Best Orenda Podcasts (2024)

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#249 - Prawn (Tony Clark, Jamie Houghton) 1:00:09

7h ago1:00:09

1:00:09

Tony and Jamie from Prawn come on the podcast to talk about getting back together, doomsday prepping, Erewhon, and we inform Tony about a Key and Peele sketch on texting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Tom Mullen

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Closing time, one last call for calcium 30:13

2d ago30:13

30:13

00:00 - Introduction 05:09 - Previous winterization podcast episodes 06:22 - WHY do we winterize the Orenda way? 07:44 - Three winterization fundamentals 08:16 - Mechanical and physical closing processes 11:18 - Water quality over winter 14:14 - Closing kits 16:26 - Our recommended closing chemicals 18:24 - Water balance over winter 24:15 - Vinyl l…

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Understanding non-chlorine shock (w/ Terry Arko) 17:20

9d ago17:20

17:20

00:00 - Introduction 01:08 - Non-chlorine alternatives 03:06 - Disinfection and sanitization (5 and 3-log reductions) 05:16 - Affinity 07:49 - Oxidation 09:21 - What is non-chlorine shock? 12:06 - Non-chlorine shock vs. combined chlorine? 16:01 - Closing ------------------------------------ Connect with Orenda Technologies Website: https://www.oren…

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Foam and Defoamers (w/ Terry Arko) 31:28

16d ago31:28

31:28

00:00 - Introduction 01:18 - Soap 06:02 - Water temperature, soft water, and foam 12:11 - Defoamer products 17:16 - Proactive foam management: enzymes and chitosan 24:14 - When to drain and refill a spa 27:24 - Closing ------------------------------------ Connect with Orenda Technologies Website: https://www.orendatech.com Help Center: https://ask.…

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AirBNB, VRBO, and other vacation rental pools and spas 17:36

23d ago17:36

17:36

00:00 - Introduction 01:27 - Unpredictable bather load? Get back to basics. 03:05 - Back to the Four Pillars 04:12 - Four Pillars Action Steps 08:31 - We don't know what happens in these pools 10:17 - Rapidly changing water temperature 14:49 - Pool/Spa Combos 16:22 - Closing ------------------------------------ Connect with Orenda Technologies Webs…

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Automatic pool covers and water chemistry 16:39

1M ago16:39

16:39

00:00 - Introduction 01:29 - Why pool covers change pool chemistry 03:09 - Rain and snow dilution 03:48 - Auto-covers and plaster issues 05:00 - Salt chlorine generators and covered pools 09:11 - Breathable pool covers? 10:08 - Trichlor feeders on pools with autocovers 12:55 - Creative ways to off-gas CO2 from a covered pool 14:43 - Closing -------…

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Saharan dust blowing across the Atlantic Ocean 11:50

1M ago11:50

11:50

00:00 - Introduction 00:58 - Saharan dust research 02:07 - What is Saharan dust? 03:15 - Why Saharan dust is important to our global ecosystem 07:20 - How Saharan dust impacts swimming pools 08:23 - Saharan dust is similar to wildfires and Haboob dust storms 10:11 - Closing ------------------------------------ Connect with Orenda Technologies Websi…

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#248 - Orenda Fink (Musician, Author of "The Witch's Daughter") 32:06

1M ago32:06

32:06

I last spoke to Orenda for episode 181 with her bandmate Maria Taylor for the band Azure Ray. Today, we’re discussing her new book, “The Witch’s Daughter.” I finished this book in about four days and couldn’t put it down. It’s an amazing book about trauma. There will be something that resonates with you, a family member, or a friend at some point w…

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Mid-summer update 2024 7:50

2M ago7:50

7:50

00:00 - Introduction 03:29 - LaMotte integration with 601 discs 04:41 - App login vs. Orenda Academy login 06:28 - Watershape University course 06:55 - Closing ------------------------------------ Connect with Orenda Technologies Website: https://www.orendatech.com Help Center: https://ask.orendatech.com Blog: https://blog.orendatech.com YouTube: h…

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#247 - Maureen Barry (Director, Producer) 2:01:16

2M ago2:01:16

2:01:16

Vagrant Records was on fire in the 2000s. That fire was fueled by their music videos, which, at the time, was how you got to the kids. Maureen Barry was a true pioneer in making amazing videos in this scene, and with some timing, millions saw them. This is how she started; the stories are attached to some of your favorite band's music videos and ca…

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A Pulmonologist's Perspective on Indoor Air Quality, and Blood/Water Chemistry (w/ Mike Fields, MD) 47:05

