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
Kazakhstan's Unique Pools
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In this episode, Lee and Shane discuss their recent travels to Kazakhstan, exploring the unique architecture and swimming pool facilities they encountered. They delve into the differences in pool maintenance and chemistry standards between Kazakhstan and New Zealand, highlighting the importance of community and learning within the pool industry. The conversation emphasizes the value of international exchange of knowledge and skills in the aquatic sector.
takeaways
- Kazakhstan is a landlocked country with unique architecture.
- The swimming pools in Kazakhstan are often fully tiled.
- Pool maintenance standards vary significantly by region.
- Kazakhstan's pool chemistry follows German standards.
- Community and cleanliness are prioritized in pool facilities.
- Showering before entering pools is a common practice in Kazakhstan.
- The importance of learning from international pool practices.
- Pool plant rooms can reveal a lot about local practices.
- Traveling can provide insights into different pool technologies.
- International exchanges could benefit the pool industry.
Sound Bites
- "It's a landlocked country."
- "It must be a hell of an expense."
- "Their free-chlorine reading was 0.5."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Welcome
00:57
Travel Adventures in Kazakhstan
03:44
Exploring Unique Swimming Pools
10:03
Insights from Pool Plant Rooms
17:09
Pool Chemistry and Standards
24:54
Community and Learning in the Pool Industry
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