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Talking Pools Podcast
Rudy Stankowitz
879 episodes
1 day ago
Text us a pool question! In this episode, Rudy delves into the intricacies of total alkalinity in pool chemistry, explaining its critical role in maintaining pH levels and overall water balance. He discusses the impact of carbon dioxide and borates on pool chemistry, emphasizing the importance of understanding these elements for effective pool maintenance. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by pool service professionals and the need for consistent testing and adjustments to ensu...
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Text us a pool question! In this episode, Rudy delves into the intricacies of total alkalinity in pool chemistry, explaining its critical role in maintaining pH levels and overall water balance. He discusses the impact of carbon dioxide and borates on pool chemistry, emphasizing the importance of understanding these elements for effective pool maintenance. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by pool service professionals and the need for consistent testing and adjustments to ensu...
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Episodes (20/879)
Talking Pools Podcast
Total Alkalinity. PLUS, Mentor of the Year REVEALED
Text us a pool question! In this episode, Rudy delves into the intricacies of total alkalinity in pool chemistry, explaining its critical role in maintaining pH levels and overall water balance. He discusses the impact of carbon dioxide and borates on pool chemistry, emphasizing the importance of understanding these elements for effective pool maintenance. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by pool service professionals and the need for consistent testing and adjustments to ensu...
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4 days ago
38 minutes

Talking Pools Podcast
Wayne’s Update, Rich Gallo’s Wisdom & Pool Biz Insights
Text us a pool question! 🔑 Episode Highlights: Wayne’s Health Update & Podcast Direction Wayne shares a personal health update and how it’s shaping the future of the show.Celebrating Mentorship: Rich Gallo Named Mentor of the Year A heartfelt tribute to Rich Gallo’s impact on the pool service industry and his dedication to mentoring others.Business Wisdom from Rich Gallo Rich opens up about his entrepreneurial journey, lessons learned, and the importance of staying grounded.Teamwork Mak...
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5 days ago
53 minutes

Talking Pools Podcast
Clear Water Can Still Kill, Part 2: The Myth-Busting Conclusion with Dewey Case & Natalie Hood
Text us a pool question! In this powerful conclusion to the two-part episode Clear Water Can Still Kill, Natalie Hood and Dewey Case pull back the curtain on the myths that continue to plague both residential and commercial pool operations. From chlorine “smell” misconceptions to Airbnb water safety, they challenge everything we think we know about clean, safe, and healthy pool water. Dewey explains why clear doesn’t always mean clean—and why that faint haze, that “smells clean” comment, or t...
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6 days ago
29 minutes

Talking Pools Podcast
It’s Not Personal — It’s Just Good Business
Text us a pool question! Welcome back to the Talking Pools Podcast — We're opening up the vault and this one snuck out! The real-life challenges and strategies shaping the pool industry. I’m Rudy, here with the always insightful Andrea, and today we’re tackling a topic that every pool pro eventually has to face: how to handle price increases without losing your cool or your margins. This episode isn’t about confrontation — it’s about confidence and strategy. Rudy and Andrea open up about the...
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1 week ago
47 minutes

Talking Pools Podcast
Push suppliers to own issues
Text us a pool question! Lee’s back on home turf (and grand-dad duty) and Shane’s in the chair from New Zealand for a lively episode that starts with a wild Guy Fawkes blackout story and lands on a pressing industry issue: two major distributors have exited the NZ market, leaving pros scrambling for parts, warranties, and sensible logistics. In this episode Cold open: A powder-monkey grandad, one huge bang, and parts of Melbourne go dark 😳NZ shake-up: Two big distributors stop supplying natio...
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1 week ago
32 minutes