2M ago47:05

47:05

00:00 - Introduction 01:01 - Why Dr. Fields contacted us 04:58 - Indoor pools and HVAC design 09:59 - What are weezing and asthma? 14:25 - Medications for breathing issues 20:22 - What is a pulmonologist? 22:37 - Explaining chloramines and the pool smell 32:13 - Contamination Sources 34:56 - Blood and water chemistry 42:55 - Closing ---------------…

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#246 - John Anderson (Boys Life, Suburban Eyes) 1:00:11

2M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

Today, we welcome John Anderson from Boys Life and Suburban Eyes. We talk about the recent unreleased songs from Boys Life streaming via Numero Group and his new group, Suburban Eyes, with Eric Richter from Christie Front Drive and Jeremy Gomez from Mineral. Suburban Eyes' record is out in August via Spartan Records. I hope you enjoy the episode! S…

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Sunlight, UV, clouds, and chlorine destruction 27:40

2M ago27:40

27:40

00:00 - Introduction 01:30 - Using chlorine vs. Losing chlorine 06:42 - UV degradation (photolysis) of chlorine 08:11 - Electromagnetic radiation and light from the Sun 11:10 - Low and medium pressure UV disinfection systems 14:32 - Fluence (focused intensity) 17:54 - How sunlight destroys chlorine 19:49 - Minimal CYA is necessary 23:59 - Summary -…

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#245 - David NeSmith (Bats & Mice, Regents, Sleepytime Trio, Maximillian Colby) 1:31:04

2M ago1:31:04

1:31:04

David NeSmith has been part of some groundbreaking bands in emo. He's not afraid to say it throughout the episode, either! From Maximillian Colby's screamo days to the dissonance of Sleepytime Trio and his work with Bats & Mice. They all scream not just emo but a need to create and share new sounds still to this day. Dave made a playlist you can ch…

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The voice of Olympic Swimming (w/ Rowdy Gaines) 49:04

2M ago49:04

49:04

00:00 - Introduction 02:06 - Rowdy Gaines, from swimming to broadcasting 04:56 - The evolution of competitive swimming 16:18 - 2024 Olympic Trials 22:37 - Water and air quality in pools 28:43 - Step Into Swim foundation 35:41 - Game: Unqualified Answers 45:57 - Closing ------------------------------------ Connect with Orenda Technologies Website: h…

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#244 - John O'Callaghan (The Maine) 1:13:23

2M ago1:13:23

1:13:23

Today on the podcast, we welcome John O'Callaghan from The Maine. The Maine have had a long history in the scene and are about to jump on the Sad Summer Tour. John and I spoke about emo extensively and how the band and the music have stayed alive after all these years. I love how little it took to edit. I had a blast talking to John about all thing…

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Orenda App version 5.0, LaMotte SpinTouch integration and our new Chemical Calculator 34:02

3M ago34:02

34:02

00:00 - Introduction 01:23 - What's new in the Orenda App version 5.0? 05:43 - LaMotte SpinTouch integration 13:43 - The new Chemical Calculator 17:08 - Login is required for these new features 22:07 - Demonstrating the new Chemical Calculator 27:08 - The website Orenda Calculator™ 30:35 - Closing ------------------------------------ Connect with O…

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#243 - Vish Khanna (Kreative Kontrol) 1:28:28

3M ago1:28:28

1:28:28

Today on the podcast, we welcome Vish Khanna from the Kreative Kontrol podcast. Vish has had almost 900 guests from across the creative spectrum. A truly amazing interviewer, and it was an honor to have him on the show. Thanks to Holmes from American Football for connecting us! http://vishkhanna.com/ https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more a…

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Preventing Shoulder and Back Injuries (w/ Paul Cagle, MD) 31:13

3M ago31:13

31:13

00:00 - Introduction 02:10 - Dr. Paul Cagle, shoulder surgeon 06:02 - Scenario: lifting heavy buckets in and out of a pickup truck bed 11:32 - Protecting your back muscles 17:27 - Preventative strengthening exercises 21:06 - Most common shoulder injuries that lead to surgery 25:47 - Brushing a pool safely ------------------------------------ Connec…

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#242 - David Mitchell (Gulfer) 1:20:03

3M ago1:20:03

1:20:03

Today on the podcast, we welcome David Mitchell from the Montreal-based band Gulfer. I have loved them since I first heard them in the 2010s. I’ve had a soft spot for their sound and continued work ethic to make music through things that happen in life. Their most recent album, out as of late February, is called Third Wind, and boy, do we get on th…

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Full Transparency - Changes are Coming 18:13

