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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 continue their Women in Pyro mini-series for Season 3. This week, Stacy Schneitter, Blake President of NFA and Co-Owner of Schneitter Fireworks & Importing Company in St. Joseph, Missouri, joins the podcast to discuss the family business and its origins. It all began 130 years ago as a sporting goods store that imported firework samples. Interestingly, the fireworks business was the one that took off.![]()
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Stacy briefly touched upon the tariffs and how NFA and APA have to combat them and advocate for exceptions.![]()
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Stacy shares her experiences as a woman in the industry and the challenges she has faced. Donnie and David encourage listeners not to miss this great conversation with the industry’s most highly regarded women-owned fireworks business!![]()
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This week’s cake review sponsored by PGI: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrlPaQUhBZQ![]()
— Winda Fireworks – PROFESSOR PYRO P5214 U16 Shots 200G![]()
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Pyro New sponsored by Dominator Fireworks: vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/05/08/vancouver-honda-celebration-of-lights-canadian-lineup/![]()
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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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Pyro Unleashed Final 5 sponsored by muuxBRD: muuxbrd.com/![]()
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S3E15: Stacy Schneitter Blake – NFA President and Co-Owner Schneitters Fireworks
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Donnie and David continue their Women in Pyro mini-series for Season 3. This week, Stacy Schneitter, Blake President of NFA and Co-Owner of Schneitters Firew…
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 8 Drew demonstrates some of the ways you can create single shot sequences with ease. ![]()
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* Creating a Sky Comet![]()
* Combining the effects into a cake![]()
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For more information, visit Finale Fireworks at: finale3d.com/![]()
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Episode 8 – Single Shot Sequences
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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…
In Episode 14 of Season 3, Donnie and David engage in a conversation with AJ Burns, a multifaceted figure in the pyrotechnics industry. AJ holds various positions, including North Regional Sales Rep for NCI, 1st VP of PGI, APA Board Members, NFA Chairperson for Memberships, and Treasurer of the American Pyrotechnics Safety and Education Foundation.![]()
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Throughout the episode, they delve into various aspects of the industry, covering different associations and clubs. While they briefly touch upon the recent tariff news, their primary focus is on fireworks safety. As we approach the 4th of July, it’s crucial to prioritize safety. AJ shares valuable information from the APSEF and provides guidance on how to ensure a safe 4th of July season. For more information, visit www.celebratesafely.org/.![]()
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This week’s cake review sponsored by PGI: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uolw-qb7NKw![]()
Hammer and Anvil – Beware 25 Shot – C202502![]()
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Pyro New sponsored by Dominator Fireworks: www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp31gnn93kvo![]()
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Check out our Podcast Sponsor Cobra Firing Systems: www.cobrafiringsystems.com/![]()
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Pyro Unleashed Final 5 sponsored by muuxBRD: muuxbrd.com/![]()
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E3E14: AJ Burns from NCI, APSEF, APA, NFA, PGI
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In Episode 14 of Season 3, Donnie and David engage in a conversation with AJ Burns, a multifaceted figure in the pyrotechnics industry. AJ holds various posi…
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 7 Drew demonstrates some of the more advanced features behnd the effects editor inlcuding making a cake.![]()
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Topics Covered:![]()
* Creating a Sky Comet![]()
* Combining the effects into a cake![]()
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For more information, visit Finale Fireworks at: finale3d.com/![]()
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Access all the Pyro Unleashed Links at: linktr.ee/pyrounleashedpodcast
Episode 6 – Finale Tips Effects Editor Continued
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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…
Brandon Schmidt, also known as Firecat8 – Fireworks Demos and Displays from YouTube, joins Donnie and David to talk about Brandon's journey in pyro. As with most pyro's, he started as a kid and as he got older the passion grew. When he started attending demo's he realized there was a market for videos of cakes. That was the birth of Firecat8. ![]()
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Brandon also shares more about his camera setup and some tips for those that are new or curious about getting started.![]()
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This week’s cake review sponsored by PGI: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5tGpU8Q0rk![]()
Cowboy Fireworks- CB525C12 – Texas Tornado![]()
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Pyro New sponsored by Dominator Fireworks: • • krdo.com/news/2025/04/29/police-investigate-dangerous-fireworks-incident/![]()
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Check out our Podcast Sponsor Cobra Firing Systems: www.cobrafiringsystems.com/![]()
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Check out Finale Fireworks: finale3d.com/ ![]()
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Pyro Unleashed Final 5 sponsored by muuxBRD: muuxbrd.com/![]()
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S3E13: Brandon Schmidt aka Firecat8
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Brandon Schmidt, also known as @Firecat8 from YouTube, joins Donnie and David to talk about Brandon journey in pyro. As with most pyro's he started as a kid…
Trump is softening his tariff talk. But the damage may already be done.
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The economic effects of new trade wars could be hard for the United States to dodge even if talks yield new deals soon.
This weeks Finale Tip with Drew – Intro to Effects Editor. Have you created effects using VDL and they just don't look as good as you want them to? Using the effect editor can help you fine tune those effects.![]()
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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 6 Drew demonstrates some of the basics behnd the effects editor.![]()
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* VDL vs Effects Editor![]()
* When to use the Effects Editor![]()
* Tips for using the Effects Editor![]()
* Creating a two stage fountain with VDL and making edits in the Effects Editor![]()
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For more information, visit Finale Fireworks at: finale3d.com/![]()
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Access all the Pyro Unleashed Links at: linktr.ee/pyrounleashedpodcast
Episode 6 – Finale Tips Intro to Effects Editor
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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…
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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Check out our Podcast Sponsor Cobra Firing Systems www.cobrafiringsystems.com/![]()
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Finale Fireworks: finale3d.com/ ![]()
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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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Topics Covered:![]()
* VDL and what is it![]()
* Tips for writing VDL![]()
* Create a single shot![]()
* Combining shots into a cake![]()
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For more information, visit Finale Fireworks at: finale3d.com/![]()
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Access all the Pyro Unleashed Links at: linktr.ee/pyrounleashedpodcast
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…