The RHYTHM Pyro Podcast

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...

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.   The RHYTHM Pyro SPITE Series MERCH Line kicks...

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...

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 e...

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.   Support the RPP -> Patreon  Hang with us -> Discord Buy some Merch , One Shot Bal...

**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) episod...

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 audien...

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.   Ep#68 is brought to you in partnership with: Raccoon Fireworks , quality product...

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.   Ep#67 is brought to you in partnership with: Raccoon Fireworks , quality product and fulfillment muuxBRD <-Sky Wars 2024 GIVEAWAY

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...

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!   Support the Sh*t Show!! Sup...

John Mikrut joins Jamie, AJ, and Bo for some reflection time as he finishes preparations for his Sky Wars 2024 Pro division competition.   This episode is sponsored by muuxBRD !  More e-matches, less time! Support the Sh*t Show!! Join us on Patreon or buy some Merch! Our Links Patreon Merch or Voicemail Discord DB25 Cables 1 Shot Ballz #Fireworks, #Pyrotechnics, #SkyShow, #FireworkDisplay, #BoomTi...

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 B...

**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 arou...

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...

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 y...

**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...

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 op...

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 designe...

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 wri...

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'...

**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,...

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.   Support the Sh*t Show!! Contribute -> Patreon  Hang with us -> Discord Buy some Merch , balls , DB25 Cables or leave us a Voicemail !

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.   PODCAST Posting D...

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 appl...