Talking Pools Podcast
Is Your Pool Truck a DOT Violation Waiting to Happen
Text us a pool question! What starts as a casual “round two” turns into one of the most important — and hilarious — conversations pool pros need to hear. Rudy and Andrea dive deep into DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements for pool service trucks, and what every tech should know before hitting the road loaded with chemicals in this #WaybackWeekend thing we've been doing. Spoiler: if you’re hauling 100-pound buckets or 100-gallon tanks, you might be breaking the law — and not in the ...
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1 week ago
32 minutes

Talking Pools Podcast
Off-Season Hustle: Remodeling, Beta Tests & Big Things Ahead
Text us a pool question! Hey Pool Pros! We’re back with another Talking Pools Podcast episode from the vault, and this time it's featuring your favorite duo — Kelli and Dan — and trust us, this one’s got it all. Dan’s been burning the candle at both ends with office remodels, travel chaos, and prep for the Atlantic City Pool & Spa Show, while Kelli’s been making the most of the off-season — catching her breath, recalibrating, and enjoying that brief calm before pool season hits full throt...
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1 week ago
25 minutes

Talking Pools Podcast
The One on pH
Text us a pool question! In this episode of the Talking Pools podcast, Rudy Stankowitz dives deep into the essential aspects of pool water chemistry, focusing primarily on pH. He emphasizes the importance of understanding pH as the core of water chemistry, explaining how it influences chlorine effectiveness, the role of alkalinity, and the buffering systems that stabilize pH levels. Rudy discusses the impact of electrolysis, CO2 behavior, and the Langelier Saturation Index on pH management. H...
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1 week ago
48 minutes

Talking Pools Podcast
Oxidation & Sanitation: The Six Faces of Chlorine
Text us a pool question! Sometimes, to master the science of pool care, you’ve got to rewind all the way to the fundamentals — and that’s exactly what Wayne does in this nostalgic, knowledge-packed Throwback Thursday episode of the Talking Pools Podcast. This week, Wayne strips away the marketing fluff, the industry noise, and the high-tech gadgets to return to where it all began: Chlorine 101. He breaks down the true difference between oxidation and sanitation, revealing why so many pros get...
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1 week ago
35 minutes

Talking Pools Podcast
Dewey Case of CMAHC to Aquatic Directors: Clear Water Can Still Kill
Text us a pool question! 🎙️ Talking Pools Podcast – Part 1 Dewey Case of CMAHC to Aquatic Directors: Clear Water Can Still Kill Guest: Dewey Case — Technical Director, Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC); Assistant Aquatic Superintendent, Williamson County Parks & Rec, Tennessee Host: Natalie Hood (The Grit Game) Episode Length: Part 1 of 2 Episode Overview It’s Halloween on the Talking Pools Podcast, and between vegan pumpkin chili, light-up unicorn costumes, and a T-Rex ...
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1 week ago
29 minutes

Talking Pools Podcast
Leak Suspection: the diagnostic hypothesis phase of leak detection
Text us a pool question! Swimming Pool Leak Suspection refers to the initial stage of identifying and investigating potential water loss in a swimming pool system when there is reason to believe a leak may exist. In practical terms, it means a pool owner or service technician has observed indicators suggesting abnormal water loss—such as a consistently dropping water level, air bubbles in the return lines, excessive chemical use, soggy areas around the pool, or unexplained increases in water ...
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2 weeks ago
37 minutes

Talking Pools Podcast
You Don’t Get Profitable in a Fortnight
Text us a pool question! Being the boss sounds great — until payday hits and you realize your new hire just cost you more in pool shock than they’ve made you in revenue. In this episode, we strip away the Instagram gloss and talk about what it really means to grow your team. Spoiler: it’s not all high-fives and financial freedom. Sometimes it’s long days, lost profits, and teaching someone not to vacuum with the backwash line open. Shane and Lee break down the raw truth of employment — the pa...
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 13 minutes

