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
Step in a Pool Skimmer, Break Your Leg, and more...
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Andrea & Paulette, with special guests Sarah and Andrew Bero, share a variety of humorous and serious stories related to pool maintenance, including encounters with dead animals, challenges faced in the industry, and the importance of safety. They discuss the bizarre situations that arise in their line of work, from unexpected injuries to management issues, and highlight the need for proper maintenance and care in pool services. The conversation also touches on heroic acts and strange discoveries, making for an entertaining and insightful discussion.
takeaways
- Pool maintenance can lead to unexpected and humorous situations.
- Safety is a major concern in pool cleaning jobs.
- Management companies often neglect necessary repairs.
- Injuries can occur due to faulty equipment and lack of maintenance.
- Humorous encounters with customers and animals are common in the industry.
- Proper chemical balance is crucial for pool safety.
- Unexpected discoveries, like dead animals, can happen during cleaning.
- Heroic acts can occur in pool settings, showcasing bravery.
- Communication with management is essential for effective pool maintenance.
- The pool cleaning industry is filled with unique and entertaining stories.
Sound Bites
- "The salt reading was 1300."
- "I need you down here."
- "I want to erase the chemicals."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:53
Pool Maintenance Challenges
03:24
Injury Stories in Pool Maintenance
12:35
Commercial Pool Management Issues
15:58
Unusual Pool Incidents
19:40
Cursed Pool Stories
20:48
Unexpected Encounters in Pool Maintenance
24:15
The Importance of Pool Maintenance
26:54
Electrical Safety in Pools
30:27
Heroic Acts at the Pool
34:23
Reflections on Pool Safety and Responsibility
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Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com
