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
TDS and Toss 'em Back Tuesday with Andrea
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The show kicks off with a bit of unexpected humor as Andrea’s scheduled guest ghosts her—leaving her to set the tone and carry the intro solo. The surprise absence creates a light but awkward opening that transitions smoothly into Rudy stepping in with a solid educational segment. He dives into Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), breaking down what they are, why they matter for pool water balance, and how pool pros should monitor and manage them to keep their clients’ pools healthy and trouble-free.
From there, the conversation takes a turn back in time as the team revisits a discussion Andrea led last year about the chlorine leak at Great Wolf Lodge. They revisit the incident with fresh perspective, discussing what happened, what could have been done differently, and the larger implications for safety protocols in aquatic facilities. The reflection ties together lessons learned from both chemical management and emergency preparedness, reminding listeners of the importance of vigilance, education, and continuous improvement in the pool industry.
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