Best Pool Magazine Podcasts (2024)

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Choosing The Right Replacement Filter Cartridge With Scott Gleason and Kevin Stewart from Pentair Pool 11:46

10d ago11:46

11:46

In this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, host Joe Trusty is joined by Scott Gleason and Kevin Stewart from Pentair Pool to discuss the importance of choosing the right filter cartridge replacement. The conversation dives into how Pleatco’s advanced filter cartridges can help pool professionals streamline maintenance, simplify inventory managem…

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Friendly Manatees, Key Lime Everything, and an Overseas Highway: The Charming Florida Keys 48:50

2h ago48:50

48:50

“The Florida Keys are a real mixture of the Caribbean and of the United States…actually, I’m doing them a disservice saying that. The Keys definitely have their own distinct personality.” In today’s episode we’re heading down to the Florida Keys, the southernmost destination in the US. This charming archipelago of islands, sprawling from the southe…

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844: Wacky Tobaccky, Tattoo Tips, & Women Leaders 1:02:16

4h ago1:02:16

1:02:16

We keep planning our reunions, and they never pan out, and it might result in an impromptu Brain Candy meetup. We hear why women in leadership roles are criticized at a much higher frequency than their male counterparts and for more superficial reasons (big surprise). We discuss a new policy at a restaurant who won't let anyone under 30 inside. Hea…

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843: Baseball Betting, Starving for Perfection, & Racing Women 1:06:35

32m ago1:06:35

1:06:35

Sarah is showing what can happen when you put yourself out there and we're here for it. We debate whether a baseball player who is banned from the sport should still be eligible for the Hall of Fame (aka Pete Rose). Sarah begins on one side of the argument, but Susie persuades her to change her mind. We discuss the Karen Carpenter documentary that …

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842: Dude Perfect, Tennis Brains, & Water Mussels 55:15

4d ago55:15

55:15

Susie's 30 for 30 journey continues with the documentary about Dude Perfect, the YouTube sensations (and megahit) who specialize in trick shots and other sports spectacles. We hear how they got started, how they were able to harness their virality, and what it's really like creating content as a full-time job as middle-aged men. We hear the latest …

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841: Money Marriage, Surgeon General, & Blind Touch 1:05:33

7d ago1:05:33

1:05:33

Sarah is getting emotional about her water polo resurgence, and wants you all to do something to challenge yourself. We discuss how she didn't take advantage of her rich ex-husband, and how next time she should have a little more fun. We talk about the surgeon general, who has been giving advice about self-care, wellness, and other more abstract me…

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Discover the Four Worlds of Ecuador 47:53

6d ago47:53

47:53

From rainforests to high peaks, crashing surf to the greatest wildlife show on Earth, when you travel to Ecuador you get four worlds in one. In today’s episode, we’re going to be exploring the natural beauty, culture, and food of this varied South American country through the lens of its four distinct eco-systems: The Andes, The Amazon, The Pacific…

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840: Magical People, Hysterical Women, & Breaking Bad 50:57

11d ago50:57

50:57

Susie had a magical birthday thanks to a serendipitous meeting with one of her favorite people on the planet. Plus, she got her wish to own an accordion! We try to figure out why Sarah hates traditional music (allegedly). We discuss the viral sensation and Olympic unlikely athlete, Australia's b-girl who broke the Internet with her breaking. Is she…

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839: Public Pools, Burrito Justice, & Sarah's Hot Take 1:05:55

16d ago1:05:55

1:05:55

We learn about the strange coincidence Sarah experienced regarding an ex while she was at camp, and the hilarious way she handled it. We got an update on Sarah's water polo (for grownups) league she's in. And even though historically she's gotten a lot of crap for strapping on a swim cap, but no more, she's bound for world record attempts. We find …

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838: Boy Bands, Sleep Science, & Dementia Deep Dive 1:03:39

9d ago1:03:39

1:03:39

We're discussing the boy band documentary, Dirty Pop, which details the exploitation of teen hearthrobs, and we discuss the reasons why girls have different fandom behaviors than boys. We talk about a 30 for 30 where a football player creates a persona to handle the press and get attention, but the line between identity and brand are blurred to big…

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837: Nun Brains, Acidic Lake, & Holiday Cards 1:03:31

1d ago1:03:31

1:03:31

Sarah is hoping high heels don't come back in style because she has to work on her toe spread. We discuss. We hear how hundreds of nuns were able to show the secret to a healthy brain, and we learn why your vocabulary could predict your likelihood of cognitive issues. Sarah joined a queer water polo team for "seniors," and we are psyched that she's…

