BoomCast: A Fireworks Chat with Spirit of '76
By Spirit of '76
BoomCast: A Fireworks Chat with Spirit of '76Mar 15, 2024
#WomenInPyro - Stacy Schneitter w/ National Fireworks Association & Schneitter Fireworks
Stacy joins the cast to talk NFA presidency, meeting with Meta regarding fireworks content policies on Facebook, and leading a woman-owned business.
#WomenInPyro - Retailers! w/ Kelli Easley, Tammy Reigle & Christi Cameron
Sam chats with woman-owned firework retailers from Missouri, Nebraska, and Texas to get their take on the industry.
Guests:
Kelli Easley with Penguin Pyro in Lawson, MO
Tammy Reigle with Reigle Family Fireworks in Albion, NE
Christi Cameron with Christi's Fireworks in Van Alstyne, TX
#WomenInPyro Series Intro
We are back from a long hiatus! Happy Women's History Month.
Drone Robot Shoots Fireballs! Verge Aero, Spirit of 76 talk Viral 2023 PGI Multimedia Display
Circulating the internet is a clip of a giant robot head with laser eyes shooting at the earth. In this episode, we chat with some of the talent behind this incredible multimedia drone + pyrotechnics display that took place at PGI 2023 convention in Oshkosh, WI and is a trendsetting moment in the live entertainment industry.
Digital Marketing Tips for Fireworks Retailers
Christian Jones (Pat Riots, FireworkStandMarketer.com) and Jed Allsup (Cousins Paintball, Fireworks Near Dallas (Fireworks-Near-Me.com) chat about digital marketing and SEO tactics to broaden the online reach of their fireworks businesses. Happy 4th of July season!
Missouri Fireworks Club Choreography Showdown 2023
Here's the scoop on 76's annual Fireworks Showdown on April 22nd! Hear from the organizers and this year’s participants of our highly anticipated pyromusical competition in Columbia, Missouri.
It's a MUST-SEE EVENT! Get the details at 76fireworks.com/demo for one hell of a FREE fireworks night on Saturday, April 22, 2023!
We host the Mid-MO Fireworks Choreography competition between local clubs KCAP and MoPyro as a grand finale to our annual Spring Demo at the Spirit of ’76 facilities in Columbia. Everyone is invited to support the clubs and see their insanely awesome pyro displays.
Pyro Legends at Western WinterBlast 2023
Legends Jim Widmann (Guinness World Record holder for largest aerial fireworks shell) and Ken Nixon (creator of PyroDigital, the first electronic firing system) chat with Sam and Peter at Western WinterBlast 2023. We also chat with Steve Wilson, a WPA founding member, and Cherry Bombs (all-female pyro crew) leader Amber Mayfield and member Connie Widmann.
Western WinterBlast (WWB) is presented by the Western Pyrotechnic Association (WPA) annually in Lake Havasu City, Arizona in February.
See Spirit of '76 at our FIREWORKS DEMO on Sat. April 22, 2023: 76fireworks.com/demo
Meet Italian manufacturer Giuliani Fireworks
Sam and Peter go to Italy! Meet Giuliani Fireworks, world-renowned Italian manufacturer and producer of '76 Pro Line ITALIA products, and tour their facilities. The story of Giuliani Fireworks is an amazing journey and we were so thankful to interview with them. We hope you enjoy our first podcast.
See Spirit of '76 at our FIREWORKS DEMO on Sat. April 22, 2023: 76fireworks.com/demo
BoomCast Episode 0 (Trailer)
Welcome to BoomCast, a fireworks chat with Spirit of '76! Meet your hosts Sam and Peter. They'll be taking you through their adventures in pyrotechnics as they talk with industry professionals on all things fireworks. Stay tuned for our first official episode!