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Talking Pools Podcast

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,

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54:09

A Shirt Is NOT Just a Shirt: The Branding Myth That’s...

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2026/04/15

Pool Pros text questions here In this week’s Myth Busting Wednesday, Natalie Hood sits down with Dawn Douglas, President and Owner of Rev'd Up Apparel, to dismantle one of the most overlooked—and misunderstood—topics in the pool industry: 👉 What your team wears… and why it matters more than you think. From first impressions and customer trust to team morale, durability, and built-in marketing, this episode breaks down the myths surrounding branded apparel and reveals how something as simple

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39:35

Andrea talks Cavitation: The Sound of You Ignoring...

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2026/04/14

Pool Pros text questions here Andrea shows up soaked, slightly unhinged, and absolutely done with your circulation system’s bullsh*t. We’re talking pools so flooded they look like they’re trying to return to the ocean, equipment gasping for air, and homeowners acting like water movement is optional. 🫀 The Heart of the Pool (And Yours Is Probably Failing) You’ve got: filtration (kidneys) chemicals (liver) …but today? 👉 We’re talking about the heart And if your circu...

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40:01

Floc Around and Find Out - Mondays Down Under

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2026/04/13

Pool Pros text questions here Welcome to the episode where three seasoned pool pros from opposite sides of the planet casually admit… 👉 nobody does floccing the same way 👉 everyone thinks they’re right 👉 and somehow… they all still get paid Yes, this is the “we’ve been doing this for 60+ years combined and still argue like it’s day one” episode. 🌏 What You’re Walking Into: Lee is holding it down in New South Wales, Nick is on vacation but somehow still talking shop, and Shan...

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32:58

Breakpoint Is Wrong (And Enzymes Aren’t What You...

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2026/04/10

Pool Pros text questions here In this episode, Rudy Stankowitz breaks down two industry staples—breakpoint chlorination and enzymes—and explains why what’s commonly taught doesn’t fully match the chemistry happening in your water. This isn’t about being wrong. It’s about going one level deeper. ⚗️ Breakpoint Chlorination – The Reality The 10x rule is not how breakpoint is defined in chemistry True breakpoint is based on ammonia (as nitrogen), not combined chlorine ...

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49:28

The Pool Problem You Don’t See… Until It’s Too Late -...

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2026/04/09

Pool Pros text questions here What looks like algae… isn’t always algae. And what looks like “clear but weird” water? That’s where things get expensive. In this episode of Talking Pools Thursdays, Steve and Wayne break down one of the most misunderstood issues in pool service: metals in the water—how to identify them, where they come from, and what actually works when you’re dealing with them in the field. It starts with a simple truth: 👉 Water has no color. So when it turns gree...

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17:50

Here's How You Grow Your Pool Business by 50% - Laci...

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2026/04/08

Pool Pros text questions here This Myth-busting episode reveals how pool pros can maximize their relationships with manufacturer reps to grow their business, increase margins, and avoid costly mistakes. Laci Davis (Grit Game) shares practical tips on finding, evaluating, and leveraging reps effectively. Keywords pool industry, manufacturer reps, business growth, sales strategies, industry relationships Key Topics Types of industry reps and their rolesHow to identify a good manufacturer repT...

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41:19

Andrea Unfiltered: The Liver of the Pool (Chemistry...

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2026/04/07

Pool Pros text questions here In this episode of Talking Pools Podcast, Andrea wraps up her multi-part deep dive into pool chemistry with a no-BS breakdown of what actually matters when it comes to testing, dosing, and not screwing it all up. And yes… she’s cooking chicken while recording. 🔍 What This Episode Covers This isn’t textbook chemistry. This is real-world, boots-on-the-ground pool service knowledge—the stuff that actually saves you from making expensive mistakes. 📊 Testing Fre...

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33:18

Build It Right… Or Regret It Later (Mondays Down Under)

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2026/04/06

Pool Pros text questions here In this episode of Talking Pools Podcast, the Mondays Down Under crew takes on a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough honest discussion: building a swimming pool from the perspective of the people who actually have to service it later. Because here’s the truth… 👉 Builders don’t always think like service techs 👉 And homeowners don’t always know what to ask That’s where things go sideways. 🔍 Inside This Episode Lee and Nick pull back the curtain on what reall...

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30:29

180 ppm Cyanuric Acid Level - with Rudy Stankowitz

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2026/04/03

Pool Pros text questions here 🔥 Episode Breakdown This episode cuts through one of the biggest misconceptions in pool chemistry—and then zooms out to what’s really happening across the industry right now. 🧪 180 ppm CYA – What Actually Happened No—nobody said to run pools at 180 ppm. That number came from ratio-based chemistry, not a recommendation. CYA doesn’t sanitize HOCl does Higher CYA can work if chlorine is increased proportionallyProblem? 👉 Most people won’t maintain th...

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17:05

You Saw it, You Own it! Steve Sherwood on Pool...

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2026/04/02

Pool Pros text questions here What starts as a routine pool inspection can turn into a liability nightmare—fast. In this episode, Steve breaks down a real job where fire-damaged fencing, questionable decking, and one simple question— 👉 “Will insurance cover this?” —pushed the inspection way outside its lane. ⚖️ The Core Issue Where does your responsibility actually end? You’re there to inspect the pool Not the fence Not the deck Not the insurance claim&...

