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Talking Pools Podcast

Forget chasing chlorine headaches and battling algae wars alone. The Talking Pools Podcast is your weekly escape from pool purgatory, where 250+ years of combined pro wisdom explodes into actionable hacks, mind-blowing tips, and secrets so ancient they make Poseidon jealous.


Think of it as your weekly poolside braintrust, fueled by eight seasoned pros, each a rockstar in their own aquatic lane. Got a filtration fiasco? Chemical conundrum? Equipment enigma? No problem. We've got a host for that:


  • The Tech Titan: Unravels the mysteries of pumps, filters, and gizmos that make pools tick (without the electrical shocks).


  • The Chem Crusader: Your personal alchemist, whipping up potion-perfect water balance with a dash of science and a sprinkle of magic.


  • The Maintenance Maverick: From tile tricks to algae assassins, he's got the lowdown on keeping your pool looking like a liquid emerald palace.


  • The Customer Calmer: Smooths ruffled feathers faster than a pool noodle bouquet, turning hangry homeowners into poolside pals.


But Talking Pools isn't just about technical wizardry. It's about camaraderie, the shared language of pool pros who've seen it all, from exploding filters to synchronized swimming squirrels (no, really, we had an episode!).


Every week, you'll:


  • Steal game-changing secrets: Learn pro-grade hacks to make you the "Pool Whisperer" in your market


  • Laugh until you spit out your piña colada: These guys are as witty as they are wise, turning pool problems into poolside punchlines.


  • Get ahead of the curve: Stay on top of industry trends and tech before your competitors even smell the chlorine.


  • Feel the love (and the sunshine): Remember why you got into this business in the first place – the joy of creating backyard oases where memories are made.


So, ditch the Drano, grab your headphones, and dive into the Talking Pools Podcast. It's your weekly dose of poolside wisdom, laughter, and community. We'll see you on the flip side!


P.S. Subscribe now and you might just win a case of pool party essentials (floaties not included, sorry squirrels).


P.P.S. Tell your pool-loving friends – sharing knowledge is like sharing sunscreen, it protects everyone!

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Episodes

Flotation devices required for service techs

Text us a pool question! This is the one where Kelli & Dan address the new Cal OSHA initiative requiring an old law for a different industry to be enforced on pool techs. Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! CMAHC The Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code promotes health & safety at public swimming pools Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive ...

Dec 06, 202234 minSeason 2Ep. 184

The best-laid pool plans of mice and men

Text us a pool question! This is the one where Peter is talking about the necessary ability to adapt and overcome, especially when a tech quits a few short weeks before Christmas (equivalent to Memorial Day in the USA) Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Thank y...

Dec 05, 202214 minSeason 2Ep. 183

10 ways AOAP can increase your pool productivity

Text us a pool question! This is the one where Rudy and Andrea are talking AOAP, Tradeshows, and Lifeguard shortages with Juliene Heftner of the Association of Aquatic Professionals . Here is the discount code that can be used towards a full AOAP Conference registration either a member rate or non-member rate. This will take $50 off of a full conference registration fee: TalkingPoolsPodcast Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take ...

Dec 02, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 182

Demanding Respect

Text us a pool question! This is the one where Heather talks about the builder-contractor relationship when the builder is a woman. Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Thank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok E...

Nov 30, 202215 minSeason 2Ep. 181

EPA threatens to cripple 2023 POOL CHEMICAL manufacturing process in asbestos ban

Text us a pool question! This is the one where Kelli & Dan host a SPECIAL BROADCAST on what the EPA's ban on asbestos will mean for the pool industry. Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! CMAHC The Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code promotes health & safety at public swimming pools Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no e...

Nov 29, 202252 minSeason 2Ep. 180

The sharper the blast the sooner ‘tis past

Text us a pool question! This is the one where Peter os talking the danger of lightning and the precautions a pool service professional needs to take. Support the show Thank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com...

Nov 28, 202218 minSeason 2Ep. 179

An expert interview about Service Industry News

Text us a pool question! This is the one where Rudy & Andrea speak with Carrie Dibrell about her Newspaper turned digital, Service Industry News . Support the show Thank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com...

Nov 25, 202247 minSeason 2Ep. 178

A Pool Life Divided

Text us a pool question! This is the one where Heather is talking maintaining a Home/Work life balance and how to keep the 💩 from hitting the fan Support the show Thank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com...

Nov 23, 202210 minSeason 2Ep. 177

The battle between ONLINE universities & IN-PERSON training events

Text us a pool question! This is the one where Kelli & Dan are talking how to have a voice in our industry, who makes the rules, and the snafus of online & in-person training. Support the show Thank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com...

Nov 22, 202248 minSeason 2Ep. 176

A Platypus is a duck designed by a committee

Text us a pool question! This is the one where Peter is talking the importance of building a rapport. Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Thank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.co...

Nov 21, 202224 minSeason 2Ep. 175

The biggest pool industry education blunders

Text us a pool question! This is the one where Rudy & Andrea are talking about inconsistencies in education throughout the industry Support the show Thank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com...

Nov 18, 202242 minSeason 2Ep. 174

Don't hold back your branding

Text us a pool question! This is the one where Heather is talking the importance of branding Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! Buy Heather lunch If you like Hump Days with Heather you can support your favorite host with a donation Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Thank you so much for listeni...

Nov 16, 202214 minSeason 2Ep. 173

Commercial Kelli

Text us a pool question! This is the one where Kelli & Dan are talking commercial opportunities that businesses overlook. Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! CMAHC The Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code promotes health & safety at public swimming pools Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the...

