n-rave-sunday-morning/] Next Page [/?feed=podcast&query-1-page=2]

Fustanella

EPISODE #186: FUSTANELLA HOSTS: JOHNNY STARR AND RON THE BANKER SPECIAL GUEST: DINO Spring is in the air and John and Ron recruit Dino from Starr Fireworks and Fat Cat Fireworks to help them get ready for the season. Dino and the guys discuss current fireworks news and complete their fireworks brackets. There’s an update on tariffs and an update about America’s Birthday Bash! Some of the Topics Discussed * Intro * Pyro Purge * Fat Cat Fireworks * Fireworks News * Fireworks Brackets * WWJD * Bottomless Cup * Pokin’ The Bear LET’S TALK PYRO CONTACT US [https://fireworksbrigade.com/contact/] FOLLOW US! youtube.com/fireworksbrigade [https://youtube.com/fireworksbrigade] twitter.com/pyropodcast [https://twitter.com/pyropodcast]spotify.com/fireworksbrigade [https://open.spotify.com/show/0Y7TcRhxuJOLewLcOCtzUt] [https://www.fireworksbrigade.com/wp-content/uploads/Fireworks-Brigade-Pyro-Podcast_North-Dakota-Fireworks_Starr-Fireworks_.png] VISIT STARR FIREWORKS In search of the largest selection of fireworks in North Dakota? Visit our store online or in person, year round. CHECK US OUT [https://starr-fireworks.com] * 04.28 2026 CHINA UPDATE II [https://www.fireworksbrigade.com/china-update-ii/] * 04.28 2026 CHINA UPDATE [https://www.fireworksbrigade.com/china-update/] * 04.23 2026 RANT N’ RAVE SUNDAY MORNING [https://www.fireworksbrigade.com/rant-n-rave-sunday-morning/] Next Page [/?feed=podcast&query-1-page=2]