3M ago18:13

18:13

00:00 - Introduction 02:20 - Updating bicarbonate's pKa from 6.14 to 6.27 08:24 - Orenda app integration with a test kit 08:51 - The new calculator 15:02 - Account login 16:37 - Closing ------------------------------------ Connect with Orenda Technologies Website: https://www.orendatech.com Help Center: https://ask.orendatech.com Blog: https://blog…

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Understanding Cyanurate Alkalinity 30:30

3M ago30:30

30:30

00:00 - Introduction 05:50 - Does the Orenda Calculator™ adjust alkalinity for CYA? 09:44 - pH buffering system: acids and conjugate bases 12:49 - Hydrogens move around, but don't go away 16:01 - pKa values 19:05 - Cyanuric acid and Cyanurate ion 22:13 - More CYA increases buffering capacity 25:15 - Using chlorine vs. Losing chlorine 28:52 - Closin…

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Understanding pH buffering systems and pKa values 25:35

4M ago25:35

25:35

00:00 - Introduction 03:16 - pH buffering 04:43 - Bicarbonate, cyanurate and borate 06:41 - pH is based on H2O and hydrolysis 09:56 - Carbonate alkalinity means dissolved CO2 determines pH 11:51 - Bicarbonate converts into carbonate at 8.3 pH 13:22 - High TA, more buffering capacity, more acid demand 15:19 - Acids and conjugate bases 18:16 - pKa va…

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Cicadas (and other small dead animals) in Swimming Pools 14:45

4M ago14:45

14:45

00:00 - Introduction 02:25 - Cicada broods every 13 or 17 years 05:44 - What do cicadas do? 07:03 - Cicadas and swimming pools 08:56 - What do cicadas introduce into swimming pool water? 10:44 - How to get cicadas out of the pool 11:29 - Other small dead animals in pools 13:02 - Closing ------------------------------------ Connect with Orenda Techn…

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Tools for the Modern Pool Pro, with Skimmer + Orenda (w/ Niki Acosta and Jack Nelson) 31:39

5M ago31:39

31:39

00:00 - Introduction 01:06 - How did Niki and Jack get involved in Skimmer? 06:08 - What's new with Skimmer? 09:56 - State of Pool Service Report 12:38 - Skimmer's Orenda Calculator integration 18:03 - The modern pool pro 20:06 - How does Skimmer want their customers to use this? 22:22 - The LSI quantifies water balance 25:42 - Tracking, Trending, …

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#241 - Dallas Green (City and Colour, Alexisonfire) 1:05:52

5M ago1:05:52

1:05:52

Today on the podcast, we welcome Dallas Green from City and Colour and Alexisonfire. I’ve had the pleasure of working with him over the years and he helped shape who I am. We got to catch up about emo, what Elliott means to him, Canadian bands you should check out, who has been lost, and what he’s looking forward to. Thank you for listening and tha…

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Scaling Up your Pool Business with PoolBrain + Orenda (w/ Adam Beech) 29:35

5M ago29:35

29:35

00:00 - Introduction 02:06 - What is PoolBrain? 04:40 - The pains of running a large pool service business 06:48 - A lack of data 09:42 - The power of standardization and checklists 14:43 - Growing vs. Scaling 21:58 - PoolBrain + Orenda Calculator™ integration 25:55 - Closing ------------------------------------ Connect with Orenda Technologies Web…

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The case against column-pouring acid 10:05

5M ago10:05

10:05

00:00 - Introduction 03:25 - Column-pouring video in Eric's Pool 06:51 - Explanation 08:26 - Wrap up ------------------------------------ Connect with Orenda Technologies Website: https://www.orendatech.com Help Center: https://ask.orendatech.com Blog: https://blog.orendatech.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologies Facebook: ht…

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#240 - Christine Osasuwa (Shoobs, Measure of Music) 49:44

5M ago49:44

49:44

Originally from Baltimore, Christine Osazuwa got her start in music at 15. She holds degrees in music, marketing and data science and combined those passions into roles in data & marketing at Universal Music Sweden and Warner Music Group in London. Currently, Christine is the Chief Strategy Officer for ticketing & event marketing startup Shoobs whe…

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Self-Serving Pseudo-Science (w/ Terry Arko) 51:53

5M ago51:53

51:53

00:00 - Introduction 03:13 - Myth 1: ANSI-11 Standards NEVER allow water chemistry outside the ranges 05:12 - Myth 2: It's important to give water what it wants to "make water happy" 10:01 - Myth 3: The pH is constantly increasing outside of the acceptable range stated in Standard 11, and there are no options 14:40 - Myth 4: Water balance indexes i…

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