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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
1039 episodes
Testing Water the Right Way, Hurricane Prep & Insurance Reality
How should you dispose of pool water after you've tested it?It sounds like a simple question...until it isn't.Wayne Ivusich and Steve Sherwood kick off this week's episode with a discussion sparked by a question from Que Hales reg...
Chemistry Myths That Cost Pool Pros Money (Part 1) With Natalie Hood & Eric Wall
Chemistry Myths That Cost Pool Pros Money (Part 1)With Natalie Hood & Eric WallRunning a profitable pool service business isn't just about adding chlorine and hoping for the best. In Part One of this two-part con...
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Heat Pumps, Inverter Technology & Building a Smarter Equipment Pad with Madimack
This week on Mondays Down Under, Lee Salisbury, Shane Sneddon, and Nick welcome Wesley Collins from Madimack for a deep dive into one of the fastest-evolving areas of the pool industry—heat pump technology.Wesley explains t...
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Freedom Isn't Free... Neither Is Running a Pool Business
In this special Fourth of July bonus episode, Kelly and Dan celebrate Independence Day by tackling a topic every pool professional feels at the pump—and on the balance sheet.As fuel prices rise and suppliers introduce surcharges, ...
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LaMotte Company Sets the Record Straight - Rudy talking with Jonathan Banish
Everything You Think You Know About Water Testing Is Changing - Wait until you hear about the drones...Water testing isn't just about getting numbers.It's about making better decisions.This week on Floc-It Friday<...
Your Biggest Liability Is Your Customer
The Liability That Could Cost You EverythingServicing a pool is one thing.Being held responsible for someone else's decisions is another.This week on Thursdays with Stephen & Wayne, the conversation dives ...
The Biggest Thing Polluting Your Pool Is You
You rinse your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. You wash your hands before dinner. But somehow, millions of people still jump into their swimming pools covered in sweat, sunscreen, cosmetics, body oils, grass, dirt... and sometimes...
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Stop Selling Yesterday's Pool Technology
New Products, Big Ideas, and Splash 2026 PreviewThe countdown to Splash 2026 is on, and this week on Mondays Down Under, Lee, Shane, and Nick take a look at some of the new products and innovations expected to debut at the ...
Si el Filtro Falla, Todo Falla
Filtros para Piscinas: Cómo Funcionan, Cómo Elegirlos y Cómo Evitar Errores CostososNo importa qué tan perfecta sea la química del agua: si la filtración falla, la piscina también falla.En este episodio de Talking Pools<...
The Problems No Pool Pro Wants to Admit Exist | Carrie Dibrell, Service Industry News
This week on Talking Pools, Rudy sits down with Carrie Dibrell, publisher of Service Industry News, for an in-depth conversation about the state of the swimming pool service industry, why education matters more than ever, a...
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When the Part Doesn't Exist: Supply Chains, Service, and Liability in the Pool Industry - Thursday
What happens when a customer's heater fails... and the replacement part simply doesn't exist anywhere in the country?This week, Steve and Wayne dive into the realities of modern pool service, where solving problems often has l...
That Chlorine Smell? That's You.
Should You Shower Before Getting in the Pool? Absolutely.In this episode, Natalie Hood sits down with Jared Madero of The Grit Game to tackle one of the most ignored signs at aquatic facilities: "Please Shower Before Entering t...
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Why the Best Pool Pros Never Enter Awards
In this episode of Mondays Down Under, hosts Lee Salisbury, Shane Melrose, and Nick take listeners behind the scenes of awards season, conference travel, industry recognition, and the importance of networking within ...
¿Burbujas de Aire en la Piscina? Cómo Encontrar una Fuga en el Lado de Succión
¿Burbujas de Aire en la Piscina? Cómo Encontrar una Fuga en el Lado de SucciónEn este episodio, Rudy explica paso a paso cómo diagnosticar uno de los problemas más comunes en los sistemas de circulación de piscinas: las burbujas de aire ...
The Pool Is Breathing (And Nobody Told You Why) - Friday
This week on Floc-It Friday, Rudy Stankowitz takes aim at one of the most misunderstood concepts in pool chemistry: pH drift. If you've ever been told that pH "just goes up," Rudy has news for you. Water doesn't drift. Chemistry d...
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Natural Pools, Cheap Customers, and Main Character Syndrome
In this Thursday edition of Talking Pools, hosts Steve Sherwood and Wayne Ivusich dive into the realities of running a successful pool service company. From referral programs and pricing challenges to difficult customer interactions and the imp...
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...
