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Pyro Unleashed Podcast
The Pyro Unleashed Podcast is a podcast about the people behind fireworks. We interview importers, manufacturers, retailers, scripters, and industry professionals. This podcast is for anyone who loves fireworks, so join us to unleash your inner pyro!
Reminder!!! Tonight is the night!!!![]()
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If you’re going to PGI this year — or thinking about it — this episode is for you.💥![]()
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We’re bringing Craig Hetherington, President of Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI), onto the podcast — and this time YOU get to talk to him live.![]()
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📅 February 3rd![]()
⏰ 9 PM EST / 8 PM Central![]()
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Use the attached link to sign in and ask your questions, we will be talking to Craig for atleast an hour. We have limited seats for recording and will let people on once a spot opens up. Please note, you will come on, wait to be let in, come ask Craig your PGI related questions, and leave to allow others in to ask their questions. Due to the limited seats, we can not have people sitting in to listen. Be sure to join our Discord to keep up to date on more information:![]()
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During the interview, listeners will have the chance to jump in and ask Craig your questions directly about this year’s PGI event:![]()
• What’s new this year![]()
• Competitions & logistics![]()
• Education, networking, and growth![]()
• The future of PGI![]()
• Or that one question you’ve always wanted answered 👀![]()
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This isn’t pre-recorded. This isn’t filtered.![]()
This is your seat at the table. We will be releasing this episode on February 13th!![]()
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Mark your calendar, get your questions ready, and don’t miss the chance to talk fireworks with the President of PGI 💥🎆![]()
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Let’s make it a good one 💥
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🚨 THIS ONE’S DIFFERENT 🚨![]()
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If you’re going to PGI this year — or thinking about it — this episode is for you.💥![]()
![]()
We’re bringing Craig Hetherington, President of Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI), onto the podcast — and this time YOU get to talk to him live.![]()
![]()
📅 February 3rd![]()
⏰ 9 PM EST / 8 PM Central![]()
🎥 riverside.com/studio/pyro-unleashed-podcasts-studio-05Tou?t=071c454e51e47c1004df![]()
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Use the attached link to sign in and ask your questions, we will be talking to Craig for atleast an hour. We have limited seats for recording and will let people on once a spot opens up. Please note, you will come on, wait to be let in, come ask Craig your PGI related questions, and leave to allow others in to ask their questions. Due to the limited seats, we can not have people sitting in to listen. Be sure to join our Discord to keep up to date on more information:![]()
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discord.gg/5Na2BPnvZ![]()
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During the interview, listeners will have the chance to jump in and ask Craig your questions directly about this year’s PGI event:![]()
• What’s new this year![]()
• Competitions & logistics![]()
• Education, networking, and growth![]()
• The future of PGI![]()
• Or that one question you’ve always wanted answered 👀![]()
![]()
This isn’t pre-recorded. This isn’t filtered.![]()
This is your seat at the table. We will be releasing this episode on February 13th!![]()
![]()
Mark your calendar, get your questions ready, and don’t miss the chance to talk fireworks with the President of PGI 💥🎆![]()
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Let’s make it a good one 💥
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The Pyrotechnics Guild International has announced the theme for the 2026 PGI Convention.![]()
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✨ IGNITE THE NIGHT ✨![]()
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Wisconsin International Raceway![]()
Kaukauna, Wisconsin![]()
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Show Nights![]()
August 8, 12, and 14, 2026![]()
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Public shows on the 8th, 12th and 14th![]()
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More details coming soon.![]()
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#PGI2026 #IgniteTheNight #PyrotechnicsGuildInternational #Fireworks #PyroLife #KaukaunaWI
This week, Donnie and David dive into their thoughts on last week’s PyroJam announcement. They also discuss the SkyWars 2026 ProAm competitors and the elite lineup for the upcoming event. ![]()
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This season is sponsored by muuxBRD ! More Matches, Less Time muuxBRD.com!!![]()
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Check out fireTEK Firing Systems, the official firing system of Pyro Unleashed. firetekfiringsystem.com/![]()
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Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI) is back for another season with us. To become a member go to PGI.org![]()
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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.
