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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!
Donnie and David returned from Cobra-Con with a fresh perspective on the overall event. They dive into how the event itself went and go into discussion around all of the shows. They even talk about some of the issue that came up during the closing show.![]()
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Check out the Saturday Night Closing display present by RKM and scripted by Donnie and David: youtu.be/2FfnvppYrz0![]()
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This week’s cake review sponsored by PGI: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfytOAw8aVc![]()
Raccoon – RA500394 – Navy Seals New 1500G Consumer Finale Set 156 Shots![]()
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Pyro New sponsored by Dominator Fireworks: www.americanpyro.com/advocacy![]()
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Check out our Podcast Sponsor Cobra Firing Systems: www.cobrafiringsystems.com/![]()
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Check out our newest sponsor Finale Fireworks: finale3d.com/ ![]()
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Pyro Unleashed Final 5 sponsored by muuxBRD: muuxbrd.com/![]()
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S3E12: Donnie and David – Cobra-Con Recap
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Donnie and David returned from Cobra-Con with a fresh perspective on the overall event. They dive into how the event itself went and go into discussion arou…
The Pyro Unleashed Podcast co-host David Anglin and Donnie Toms each presented topics at Cobra-Con 2025. David presented "Pyromusical Concept to Execution" and Donnie Presented "Altitude: Enhancing Displays with Lifts, Towers, and Platforms". Both sessions ranked in the top 5 attended sessions at Cobra-Con 2025. ![]()
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If you weren't able to attend, we have both of the recorded sessions in our Cobra-Con Seminars Playlist on YouTube![]()
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Pyro Unleashed has returned home from a successful Cobra Con 2025. Donnie Toms and David Anglin delivered some incredible seminars this year on PyroMusicals and using Towers and Lifts. While we were away, a brand-new Finale Tip of the Week was released. Check it out below.![]()
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Pyro Unleashed Podcast, in collaboration with FINALE Fireworks presents a brand-new YouTube exclusive mini-series called Finale3D Tip of the Week. This series is designed to cater to a diverse range of users, from beginners to professionals, and covers various topics related to Finale3D, ranging from the hobbyist version to the professional version.![]()
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Join Donnie, David, and Drew (The 3D’s) in each episode as they embark on a journey from scratch, building a show using all the hidden gems of Finale3D tools.![]()
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In Episode 4 Drew demonstrates some of the basics behnd VDL.![]()
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* VDL and what is it![]()
* Tips for writing VDL![]()
* Create a single shot![]()
* Combining shots into a cake![]()
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Episode 5 – Finale Tip of the Week – Basic VDL
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Pyro Unleashed Podcast, in collaboration with Finale Fireworks, presents a brand-new YouTube exclusive mini-series called Finale3D Tip of the Week. This seri…
It's Here!! It's Cobra-Con 2025 Week. Join Donnie and David at Cobra Con in Muncie, IN. The first person to show up wearing a Pyro Unleashed T-Shirt will win some pyro!! There are 4 additonal pyro prizes for wearing any merch you may have gotten from Pyro Unleashed at a previous event!! ![]()
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In this weeks episode, all three Cobra Con ProAm competitors join the podcast to share their journey and the reasons behind their participation in the inaugural Cobra Con ProAm Competition.![]()
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LisThe Novice Pyroovice Pyro, JP Hansen, and Nathan Dexter reveal the secrets behind their shows and give you insights into what you may or may not see in their shows.![]()
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Join us this week, April 10th to 12th, in Muncie, Indiana, for Cobra Con.![]()
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S3E11: Cobra Con ProAm Competitors
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Cobra Con 2025 Week is here! In this episode, all three Cobra Con ProAm competitors join the podcast to share their journey and the reasons behind their part…
On April 26th, the 9th annual MO Club Showdown goes down between KCAP and MOpyro!! ![]()
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Catch the latest Pyro Unleashed podcast where the lead shooter from each clubs chats about their impending show battle: youtu.be/KiJ_-ae-jTM?si=wzsPoO_K-grEEmTc![]()
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Who will take home the 2025 trophy for glory, honor, and bragging rights? You'll have to come watch at the '76 facilities to find out! Visit 76proline.com/demo to learn more.![]()
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(Showdown winner will also take home product credit courtesy of us/Spirit of 76 Fireworks Wholesaler and a 1-year Finale3D subscription courtesy of FINALE Fireworks!)![]()
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Kansas City Area Pyrotechnicians Missouri Pyrotechnics Association – MoPyro ![]()
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Photo by the late & great Linda Hanley.
