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Talking Pools Podcast

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

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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Link to The Pool Shop Coach’s ‘KNOW YOUR NUMBERS’ CALCULATOR : www.thepoolshopcoach.com.au/knowyournumbers

Your shop is packed, the service trucks are rolling, and bags of salt are flying out the door. So why does the profit dis... more

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On this Floc It Friday episode of the Talking Pools Podcast, Rudy Stankowitz sits down with Shawn Davis and Dan Chiles, two former admins of 14 PSI Industry Lounge, for a candid conversation about toxic Facebook groups—and the re... more

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Talking Pools Podcast | Thursdays with Steve & Wayne

Hosts: Steve Sherwood and Wayne Ivusich

Insurance Interlude Guest: Pat Grignon

That commercial pool account looks impressive on your client list—but is it making you money, or... more

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The plaster looks like hell, and somehow the guy holding the net is already the prime suspect. Case closed? Natalie Hood and Greg Beard have a few follow-up questions.

On this Wednesday Mythbusting Session of the Talking Pools P... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Chiles
Former admin of 14 PSI Industry Lounge
14 PSI Industry Lounge
Episode: Fear of Facebook, Part 1: 14 PSI Says Enough Is Enough. Lincoln Reflecting Pool Failure Analysis
Shawn Davis
Former admin of 14 PSI Industry Lounge
14 PSI Industry Lounge
Episode: Fear of Facebook, Part 1: 14 PSI Says Enough Is Enough. Lincoln Reflecting Pool Failure Analysis
Mike the Mechanic
Owner, Swimming Pool Mechanics (Florida)
Swimming Pool Mechanics
Episode: Tru in the Loop Premiere: Stop Eating Repair Costs, Charge Your Worth & Hire with Purpose
Wendy Lucas
Boston artist who contributed the song How Life Goes
Episode: You Are the Storm - and You Are Allowed to Have Help: Mental Health in the Pool Industry
Greg Beard
Top Ten Pool Industry Mentor, owner of Greg Beard's Pool Service
Greg Beard's Pool Service
Episode: Answer the Damn Phone: Greg “Beard Man” Beard on Real Mentorship | Part 1
Spiros DeSarkis
From Next Gen Experts, guest expert on entrapment and hydraulic safety
Next Gen Experts
Episode: “I Just Test the Water” Won’t Cut It: Entrapment, Bad Plumbing & Professional Responsibility
Chris Cavanaugh
Third-generation pool professional; co-owner/president of the family business
Cavanaugh Pools (Parkway Pools)
Episode: A Floating Liner, a Family Business, and the Advice Chris Cavanaugh Wishes He Took Sooner
Ben Makepeace
Policy Manager at SPASA Australia
SPASA Australia
Episode: “Chlorine-Free” With a Chlorinator? SPASA Takes on Pool Sanitizer Claims
Natalie Hood
Founder, Natalie Hood & Associates
Natalie Hood & Associates
Episode: When Water Goes Where it Shouldn't

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 163 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 States10 months 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 States10 months 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 States10 months 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 States10 months 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 States10 months ago

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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.

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A Floating Liner, a Family Business, and the Advice Chris Cavanaugh Wishes He Took Sooner
Q: What piece of advice someone gave you that you wish you'd taken sooner?
The importance of getting your people trained and sending them to industry shows; training the team early and consistently benefits growth and retention.
“I Just Test the Water” Won’t Cut It: Entrapment, Bad Plumbing & Professional Responsibility
Q: Tell us about the entrapment risks and what technicians should be looking for beyond water testing.
Entrapment risks stem from non-compliant suction covers, exposed main drains with isolating valves, and improper pipework; technicians must check for dual suction points, compliant suction covers, and ensure no isolated main drains that create entrapment hazards, while recognizing their duty of care to address potential hazards.
Answer the Damn Phone: Greg “Beard Man” Beard on Real Mentorship | Part 1
Q: Was there any advice or was there something that someone in particular taught you that you still carry with you today?
I carry forward guidance from Alan, my oldest brother, and Greg Garrett to never look back and keep moving forward; when you hit a crossroad with an unsolved problem you push to network, research, and find the bottom line so you avoid finger-pointing and insurance claims.
Mentorship, AI, and Common Sense with Peter Wiedermann
Q: What does it mean to be a good mentor?
A good mentor earns trust, provides support, and helps the mentee become capable and independent, rather than making them dependent on the mentor, with an emphasis on practical guidance and problem solving.
Jeff Hampe: Mentorship, Mosaic Mastery and Pool-Tile Myths
Q: How did you get into the industry?
He started after service, with a background in electrical work and fixing hot tubs, moved from New Jersey to Florida, and transitioned from maintenance into repairs, leak detection, and eventually tile work and full renovations.

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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. Dan Chiles
2. Shawn Davis
3. Mike the Mechanic
4. Wendy Lucas
5. Greg Beard
6. Spiros DeSarkis
7. Chris Cavanaugh
8. Ben Makepeace

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