Nov 15, 202239 minSeason 2Ep. 172

Americans HATE salt, but Australians LOVE it! 🧂

Text us a pool question! If you follow other pool pros on social media, you already know there is a great divide in the opinions of service companies on the benefits and functionality of saltwater pools. This is the one where Peter is talking why they're crucial from an Aussie point of view. Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I ...

Nov 14, 202232 minSeason 2Ep. 171

Unserviceable Pools

Text us a pool question! This is the one where Rudy & Andrea are talking pools that are unserviceable due to the intricacy of their design. Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! AquaStar Pool Products The Global Leader in Safety, Dependability, & Innovation in Pool Technology. POOL MAGAZINE Pool Magazine is leading up to the minute news source for Swimming Pool News and Pool Features. Ou BLUERA...

Nov 11, 202224 minSeason 2Ep. 170

Why your playbook has you underwater

Text us a pool question! This is the one where Heather is talking about having the right people in the right places within your organization. Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Thank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram...

Nov 09, 202228 minSeason 2Ep. 169

Here's how you take a sick day

Text us a pool question! This is the one where Kelli & Dan are talking the benefits of belonging to a trade association with IPSSA BORD president Todd Starner. CMAHC The Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code promotes health & safety at public swimming pools Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Thank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik ...

Nov 08, 202251 minSeason 2Ep. 168

Bushfire Damage on Aussie swimming pools 🔥

Text us a pool question! This is the one where Peter talks about the devastating aftermath of Australia’s bushfires on swimming pools Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Thank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok...

Nov 07, 202217 minSeason 2Ep. 167

BioLab News🗞️DOH focus Rental Pool Dangers, Swimply, USF to investigate

Text us a pool question! This is the one where Rudy & Andrea are talking drowning prevention awareness in the Florida Department of Health initiative in unregulated rental pools and vacation homes with Deputy Director of the Florida Prevention Research Center, April Ingram. Contact “Rheese” at socialmarketing-coph@usf.edu or call 813-974-2021 if you are interested in participating in the pool safety project. AquaStar Pool Products The Global Leader in Safety, Dependability, & Innovation ...

Nov 04, 202254 minSeason 2Ep. 166

Leak Detection Correction

Text us a pool question! This is the one where Heather is talking subs with their own agenda Support the show Thank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com...

Nov 02, 202216 minSeason 2Ep. 165

P&S News Top 50 Service Company & PHTA Greg Garrett Scholarship Award

Text us a pool question! This is the one where Kelli & Dan are talking opportunities in the pool industry CMAHC The Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code promotes health & safety at public swimming pools Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Thank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com...

Nov 01, 202222 minSeason 2Ep. 164

Service Industry News ll

Text us a pool question! This is the second part of the two-part episode where Carrie Dibrell of Pool Service Industry News asks Rudy & Andrea the tough questions. AquaStar Pool Products The Global Leader in Safety, Dependability, & Innovation in Pool Technology. POOL MAGAZINE Pool Magazine is leading up to the minute news source for Swimming Pool News and Pool Features. Ou BLUERAY XL The real mineral purifier! Reduce your pool maintenance costs & efforts by 50% Disclaimer: This post...

Oct 28, 202223 minSeason 2Ep. 163

Karen is gonna 💩!

Text us a pool question! This is the one where Heather is talking setting a clear expectation before you begin the dig Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Thank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talk...

Oct 26, 202213 minSeason 2Ep. 162

Pool Equipment repairs

Text us a pool question! This is the one where Kelli & Dan look at the differences in repairs in their different geographic locations. Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Thank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Ti...

Oct 25, 202230 minSeason 2Ep. 161

Andrea Enzymes & Pools Gone Wild

Text us a pool question! This is the one where Rudy and Andrea are talking Enzymes and how Andrea credits the enzymes as the magic sauce in eliminating those things that suck up chlorine and allow pools gone wild Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! AquaStar Pool Products The Global Leader in Safety, Dependability, & Innovation in Pool Technology. POOL MAGAZINE Pool Magazine is leading up to the m...

Oct 21, 202234 minSeason 2Ep. 160

WAHC (World Aquatic Health Conference) Keynote Speech

Text us a pool question! This is the one where Rudy gives the Keynote Speech for the 2022 World Aquatic Health Conference Support the show Thank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com...

Oct 20, 202250 minSeason 2Ep. 159

When it's busy AF

Text us a pool question! This is the one where Heather is talking about not losing yourself in the job and remembering, even when it's balls out busy that the goal is to work to live, not live to work. Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Thank you so much for li...

Oct 19, 202214 minSeason 2Ep. 158

Women Designing Pools

Text us a pool question! This is the one where Kelli and Dan talk about how much better pools would be if the person designing them had any hands-on pool cleaning experience to speak of. Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Thank you so much for listening! You ca...

Oct 18, 202224 minSeason 2Ep. 157

Service Industry News

Text us a pool question! This is the one where Carrie Dibrell of Service Industry News turns the tables on Rudy & Andrea and interviews them! Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! AquaStar Pool Products The Global Leader in Safety, Dependability, & Innovation in Pool Technology. POOL MAGAZINE Pool Magazine is leading up to the minute news source for Swimming Pool News and Pool Features. Ou BLUE...

Oct 14, 202223 minSeason 2Ep. 156

Basecrete synthetic polymer based concrete mixes

Text us a pool question! This is the one where Heather is talking with Vito Mariano, who learned his trade from the ground up while working with his father, a stonemason from Italy. Vito has been in the construction field for over 42 years and has developed products that help solve common problems in the industry, such as synthetic polymer-based concrete mixes. Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey! Dis...

Oct 12, 202222 minSeason 2Ep. 155
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