Podcasts about swimming pools

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Algae that keeps coming back can make even great pool techs feel like they are chasing ghosts, especially when a customer says, “But we already added the mineral unit.” I'm joined by Fred Square from PoolRx to get brutally practical about what actually changes outcomes: correct sizing by gallons, clean filtration, smart placement, and pump run time that lets minerals dissolve the right way instead of dumping into the pool all at once. If you want clearer water with lower chlorine demand, the details in your install and maintenance routine matter more than another round of shock. We also tackle the question I hear nonstop: where do the minerals go, and do they “build up” as metal in the water? Fred explains how chelated minerals are protected through their useful life, then get used up and filtered out during normal operation and filter cleaning. From there we dig into a big misunderstanding around pool stains. PoolRx often gets blamed for stains that are really caused by existing metals like iron or copper already in the fill water, old plumbing, or a tired heater exchanger, and aggressive oxidation from shocking can make those stains appear suddenly. We lay out a clean workflow: test for metals first, remove them, retest, then install with confidence. Finally, we cover PoolRx compatibility with common pool systems and chemicals, including borates, enzymes, phosphate removers, salt pools, UV, ozone, and AOP. We also share the simple cal hypo bucket method that helps prevent those ugly black surface spots when granular shock sits on the floor. If you're a pool service pro looking for fewer algae callbacks and a simple chlorine enhancer story you can explain to customers, this one will help. Subscribe, share this with a pool friend, and leave a review with the question you want answered next.We talk with Fred Shweer from PoolRx about why mineral systems succeed or fail based on sizing, filtration, and install habits, and how to troubleshoot algae without guessing. We also dig into metals, staining myths, and the real-world compatibility rules that keep pool water clear and predictable.  • sizing PoolRx correctly by gallons and keeping chemistry in range  • cleaning and recharging filters properly, especially DE grids  • placing the unit in the right spot for flow and safety  • running the pump after install to prevent mineral dumping  • understanding where minerals go as they get used up and filtered out  • preventing stains by testing for iron and copper before adding minerals  • removing trace metals with a skimmer or pump basket metal trap bag  • ignoring inconsistent copper readings after installation due to chelation  • knowing when to add a booster based on chlorine demand and water clarity • handling cal hypo safely by dissolving and diluting first  Learn more at swimming poollearning.com  If you're interested in the coaching program that I offer, you can learn more at PoolGuyCoaching.com  Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

We're gonna make you an offer you can't refuse...because this week, we go way back to discuss some of our favorite songs of 1972 with the marvelous Anne Richmond Boston from The Swimming Pool Q's! Possessing a crystalline voice, Anne's journey led her from church and high school choirs to the quirky new wave of the Swimming Pool Q's. Following their debut album The Deep End on DB Records in 1981, the Q's were one of the first Atlanta/Athens areas bands to be snapped up by a major label. For A&M, they recorded their self-titled second album (1984) and Blue Tomorrow (1986). A major tour with Lou Reed ensued, as did a major label makeover. Anne left the Q's in 1987, with her terrific solo debut, The Big House of Time (largely written by and recorded with then husband Rob Gal from The Coolies) following for DB in 1990. With such a promising start to her solo career, surely a second album was hot on its heels. Right??? Well, the intended follow up, I Should Be Happy, was recorded, roughly mixed, and then shelved for 30+ years for unknown reasons. Fortunately, the tapes were revitalized, revamped, and are at long last released! It's a beautiful song cycle about longing and loss, featuring a notable cast of musicians and singers. That should make us ALL happy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan, Dana, and Nathalie Rodriguez discuss a Broward boy whose condition remains “very grave” after video showed him underwater for 15 minutes. They also discuss other recent drowning incidents and the importance of water safety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A pool finish can look “ruined” overnight, yet the real cause might be completely normal plaster behavior. I walk through the plaster problems that trigger the loudest complaints, the ones that quietly build over months, and the ones that only show up years later, right when the pool service pro is the easiest target. If you've ever inherited a pool with weird discoloration, streaks, or blotchy shading and felt your stomach drop, this conversation is for you.We talk about plaster modeling and why mottling is often a natural part of cement-based pool surfaces, especially with colored plaster. I share why startup water chemistry matters so much, including what I've seen when total alkalinity is left too low after an acid startup or hot startup, and why I prefer a traditional pool startup with heavy circulation. You'll also hear what white spotting and spot etching can look like, plus how trowel marks, dye batch changes, crazing, and localized etching can come from application, mix, or curing conditions rather than weekly maintenance.Then we get practical: the fill-day mistakes that can permanently mark new plaster, like shutting the hose off before the pool reaches the tile line or using the autofill and leaving a runoff stain. Finally, I cover late-blooming issues like calcium nodules and why they can appear two to three years after the build, plus the pebble finish rust spots that start like algae but may actually be metal in the pebble and need a manufacturer repair.If you work in pool service or you're a pool owner trying to make sense of surface changes, subscribe, share this with a friend who's dealing with plaster drama, and leave a review with the plaster issue you want me to tackle next.I break down the plaster changes that make pool owners panic and why the service pro often takes the blame even when the cause traces back to startup, workmanship, or the material itself. You'll learn how to recognize normal plaster modeling versus real defects, plus practical steps that reduce risk on new builds and protect your reputation.• why plaster discoloration often gets pinned on the service company• how modeling in plaster shows up over time, especially in colored finishes• why low alkalinity during startup can accelerate mottling• traditional startup basics, including high circulation and keeping chemicals in range• white spotting and spot etching tied to mix chemistry and microcracking• trowel marks, dye batch lines, crazing, and etching as workmanship or mix outcomes• fill-day mistakes that create permanent rings, streaks, and hose marks• curing risks like leaves, footprints, and pet paw prints becoming permanent• calcium nodules that appear years later and why they are hard to “prove”• pebble finish rust spots caused by metal in pebbles and how to get them fixedLearn more at swimmingpoollearning.com.If you're looking at my coaching program, you can learn more at poolgatecoaching.com.Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

