Pool Magazine - Podcasts for the Pool Industry
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193 episodes
Scuppers Are Reshaping Modern Pool Design (With Special Guests Frank Vitori & Chuck Nitschke)
Scuppers have evolved far beyond simple spillways.On this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, Joe Trusty sits down with Frank Vitori of AquaBlu Mosaics and Chuck Nitschke of
This Volcano Pool by Lucas Lagoons Might Be the Craziest Backyard Build Yet
What does it take to build one of the wildest backyard resorts in America?On this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, we sit down with Lucas Congdon — the visionary designer behind Insane Pools and the powerhouse team at
Sean Gadd: Inside Latham’s Playbook To Keep Winning In A Tough Pool Market
On this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, Joe Trusty sits down with Sean Gadd, President and CEO of Latham Group, for a candid conversation about the current state of the pool industry, fiberglass pool growth, shifting homeowner trends, and...
The Acrylic Pool Authority: How Jason Jovaag and HammerHead Aquatics Became a Go-To Name
Acrylic pools are pushing luxury pool design into entirely new territory.On this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, Joe Trusty sits down with Jason Jovaag, President and CEO of HammerHead...
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool May Meet Its Deadline—But Will It Solve the Problem?
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation has become one of the most closely watched aquatic projects in the country. With the nation's 250th anniversary fast approaching, crews are racing to complete a controversial overhaul of the iconi...
Pool360 PoolService Is Evolving To Help Pool Companies Scale Faster and Operate Smarter
On this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, Joe Trusty sits down with Wally Glowicki, Senior Director of SaaS for PoolCorp, to discuss the rapidly expanding Pool360 ecosystem and how it’s reshaping the way pool companies operate. From route o...
Pool Barrier Safety: The Small Details That Matter Most
Pool safety starts long before anyone ever jumps into the water.On this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, Joe Trusty sits down with Jeremy Brongo, owner of Florida State Fence, to discuss ...
Building Trust with Water Clarity: Yann Morvan With Pentair Pool
In this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, Pentair’s Yann Morvan discusses what really creates perfect pool water. He explains how clarity, balanced chemistry, and proper sanitization all work together to deliver the clean, inviting water po...
This Summer, A Pool Floats in NYC: Update on + POOL Project
In this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, Kara Meyer, Managing Director of +POOL, joins the show to provide a long-awaited progress update on one of the most ambitious public pool projects ever conceived — a floating, water-filtering pool i...
Taking On The Hard Jobs Others Won't Touch: Melos Pools & Outdoors
In this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, the spotlight turns to the high-end luxury pool market in Palm Springs with Albert Melo, co-owner of Melo’s Pools and Outdoors.Known for tackling technically demanding builds that many contra...
The Current State of the Backyard Pool Industry - Short Film Analysis With Pool Magazine and the Filmmakers
In this episode, Pool Magazine analyzes a short film that will surely resonate with many pool professionals.“The Current State of the Backyard Pool Industry” may sound like a white paper. Instead, it’s a layered piece of storytelling tha...
FSPA Pushes To Preserve and Codify Single Wire Bonding Method in Florida
On this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, host Joe Trusty welcomes back frequent guest Dallas Thiesen, Chief Government Relations Officer for the Florida Swimming Pool Association (FSPA), to discuss a major regulatory victory that ...
Swimming Pool Sales Mastery: Mike Logan’s Blueprint for Stronger Sales Teams
After a brief hiatus from the pool industry, Mike Logan returns with a new mission. In this episode, we sit down with the longtime industry veteran to discuss Swimming Pool Sales Mastery, his new sales program designed to help pool build...
H2Flow Launches New Products Right In Time For The 2026 Pool Season
In this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, host Joe Trusty welcomes back Sean McDermott, Executive Vice President of H2Flow, for an inside look at the company’s latest innovations launching just in time for the 2026 pool season. Bui...
Inside POOLCORP’s 2026 Playbook: System Selling, Better Retail Support, and Pool360 Unlocked
In this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, host Joe Trusty sits down with Jamie Novak, Director of Marketing, and Brian Durant, Senior Director of Retail Solutions North America at POOLCORP, to break down what’s n...
BlueOrbit and the Future of Hydrotherapy: How Moving Water Is Redefining Wellness in Outdoor Living
In this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, we dive deep into the evolving role of hydrotherapy, wellness, and moving water in modern pool design.From the innovators at Riverflow Pumps, we’re joined by founder Phil de Tournil...
How a Backyard Pool Helped One Pool Salesman Lose 150 Pounds — and Completely Change His Life
In this episode of Pool Magazine Podcast, host Joe Trusty sits down with James Votraw, Southeast Business Development Manager for Latham Pools, whose remarkable 150-pound weight-loss journey has captured national a...
Empowering Potential: How The Grit Game Aims at Changing the Rep Model
In this episode, we sit down with Laci Davis and Natalie Hood from The Grit Game, one of the fastest-rising rep groups in the pool and spa industry. They break down who they are, how the company was born out of a desire to empower po...
Pool Builder Profile: Alexa Dal Pino - Dal Pino Quality Pools
In this episode, we sit down with Alexa Dal Pino, second-generation owner of award-winning pool construction company, Dal Pino Quality Pools, one of Northern California’s most respected luxury pool builders. Alexa shares how she gre...
Why Veteran Pool Builder Marco Perrella is All-In on Ozone
In this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, we sit down with veteran designer–builder Marco Perrella to look back at the work, relationships, and problem-solving mindset that shaped his long run in the luxury pool world. Then we pivot into hi...
The Competitive Advantage, Automate to Dominate - With Rodney McCall (Pentair Pool)
On this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, we sit down with Pentair Pool’s Rodney McCall to break down how automation is reshaping the industry for pool professionals and their customers. The message is clear: Automate to Dominate — b...
Finding the Music: Kirk Bianchi on the Million Dollar Pool Challenge
In this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, host Joe Trusty sits down with veteran pool and landscape designer Kirk Bianchi to unpack his winning entry in this year’s Million Dollar Pool Challenge. Bianchi explains how he approa...
The Perfect Pool Aims To Change The Way You Look at Inflatable Pools
In this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, host Joe Trusty sits down with Aaron Fulton, founder of The Perfect Pool — one of the most talked-about new products at this year’s Pool Spa Patio Expo in Las Vegas. A departure from the lu...
Designing the Vibe: Pairing Fire Features With Pool Style & Geometry
On this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, host Joe Trusty sits down with two industry heavyweights: longtime friend of the show Frank Vitori of AquaBlu Mosaics, and first-time guest Chuck Nitsch...
Helping Every Child Become a Swimmer: How the Pool Industry Can Get Involved
In this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, host Joe Trusty talks with Casey McGovern, a nationally respected water-safety advocate whose personal loss and story have made her one of the most influential voices supporting E...
