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Talking Pools Podcast

Rudy Stankowitz
Pool Maintenance
Insurance
Pool Industry
Water Chemistry
Chlorine
Pool Service
Mentorship
California Pool Association
Pool Filtration
Langelier Saturation Index
Cyanuric Acid
Pool Chemistry
Commercial Pools
Artificial Intelligence
Pool Water Chemistry
ICF Pools
Leak Detection
New Zealand
Pool Construction
Water Balance

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. T... more

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Talking Pools Podcast | Mondays Down Under

A water test gives you numbers. Knowing what to do with them is where the job starts.

Lee continues the conversation with Chris and Nick about proposed changes to Australian Standard A... more

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Talking Pools Podcast | Floc-It Friday with Rudy Stankowitz

If we tell people to do better, we have to leave them somewhere to go when they try.

After several episodes that stirred up the pool industry, Rudy asks a question tha... more

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Talking Pools Podcast | Thursdays with Steve & Wayne

You spend hours inspecting a commercial pool, identifying problems, calling suppliers, and building a proposal. Then the customer takes your scope of work to somebody cheaper.... more

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That vacation rental has a hot tub. Great. When did somebody last test the water?

Natalie Hood welcomes microbiologist Dr. Roy Vore back to the Talking Pools Podcast for part two of their hot tub myth-busting conversation. This ... more

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Recent Guests

Roy Vore
Microbiologist specializing in pool and hot tub water safety
Episode: Hot Tubs Can Kill: Biofilm, Bad Habits & Vacation Rental Risks with Dr. Roy Vore
Adam McGeary
Pool builder and Pool Pros Magazine Top 30 Under 40 honoree
California Pool Man
Episode: Six Months of Free Pool Service. One Expensive Lesson
Chris Smith
Pool industry professional with 42 years of experience in equipment, water chemistry, training and product development
Waterco
Episode: Pool Standards Stuck in 1989? Inside the AS 3633 Rewrite
Eric Knight
Pool industry educator who helped develop the Orenda calculator.
Pool Brain
Episode: Same Pool, Different Math: Rudy & Eric Knight, Part 2
Pat Grignon
Insurance professional who discusses coverage for pool service businesses
Episode: Know Your Numbers, Protect Your Business
Dan Chiles
Pool professional and 14 PSI member
14 PSI
Episode: Fear of Facebook, Part 2: Less Bloodsport, More Pool Knowledge
Shawn Davis
Pool professional and 14 PSI member
14 PSI
Episode: Fear of Facebook, Part 2: Less Bloodsport, More Pool Knowledge
Terry Tamminen
Environmental leader, author of The Ultimate Pool Maintenance Manual and President and CEO of AltaSea
AltaSea
Episode: From Malibu Pools to Ocean Solutions: Terry Tamminen on Mentorship
Greg Beard
Pool industry professional with more than 35 years of experience and a mentor
Episode: Stop Blaming the Pool Guy! Plaster Myths & Industry BS with Greg Beard — Part 2

Hosts

Lee
Host with on-site pool industry experience; part of a multi-person hosting roster
Rudy Stankowitz
Seasoned pool pros and educator, often leading technical discussions
Natalie Hood
Host and frequent voice; ties to The Grit Game and industry education

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 166 ratings
  • Adam L

    It’s great having true industry professionals on talking pools! This allows a real grassroots approach and depth to the discussions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cavalier2112
    United Statesa year ago
  • Informative!

    Favorite podcast! Love listening to Natalie! Podcasts are informative. She and her guests actually make it fun to listen! Look forward to more episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lori-pierce77
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Great variety of topics and guests. I especially enjoy Natalie on the Wednesday shows. The “Myth Busting” was fun to listen to them delve into the misperceptions out there!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PoolGuyTJW
    United Statesa year ago
  • A must listen!!!

    So much amazing information packed into a podcast. Love that it is for pool pros by pool pros.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alan Pool Pro
    United Statesa year ago
  • Genuinely Helpful, Unexpected Funny

    Every time I’ve listened to an episode of Talking Pools Podcast I’ve learned something, even when I wasn’t expecting to. But I’ve also found myself laughing out loud at the wit of different hosts (Rudy Reviews are always insightful and smile worthy) and the wildly ridiculous songs (ridiculous in ALL the right ways). Recently I’ve been hooked on the Myth Busting episodes with Natalie Hood (haven’t missed one yet) and am looking forward to when Rudy and Natalie pair up for an episode. 10/10 would ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laci Davis
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Guests and hosts mix humor with practical, field-tested tips.
Content is informative and practical for pool pros, with hands-on episodes.
Pros who want real-world, not theory-first guidance.
Strong emphasis on safety, regulation, and business topics that matter on the deck.
Audience appreciates blunt, no-nonsense discussions and industry insight.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#49
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#113
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#58
Australia/Education/How To
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#73
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#109
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#180
South Africa/Education/How To

Talking Points

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Same Pool, Different Math: Rudy & Eric Knight, Part 2
Q: If you're going to be gone for seven days, what's the best way to maintain these things?
They recommend adapting treatment to the pool, budget, and customer participation. Automation can regulate pH and chlorine, while lower-cost approaches may rely on chemistry adjustments and customer help between service visits.
Same Pool, Different Math: Rudy & Eric Knight, Part 2
Q: How can the same water readings look balanced in one calculation and aggressive in another?
The two methods use different calculation assumptions, including how they account for cyanuric acid, borates, and other factors. The speakers demonstrate that the same readings can yield different LSI results, while emphasizing that each approach can guide successful pool care.
Pool Standards Stuck in 1989? Inside the AS 3633 Rewrite
Q: In the case where the Australian standard disagrees with the state health guideline, which one supersedes the other?
A standard provides a guideline basis, but a commercial operator must follow the requirements set by the council or local authority for that site.
Pool Standards Stuck in 1989? Inside the AS 3633 Rewrite
Q: Where does this new water quality 3633 drop off and pick up with state health guidelines?
The revised standard covers residential and public pools, but local authorities' requirements apply where they specify them. The hope is that state and local guides will increasingly reference AS 3633.
Six Months of Free Pool Service. One Expensive Lesson
Q: What's one thing that we should be asking or making sure where the pool builder is doing it correctly on this journey?
Adam recommends checking that a builder is licensed, insured and bonded, using a written agreement, and billing through progress payments rather than relying on a large upfront payment.

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What is Talking Pools Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on practical, field-tested pool industry knowledge for operators, service techs, builders, and facility managers. Episodes cover water chemistry, filtration, troubleshooting, and safety, with a strong emphasis on real-world operations, inventory, and the business side of keeping pools open and budgets intact. A hallmark is experience-first storytelling, blending technical how-tos with industry trends, hands-on problem solving, and occasional trade-show previews. Notable strengths include a diverse host lineup that reflects regional and specialty variety, frank discussions about challenges like supply chains and licensing, and guests who bring actionable expertise from manufacturing, regulation, and safety education. Listen... more

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1. Roy Vore
2. Adam McGeary
3. Chris Smith
4. Eric Knight
5. Pat Grignon
6. Dan Chiles
7. Shawn Davis
8. Terry Tamminen

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