Heartstart Meon Valley attended the Petersfield Community Fair to help educate us on the importance of heart health and how to resusitate. Steve and Gerald are volunteers with the charity. They train adults and school children locally. They also dispel concerns people have about using a defibrillator and help us understand where to find one when you need it most. https://www.heartstartmeonvalley.co.uk/ Where to find a defibrillator Petersfield The Square - in a red telephone box Waitrose – wall facing car park M&S – opening times Contour Orthodontists – High Street opening times Tesco – opening times Petersfield Museum – opening times Petersfield Infants School – reception opening times Post Office – opening times Petersfield Bookshop - outside The Engine Room – 77 Station Road The Grange Surgery – reception opening times The Swan Surgery – outside main door Petersfield Community Centre – outside front door on left Town Hall – outside front door on right Herne Junior School – reception opening times Public toilets by the Plump Duck – The Heath - not reinstalled yet Herne Farm Leisure Centre – outside front door Taro Leisure Centre – reception opening times Petersfield Rugby Club – external wall Churchers College – Medical Room and Swimming Pool opening times Premier Inn Sheet Village Hall – right hand wall outside Sheet Primary School – reception opening times Scout hut – outside hut Steep All Saints Church Village Hall – right hand of main entrance Steep Lawn Tennis Club Bedales School – outside reception opening times Cricketers Inn Stroud Village Hall - rear wall facing car park Langrish Primary School – reception opening times Stroud Mission Church - outside Data from DefibFinder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robotic pool cleaners get all the hype, but hype does not keep a pool clean on Tuesday morning when the wind kicks up and dirt drops to the floor. We walk through why the suction side pool cleaner is still the number one choice for a lot of pools and a lot of pool service pros, especially when you care about total cost, repairability, and how often the cleaner truly runs without anyone “remembering” to use it. I break down the real world reasons suction wins: a lower price point than most pressure cleaners and almost every quality robotic pool cleaner, no booster pump energy penalty, and fewer complicated parts when something wears out. Then we get specific on the models that matter and why: Polaris Atlas and Polaris Maxx for avoiding hang ups on modern anti vortex main drains and for strong wall climbing without that loud waterline air-sucking behavior, plus the Hayward Aquanaut for long wear life and simple refresh kits, and the Hayward TracVac as another solid option. For vinyl liner and fiberglass pools, we also talk about diaphragm style cleaners like the Zodiac G3 and Ranger and why they can be a better fit. We also keep it honest about drawbacks, like hoses in the water and how leaf piles, twigs, or rocks can stop a suction cleaner. Finally, I share my favorite “best of both worlds” strategy: keep the suction cleaner in all week for consistent daily pool maintenance, then use a robotic pool cleaner when you want that party day polish and a hose-free look. If you found this helpful, subscribe for more pool maintenance and pool equipment guidance, share it with a friend who is shopping for an automatic pool cleaner, and leave a review with the cleaner you use and why.We make the case that suction side pool cleaners are still the most practical automatic cleaners, even with today's cordless robotic pool cleaners everywhere. We share the specific models we trust, the trade-offs we see on real pools, and why “always running” beats “sometimes used” for most owners and pool service routes.• Pentair discontinuations and why competition reshapes cleaner choices• a short list of suction side cleaners worth knowing instead of ten options• Polaris Atlas and Maxx performance on anti vortex main drains and wall climbing• Hayward Aquanaut as a long life low maintenance workhorse• Hayward TracVac as a strong third option with tracked design• Zodiac diaphragm cleaners for vinyl and fiberglass pools• suction cleaner advantages on price point energy use and simple repairs• real limitations with leaf piles twigs and rocks• hose aesthetics complaints plus the reality that most people get used to them• spot vacuuming an attached spa using the existing hose setup• why robotic cleaners fail on routes when customers do not put them in• the best combo plan suction during the week plus robot for party day polishAre you a pool service pro looking to take your business to the next level? Join the pool guy coaching program. Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.com.If you're interested in the coaching program, you can learn more at poleguycoaching.com.Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

