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Talking Pools Podcast
If you’ve ever stared at a test kit like it personally insulted your family… welcome home.
Talking Pools Podcast is the pool industry’s “pull up a chair” show—part shop talk, part field manual, part therapy session—built for people who actually live on pool decks: commercial operators, service techs, builders, facility managers, and anyone responsible for water that can’t afford to go sideways. The network was created to level up the pool industry with real-world conversations on water chemistry, filtration, troubleshooting, construction, safety, and the business side of keeping pools open and budgets intact.
Here’s the hook: it’s not theory-first. It’s experience-first—a roster of seasoned pros (with 250+ years of combined “been there, fixed that” wisdom) turning complicated problems into practical moves you can use the same day. And it’s not one voice, one vibe, one corner of the industry: it’s a network of shows designed to reflect how diverse this work really is—different regions, different specialties, different personalities.
Also worth saying out loud: women aren’t “special guests” here—they’re on the mic as hosts, from the beginning, with an intentionally balanced roster. That matters, because the best ideas in this industry don’t come from one lane—they come from the whole road.
If you want a podcast that can make you laugh and make you better at what you do—without pretending the job is easier than it is—Talking Pools is the one you queue up before the first stop, and keep on when the day starts getting weird.
Talking Pools Podcast
Latest Episodes
¿Burbujas de Aire en la Piscina? Cómo Encontrar una Fuga en el Lado de Succión
¿Burbujas de Aire en la Piscina? Cómo Encontrar una Fuga en el Lado de SucciónEn este episodio, Rudy explica paso a paso cómo diagnosticar uno de los problemas más comunes en los sistemas de circulación de piscinas: las burbujas de aire ...
The Pool Is Breathing (And Nobody Told You Why) - Friday
This week on Floc-It Friday, Rudy Stankowitz takes aim at one of the most misunderstood concepts in pool chemistry: pH drift. If you've ever been told that pH "just goes up," Rudy has news for you. Water doesn't drift. Chemistry d...
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Natural Pools, Cheap Customers, and Main Character Syndrome
In this Thursday edition of Talking Pools, hosts Steve Sherwood and Wayne Ivusich dive into the realities of running a successful pool service company. From referral programs and pricing challenges to difficult customer interactions and the imp...
The Truth About Pool Furniture with Mike Collins of Tenjam - Wednesdays
In this episode of the Talking Pools Podcast, host Natalie Hood sits down with Mike Collins, President of Tenjam, to uncover the often-overlooked realities of in-pool furniture. While most homeowners shop based on appearance and price, Mike exp...
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Mondays Down Under – Finding Pool Leaks: The Art, Science, and Frustration of Leak Detection
In this episode of the Talking Pools Podcast, hosts Lee Salisbury, Shane Sneddon, and Nick discuss one of the most challenging and often frustrating aspects of pool service: leak detection. From simple dye tests and bucket tests to advanced aco...
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Fan Mail
Hi I am newer to the pool industry. My brother and father have their own pool maintenance businesses down in south Florida. I grew up around it but never cared to learn it until recently. 35 FEMALE who is interested in all opportunities to learn the trade and get pro tips. I am located in the Northern Cali region - near Sacramento. Any advice or tips you can give would be fantastic. I also just started a job at a pool distributor to get familiar with the industry for awhile 😁
Palm Beach, Florida
