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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.
Episodes
1023 episodes
The Truth About Pool Furniture with Mike Collins of Tenjam - Wednesdays
In this episode of the Talking Pools Podcast, host Natalie Hood sits down with Mike Collins, President of Tenjam, to uncover the often-overlooked realities of in-pool furniture. While most homeowners shop based on appearance and price, Mike exp...
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Mondays Down Under – Finding Pool Leaks: The Art, Science, and Frustration of Leak Detection
In this episode of the Talking Pools Podcast, hosts Lee Salisbury, Shane Sneddon, and Nick discuss one of the most challenging and often frustrating aspects of pool service: leak detection. From simple dye tests and bucket tests to advanced aco...
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Probablemente Estás Usando Mal la Tierra de Diatomeas
En este episodio, Rudy responde una pregunta que recibe con frecuencia en el campo: ¿cuánta tierra de diatomeas (DE) debe agregarse realmente a un filtro después de una limpieza completa? A través de un enfoque práctico y fácil de entender, exp...
Natural Swimming Pools, Biofilms, Cyanobacteria & The Science of Uncertainty
In this thought-provoking Floc It Friday episode, Rudy Stankowitz takes a step away from chemistry myths, manufacturer sound-offs, and social media debates to explore a topic that has generated considerable discussion in both the pool industry ...
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Dead Things, Dirty Water & Doggy Daycares: Thursday Stories Pool Pros Never Forget
This week on the Talking Pools Podcast, Wayne Ivusich and Steve Sherwood take listeners on a journey through some of the strangest, funniest, and most unforgettable experiences pool professionals encounter in the field. What begins as a discuss...
Dealers, Distributors & Dirty Little Secrets - Wednesdays
In this episode of the Talking Pools Podcast, host Natalie Hood sits down with Michael Thill, Regional Sales Manager with The Grit Game, to tackle some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding sales, distribution, retail operatio...
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Andrea's Greatest It's
This week, Andrea takes listeners on a rapid-fire tour through some of the most misunderstood topics in pool service, water chemistry, equipment operation, and aquatic safety. From saltwater chlorine generation and pH rise to phosphates, storm ...
Dogs, Crocodiles, Koi, and Pool Chemistry: When Animals Use the Pool Down Under
This week on Mondays Down Under, Lee Salisbury, Shane Melrose, and Nick discuss one of the more unusual sides of the pool industry: pools built for animals. What starts as a conversation about winter swimming temperatures quickly turns i...
Piensa Más Allá de la Piscina
Bienvenido al Programa de Certificación de Especialista en Prevención y Erradicación de Algas, impartido por Rudy Stankowitz. En este curso aprenderás a abordar las algas en las piscinas desde una perspectiva completamente diferente: una basada...
Natural Pools, AI, and the Quiet Revolution Nobody Saw Coming - Rudy
This week on Floc-It Friday, Rudy Stankowitz takes listeners on a journey that starts with a surprisingly heated social media debate about natural swimming pools and ends somewhere in the future of artificial intelligence, predictive mai...
Health Inspectors, Logbooks, Liability & Commercial Pools - Steve & Wayne
This week on Thursdays with Wayne & Steve, the guys dive into one of the least glamorous—but most important—aspects of operating commercial swimming pools: documentation, compliance, and dealing with health inspectors. What starts as...
PoolBrain Pulls Back the Curtain on the Future of Pool Service Operations
In this episode of the Talking Pools Podcast, host Natalie Hood of The Grit Game sits down with Adam Beech, founder and CEO of PoolBrain, for an in-depth discussion about the operational challenges facing modern pool service companies and the t...
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5150: Pool Industry Insanity with Andrea
On this week's Tuesday edition of Talking Pools, Andrea delivers a rapid-fire collection of pool industry myths, misconceptions, pet peeves, and hard-earned observations from the field. What started as an episode about common pool myths quickly...
The Ruthenium Problem: Why Salt Cells Are Getting More Expensive - Mondays
This week on Mondays Down Under, Lee, Shane, and Nick sit down with Lee from AIS Water for a fascinating deep dive into the world of saltwater chlorination, chlorinator cells, and the rare-earth metal quietly impacting pool owners across the gl...
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Floc-It Friday — Mentorship, Metal Chemistry & The Reality of Pool Safety
This week on the Talking Pools Podcast, Rudy Stankowitz delivers one of the most brutally honest and emotionally grounded episodes yet — blending psychology, mentorship, advanced chemistry, industry culture, and drowning prevention into a singl...
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Steve's Master Pool Maintenance Tips
In this episode, Steve Sherwood shares insights on pool maintenance, commercial vs residential pools, insurance tips, and new hobbies like sailing. Perfect for pool professionals looking to optimize their business and safety practices.
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AI, Automation, and the Future of the Pool Industry with Special Guest Fred Ross
AI, Automation, and the Future of the Pool IndustryWith Special Guest Fred RossWhat happens when a pool industry veteran with roots in Silicon Valley, data centers, transportation logistics, and large-scale commercial poo...
Andrea Unfiltered – Green Pools, Heat Stroke & Poop Soup
This week on 🎙️ Andrea Unfiltered, Andrea delivers exactly what listeners have come to expect: chaotic honesty, pool industry reality checks, accidental nightmare fuel, and a reminder that working around water can get weird fast. ...
Wellness Water, Cold Plunges & The Future of Spa Care with John Harding - Mondays Down Under
This week on the 🇦🇺🇳🇿 edition of the Talking Pools Podcast, Lee, Shane, and Nick welcome longtime industry veteran and chemistry expert John Harding of Lo-Chlor Chemicals for a fascinating deep dive into the rapidly expanding world of wellness ...
EPA Fines and Why Your Algaecide Didn't Work - Rudy
On this episode of the Talking Pools Podcast, Rudy dives headfirst into one of the most controversial chemistry and regulatory topics currently shaking the pool industry: sodium bromide, EPA labeling law, and the reality of enforcement under FI...
Here's What Every Pool Service Company is MISSING - Steve
On this episode of the Talking Pools Podcast, Steve dives into the realities of commercial pool liability, leak detection, client communication, and the hidden responsibilities that separate true professionals from “just the pool guy.”Th...
Pool Inspections Exposed - Dennis Boyd with Natalie Hood
Pool Inspections, Liability, Codes & the Dangerous Assumptions That Cost Thousands. Part 2 of this 2 part episode.With Host Natalie Hood of The Grit Game and Special Guest ...
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Andrea Unedited Episode on Swimming Pool Safety
On this episode of the Talking Pools Podcast, Andrea takes a deep dive into one of the most important — and often overlooked — topics in the swimming pool industry: safety. With summer approaching and pool usage increasing across th...
Pool Industry Time-Saving Hacks - Mondays, Australia, News Zealand
On this episode of the Talking Pools Podcast, Lee Salisbury, Shane from Auckland, and Nick from Brisbane dive headfirst into one of the biggest challenges facing pool professionals everywhere: time management. From subscription fati...
The Sodium Bromide Ban - Rudy talks with Scott Hamilton, CEO, United Chemical
This episode features Scott Hamilton, CEO of United Chemical, discussing the EPA's recent restrictions on sodium bromide, its implications for pool professionals, and the science behind bromate formation and safety. Gain insights into regulator...
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