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| #80 - COBRA-CON 2025 Class C Championship Designer Lineup DROP! | 10 Jan 2025 | 00:23:07 | |
COBRA-CON becomes a battleground in 2025 as it's the latest venue to host a 1.4G pyromusical competition...and it's going to be a stellar inaugural year that features three really talented choreographed show designers.
John Hanson, Michael (The Novice Pyro) Karr, and Nathan Dexter gear up for an early season Class C slobberknocker this April!
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| #79 - "The F'n End of 2024" DISCORD LIVE Show | 20 Dec 2024 | 03:15:25 | |
On 12/17 we hosted a LIVE show while we tracked our Final episode for 2024. Joined by over 40 members of our community we brought 2024 to a close with a some of our closest friends; reminiscing about our favorite episodes and pyro experiences in 2024. Thank you for coming out and participating ♥.
To all of our listeners...thank you for for being the beating heart of the RHYTHM Pyro Podcast. We hope you have the Merriest of Christmases and the Happiest of New Years.
Until next we "talk about it" again...See you in 2025! Bo, AJ, & Jamie
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| #78 - End of The Pyro Season Organization & What To Do In Your Down Time | 13 Dec 2024 | 01:22:09 | |
**JOIN US LIVE on-air for our last episode tracking of 2024 (Tuesday Dec 17! 9pm EST) Attendees hang with us On-Air! ->RHYTHM DISCORD Exclusive**
The end of a pyro season (while it might be sad) can be one of a hobbyists biggest opportunities to organize and start planning for the next season.
In this episode...Jamie, AJ, and Bo collect their thoughts and walk through their end of season organization best practices and share some ideas for what can be done to prepare for next season in your down time.
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| #77 - COLD Weather Pyro (w/Dana "CANADA" Alisat) | 06 Dec 2024 | 01:27:38 | |
As 2024 comes to a close, one of the last big pyro hurdles designers and shooters face is executing killer fireworks shows in not so killer weather conditions. It's cold this time of year...and cold and inclement weather can be a challenging landscape & experience.
In this episode, Jamie, AJ, and Bo dive into the mind of a CANADIAN (who's always cold) to level on some best practices and workflows for sending up pyro shows in cold weather. Den Fireworks stops by for Cake Talk
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| #76 - Sh*t Show Roundtable #4 November 2024 (Jeremy Leonard & David Hanson) | 29 Nov 2024 | 02:01:16 | |
**The Sh*t Show Roundtable episodes are RAW and UNCENSORED ** Parental discretion is advised**
Show designers Jeremy Leonard and David Hanson join AJ, Bo, and Jamie this Thanksgiving for November 2024's Sh*t Show Roundtable.
The roundtables are a departure from the normal structured (ha) episode drops. They're freeform conversation with pyros and there are no pre-determined topics of conversation.
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| #75 - SMPTE Timecode & You! | 22 Nov 2024 | 01:24:36 | |
SMPTE timecode gives pyros the means to tie a massive variety of hardware together to create special show experiences. But like all relationships...it can be complicated...
In this episode, Bo drags YOU and Jamie through the basics behind comping and formatting tracks for use in SMPTE applications, the importance of signal chain integrity, and system prep to receive timecode.
Cake Talk gets a face-lift with Den Fireworks
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| #74 - Your High Cue Count Doesn't Make Your Pyromusical "Better" (& SPITE Series Merch Line LAUNCH) | 15 Nov 2024 | 00:58:32 | |
Cue counts are a part of the show. They're as necessary to pyromusicals as the fireworks are. HAVING super high cue counts...don't make your show "better". In this episode AJ, Jamie, and Bo explore the misconception and try to peel back the curtain on why cue counts are so often perceived as a metric that's synonymous with a sense of superiority.
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| #73 - DEN Fireworks 1st Pyromusical "What I Learned" Series | 08 Nov 2024 | 01:47:36 | |
DEN Fireworks is a pyro content creator and phenomenally fun and genuine human. He's known for providing the fireworks community with high quality product demo videos that go into stellar detail on product performance. This October, he sent up his FIRST pyromusical and new designers & lead shooters who've guzzled from the firehose often have some of the best stories that we can take lessons away from in our own journeys as designers & shooters.
AJ, Jamie, and Bo relive DEN's Halloween themed musical and take a ride through all the lessons he learned through the process of getting his first pyromusical off the ground.