Talking Pools Podcast
No Participation Trophies in Pool Service
Text us a pool question! Welcome to a special edition of the Talking Pools Podcast. I’m your host, Rudy Stankowitz, and today we’re doing something a little different. My cohost, Andrea, doesn’t know it yet, but this episode is being recorded live with an audience. We’re opening the door to real-time interaction, bringing our listeners into the conversation as it happens. This episode isn’t just about surprises—it’s about resilience and change. Recently, I suffered a back injury while cleani...
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2 weeks ago
29 minutes

Talking Pools Podcast
Plumb Dumb: The Gen Z Pool Build Edition
Text us a pool question! Welcome back to the Talking Pools Podcast — where the water’s clear, but the talk can get rough. I’m Kelli, here with the man who can smell bad plumbing from a mile away, Dan. This one’s from the vault, a throwback episode that still hits hard because, let’s be real — some things never change. We’re revisiting one of the biggest frustrations for pool techs everywhere: having to replumb equipment pads on brand-new builds just to make them serviceable. You’d think...
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2 weeks ago
36 minutes

Talking Pools Podcast
The Truth About Shock, PHTA, Horror Pick & Empty Pools
Text us a pool question! In this bone-chilling Halloween episode, host Rudy Stankowitz dives headfirst into the haunted side of the pool world—where the ripples in the water might not be from your circulation pump. Beneath the calm shimmer of moonlit pools lies a darker current: ghost stories soaked in chlorine and mystery. Rudy takes listeners on a guided ghost tour through some of the most notoriously haunted swimming pools on Earth—the Queen Mary’s first-class plunge, McCarren Park Pool’s ...
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2 weeks ago
47 minutes

Talking Pools Podcast
🎃 Haunted Pools & Hair-Raising Cleanups
Text us a pool question! In this Halloween classic from the Talking Pools Podcast vault, Andrea and Paulette return to the mic with goosebump-worthy stories from the field — the kind that make your skin crawl and your test kit hand tremble. From murky green pools that seemed to breathe on their own, to mysterious ripples that moved when no wind blew, these two share the moments that made even veteran techs question what lurks beneath the surface. Andrea and Paulette take listeners through 85%...
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2 weeks ago
31 minutes

Talking Pools Podcast
Tradeshow Junkies and Pool Inspection Insurance
Text us a pool question! This is the one where Wayne and Steve discuss the secrets behind the booths, the untold tales of Pool Industry Tradeshows. Also, What insurance do you need to conduct a pool inspection? 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
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2 weeks ago
52 minutes

Talking Pools Podcast
Algaecide
Text us a pool question! This is the one where Andrea and Paulette discuss their go-to algaecides 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
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 8 minutes

Talking Pools Podcast
Talking Pools Origins
Text us a pool question! A look back at the first episode of the Talking Pools Podcast... In this episode of the Talking Pools podcast, hosts Rudy Stankowitz and Andrea Nannini reflect on the challenges currently facing the pool industry, particularly focusing on the chlorine shortage and its implications. They discuss the panic purchasing behavior of consumers, the impact of the Texas freeze on supply chains, and the ongoing difficulties in sourcing essential pool parts. The conversation al...
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3 weeks ago
27 minutes

Talking Pools Podcast
Government Shutdowns, Setbacks, and Standing Strong — The Pool Pros Who Keep Us Going
Text us a pool question! In this episode, host Rudy Stankowitz gets into two powerful topics shaping the pool industry right now. First, we take a hard look at the federal government shutdown and how it’s creating ripple effects across small service-based businesses — including pool service companies. From stalled SBA loans and federal contract delays to the trickle-down impact on cash flow and customer payments, Rudy explains how this period of economic uncertainty requires adaptability and ...
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 14 minutes

Talking Pools Podcast
Text us a pool question! In this episode, Rudy delves into the intricacies of total alkalinity in pool chemistry, explaining its critical role in maintaining pH levels and overall water balance. He discusses the impact of carbon dioxide and borates on pool chemistry, emphasizing the importance of understanding these elements for effective pool maintenance. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by pool service professionals and the need for consistent testing and adjustments to ensu...