In Episode 10, the Pyro Unleashed Crew talks to the KCAP and MoPyro competitors in this year’s Spirit of 76 Missouri Showdown on April 26th. Curtis Bertolde from KCAP and David Thompson from MoPyro join the podcast to talk about how they got into pyro and ended up as the representatives from their respective pyro clubs.![]()
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This week’s cake review sponsored by PGI: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rw9izunZfBk![]()
RIAKEO Fireworks – RK52512 – 1.4G CAKE “MAX LOAD #49” 12 shots 36mm![]()
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Pyro New sponsored by Dominator Fireworks: www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpv4n79m7l0o![]()
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Check out our Podcast Sponsor Cobra Firing Systems and more information around Cobra-Con: www.cobrafiringsystems.com/![]()
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Check out our newest sponsor Finale Fireworks: finale3d.com/ ![]()
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Pyro Unleashed Final 5 sponsored by muuxBRD: muuxbrd.com/![]()
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S3E10: SO76 Missouri Showdown KCAP vs MoPyro
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In Episode 10, the Pyro Unleashed Crew talks to the KCAP and MoPyro competitors in this year’s Spirit of 76 Missouri Showdown on April 26th. Curtis Bertold…
PGI Presents: Fire Flies In The Sky Pyro Musical Fireworks Shows-Boone, IA
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Get ready for the ultimate fireworks extravaganza at the 2025 PGI in Boone, Iowa – it's gonna be lit. Sunday August 3rd, and Friday Aug 8
Pyro Unleashed Podcast, in collaboration with Finale Fireworks, presents a brand-new YouTube exclusive mini-series called Finale3D Tip of the Week. This series is designed to cater to a diverse range of users, from beginners to professionals, and covers various topics related to Finale3D, ranging from the hobbyist version to the professional version.![]()
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Join Donnie, David, and Drew (The 3D’s) in each episode as they embark on a journey from scratch, building a show using all the hidden gems of Finale3D tools.![]()
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In Episode 3, Drew demonstrates how to add efects to the timeline and talks us through Angle, Pan, and Tilt.![]()
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* Adding effects to timeline![]()
* Angle, Pan, Tilt ![]()
* Angling Cakes / Slices![]()
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For more information, visit Finale Fireworks at: finale3d.com/![]()
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Jonathan McCormick, a prominent figure from Cobra-Con, joins Donnie and David to discuss all aspects of the event. The trio delves into the intricate details of the show, providing a daily breakdown of activities. They cover various sessions and discuss some of the top 5 sessions currently registered for. Additionally, they delve into the new pro-am competition, explaining the rules for each show.![]()
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This week’s cake review sponsored by PGI: youtu.be/3mo8iw5yN-s?si=LvydCC0InPMk6VbQ![]()
— AzuraBurst by Raccoon Fireworks ![]()
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Pyro New sponsored by Dominator Fireworks: www.wmtw.com/article/maine-firework-explodes-in-lewiston-apartment/64040773![]()
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Check out our Podcast Sponsor Cobra Firing Systems and more information around Cobra-Con: www.cobrafiringsystems.com/![]()
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Check out our newest sponsor Finale Fireworks: finale3d.com/ and muuxbrd.com/![]()
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S3E9: Cobra-Con with Jonathan McCormick
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Jonathan McCormick, a prominent figure from Cobra-Con, joins Donnie and David to discuss all aspects of the event. The trio delves into the intricate details…