Talking Pools Podcast
Forget chasing chlorine headaches and battling algae wars alone. The Talking Pools Podcast is your weekly escape from pool purgatory, where 250+ years of combined pro wisdom explodes into actionable hacks, mind-blowing tips, and secrets so ancient they make Poseidon jealous.
Think of it as your weekly poolside braintrust, fueled by eight seasoned pros, each a rockstar in their own aquatic lane. Got a filtration fiasco? Chemical conundrum? Equipment enigma? No problem. We've got a host for that:
- The Tech Titan: Unravels the mysteries of pumps, filters, and gizmos that make pools tick (without the electrical shocks).
- The Chem Crusader: Your personal alchemist, whipping up potion-perfect water balance with a dash of science and a sprinkle of magic.
- The Maintenance Maverick: From tile tricks to algae assassins, he's got the lowdown on keeping your pool looking like a liquid emerald palace.
- The Customer Calmer: Smooths ruffled feathers faster than a pool noodle bouquet, turning hangry homeowners into poolside pals.
But Talking Pools isn't just about technical wizardry. It's about camaraderie, the shared language of pool pros who've seen it all, from exploding filters to synchronized swimming squirrels (no, really, we had an episode!).
Every week, you'll:
- Steal game-changing secrets: Learn pro-grade hacks to make you the "Pool Whisperer" in your market
- Laugh until you spit out your piña colada: These guys are as witty as they are wise, turning pool problems into poolside punchlines.
- Get ahead of the curve: Stay on top of industry trends and tech before your competitors even smell the chlorine.
- Feel the love (and the sunshine): Remember why you got into this business in the first place – the joy of creating backyard oases where memories are made.
So, ditch the Drano, grab your headphones, and dive into the Talking Pools Podcast. It's your weekly dose of poolside wisdom, laughter, and community. We'll see you on the flip side!
P.S. Subscribe now and you might just win a case of pool party essentials (floaties not included, sorry squirrels).
P.P.S. Tell your pool-loving friends – sharing knowledge is like sharing sunscreen, it protects everyone!
Talking Pools Podcast
Algae & Chemical Truths: Hard Lessons from the Western Show to BioLab
In this in-depth episode of the Talking Pools Podcast, host Rudy Stankowitz delivers a deep technical discussion on one of the most misunderstood subjects in modern pool care: algae misidentification and the biocidal mechanisms of metals. Drawing on eight years of dedicated cyanobacteria research, Rudy breaks down the fundamental differences between cyanobacteria (commonly mislabeled as black algae), diatoms (often called mustard algae), and true green algae, explaining why treating them as the same organism leads to repeated failures, surface damage, and wasted chemicals.
This episode goes far beyond color-based diagnosis. Rudy explains how copper, silver, and zinc function as biocidal system disruptors, not simple “algae killers.” The discussion explores how these metals interfere with cellular respiration, photosynthetic electron transport, enzymatic activity, and adhesion mechanisms—clarifying why metals can suppress, control, or prevent regrowth when applied correctly, and why misuse leads to staining, false blame, and poor outcomes. If you service pools, teach water chemistry, or manage aquatic facilities, this episode reframes metals from superstition to science.
Rudy also previews his upcoming sessions at the Western Pool & Spa Show, emphasizing that education and networking are no longer optional in a high-risk, chemistry-driven industry. His sessions will focus on mentorship as infrastructure, burnout prevention, and why professional development is the only sustainable response to peak-season pressure, staffing shortages, and increasing regulatory scrutiny. The episode speaks directly to pool professionals balancing sanitation standards, water quality, and real-world constraints under extreme workloads.
The episode further includes a 2026 update on the BioLab chemical fire in Conyers, Georgia, originally occurring on September 29, 2024—an incident with continuing environmental, legal, and regulatory implications. As reported by Georgia Public Broadcasting, post-fire testing detected chromium in debris and ash, yet the state-approved cleanup did not require analysis to determine whether that chromium was hexavalent chromium, a known carcinogen—a decision some scientists consider controversial. According to Fox 5 Atlanta, residents say they
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