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
Pool Perils in California
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Summary: In this episode, Steve and Wayne discuss a range of topics related to recent weather events and their impact on California, as well as pool maintenance and client management. They delve into the aftermath of the atmospheric river rain, issues with man-made rivers, and the challenges of maintaining pools in the wake of fires.
Key Points:
- Recent Weather Events:
- Impact of the atmospheric river rain on the West Coast, causing excess water and runoff.
- Man-made rivers in Los Angeles and the flow of rainwater and sewage runoff to Long Beach.
- Aftermath of Fires:
- Damage to pools due to ash and toxic waste from fires.
- Issues with pool plaster and maintenance challenges.
- Dealing with Toxic Pool Water:
- Concerns about where to dispose of toxic pool water.
- Debates on whether to put pool water into the street or the sewer.
- Client Management and Expectations:
- Navigating client relationships and referrals.
- Legal challenges in pool management.
- Chlorine Levels and Safety:
- Understanding chlorine levels and bather comfort.
- Managing high chlorine levels in pools.
- The Role of HVAC in Indoor Pools:
- Discussing HVAC systems' importance for maintaining indoor pool environments.
Quotes:
- "The water last week and this week is as brown as anyone has ever seen it." - Steve Sherwood
- "We've never not put it to the street or put it into like a P trap or a sewer." - Steve Sherwood
Sponsor:
- LaMotte, promoting their latest video commercial on pool maintenance.
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