#95 - Pyro Misconceptions

This episodes been in the ice box since 2024 (tracked the week before SKY WARS was cancelled) it never saw the airwaves.  There's conversation references that date it.  "Pardon our mess".   We're at the pinnacle of the amateur and professional domestic pyro show competition season here in the United States with Sky Wars this week and Jamie, AJ, and Bo break down the designer competitive landscape across the PRO-AM and PRO divisions and make their winner predictions for this years event.   Support the Sh*t Show!! Contribute -> Patreon  Hang with us -> Discord Buy some Merch, balls, DB25 Cables or leave us a Voicemail (we'll play it on-air)!

Change is never easy, but it's always necessary.   This episode is powered by: COBRA Firing Systems muuxBRD CraigCo llc.   Support the Sh*t Show!! Contribute -> Patreon  Hang with us -> Discord Buy some Merch, balls, DB25 Cables or leave us a Voicemail (we'll play it on-air)!

**Video -> YouTube**   Tired of daisy-chaining racks and untangling wiring nightmares? Sub-positioning might just be your golden ticket. This compartmentalized approach to display design keeps things cleaner, smarter, and way more efficient on setup day. While tools like FINALE3D Pro offer one-click convenience, they’re not always in the budget. The beauty of sub-positioning? It’s a flexible concept you can apply to almost any design software. Sure, some programs make it easier than others, but no matter your toolkit, putting in the extra planning up front will pay off big for you—and your crew. In this episode of the RHYTHM Pyro Podcast, Bo and AJ break down how field sub-positioning works and how it can streamline your workflow for faster, more organized setups.   This episode is powered by: COBRA Firing Systems muuxBRD CraigCo llc.   Support the Sh*t Show!! Contribute -> Patreon  Hang with us -> Discord Buy some Merch, balls, DB25 Cables or leave us a Voicemail (we'll play it on-air)!

**Video -> YouTube**   As designers, we obsess over product selection, performance analysis, and choreography...but somehow, color still gets the short end of the fuse. It's borderline criminal how often we overlook the impact of intentional color use in shaping the emotional and aesthetic power of a show.   In this episode, AJ and Bo dive in to color, giving you a practical, design-ready guide to harnessing it like a pro. You'll learn where to find the right color tools, how to apply them, and why your site picture will never look the same once you do. They also revisit standout displays from the past, breaking down real-world examples of color harmony that elevated the entire experience.   This episode is powered by: CraigCo llc. COBRA Firing Systems   Support the Sh*t Show!! Contribute -> Patreon  Hang with us -> Discord Buy some Merch, balls, DB25 Cables or leave us a Voicemail (we'll play it on-air)!

**Video episode -> YouTube** Murica...f*ck yah...   Red, White, and Blue themed effects are the reason for the season and as pyromusical designers, we need to be able to identify the good stuff, and know how to use it in context within our designs.    Jamie, DEN, and Bo toss out a few of their favorite RWB 1.4 & 1.4 Pro effects and thoughts on what makes them solid performers relative to seasonal pyro shows.   This episode is powered by: CraigCo llc. COBRA Firing Systems   Support the Sh*t Show!! Contribute -> Patreon  Hang with us -> Discord Buy some Merch, balls, DB25 Cables or leave us a Voicemail (we'll play it on-air)!

**Video episode -> YouTube**   Pyromusicals have come a long way in the last 10+ years.  In this episode Jamie, Bo, and AJ watch, react, and provide some commentary on videos from some early choreographed shows from a different era.   This episode is powered by: COBRA Firing Systems   Support the Sh*t Show!! Contribute -> Patreon  Hang with us -> Discord Buy some Merch, balls, DB25 Cables or leave us a Voicemail (we'll play it on-air)!

In this explosive roundtable, the RHYTHM Pyro Podcast crew debunks the biggest myths in fireworks.  From public misunderstandings and newbie assumptions to seasoned pro slip-ups.  Whether you're a backyard hobbyist or a licensed display operator, this episode reveals some common misconceptions about pyro, safety, show design, gear, and more.   This episode is powered by: COBRA Firing Systems   Support the Sh*t Show!! Contribute -> Patreon  Hang with us -> Discord Buy some Merch, balls, DB25 Cables or leave us a Voicemail (we'll play it on-air)!

FIIRREEEBALLLLL...Bo, AJ, and Jamie sit down with Jim Sakaley of Phoenix Pyrotechnics and Bill Corbett from the Fireball Dudes to talk about their upcoming offical/unofficial world record attempt in northeastern Ohio: a fireball show using up to 3-4,000 gallons of gasoline. Set to ignite during the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, this isn’t just any display—it’s a full-scale wall of heat and flame choreographed pyro for maximum impact.   We dig into the logistics, safety protocols, and pure insanity behind orchestrating the largest gasoline-based fireball show in history. From mushroom cloud dreams to painting your dad bod to go down in history, you’ll hear how these pyro veterans are turning a public event into a record-breaking inferno. Now...hold my gas can...   This episode is powered by: muuxBRD COBRA Firing Systems   Support the Sh*t Show!! Contribute -> Patreon  Hang with us -> Discord Buy some Merch, balls, DB25 Cables or leave us a Voicemail (we'll play it on-air)!

COBRA-CON 2025 was a success.  TEAM RHYTHM came, saw, and conquered...as much as could be expected anyway...Tradeshows, merch sales, networking, educational seminars, and livestreams.  AJ, Jamie, and Bo reminisce upon their experiences at CC25.   This episode is powered by: muuxBRD COBRA Firing Systems   Support the Sh*t Show!! Contribute -> Patreon  Hang with us -> Discord Buy some Merch, balls, DB25 Cables or leave us a Voicemail (we'll play it on-air)!    

**VIDEO EPISODE!!**   PYROJAM is an interesting take on the traditional choreographed pyromusical competition.  It's format affords aspiring and professional pyro show designers alike the opportunity to compete for the opportunity to see their show come to life on the fields of Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum in St. Leonard Maryland.   This years finalists have been selected and in this episode Jamie, Bo, and AJ react to their show submissions   Congratulations to Nuutti Oskari Syngelma (Finland), Timo Luttmann (Germany), and Zivojin Petrovic (Serbia).  Best of luck in August!   This episode is powered by: muuxBRD COBRA Firing Systems   Support the Sh*t Show!! Contribute -> Patreon  Hang with us -> Discord Buy some Merch, balls, DB25 Cables or leave us a Voicemail (we'll play it on-air)!