Talking Pools Podcast

Talking Pools Podcast

Rudy Stankowitz

Episodes 949
Avg. Duration 36m
Activity Highly Active
Since May 2021
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Every Few Days
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About This 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. 

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Recent Episodes

S6E992 Price Pressure, Manufacturer Conflict, Boric Acid Logistics, & the Chemistry of Disinfection

Mar 06, 2026 48m

Pool Pros text questions hereThis week, Rudy tackles something the “state of the industry” reports don’t always capture:First: How the War on Iran is likely to impact the U.S. Boric Acid/Borax…

S6E993 Calculate Pool Gallons Chemically

Mar 05, 2026 58m

Pool Pros text questions herepool management, insurance, pool measurements, chemical calculations, warranty issues, pricing strategies, pool service, pool industry, commercial pools, residential…

S6E992 Encouraging Pool Pros to Invent All-In-One Solutions

Mar 04, 2026 30m

Pool Pros text questions herepool industry, innovation, entrepreneurship, customer service, vacuum bags, COVID-19, cleaning efficiency, myths, hidden costs, technologySummaryIn this episode of the…

S6E991 Who Made You the Pool God?

Mar 02, 2026 51m

Pool Pros text questions herepool safety, maintenance, leaking pools, commercial pools, health and safety, pool inspections, pool repairs, pool technician, safety standards, pool equipmentSummaryIn…

S6E990 Range Chemistry & the LSI Reality Check

Feb 27, 2026 45m

Pool Pros text questions hereThis Friday episode digs into one of the most argued topics in pool care: range chemistry and the Langelier Saturation Index (LSI).Rudy takes us back to 1936 and the work…

S6E899 “Natural Pools” vs. Actual Sanitation + Warranty Claims, Documentation, and Manufacturer Finger-Pointing.

Feb 26, 2026 1h 1m

Pool Pros text questions hereWayne goes full soapbox after watching an HGTV/Magnolia renovation show that builds a commercial-style pool using “biofilters” as a chemical-free solution—without ever…

S6E898 Aquatics Management Risks & Myths

Feb 25, 2026 40m

Pool Pros text questions herekeywordsAquatics, Program Directors, Leadership, Communication, Emergency Preparedness, Delegation, Myths, Burnout, Learning Opportunities, Professional…

S6E897 The Waterpark Razor Blade Incident, Safety, PPE & more

Feb 23, 2026 36m

Pool Pros text questions hereIn this episode of Mondays Down Under, Lee and Shane take us behind the scenes of a massive Australian water theme park — and the conversation quickly turns from wave…

S6E897 Silicates and Sulfates - Should We Test for That?

Feb 20, 2026 24m

Pool Pros text questions hereIn this episode, Rudy Stankowitz discusses significant developments in the pool service industry, including a major acquisition that consolidates market power. He also…

S6E896 Additionally Insured on Subs Insurance

Feb 19, 2026 37m

Pool Pros text questions hereIn this episode of the Talking Pools podcast, host Steve Sherwood and guest Pat Grenon discuss various aspects of pool services, including subcontracting, insurance…

S6E895 Aquatics Program Myths with Cara Green

Feb 18, 2026 31m

Pool Pros text questions hereIn Part One of this two-part episode of Talking Pools Podcast, Natalie Hood speaks with Cara Green, Aquatics Program Director at the University of Houston, about the…

S6E894 SEO and AI Integration

Feb 16, 2026 43m

Pool Pros text questions hereIn this episode of Mondays Down Under, Lee and Shane discuss various aspects of running a business in the pool service industry, focusing on the importance of SEO, the…

S6E893 Did They Lie to US About Phosphorous?

Feb 13, 2026 38m Transcript

Pool Pros text questions here This conversation delves into the complexities of phosphates in pool chemistry, emphasizing their role in biological processes and the misconceptions surrounding their…

S6E892 The Pool Service Community

Feb 12, 2026 58m

Pool Pros text questions hereIn this episode of Talking Pools, hosts Steve and Wayne discuss various aspects of the pool service industry, including the evolution of services, the importance of…

S6E891 ICF in the NEWS!

Feb 11, 2026 32m

Pool Pros text questions hereIn this conversation, Natalie Hood and Manny Sanchez delve into the world of ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) pools, addressing common misconceptions, discussing design…

S6E890 Maximizing Efficiency with Digital Tools

Feb 09, 2026 43m

Pool Pros text questions hereIn this episode of Mondays Down Under on the Talking Pools podcast, hosts Lee and Shane discuss the transition from summer to winter in the pool service industry,…

S6E889 What the Skimmer Report Is Really Telling You 🫵

Feb 06, 2026 35m

Pool Pros text questions hereNo arrests. No indictments. No viral footage of someone in a polo getting walked past a plaster truck in handcuffs.And yet—this was not a quiet week.In this Friday…

S6E888 Trade Show Attendance

Feb 05, 2026 50m

Pool Pros text questions hereIn this episode of the Talking Pools podcast, hosts Steve and Wayne discuss the ongoing trade show season in the pool industry, the impact of weather on attendance, and…

S6E887 ICF Pools with Manny Sanchez

Feb 04, 2026 32m

Pool Pros text questions hereIn this episode of the Talking Pools podcast, Natalie Hood and Manny Sanchez delve into the world of Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) pools, addressing common…

S6E886 SWG's Get a Bad Rap!

Feb 02, 2026 43m

Pool Pros text questions hereIntroduction: In the latest episode of the Talking Pools podcast, hosts Lee and Shane delve into the complexities of pool maintenance, sharing their personal experiences…

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