S4E7: Donnie and David Discussion Recent News and Upcoming Events
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This week, Donnie and David dive into their thoughts on last week’s PyroJam announcement. They also discuss the SkyWars 2026 ProAm competitors and the elite …
💥 2026 Competitors Announcement 💥 Congratulations to our competitors for 09.26.2026!![]()
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This year's Pro-Am Competition players are:![]()
– Nathan Dexter from Carmel, IN![]()
– Chad Flanders from Hickman, NE![]()
– Jacob Pierce from Parker, TX![]()
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Welcome to the championship, fellas! We cannot wait to see what you bring to the sky in September.![]()
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But wait, there's more… ![]()
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This year marks the FIRST EVER Championship of Champions round in our Professional Division, and we are welcoming back these talented pyros to the stage:![]()
– Tyler Cole with IPC Displays (2022 champion)![]()
– Donnie Toms with Kansas City Area Pyrotechnicians (2023 champion)![]()
– John Mikrut Jr. with RKM Fireworks (2025 champion)![]()
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Please help us in congratulating these individuals and their crews as they gear up for this year's United States Fireworks Championship in Innsbrook, Missouri! 👏🎆🏆![]()
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#skywarsevent #usfireworkschampionship
Breaking News!!!![]()
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Pyro Unleashed has obtained exclusive information about the 2026 SkyWars ProAm competitors.![]()
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The competitors are:![]()
– Chad Flanders![]()
– Jacob Pierce![]()
– Nathan Dexter![]()
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We will provide more details and likely conduct interviews with the competitors in upcoming episodes this season.
Tim Jameson joins the podcast to discuss PyroJam 2026. He reveals a major surprise that none of us anticipated. Tune in this week to learn about PyroJam's future plans for 2026 and beyond.![]()
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This season is sponsored by muuBRD! More Matches, Less Time muuxBRD.com!!![]()
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Check out fireTEK Firing Systems, the official firing system of Pyro Unleashed. firetekfirings…![]()
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PGI is back for another season with us. To become a member go to PGl.org![]()
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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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linktr.ee/pyrounleashedpodcast
S4:E6 – Tim Jameson talks PyroJam 2026
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Tim Jameson joins the podcast to discuss PyroJam 2026. He reveals a major surprise that none of us anticipated. Tune in this week to learn about PyroJam’s fu…
In this week’s episode of Pyro Unleashed, our special guest, John Ehret, takes center stage as the listeners take over the show.![]()
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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.![]()
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The listeners engage in lively discussions, reminiscing about their most memorable pyro moments and showcasing their current projects and upcoming events.![]()
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This season is sponsored by @muuxBRD! More Matches, Less Time muuxBRD.com!!![]()
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Check out fireTEK Firing Systems, the official firing system of Pyro Unleashed. firetekfiringsystem.com/![]()
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Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI) is back for another season with us. To become a member go to PGI.org![]()
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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.
S4E5: Listener Takeover and Special Guest John Ehret
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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 expe…
C.J. 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.![]()
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CJ reveals some of the secrets behind his success and explains how he assembles a substantial portion of his slats in his own garage.![]()
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Discover his response to the most controversial Final 5 question of the season. ![]()
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This season is sponsored by muuxBRD! More Matches, Less Time muuxBRD.com!!![]()
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Check out fireTEK Firing Systems, the official firing system of Pyro Unleashed. firetekfiringsystem.com/![]()
![]()
Pyrotechnics Guild International (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 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 s…
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.![]()
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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. ![]()
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This season is sponsored by muuxBRD! More Matches, Less Time muuxBRD.com!!![]()
![]()
Check out fireTEK Firing Systems, the official firing system of Pyro Unleashed. firetekfiringsystem.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 your local wholesaler for Winda and T-Sky products this season.![]()
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linktr.ee/pyrounleashedpodcast
youtu.be
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 s…