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836: Rattlesnakes, Miracle on Ice, & Pizza Box Mystery 59:51

27d ago59:51

59:51

Apparently there is a den of thousands of rattlesnakes in Colorado, so Sarah is freaking out, and we think rattlesnakes are publishing propaganda to help their reputation. Steve Jobs was a weirdo with a very strange method for relieving stress. Susie talks about an aggressive football program that was accused of being "thugs," and we debate whether…

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Race Across the World: 16,000km Across Canada with Series 3 Champions Tricia and Cathie 52:54

8d ago52:54

52:54

In the hit UK TV show Race Across the World, teams of two people compete against each other to cover vast distances of the planet using any means other than air travel. The catch is, they’re not allowed mobile phones, or credit cards, and the only money they’re can carry is what the cost of a flight would have been. In order to win, they have to be…

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835: Hot Stuff, Camp Romance, & Missy Elliott in Space 1:02:14

9d ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Sarah is keeping up her New Year's resolution of stretching, but it turns out she needs some strength to go with it because her physical therapist says she's like a combination between the tin man and Gumby. Susie had a run in with a pigeon and she is not happy about it. Bald eagles have a great publicist because despite what they put in the movies…

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834: Happiness Factory, Dancing Fools, & Charles Manson's Son 1:06:27

1M ago1:06:27

1:06:27

Susie saw an interview with Charles Manson's son, and wanted Sarah to explain why he was so forgiving of his dad. Susie gave a pep talk about the USA and why you shouldn't be despondent about the state of our country, despite what you might feel, after watching a documentary about North Korea. We learn about an Asian phenomenon of malaise and isola…

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833: Peace Boredom, Communal Tables, & Richard Simmons 57:10

1M ago57:10

57:10

Sarah says she might want to be alone forever, but will this peaceful moment be forever? Sarah explains why communal tables are back in style, but Susie is not impressed. We hear why Sarah's worst date ever involved a case of mistaken identity and dirty fingernails. Plus, did you know Sarah's had ringworm. Now you do. We mourn our quirky king and q…

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832: Googly Eyes, Elephant Names, and How to Get Your Ex Back 59:38

2M ago59:38

59:38

Susie describes two documentaries about the complexities, risks, and problems with sperm donation, and explains why some men are trying to father as many children as possible and how the mothers and babies are the ones who experience the consequences. We learn about a "protest" in Boston where people fought for the metro system to put googly eyes o…

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One On One With California Pools Franchise CEO Ryder Steimle Discussing Education 22:00

1M ago22:00

22:00

In today's episode of Pool Magazine podcast we go one-on-one with Ryder Steimle, CEO of California Pools, one of the largest pool companies in the industry and a franchise with 24 locations nationwide. Collectively, the franchise organization has built over 80,000 pools built since 1952. Steimle says education is a vital cornerstone of their succes…

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831: Mouse Therapy, Concert Amnesia, & Camera Regrets 56:24

2M ago56:24

56:24

We got to have a meetup in real life, and it was magical, except for a disastrous restaurant dining experience where we felt like we were on a Challenge and were force fed disgusting food. We talk about how social media is influencing the photos we take, the memories we make, and the ways it affects our lives. Sarah is trying to overcome her fear o…

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One On One With Nilson Silva of Master Touch Outdoor Living 31:32

28d ago31:32

31:32

Up until now, Nilson Silva has been known primarily for his award-winning pool service company Master Touch Pools, being recognized as a TOP 50 PSN pool service company in 2021, 2022, and 2023. His Coral Springs-based pool firm has been steadily growing a reputation as a leading pool construction company as well, taking on larger and more high-end …

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830: Schizophrenia, Inner Voice, & Olympics Food 58:45

2M ago58:45

58:45

Susie talks about the new docuseries, Six Schizophrenic Brothers, which is an accompaniment to the book we read in Candy Club, Pleasant Valley Road, about a family of twelve siblings in which six of them have that mental illness. We talk about how their disorder manifests, why it "scares" Susie, and what we can learn from them. We hear that a Mexic…

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What's Hot & Trending With Faber CNK Stone 18:25

