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
Brothel Float Tank, Australia listed on SWIMPLY, and more
This is the one where Peter & Shane are talking certifications for Pool Pros who maintain public recreational bodies of water in Australia and New Zealand.
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When demand normalizes - Here's what to expect for 2023
This is a crossover episode where Rudy & Dan (Tuesdays with Kelli & Dan) are talking about manufacturers, distributors, builders, and service companies that loaded up on produ…
Sanitizer myths and tests
This is the one where Wayne is talking Disinfection & Oxidation & what is and what isn't, how to test, and what can mess up the readings.
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Don't start none, won't be none
This is the one where Heather is talking firing customers when customers need to be shown to the door.
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Plaster Start-up Problems
In this crossover episode, Kelli talks with Andrea about the Start-up process of plaster pools, and each share some of the more interesting plaster snafus they have encountere…
An Aussie Pool Boy Affair
This is the one where Peter & Shane swap an odd pool owner story or two from over the holidays
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Adventures of a Pool Girl
This is the one where Andrea shares the intricacies of some of the more dynamic pools on her route
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Here's what you don't know about testing pH
This is the one where Wayne is talking an extremely comprehensive episode on the testing of pH.
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Taking Time OFF
This is the one where Heather is talking taking time off and having your custs be okay with it.
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the Batman's guide to learning the swimming pool biz
This is the one where Kelli & Dan map out the road to success for an up-and-coming pool professional
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The Americans are coming
Peter & Shane hit peak season, and the team from the states jump in to lend a hand
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Baking Soda vs Soda Ash
This is the one where Rudy & Andrea are talking chemicals that raise and lower pH, which is best to use, and when.
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Testing Techniques
This is the one where Wayne is talking the intricacies of proper pool water testing with the various methods available in our industry
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QuickBooks Pro
This is the one where Heather discusses the advantages and disadvantages of Quickbooks Online vs Quickbooks Pro for Desktop
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The Pool World Count Down
This is the one where Kelli & Dan are talking the most memorable events of 2022 in the pool industry
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Swimming Pool Ionization Systems
This is the one where Peter & Shane are talking about one alternative method that utilizes copper & silver electrodes.
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DOH changes acceptable pool water chemistry levels
This is the one where Rudy & Andrea are talking about changes in the DOH code reducing permitted chlorine levels drastically and broadening the acceptable range for pH
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Water chemistry testing pyramid
This is the one where Wayne is talking testing methods and where they fall on the Good, the Bad, and the Fugly.
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Stains from stonework on start-up
This is the one where Heather is talking stain identification and removal during the hydration period and on remodels.
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Here's where all the training sessions are at
This is the one where Kelli & Dan share secrets on the whereabouts of the best educational programs in the pool industry. You will be surprised!
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