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
Fires, Pollen, and Witches’ Brew with Andrea and Paulette
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This episode of the Talking Pools Podcast is a whirlwind of surprises, laughter, and fiery tales (quite literally). Andrea and Paulette kick things off with a juicy follow-up on one of Paulette’s infamous “revenge customers.” The story is every bit as wild as you’d expect, with a twist that’ll leave you shaking your head and laughing out loud.
From there, the duo dives into the serious topic of fires. They discuss the devastating blaze at the Biolab facility, unpacking its ongoing impact on the pool industry, and reflect on the recent Los Angeles fires, sharing heartfelt thoughts for those affected. Paulette then shocks Andrea (and listeners) with a personal story about accidentally setting her own house on fire—a tale that’s both cautionary and hilarious in classic Paulette style.
Andrea shifts gears to talk about her strange battle with January pollen (yes, in January!) while sipping on what she dubs “witches’ brew,” a concoction that may or may not include something spooky.
The conversation takes a quirky turn as Paulette drops a bizarre, semi-scientific tidbit: Could chlorine mixed with cocoa butter be the answer to ending pollution? While the idea seems straight out of a sci-fi pool tech dream, it’s just one of the many humorous and offbeat moments that make this episode a must-listen.
Between heartfelt discussions, hilarious stories, and plenty of unexpected twists, this episode serves up equal parts humor, insight, and a dash of witchcraft. Don’t miss it!
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