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| #72 - COBRA-CON 2025 Launch Party w/Jonathan McCormick | 01 Nov 2024 | 01:12:13 | |
COBRA-CON 2025's Registration is OPEN! COBRA-CON.com Jonathan McCormick from the COBRA event planning team joins us Bo, AJ, and Jamie this week to talk COBRA-CON 2025!
You're reading this...so you MUST be a show designer. If you'd like to toss your name in the hat for a chance at a class C competition spot at COBRA-CON 2025, email your pyro resume to jmccormick@cobrafiringsystems.com
This episode is sponsored by COBRA Firing Systems, enabling show designers and lead shooters through technology and education.
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| #71-Jamie Young | Octoblast 24 4x8 Choreographed Category Champion | 25 Oct 2024 | 01:11:51 | |
Jamie Young's a mastermind at taking really small footprints and creating pyromusical displays that look massive. He claimed his third title in the 4x8 choreographed category at Octoblast in 2024. In this episode, AJ and Bo dive into Jamie's mind of madness as he unpacks "Nate's Demise" and it's execution.
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| #70 - Sh*t Show Roundtable #3 Septober 2024 (Jboz, 2 Nates, Canada, & Jim "Goofy Darts") | 18 Oct 2024 | 01:25:04 | |
**The Sh*t Show Roundtable episodes are raw and UNCENSORED ** Parental discretion is advised**
Jessica Bosworth (KCAP) makes two things abundantly clear in this episode... 1) she's as hardcore and dedicated a pyro as they come...and 2) if Congress ever needs stand-in support for an extended filibuster, she's got it covered.
The roundtables are a departure from the normal structured (ha) episode drops. They're freeform conversation with pyros and there are no pre-determined topics of conversation.
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Episode 70 is brought to you by Raccoon & muuxBRD!
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| #69 - Sky Wars Meet & Greet LIVE SHOW! (w/Rob Cima & Brian Thiemann) | 11 Oct 2024 | 00:46:53 | |
This is a VIDEO episode! Watch the live show on our YouTube!
The Meet and Greet LIVE show was a great time. Pyros and Fireworks fans from around the country came together at the Clubhouse Bar & Grille in Wright City, MO to make something out of nothing after Sky Wars 2024 was cancelled. Rob Cima and Brian Thiemann join AJ, Jamie, and Bo of The RHYTHM Pyro Podcast in front of a LIVE audience of Sky Wars deprived pyros to talk the events history and share in some wild stories.
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| #68 - SKY WARS 2024 CANCELED w/Rob Cima | 25 Sep 2024 | 00:49:34 | |
SKY WARS 2024 has been canceled...and rescheduled for September 27th, 2025. MOPYRO member and Sky Wars event coordinator Rob Cima calls in to join AJ, Jamie, and Bo to rap on what ultimately led to the decision and provides the details on rescheduling, coordination plans for product drop off, and ticketing details.
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| #67 - Joel Cowart | Sky Wars 2024 Unlimited Display Designer | 20 Sep 2024 | 01:40:18 | |
Joel Cowart owns Pyroland Fireworks. The dude is the salt of the Earth.
In this episode Joel hangs out with the guys and talks effects, design stylings, and his plans for his debut appearance at Sky Wars in the Unlimited display category.
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| #66 - Bill Corbett | Sky Wars 2024 Super Nuke | 13 Sep 2024 | 02:29:48 | |
Bill Corbett and the Fireball Dudes provide the one of the most memorable experiences of any given year with their Super Nukes. No matter how many unforgettable displays get sent up at any given event, the fireballs remain one of the most revered and special demonstrations crowds come to see.
Bill hangs out with the guys to tell some stories, chat about what makes the fireball so profound, how it can be used to create some of the most impactful pyrotechnic scenes around, and what the Dudes have in store for Sky Wars fans in 2024.
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| #65 - Shaun Hauter | Sky Wars 2024 Pro-AM Competitor | 06 Sep 2024 | 01:59:44 | |
Shaun Hauter may be a polarizing figure in the pyro community, but don't let the noise fool you. His dedication and talent as a pyromusical show designer make him a strong competitor in the field.
Shaun joins AJ, Jamie, and Bo to rap about Sky Wars 2024 and his upcoming outing in the Pro-AM division
Episode #65 is sponsored by muuxBRD! More e-matches, less time!
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| #64 - John Mikrut | Sky Wars 2024 Pro Competitor | 30 Aug 2024 | 01:37:32 | |
John Mikrut joins Jamie, AJ, and Bo for some reflection time as he finishes preparations for his Sky Wars 2024 Pro division competition.