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38:08

Pools Don’t Add Value? Yeah… That’s a Lie. (Featuring...

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2026/04/01

Pool Pros text questions here The myths just keep coming… and in this one, they don’t stand a chance. In Part 2 of Natalie Hood’s Myth Busting series, industry veterans George Williams and Ken Rognar step in and do what most people in this industry won’t—tell the truth. Not the sales version. Not the “it depends” version. The real version. From the idea that pools don’t add value… to the belief that social media is the only way to grow… to the quiet damage done when service pros c...

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36:09

Andrea Unfiltered – Stop Using Test Strips Like They...

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2026/03/31

Pool Pros text questions here This isn’t a calm episode. This isn’t a polite episode. This is Andrea… slightly unhinged… walking straight into the chaos of how people are actually taking care of pools—and calling it out. From test strips that don’t tell you what you think they do… to calcium myths that refuse to die… to phosphate treatments that turn into unnecessary full-blown disasters—this episode is a reality check for anyone still guessing their way through water chemistry. A...

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38:04

Mondays - Your Prices Are Wrong… and It’s About to Hurt.

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2026/03/30

Pool Pros text questions here Mondays Down Under – Featuring Lee Salisbury, Shane & Nick Something is happening in the pool industry right now… and if you’re not paying attention, it’s going to cost you. Quietly… Gradually… Then all at once. PVC prices jump 30%. Salt cell materials skyrocket. Fuel costs ripple through everything. And suddenly the quote you sent two weeks ago? 👉 It’s already wrong. In this episode of Mondays Down Under, the crew breaks down what’s a...

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27:34

Chlorine Lock is Fake… and the Industry Let You...

Talking Pools Podcast ·

2026/03/27

Pool Pros text questions here This episode starts where most pool problems actually begin—not in the chemistry… but in the math. Rudy breaks down why inconsistent dosing is quietly wrecking pools everywhere, how “close enough” turns into repeat problems, and why scooping chemicals like you’re baking cookies is one of the biggest operational failures in the industry. From there, the conversation escalates into real chemistry—chlorine demand, the science behind oxidation, and why chlorine never...

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62:44

Pool Pros Are Done Babysitting Clients Who Don’t Listen

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2026/03/26

Pool Pros text questions here When It Rains, It Pours: Real Problems Pool Pros Actually Deal With In this episode, hosts Wayne & Steve pull back the curtain on what really happens behind the scenes of running a pool service company—because it’s not all crystal-clear water and perfectly balanced chemistry. Fresh off a wedding weekend (and still recovering), Wayne passes the mic to Steve, who walks us through a week where everything that could go wrong… did. And not in theory. In real, mess...

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35:06

50 Years in the Trenches with George Williams & Ken...

Talking Pools Podcast ·

2026/03/25

Pool Pros text questions here In this myth-busting, industry-deep-dive episode, host Natalie Hood sits down with two absolute heavyweights of the pool industry: George Williams – 50+ years shaping pool equipment innovation Ken Brogner – 50+ years in distribution, sales, and training Together, they break down long-standing myths, challenge misconceptions, and pull back the curtain on how the industry actually works—from filtration truths to homeowner expectations and the real cost of...

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48:19

Your Customer's Pool Isn’t Broken—You’re Just Wrong

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2026/03/24

Pool Pros text questions here Andrea is back. Alone. Unsupervised. And apparently powered by battery backups and unresolved rage toward misinformation. In this episode of Andrea Unfiltered, she dives headfirst into pool chemistry fundamentals—except instead of reading you a boring textbook, she drags bad pool advice into the street and fights it like it owes her money. This is Part One of her “Cool Chemicals” series (yes, she named it herself, and yes, she’s proud of it). Expect a crash cours...

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44:39

War, Fuel, and the Pool Guy’s Breaking Point

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2026/03/23

Pool Pros text questions here In this timely and globally relevant episode of Mondays Down Under, hosts Lee (Australia) and Shane (New Zealand) are joined by special guest Nick—a seasoned pool industry veteran with over two decades of experience managing a high-volume retail and service operation. Against the backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran, the conversation pivots to a pressing issue hitting close to home for pool professionals: rising fuel c...

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40:54

This Isn’t TikTok—It’s a Chemical Supply Chain

Talking Pools Podcast ·

2026/03/20

Pool Pros text questions here 🎙️ The Chemical Illusion: What’s Really Behind Your Pool That chlorine tablet in your feeder? It likely came from one of only a handful of chemical plants in the world—and when one goes down, the entire industry feels it. This episode pulls back the curtain on a truth most pool pros never think about: The pool industry doesn’t control its chemical supply chain… it depends on a global one.From cyanuric acid and triazine chemistry to chlorine production and i...

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50:35

Time Vampires on the Pool Route

Talking Pools Podcast ·

2026/03/19

Pool Pros text questions here Fresh off a European honeymoon and rocking a brand-new, beard-free look, Steve returns to the mic alongside Wayne for a Thursday episode that’s equal parts heartfelt, hilarious, and unexpectedly real. The episode opens with a moment of humility as Wayne issues a public correction—giving overdue credit to industry innovators Que Hales and Kim Skinner for their groundbreaking work on chemically calculating pool volume. It’s a reminder that even seasoned pros own th...

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