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 Girl 2.0
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Sarah (aka Sarah the Pool Girl) drops some big news—she and her husband Andrew are expecting a baby in February! The conversation takes a wild ride from pregnancy excitement to pool safety, splash pad water systems, childhood hamster revenge plots, and why puddle jumpers might not be the best option for teaching kids to swim. This episode is equal parts heartfelt, hilarious, and educational, blending mom-to-be moments with pro pool service insights.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- Sarah’s pregnancy announcement and excitement about becoming a mom.
- Why puddle jumpers might not be as safe as you think, and what to use instead.
- A deep dive into splash pads: flow-through vs. circulation tanks, water waste, and safety concerns.
- Sarah’s candid fears about drowning and why she avoids lazy rivers and sketchy public pools.
- Childhood stories of hamsters, chihuahuas, and trampoline justice (yes, really).
- Plans for raising Baby Sarah 2.0 with test strips, mini pool brushes, and maybe even boxing lessons.
- Pregnancy on the pool route: servicing up to 78 pools while three months pregnant and why tongs and gloves matter.
- Side tangents on parakeets, crows stealing roast beef, and swan attacks.
Highlights:
- “She doesn’t even live here yet, and you’d think our living room is already a nursery.”
- “No puddle jumpers—muscle memory matters.”
- “Flow-through splash pads are like dumping a swimming pool down the drain every day.”
- “If you smell chlorine, you’re really just smelling pee.”
- “I need someone to 3D print me a mini pool brush for my baby.”
- “I bullied boys with my hamster in a bucket.”
Closing Note:
This episode is pure Sarah—chaotic energy, mom-to-be vibes, real talk about water safety, and pool pro wisdom all rolled into one. Stick around for laughs, learning, and a glimpse of the pool girl life as it shifts into mom life.
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Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com