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| #63 - Preparing For Pyro Visual Simulation Creation (Crap In = Crap Out) | 23 Aug 2024 | 01:15:10 | |
Creating simulations of your product in whatever visual design software you use can feel like an exercise in futility. It's important to understand your end application and whether or not you NEED to go the extra mile to create solid visual representations of your product. High quality pyromusicals are an application where "the need" is often a very real one.
In this episode, AJ, Jamie, and Bo dive into finding solid product reference source materials, their processes for the analysis of these materials, and the concepts for applying these points of analysis to improve your effects libraries and create more accurate representations of your shows in your design & visualization software. | |||
| #62 - Crew Chronicles: PGI 2024 "Battling My Demons" (AJ Plata & Nathan Dexter) | 16 Aug 2024 | 01:09:31 | |
**This episode is an ON-SITE podcast w/VIDEO! Watch on -> YouTube!**
The Pyrotechnics Guild International ( or PGI) 2024 was a success for team RHYTHM. AJ Plata and Nate Dexter tossed up a memorable show to open the RKM Takeover. Their pyromusical design was full of special moments. Relive the night before the show with the team as they prepare "their way", with drinks and fellowship around the table.
Episode 62 is brought to you by muuxBRD! CJ Jurczak, the owner of muuxBRD, is a seasoned circuit board designer with over 25 years of experience in shooting displays. His expertise lies in optimizing workflows to save you time and effort. Visit muuxBRD.com to discover how you can punch more matches in less time.
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| #61 - PGI 2024 What We Learned (w/Nathan Dexter & AJ Plata) | 09 Aug 2024 | 01:00:40 | |
Nathan and AJ slayed at PGI 2024. Their opening show during the RKM Takeover will be one that's held in high regard for years to come. In this episode, the guys reflect on the show and (most importantly) explore the valuable lessons they've learned throughout their journey.
Episode 61 is brought to you by muuxBRD! CJ Jurczak, the owner of muuxBRD, is a seasoned circuit board designer with over 25 years of experience in shooting displays. His expertise lies in optimizing workflows to save you time and effort. Visit muuxBRD.com to discover how you can punch more matches in less time.
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| #60 - 1.4G to 1.3G Musical Migration (As A Show Designer) | 02 Aug 2024 | 01:01:48 | |
As AJ gears up for PGI 2024, he recollects some of the challenges he and Nathan Dexter encountered in crossing over to 1.3G display fireworks as a traditional 1.4G designers.
Episode 60 is brought to you by muuxBRD! CJ Jurczak, the owner of muuxBRD, is a seasoned circuit board designer with over 25 years of experience in shooting displays. His expertise lies in optimizing workflows to save you time and effort. Visit muuxBRD.com to discover how you can punch more matches in less time.
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| #59 - Sh*t Show Roundtable #2 July 2024 (C.J. Jurczak & Dana Alisat) | 26 Jul 2024 | 02:07:51 | |
**The Sh*t Show Roundtable episodes are raw, unedited, and UNCENSORED ** Parental discretion is advised**
The roundtables are a departure from the normal structured (ha) episode drops. They're freeform conversation with pyros and there are no pre-determined topics of conversation.
Jamie, AJ, and Bo chill with Pyro's friendly neighborhood slat manufacturer (C.J. Jurczak, muuxBRD) and the first REAL foreigner (Dana "CANADA" Alisat) they've invited to the show...because we're all about diversity here...
The guys talk firing systems, quality control in pyro, water cakes, fireballs, AJ burning alive, and CANADA as our first line of defense against the Russian invasion.
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Episode 59 is brought to you by muuxBRD! CJ Jurczak, the owner of muuxBRD, is a seasoned circuit board designer with over 25 years of experience in shooting displays. His expertise lies in optimizing workflows to save you time and effort. Visit muuxBRD.com to discover how you can punch more matches in less time.
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| #58 - Craig Hetherington | PGI 2024 | 19 Jul 2024 | 01:24:36 | |
Jamie, Bo, and Craig Hetherington (2nd Vice President of the Pyrotechnics Guild International) go deep into the sentiment behind one of pyro's longest enduring marquee yearly events. The annual PGI convention.
Episode 58 is sponsored by muuxBRD! CJ Jurczak, the owner of muuxBRD, is a seasoned circuit board designer with over 25 years of experience in shooting displays. His expertise lies in optimizing workflows to save you time and effort. Visit muuxBRD.com to discover how you can punch more matches in less time.