1M ago18:25

18:25

Faber CNK Stone is one of the swimming pool industry's leading sources of high-end Turkish travertine, marble, pool tile, mosaic tile, pavers, and coping. We go one-on-one with Eli Olivarez (Sales Manager) to discuss what products are hot and trending in the backyard this pool season. Publisher: Pool Marketing - #1 Marketing Agency for Pool Builder…

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The Future Is Here With Aquamatic's Solar Powered Automatic Pool Cover 22:16

1M ago22:16

22:16

Today's pool owners want to know how they can save money on the operation costs of their pool with solar. The technology has definitely created a hot and emerging market for pool manufacturers. Aquamatic is again one of the first in this space from the automatic pool cover standpoint. Listen in as we learn more about the revolutionary new Solar Hyd…

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829: Reality Bites, Lucy's Remains, & Phallic Flowers 1:21:37

2M ago1:21:37

1:21:37

Sarah is going solo camping, so she's preparing to fight man and beast by herself. We discuss how reality tv never was what it seemed and there were always interventions from producers to make the show "more interesting." And we're talking to Emily Nussbaum about her book, Cue the Sun: The Invention of Reality TV, to learn more about it all! Sarah …

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Buying & Selling a Pool Route With National Pool Route Sales 26:00

2M ago26:00

26:00

On this episode of Pool Magazine podcast we learn more about buying and selling a pool route. Listen in on our conversation with Chris Webb of National Pool Route Sales as we discuss: How Much a Pool Route Costs How Buyers Evaluate a Business What Sellers Need to Be Aware Of How To Appear More Attractive To Buyers Why How You Pay Yourself is Import…

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828: Sweet Caroline, Spice Police, & Magic Birds 58:11

2M ago58:11

58:11

Susie is still laughing about Sarah's technique for scaring off bears, but turns out, Sarah isn't wrong. We hear about the problem bear she's about to encounter at camp. We discuss how men are animals at sporting events, but also how "sports anthems" are created. We find out why Sweet Caroline, Livin on a Prayer, and Don't Stop Believing became ubi…

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Pool Scouts Is Teaming Up With Hope Floats To Provide Free Swim Lessons & Help Save Lives 11:15

2M ago11:15

11:15

Pool Scouts is partnering with the Hope Floats Foundation to offer free swim lessons to children from underserved communities, aiming to enhance water safety and prevent drowning incidents. This collaboration, which began in 2021 and continues into 2024, focuses on providing essential swim education and life-saving skills to kids who might not othe…

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827: Lost in Space, Music Chills, & World Records 57:43

2M ago57:43

57:43

Sarah is so happy to be home owner (except for all the things that break, go wrong, and cost money)! She's adulting hard today. We learn about astronauts who are stranded at the International Space Station and Sarah is probably panicking more than them or the person responsible (Elon Musk). And she explains how their situation reminds her of being …

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We Go One-On-One With Tieleman Pool Technology to Learn More About Movable Pool Floors 26:00

2M ago26:00

26:00

Recently we shared a few videos of Tieleman Pool Technology's movable pool floor system in action. Our post on Instagram and TikTok racked up over 17 million views and generated a ton of questions, mostly from people interested in learning more about how the system works, how much it costs, and what it takes to install and maintain. If you've been …

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Skimmer's Service Rate Index Gives a Birds Eye View of What Pool Pros Are Charging 15:09

2M ago15:09

15:09

Skimmer, a leading pool service industry software recently released their Service Rate Index application which provides a wealth of information to those in the pool service and maintenance industry. Pool Magazine goes one-on-one with Niki Acosta (Marketing Director / Skimmer) and Jack Nelson (CEO of Skimmer), to discuss how they came up with the in…

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One-On-One With Justin Bowie of JMAX, Discussing His Firm & Being a Distributor for Pul Products 24:53

1M ago24:53

24:53

In this episode of Pool Magazine podcast, we go one-on-one with industry expert, Justin Bowie. You might best know him as one of the co-hosts of PoolChasers, another popular pool industry podcast. However, Bowie is also the owner of JMAX Plumbing, one of the leading firms specializing in the plumbing of residential and commercial swimming pools. We…

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826: Tell Them You Love Me, Bear Attack, & Oscar Pistorius 1:00:25

2M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

Susie's back in the New World, and has a mysterious illness caused by a mystery creature. Her medical anomalies never stop. Sarah is back from a pirate ship adventure where she fought the law and the law won. We discuss the controversial documentary, Tell Them You Love Me, about a scholar who was working with a non-verbal, developmentally disabled …

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