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
- 839
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Important facts about the pool chemicals you add nobody told you about
It is impossible to add a chemical to pool water and only change the thing you added the chemical to change. WTF?! I know! No matter how pure, no matter where you purchased it…
5 reasons you should be talking about pool drain grates - Sᵗᵉᵛᵉ Bᵃʳⁿᵉˢ ᵒᶠ Aᵒ̴ᵘᵃˢᵗᵃʳ Pᵒᵒˡ Pʳᵒᵈᵘᶜᵗˢ ᵉˣᵖˡᵃ ͥ ⁿˢ
Steve Barnes joins Rudy & Andrea via satellite radio transmission from an undisclosed location to discuss the laws regarding swimming pool suction outlets (Main drains, dedica…
Ways you were lied to about Natural Swimming Pools
The latest craze coming from across the pond is Natural swimming pools. The timing ties in perfectly as an alternative to the traditional chemically treated backyard oasis in …
Why cloudy pool water could kill you
In this one, Rudy and Andrea have a couple of cloudy water examples that will blow your socks off and leave you speechless. The terrible twosome of all pool podcasts is great …
Here's an insider's view of the movie POOLSIDE with Director Alex Kinter
Rudy & Andrea talk with Alex Kinter, director of the yet-to-be-released multi-award-winning film, POOLSIDE. A 1950's high society woman struggles to keep her sanity while iso…
Here's how renting your home pool could lead to a health department visit
This may be the latest share-fad, but is it being done safely? Rudy & Andrea take a look at commercial swimming pools and how home pool rentals meet that criteria. But, are th…
Here's why the LSI You're Using is Inaccurate.
The Langelier Saturation Index is the basis of swimming pool water chemistry. A simple mathematical formula determines whether the water is in balance (neither corrosive nor …
Why Workforce shortages the way you treat pool water
Where are all the workers at? The buzz is almost always about the lack of product on the street, but is the product missing because it's in short supply? Or, are the 'out of s…
Shocking ways to ensure your pool doesn't need acid
The best way to make your acid supply last during a muriatic acid shortage is to set your pool up so that it doesn't need any in the first place. This means that we will have …
How to stretch your pool chlorine supply
Chlorine continues to be scarce. Supply and demand are kicking our pool budget's ass. If we can't get more, it makes sense to make what we do last longer. In fact, if we take …
BODY FOUND IN FLORIDA SWIMMING POOL
What do you do when you find a dead body in a swimming pool? That's exactly what one Talking Pools listener asks Rudy & Andrea in an email to [email protected] this week.…
8 steps you should take to treat your pool after a major weather event
NOT JUST HURRICANES! This one has the skinny on what to do to prep the pool in the case of any major weather event. Don't get caught with your pants down - Tornado season is S…
Here's why you should child proof your pool
It's true! No matter how badass Jason Momoa is, the former Baywatch and current Aquaman star is not likely to be sitting poolside waiting to rub lotion on your back. This mean…
Here's what happens when you hire a pool service based on price
This is the one where Rudy & Andrea talk about the danger of those folks that offer a ridiculously low price for swimming pool service. They discuss how it affects other pool …
6 Things About Pool Care You Should Know But Probably Don't
Every industry has them! Those beliefs told time and time again and are accepted as truths. But, are these treatments wisdom from the ancient pool pros? Or, are these tales as…
What Mr. Clean Said About the Magic Eraser Pool Hack
Back in 2018, on July 5th Lisa Pack posted a picture of a dirty magic eraser being held over the blue water f an aboveground pool. No biggie, right? Well, Lisa's verbiage that…
Who Pooped in the Pool? 💩
Andrea heads into the conversation in this one, thinking she is about to offer advice on what to do to prep a swimming pool for a weather event. ☔A great topic, but Rudy has s…
How to Chlorinate Your Pools When The Tablets Are Gone
Rudy and Andrea pick up where they left off in last week's Chlorine Crisis discussion talking about a few of the alternatives pool owners, pros, and facility operators will ne…
5 Things You Don't Know About the Pool Chlorine Crisis
United States Braces for 2021 Chlorine Shortage as Pool Season Rapidly Approaches
If you have a swimming pool, you've probably already noticed soaring Chlorine Prices. In fact,…