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| #57 - How Do I Improve My Pyromusicals Creativly? | 12 Jul 2024 | 00:49:13 | |
At their heart, pyromusicals are very much a creative expression. As with any creative outlet, it's easy to get "artists block" and find yourself struggling to expand your creative palettes.
In this episode, Jamie and Bo explore their approaches to continued creative innovation out loud.
Episode 57 is sponsored by muuxBRD! CJ Jurczak, the owner of muuxBRD, is a seasoned circuit board designer with over 25 years of experience in shooting displays. His expertise lies in optimizing workflows to save you time and effort. Visit muuxBRD.com to discover how you can punch more matches in less time.
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| #56 - Crew Chronicles: Light Up The Lake 2024 "Chasing Ghosts" | 05 Jul 2024 | 01:39:06 | |
The pyro crew experience is dynamic, unique, and personal. The Crew Chronicles series sits down with different crews in an intimate setting to discuss what the experience means to them as they get their shows off the ground.
This episode is tracked live on-site with show designers Brett and Bo Domescik and the Light Up the Lake 2024 "Chasing Ghosts" crew. Brett shoots a 30 minute body, Bo writes and produces music, and designs and floats a finale pyromusical to bring it home. In this episode, we delve into the origins of the event and chat with several members of the pyro crew. Join us as we explore what the show and the yearly 4th of July backyard experience mean to hobbyist fireworks enthusiasts.
2024 Crew Members
Episode 56 is sponsored by muuxBRD! CJ Jurczak, the owner of muuxBRD, is a seasoned circuit board designer with over 25 years of experience in shooting displays. His expertise lies in optimizing workflows to save you time and effort. Visit muuxBRD.com to discover how you can punch more matches in less time.
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| #55 - FINAL SHOW PREPARATIONS And Some Important (and not so Important) Stuff To Remember | 28 Jun 2024 | 02:03:04 | |
The day of reckoning is here...it is day you have lived and breathed for...the day you have lost so much sleep over. The fourth of July is YOUR day...are you ready to seize it? Are you prepared???
In this episode AJ, Jamie, and Bo go through a myriad of different things (some, of course more integral to your show than others) to remember as you come down the home stretch on your shows. There's lots of little nuggets scattered throughout. Do you have the patience to collect them all? In all seriousness, we hope you and yours have a safe, exciting, and fulfilling Independence day! We'll talk to you on the 5th!
This episode is brought to you in partnership with muuxBRD, Pyro's premier firing system accessory OEM. Whether you need standard or custom e-match solutions, quick connect slats, or breakout boards for various firing systems, muuxBRD has you covered. Their products are designed for maximum efficiency and improved workflow management. CJ Jurczak, the owner of muuxBRD, is a seasoned circuit board designer with over 25 years of experience in shooting displays. His expertise lies in optimizing workflows to save you time and effort. Visit muuxBRD.com to discover how you can punch more matches in less time.
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| #54 - Sh*t Show Roundtable #1, June 2024 (John Mikrut & Jason Marshall) | 21 Jun 2024 | 02:52:42 | |
**The Sh*t Show Roundtable episodes are raw, unedited, and uncensored ** Parental discretion is advised.
The Roundtables are a departure from the normal structured episode drops. They are completely freeform conversation with pyros and there are no pre-determined topics of conversation.
For the inaugural voyage, community and industry designers John Mikrut and Jason Marshall join AJ, Jamie, and Bo at the table.
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| #53 - Coping With Anxiety as a Fireworks Show Producer | 14 Jun 2024 | 01:15:09 | |
Putting together a pyro show is taxing, mentally, physically, and emotionally.
In this episode, the guys explore their coping mechanisms for keeping pyro show anxiety at bay.
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| #52 - Pyro Soundtrack Production (Creative & Technical) w/Bo (bozie8823.com/pyrotrax) | 07 Jun 2024 | 01:36:58 | |
When Bo's not doing the fireworks thing, he's producing audio. He started PYRO Trax to help companies and hobbyists with their different soundtrack application needs.
In this episode AJ, Jamie, and Bo dive into what makes for a cohesive soundtrack. Bo shares some creative and technical tips and tricks you can use to make your pyro show soundtrack comps the best they can be.
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| #51 - Sound Systems For Pyromusicals (w/Chad Leinart) | 31 May 2024 | 01:29:10 | |
Chad knows things. Beards, Gurbs, Recreational bus driving, and home warehouse management. He can also provide sound advice on...welll...sound...Getting started with sound systems for your backyard or smaller venue pyromusicals is a daunting task.
