The RHYTHM Pyro Podcast

Thunder Over Louisville is one of the "must see" shows in the United States. It's also a perfect example of the caliber of pyro show (in setting, layout, and design) that exists somewhere between the traditional shell show and the full-fledged competition grade pyromusical. AJ and Bo are competition hobbyist pyromusical show designers, and in this episode they share their thoughts and opinions on the show and the choreography in this Kentucky legend...Thunder Over Louisville 2024. Support the Sh*t Show!! Contribute -> Patreon Hang with us -> Discord buy some Merch or leave us a Voicemail!

Firing systems are the tools we rely on to bring out pyro shows into the world, and like TOOLS in a toolbox, each manufacturer has their own unique and innovative outlook on how to make the job more efficient to help us bring our designs to life. In this episode, Don Kark & Neil Larson from Simplifire walk Jamie, Bo, and AJ through the Mongoose Firing System. Support the Sh*t Show!! ❤Join us on Patreon or buy some Merch!❤

1.4G PRO comes under new restrictions issued by the Missouri State Fire Marshal for the 2024 season and beyond. Peter Rogoz from Spirit of 76 calls in with and update. Jamie's @ COBRA-CON, Bo and AJ hold down the fort covering the hot button news topic in the 1.4 Pro world. This episode is sponsored by Pyroland Fireworks! Support the Sh*t Show! Join us on Patreon, buy some Merch!

In choreographed fireworks shows, 1.4 Pro Lines (UN0431 & UN0336 for professional use only) offer designers from all walks of the hobby or profession greater control over their display compositions. In this episode, Jamie, AJ, and Bo delve into their experiences with 1.4 pro lines and discuss the creative evolution of lines and products over time. This episode is sponsored by PYROLAND! Some of the most unique 1.4 effects around!! Support the Sh*t Show! Join us on our NEW Patreon or buy some Merch!

If you've got hundreds of feet of frontage, getting creative and "exploring the space" doesn't carry as much of a burden as it does when you're confined to one (or a few) very tightly packed positions in an effort to keep your show within it's desired footprint. In this episode, Jamie, AJ, and Bo dive into a tight spot and explore the mindsets and workflows of a designer trying to make the most of a prohibitive site. Episode #42 of the RPP is sponsored by Pyroland Fireworks! "The Snappiest Place on Earth"

Capturing video of your firework shows can seem like a daunting task, or even worse, an afterthought. As show designers, our attention is often consumed by every aspect of getting the show off the ground, leaving us with a sense of regret when the event passes and all we have to encapsulate the experience are poorly or failed video captures. Zach Huibregtse is a show designer and media professional. He joins AJ, Jamie, and Bo in episode #41 to discuss camera hardware choices, tips, and techniques for effectively recording fireworks shows. This episode of the RHYTHM Pyro Podcast is sponsored by Pyroland Fireworks, "The snappiest place on Earth"!

In this episode of CAKE TALK; AJ, Jamie, and Bo discuss three solid pyromusical worthy cake choices (UN0336 or UN0431). YouTube Playlist <-Follow along with the cakes in this episode Support the Podcast! Buy some merch!

You need mortar racks to shoot fireworks...Jim "Goofy Darts" Gifford from Pro Pyro Racks has been a long time provider of consumer and display racks for the pyro market since 2014. Pro Pyro Racks RHYTHM Merch <-Support the Sh*t Show

AJ, Jamie, and Bo dive DEEP into the artistic concepts of creating fireworks choreography. In this episode, they try to unravel the mystery behind choosing fireworks effects that perfectly complement the emotional nuances of a display's music and flow. Merch <-support the sh*t show #Fireworks, #Pyrotechnics, #SkyShow, #FireworkDisplay, #BoomTime, #pyro, #pyromusical, #The RHYTHM Pyro Podcast, #RPP

Michael Karr's new to pyro. He's a content creator on a mission to educate new fireworks users and enthusiasts just like him. He has experiences, he learns lessons, and he shares. AJ, Jamie, and Bo dive into the mind of The Novice Pyro and explore the challenges new pyros face in 2024 The Novice Pyro RHYTHM Merch <- Support the podcast! RHYTHM Socials & Links

Choreographed pyromusicals are like a recipe (to make a culinary comparison)...too little or too much of an ingredient can find the final cuisine lacking in flavor or chalked so full of ingredients that your taste buds get overwhelmed. In this episode, AJ, Jamie, and Bo explore the side of the choreographed fireworks that (literally) bursts at the seams and raises the question...is there such a thing as "too much" of a good thing. Join the guys as they discuss the methods they utilize to keep their creative design processes in check so's NOT to overload their shows in their pursuits for the perfectly defined and balanced pyromusical site pictures. Support the podcast | RHYTHM Merch Shop Ask us (and our guests) questions | RHYTHM Voicemail Box Partner & Advertise with us! | (business inquiries) RHYTHMpyro@gmail.com

