Talking Pools Podcast
Forget chasing chlorine headaches and battling algae wars alone. The Talking Pools Podcast is your weekly escape from pool purgatory, where 250+ years of combined pro wisdom explodes into actionable hacks, mind-blowing tips, and secrets so ancient they make Poseidon jealous.
Think of it as your weekly poolside braintrust, fueled by eight seasoned pros, each a rockstar in their own aquatic lane. Got a filtration fiasco? Chemical conundrum? Equipment enigma? No problem. We've got a host for that:
- The Tech Titan: Unravels the mysteries of pumps, filters, and gizmos that make pools tick (without the electrical shocks).
- The Chem Crusader: Your personal alchemist, whipping up potion-perfect water balance with a dash of science and a sprinkle of magic.
- The Maintenance Maverick: From tile tricks to algae assassins, he's got the lowdown on keeping your pool looking like a liquid emerald palace.
- The Customer Calmer: Smooths ruffled feathers faster than a pool noodle bouquet, turning hangry homeowners into poolside pals.
But Talking Pools isn't just about technical wizardry. It's about camaraderie, the shared language of pool pros who've seen it all, from exploding filters to synchronized swimming squirrels (no, really, we had an episode!).
Every week, you'll:
- Steal game-changing secrets: Learn pro-grade hacks to make you the "Pool Whisperer" in your market
- Laugh until you spit out your piña colada: These guys are as witty as they are wise, turning pool problems into poolside punchlines.
- Get ahead of the curve: Stay on top of industry trends and tech before your competitors even smell the chlorine.
- Feel the love (and the sunshine): Remember why you got into this business in the first place – the joy of creating backyard oases where memories are made.
So, ditch the Drano, grab your headphones, and dive into the Talking Pools Podcast. It's your weekly dose of poolside wisdom, laughter, and community. We'll see you on the flip side!
P.S. Subscribe now and you might just win a case of pool party essentials (floaties not included, sorry squirrels).
P.P.S. Tell your pool-loving friends – sharing knowledge is like sharing sunscreen, it protects everyone!
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 840
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Heaters ll RAW
This is the conclusion to the episode on Heaters and part two of four in Kelli and Dan's equipment series.
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Peter & Shane
This is the one where Peter & Shane are talking the last few weeks of the season in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Talking Plaster with NPC Board Chair, Rob Romano
This is the one where Rudy & Andrea join longtime friend and NPC Chairman of the Board, Rob Romano. Also serving as General Manager of the Dave Cooke Plaster Co, LLC, Rob take…
HASA's Chlorine Tablet Tax & Wayne's Neighbor buys a Spa
This is the one where Wayne is talking pool stores that overload unknowing new pool and spa owners with chemicals and what it's like when your neighbor knows you're in the bus…
MARKETING: Landing Pages
This episode is part one of four that Heather is conducting on Marketing. Todays focus is landing pages.
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Heaters, Part 1 of 2
This is part 2 of Kelli & Dan's equipment series, part one of two on Heaters
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What Home Inspectors know about pools
This is the one where Peter and Shane talk about pool inspections they have done in the Southern hemi and some of the oddities they have encountered.
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the TOP three filter cleaners
This is the one where Rudy & Andrea talk with Jordan Thiessen of The Cyclone Filter Cleaning System - Cyclone Filter Tools. Andrea reviews the product. Rudy takes us through …
Wayne
This is the one where Wayne covers those test kit things he believes to be common sense and a couple of things that really piss him off. You won't like Wayne when he's angry.
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Orenda Technologies HAS BEEN SOLD... and what to do about rising prices?!
After encouraging one of her pool techs (Devon) and supporting his decision to leave and start his own business, Heather made sure to make herself available for even the sligh…
Service Pros have the POWER of the CMAHC!
The Pool Service people have the power to change the rules that impact how they do their jobs - They just don't know it. Kelli & Dan dig into the CMAHC (Council for the Model …
The unFloccable Kelli Clancy
Kelli Clancy (Tuesdays with Kelli & Dan) joins Peter & Shane for part two of her visit to the Southern Hemi. This is the one where the Down Under Duo discusses with Kelli thos…
Chemical Safety & Carcinogens
This is the one where Rudy & Andrea talk Chemical Safety with Kimberly Brown of Pool Mom
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Test kit Tomfoolery
Nothing makes a tech angrier than off-the-wall water test results. This is the one where Wayne shares how to get the correct readings when the test kit doesn't want to coopera…
Reflecting Pool
This is the one where Heather points out that now is the time to stop and take a look at whether or not we are on track as this first quarter in 2023 has come to an end.
The one on Filters
Dan & Kelli talk about the types of filters and the best application for each in part two of their series on pool equipment
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Southern Lights
This is the one where Kelli (Tuesdays with Kelli & Dan) drops in on the boys in the Southern Hemi to say hello and talk about electrical differences in pools in the three coun…
HASA, Phosphates, & Light bulbs
This is the one where Andrea & Rudy issue a challenge to pool industry manufacturers before discussing a smart way to add phosphate removers and the great light bulb debacle.
Pool Test Kit Myths
This is the one where Wayne shares and debunks all of the myths associated with water testing.
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Hire someone for that
This is the one where Heather is talking procrastination when it comes to things you don't like to do.
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