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Talking Pools Podcast

by Rudy Stankowitz

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. 

Latest episodes

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Stop Feeding the Skimmer: Wayne’s Pool Service Pet Peeves

Ask a question here Talking Pools Podcast | Thursdays with Wayne & Steve Wayne Ivusich is flying solo, and he’s brought a list. Welcome to “Pissed-Off Wayne Thursdays,”

Oct 22
40 min

From Malibu Pools to Ocean Solutions: Terry Tamminen on Mentorship

Ask a question here Before he worked with Arnold Schwarzenegger or led ocean innovation initiatives, Terry Tamminen was servicing swimming pools in Malibu. And when he c

Oct 21
41 min

Stop Collecting Pools. Start Making Money. With Pineapple Pool Boyz

Ask a question here Tru in the Loop | Talking Pools Podcast Host: Truman Guest: Zach of Pineapple Pool Boyz, Arizona Truman bids a one-day cleanup that turns into a fou

Oct 20
1 h 13 min

Busy Doesn’t Mean Profitable: Put Down the Price Gun and Know Your Numbers

Ask a question here Link to The Pool Shop Coach’s ‘KNOW YOUR NUMBERS’ CALCULATOR : www.thepoolshopcoach.com.au/knowyournumbers Your shop is packed, the service trucks a

Oct 18
42 min

Fear of Facebook, Part 1: 14 PSI Says Enough Is Enough. Lincoln Reflecting Pool Failure Analysis

Ask a question here 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 I

Oct 16
41 min

Popped Pools, Leaking Profits & the Commercial Account From Hell

Ask a question here Talking Pools Podcast | Thursdays with Steve & Wayne Hosts: Steve Sherwood and Wayne Ivusich Insurance Interlude Guest: Pat Grignon That commercial

Oct 15
58 min

Stop Blaming the Pool Guy! Plaster Myths & Industry BS with Greg Beard — Part 2

Ask a question here 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 fo

Oct 14
58 min

Tru in the Loop Premiere: Stop Eating Repair Costs, Charge Your Worth & Hire with Purpose

Ask a question here Meet Truman, “Pool Boy Tru,” the newest voice on the Talking Pools Podcast. An Air Force veteran, former basketball coach, and Tampa-area pool busine

Oct 13
29 min

Forgot the Hose? Water Damage, Floating Pools & the Chlorine Merry-Go-Round

Ask a question here A hose left running. A pool that drains overnight. A concrete shell pushed out of the ground. Water has plenty of ways to turn an ordinary service vi

Oct 11
47 min

You never know what someone is carrying when they show up to work

Ask a question here This trailer offers a glimpse into “You Are the Storm—and You Are Allowed to Have Help: Mental Health in the Pool Industry,” released Friday, October

Oct 10
4 min

You Are the Storm - and You Are Allowed to Have Help: Mental Health in the Pool Industry

Ask a question here Content note: This episode includes discussions of PTSD, suicide, grief, childhood bullying, and strong language. Listen at your own pace and take a

Oct 9
50 min

Leslie’s Restructuring: What It Could Mean for the Pool Industry

Ask a question here Talking Pools Podcast | Thursdays with Steve & Wayne Hosts: Steve Sherwood and Wayne Ivusich Insurance Interlude Guest: Pat Grignon, California Pool

Oct 8
51 min

Answer the Damn Phone: Greg “Beard Man” Beard on Real Mentorship | Part 1

Ask a question here What does mentorship look like when you’re standing in a customer’s backyard, staring at equipment you can’t figure out, and someone answers your cal

Oct 7
32 min

“I Just Test the Water” Won’t Cut It: Entrapment, Bad Plumbing & Professional Responsibility

Ask a question here A pool can look immaculate and still have a dangerous suction system. A renovation can deliver a beautiful finish while leaving the same hazardous pl

Oct 5
53 min

Pool Pros Deserve Better: Industry Politics, Product Claims & Corporate Bullshit

Ask a question here WARNING: INTENTIONALLY ABRASIVE If you want to know what pool professionals need, ask the person in the fucking truck. This week on Floc-It Fridays,

Oct 2
27 min

Pool Pros Need More Regulation - and Fewer Facebook Assholes

Ask a question here A truck, a pole, and a Facebook opinion: is that enough to call yourself a pool professional? This Thursday on Talking Pools, Steve Sherwood and Way

Oct 1
57 min

A Floating Liner, a Family Business, and the Advice Chris Cavanaugh Wishes He Took Sooner

Ask a question here Talking Pools Podcast | Mythbusting Wednesday with Natalie Hood What do you do when heavy rain turns a vinyl liner into a waterbed? Chris Cavanaugh

Sep 30
51 min

“Chlorine-Free” With a Chlorinator? SPASA Takes on Pool Sanitizer Claims

Ask a question here What does freshwater mean when a pool system has a chlorinating cell? On Mondays Down Under, Lee Salisbury, Nick and Shane welcome Ben Makepeace, SPA

Sep 27
44 min

One-Star Tribunal: Pool Pros vs. People Who Shouldn’t Have Wi-Fi

Ask a question here A one-star review can damage a reputation built over decades. Rudy breaks down how pool pros can respond without turning a bad review into a public c

Sep 25
41 min

When Water Goes Where it Shouldn't

Ask a question here A storm strips sand from Steve’s Long Beach neighborhood, tears up the boardwalk, and forces nearby residents to evacuate. That leads Steve and Wayne

Sep 24
38 min

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

Lori-pierce77 · Dec 2025

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!

PoolGuyTJW · Dec 2025

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

Alan Pool Pro · Dec 2025

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 recommend to any pool professional.

Laci Davis · Dec 2025

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