Top Pool Industry Podcasts
Staying sharp doesn’t mean sitting still.
For manufacturers, builders, retailers, service pros, and industry experts, podcasts are the smartest way to learn on the move.
These shows bring you:
- Real talk on new tech, materials, and sustainability
- Fresh insights on marketing, hiring, and customer trends
- Stories from the field — what’s working, what’s not
You’ll hear from the people shaping the industry, not just talking about it.
That means actionable takeaways, no fluff, and a front-row seat to what’s next in pools and spas.
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Top Pool Industry Podcasts
TALKING POOLS PODCAST
Hosted by Rudy Stankowitz, 30-year veteran in the pool industry.
- Covers pool care, water chemistry, equipment tips, and service industry stories
- Average episode runs 30–50 minutes
- Guests include technicians, manufacturers, educators, and pool business pros.
POOL CHASERS
Hosted by Greg Villafana and Tyler Rasmussen.
- Covers marketing, tech trends, and product innovation and explores pool business growth, service, and design strategies
- Average episode length: 45–90 minutes, with shorter quick tips
- Features interviews with entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and industry educators
POOL NATION PODCAST
Hosted by Edgar De Jesus, John “JJ Flawless”, and Zac “The Pool Boy” Nicholas.
- Focuses on pool industry success: business growth, water chemistry, tech trends, and service strategies
- Average episode length: 60–90 minutes, with occasional shorter segments
- Interviews include pool pros, manufacturers, educators, and industry leaders
POOL GUY PODCAST SHOW
Hosted by David Van Brunt, 35 years of hands-on experience.
- Covers all things pool care: water chemistry, equipment, service tips, and homeowner guidance
- Average episode length: 15–30 minutes, with new episodes released Monday through Friday
- Interviews feature pool industry experts like Bob Lowry, Terry Arko, and other service pros, educators, and product innovators
POOL PROFESSIONAL PODCAST
Hosted by Brian Van Bower, industry expert and co-founder of GENESIS®.
- For pool and hot tub professionals, seasoned experts to newcomers in the industry.
- Average episode length: 45-60 minutes.
- Covers a wide range of business and technical subjects including design, sales, marketing, team building, customer relationships, pool finishes, water treatment, and product profiles.
RULE YOUR POOL
Hosted by Eric Knight and Jared Brimhall, two experts from Orenda Technologies.
- Focuses on pool water chemistry, maintenance strategies, and proactive care techniques
- Average episode length: 20–35 minutes, with some shorter or longer depending on the topic
- Interviews feature pool pros, educators (like Watershape University), product developers, and nonprofit leaders (e.g., Swim Across America)
POOL MAGAZINE PODCAST
Hosted by Joe Trusty, editor-in-chief of Pool Magazine.
- Covers pool industry trends, tech innovations, safety, design, and business insights
- Average episode length: 20–30 minutes, with some shorter or longer depending on the topic
- Interviews include top pool builders, service pros, manufacturers, engineers, and thought leaders shaping the pool and spa space
LET’S TALK ABOUT POOLS
Hosted by Lauren Broom, founder of Space Coast Pool School.
- Covers topics across the aquatic pool industry: water chemistry, equipment, business strategies, safety, and tech innovations
- Average episode length: 30–60 minutes, with some longer deep dives
- Interviews include pool pros, franchise owners, educators, product developers, and industry veterans like Bill Hamilton and Alicia Stephens
CHLORINE KING
Hosted by Erik Taylor, founder of Chlorine King Pool Service.
- Shares practical advice for pool service pros: water chemistry, equipment tips, marketing, and business growth
- Average episode length: about 22 minutes
- Interviews include product managers (e.g., Fluidra), app developers (Pool Trader), educators (SPPA), and fellow industry podcasters like Pool Chasers
VIEW FROM THE POOL
Hosted by Robin Mcgloughlin, founder of Poolview Limited.
- Focuses on lifeguarding, leisure management, pool safety, and real-life stories from aquatic professionals
- Average episode length: 55–65 minutes
- Interviews feature lifeguards, leisure managers, trainers, and industry leaders—all of whom have lifeguarding experience
ASK THE MASTERS
Hosted by Dave Penton, Kevin Cobabe, JC Escudero, Randy Beard, and Kurt Kraisinger.
- Explores design and construction of watershapes, poolscapes, landscapes, and architectural elements—both residential and commercial
- Average episode length: around 40 minutes, with some ranging from 20 to 65 minutes depending on the topic
- Interviews include SWD Masters, pool builders, product developers, tile artists, educators, and industry innovators like Jimmy Reed, Alan Smith, and David Penton
POOLCAST THE SWIMMING POOL PODCAST
Hosted by Ian Ogilvie, a UK-based pool profressional.
- Discusses UK leisure industry topics: pool water treatment, filtration, energy efficiency, safety, and microbiological testing
- Average episode length: around 49 minutes
- Interviews include water treatment experts (e.g., Ian Nicks), product specialists (HTH), leisure managers, and industry leaders from organizations like PWTAG and Poolview
POOLTALK PODCAST
Hosted by Rebecca Witt and Mike Shuff.
- Discusses UK swimming pool topics: training, plant rooms, equipment, construction, and water chemistry
- Average episode length: 25–35 minutes
- Interviews include pool industry experts, trainers, product specialists, and leisure managers like Lyn Philips, Andrew Gaffey, and Mandy Carey
READY SET SPLASH
Hosted by David Stennett and Luke Daly.
- Highlights pool and spa industry trends, business insights, product innovations, and stories from SPLASH! Magazine
- Average episode length: around 23 minutes
- Interviews include CEOs, product developers, leisure managers, and industry leaders like John O’Brien (Poolwerx) and Jonas Ryberg (Fluidra)
AQUATICS ONLY: ALL ABOUT AQUATICS
Hosted by David Stennett and Luke Daly.
- For aquatic industry professionals, swim school leaders, facility managers, & anyone passionate about water safety, infrastructure, and community engagement.
- Average episode length: 22 to 40 minutes.
- Aquatic facility design and swim education to industry trends, leadership, infrastructure challenges, and community programs.
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