In this episode Jamie, AJ, and Bo clean their good ears out as Chad takes them through his philosophy on building out sound systems for smaller application pyromusical applications.
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| #50 - Travis Kramer (KCAP, 2024 S76 Missouri Showdown Winning Designer) | 24 May 2024 | 02:33:22 | |
This week is special. We're celebrating our 50th episode...and we get to do so with an extremely talented hobbyist show designer. Travis Kramer is (fairly new) show designer out of Kansas City, MO. He's a member of KCAP, he's the design mind behind KCAPs 2024 Spirit of 76 win at the annual Missouri Showdown, AND he's an outstandingly genuine & selfless human being.
Travis, AJ, Jamie, and Bo get lost in design talk and pyro sentiment in the 50th episode anniversary of the RHYTHM Pyro Podcast.
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| #49 - Product Substitutions | 17 May 2024 | 01:09:50 | |
We've all been there. You can't always get what you want. Sometimes it happens early in the design process and you have time to work through a substitution, and sometimes it happens when product shows up and you've got the cases open (surprise!). Either way, knowing how to approach handling changes is important.
AJ, Jamie, and Bo reminisce on some of their personal experiences where they had to work through product substitution problems.
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| #48 - Potential Disasters/Challenges And What We Learned | 10 May 2024 | 01:06:55 | |
From the potentially serious to the not so serious, "disasters" come in all shapes and sizes and they can result in horrible shows and overall bad pyro experiences. What matters (more than anything, we'd argue) is our ability to process experiences and create plans of action to ensure we're constantly learning and making adjustments to our processes to ensure we're always progressing.
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| #47 - Marcus Berger (Fireworks Forever) | 03 May 2024 | 02:10:24 | |
Marcus Berger is the general manager of Fireworks Forever in St. Croix Falls, WI. servicing the 1.4 and 1.4 pro markets.
AJ, Jamie, and Bo rap with Marcus on the evolution of the 1.4 customer, Fireworks Forever's new website, The in-house EPIC brand, his generous contributions that have helped to enable the consumer and hobbyist designers throughout the space, and the future of 1.4 pro.
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| #46 - Thunder Over Louisville Choreography Review, and Motivating Words From Demotivated Designers | 26 Apr 2024 | 01:31:21 | |
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.
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| #45 - Don Kark & Neil Larson (SimpliFire/Mongoose Firing Systems) | 19 Apr 2024 | 01:22:51 | |
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.
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| #44 - NEW 1.4 PRO RESTRICTIONS Issued In MISSOURI (Peter Rogoz Spirit of 76 Call-In) | 12 Apr 2024 | 01:26:47 | |
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! | |||
| #43 - The Creative Evolution of 1.4 Pro | 05 Apr 2024 | 01:14:01 | |
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!!
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| #42 -Small Shoot Sites. Let's Get Creative In Really Tight Spaces! | 29 Mar 2024 | 01:28:41 | |
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" | |||
| #41 - Taking Fireworks Video with Zach Huibregtse | 22 Mar 2024 | 01:52:50 | |
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"!
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| #40 - Cake Talk #2 | 15 Mar 2024 | 00:55:10 | |
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
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| #39 - Jim "Goofy Darts" Gifford (ProPyroRacks.com) | 08 Mar 2024 | 01:41:15 | |
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.
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| #38 - Concepts for Choosing Firework Effects to Nail Your Flow & Emotion (DEEP) | 01 Mar 2024 | 01:15:14 | |
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.
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| #37 - Michael Karr, The Novice Pyro | 23 Feb 2024 | 01:53:04 | |
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
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| #36 - Pyromusical GIRTH | Can A Show Be Too Big? | 16 Feb 2024 | 00:47:05 | |
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.
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| #35 - Ellery Ho (Tong Po) | Hobbyist Pyromusical Designer | 09 Feb 2024 | 01:57:35 | |
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
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| #34 -What Inspires You? | 02 Feb 2024 | 01:46:34 | |
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. | |||
| #33 -2023 Year In Review | 22 Dec 2023 | 01:40:54 | |
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...
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| #32 - Pyro Wives Tell All 2023 | 15 Dec 2023 | 01:43:11 | |
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.
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| #31 - Cake Talk #1 | 08 Dec 2023 | 01:05:36 | |
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* | |||