Ellery Ho (Tong Po) is a hobbyist pyromusical designing madman, and that's meant in the most endearing of ways. He's put up shows at loads of community and industry events throughout the US. His design workflow and simplistic approach to choreographed displays is a constant reminder that putting up stellar musicals doesn't require loads of critical product analysis and expensive visual simulation software to achieve. Join AJ, Jamie, and Bo as they dive into the mind of the community legend, Tong Po Pyro Ellery's YouTube Support the Sh*t Show | RHYTHM Merch Shop Have a pyro business and want to advertise with us! Business inquiries! | RHYTHMpyro@gmail.com

Inspiration has a funny way of finding a pyro. The artists inside us are always in pursuit of it. At times, finding it can come as easily as drawing breath, and other times our inability to accept it can choke us. Sometimes it creeps up on us to take us by surprise...and other times it's hidden in plain sight though the parts of our lives we experience every day. Whichever form inspiration presents itself in; we know that you were born to use what inspires you to bring a cool show experience into the world. What inspires you to create? In this episode, AJ, Jamie, and Bo turn the looking glass inward to explore the origins of the inspirations that lead them to pyromusical and show design square one.

AJ, Jamie, and Bo pour some drinks, get silly, and reminisce as they look back on the inaugural year of the RHYTHM Pyro Podcast. Our first year has been a blessing. Your friendship, patronage, time, and opinions have enriched our journey. We hold a special fondness for fireworks—they brought us together and continue to serve as the thread that weaves the shared experiences within our personal lives and the pyro community. As we look ahead, we’re excited about the future of our podcast and the growth of the RHYTHM Pyro community. 2023 has been a roller coaster of emotions, but through it all, we persist, learn, and grow. Here’s to a promising 2024—now stop talkin about it... Merch https://www.bozie8823.com/merch

AJ, Jamie, Bo, and special guest Nate the pyromusical meat-man step into the firing line this week as the women that stand behind them (Amber, Stephanie, Katie, and Vannah) take center stage to speak the truth about their feelings for the guys' pyro hobbies and its impact on their lives. The fireworks season has a profound effect on the die-hard hobbyist. It’s a roller coaster of energy and emotions that resonate throughout our lives. Our significant others are the biggest part of our lives. In this episode, the girls tell the pyros what they really think of their hobby and the effects it’s had on their marriages. Support the shit show! Buy Merch! https://linktr.ee/rhythmpyro

1.4G (whether UN0331 consumer or UN0331 For Professional Use Only) multi-shot fireworks cakes can be great product to lean on for variety and effect variation in your pyromusicals. This episode is the first in the CAKE TALK series where Bo, AJ, and Jamie share what 1.4G cakes they love using in their pyromusicals....and why! *Learn how to spot the unique characteristics of the products and how to use them*

Before the fancy pants pyros showed up with their buttons, batteries, and little blinking lights, pyros used fusee's, coordinated team effort, and sheer will alone to put stellar shows up. In this episode long-time Thump Junkie, Illinois resident ,and lead shooter Doug Moser raps with the guys about the art and creativity behind hand-fired shows and how they've evolved into the hybrid electronic/hand fired shows of today.

In 2022, Ohio (finally) granted legal permission to consumers to discharge 1.4G consumer fireworks during specific holidays within the sate, however this legalization comes with an imposing storage limit of 125lbs of total pyrotechnic composition materials at any one time. In this episode, Bo, AJ, and Jamie get real with Andre LeBlanc and Jim Sakaley from Phoenix Pyrotechnics in Northeast Ohio. Both enthusiastic consumer pyro users as well as professionals. They share their pioneering journey as the first in the state to secure approval for storing 1.4G pyro materials in excess of the 125lb comp restriction. It's a wild story that that ends answering the 'million-dollar question'—is the pursuit truly worthwhile?

COBRA Zach once ordered a steak at a restaurant, that steak obeyed every command it was given... COBRA Firing Systems places the utmost priority on service to their customer base. Zach Gilbert; head of COBRA's customer service and customer experience dept. is the human embodiment of that effort. Zach and the guys talk the future of the firing system, loads of different things to look out for in the process of preparing for pyro shows with COBRA, the 2023 Black Friday Sale, Jelly Beans, and the defining moment of Zach's career as a child actor...😮 Support the Podcast https://www.bozie8823.com/merch Partner & Advertise with us! (business inquiries) mailto:RHYTHMpyro@gmail.com

All aboard the short bus ladies...we're going to fireball school...Bo and Alfredo Pasta boi get a crash course on fireballs courtesy of Jamie and guest host and dear RHYTHM friend Chad Leinart. Technical difficulties run rampant. Who'd have thought talking fireballs could be so phallic? COBRA lives up to their best-in-class customer service reputation with a press release providing transparency into MJG's Firewire Initiator issues that created hardships throughout 2022 and 2023. Merch <-Support the Podcast! https://www.bozie8823.com/merch Our Socials & Links https://linktr.ee/rhythmpyro