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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.
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S6E1021 Natural Swimming Pools, Biofilms, Cyanobacteria & The Science of Uncertainty
Send us Fan MailIn 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…
S6E1020 Dead Things, Dirty Water & Doggy Daycares: Thursday Stories Pool Pros Never Forget
Send us Fan MailThis 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…
S6E1019 Dealers, Distributors & Dirty Little Secrets - Wednesdays
Send us Fan MailIn 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…
S6E1018 Andrea's Greatest It's
Send us Fan MailThis 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…
S6E1017 Dogs, Crocodiles, Koi, and Pool Chemistry: When Animals Use the Pool Down Under
Send us Fan MailThis 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…
S6E1016 Piensa Más Allá de la Piscina
Send us Fan MailBienvenido 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…
S6E1015 Natural Pools, AI, and the Quiet Revolution Nobody Saw Coming - Rudy
Send us Fan MailThis 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…
S6E1014 Health Inspectors, Logbooks, Liability & Commercial Pools - Steve & Wayne
Send us Fan MailThis 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,…
S6E1013 PoolBrain Pulls Back the Curtain on the Future of Pool Service Operations
Send us Fan MailIn 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…
S6E1012 5150: Pool Industry Insanity with Andrea
Send us Fan MailOn 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…
S6E1011 The Ruthenium Problem: Why Salt Cells Are Getting More Expensive - Mondays
Send us Fan MailThis 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…
S6E1010 Floc-It Friday — Mentorship, Metal Chemistry & The Reality of Pool Safety
Send us Fan MailThis week on the Talking Pools Podcast, Rudy Stankowitz delivers one of the most brutally honest and emotionally grounded episodes yet — blending psychology, mentorship, advanced…
S6E1009 Steve's Master Pool Maintenance Tips
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Steve Sherwood shares insights on pool maintenance, commercial vs residential pools, insurance tips, and new hobbies like sailing. Perfect for pool professionals…
S6E1008 AI, Automation, and the Future of the Pool Industry with Special Guest Fred Ross
Send us Fan MailAI, 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…
S6E1007 Andrea Unfiltered – Green Pools, Heat Stroke & Poop Soup
Send us Fan MailThis 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…
S6E1006 Wellness Water, Cold Plunges & The Future of Spa Care with John Harding - Mondays Down Under
Send us Fan MailThis 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…
S6E1005 EPA Fines and Why Your Algaecide Didn't Work - Rudy
Send us Fan MailOn 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…
S6E1004 Here's What Every Pool Service Company is MISSING - Steve
Send us Fan MailOn 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…
S6E1003 Pool Inspections Exposed - Dennis Boyd with Natalie Hood
Send us Fan MailPool 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 Dennis…
S6E1001 Andrea Unedited Episode on Swimming Pool Safety
Send us Fan MailOn 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…
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