One careless twist of a lid can turn a normal pool stop into a choking, lungs-burning emergency. We get real about the kind of “pool guy knowledge” you usually learn the hard way and how to build safer habits before something goes wrong on your route.We start with trichlor tablets and why unknown buckets, sealed feeders, and even closed-off floaters can become a concentrated chemical gas trap when water gets inside. I share what it feels like when it hits you, why it happens, and the simple precautions that matter most: slow down, open from a safer position, and treat any self-contained trichlor container like it could be compromised. If you service pools for a living, this is core pool service safety, not optional caution.Then we shift to saltwater pool maintenance and the springtime reality of salt pool startup. I explain why you should not trust the salt system reading on its own, how a digital salinity meter helps you dial in the real salinity level, and why pool salt purity matters when you are choosing bags from a supplier or big-box store. We also cover a classic communication failure that leads to too much salt: the customer adds bags after you mention it, then you add more the next visit.Finally, we tackle the call every pool pro gets: “I think my pool has a leak.” We break down normal evaporation during heat waves, the red flags that suggest real water loss, and a practical bucket test you can run before anyone spends serious money on leak detection. If this helps you, subscribe, share it with a tech on your team, and leave a quick review so more pool pros can find it.We share the pool tech lessons that are easy to miss until they hit you hard, from trichlor fumes to salt mistakes and leak calls. We walk through safer habits and simple tests that protect your lungs, your time, and your customer relationships.  • opening unknown trichlor buckets with caution and distance  • understanding how water in tablets can create dangerous fumes  • using proper respiratory protection around sealed chemical spaces  • being careful with inline and offline chlorinators that can trap gas  • avoiding surprises with floaters that customers close off  • adding salt at seasonal startup and verifying salinity independently  • carrying a digital salinity meter instead of trusting the system reading  • using only pool salt for purity to reduce staining risk  • preventing double-dosing by clearly telling customers you are adding salt  • explaining normal summer evaporation versus abnormal water loss  • spotting leak indicators through water level changes and chemistry shifts  • running the bucket test before recommending leak detection services  Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.com.  If you finish in the coaching program, you can learn more at poolcoaching.com.  Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

Spain, Italy and Morocco Travels; Swimming Pools, Pee & Data Breaches; I’m Pwned Again https://www.troyhunt.com/weekly-update-511/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer tips from Maddy Smith?? We got plenty!!! Actually, it's mostly just sun safety, a pile of good books to read, and a body of water! Maddy also has a little story time this week about the 'Wild 'n Out' show at Barclays and discusses the hottest news (Taylor Swift's Wedding & Mamdani jumping in the pool w/ a suit on LOL). Plus, Maddy brings back some tidbits of wisdom from a full moon cacao gathering at her local yoga studio! Get Tickets to Maddy's Special Taping!https://philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com/events/132245Follow Maddy:https://www.youtube.com/@maddysmithcomedyhttps://www.instagram.com/somaddysmith/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@somaddysmith?lang=enhttps://maddysmithcomedy.com/Subscribe/follow the Mad House Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@madhouse_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/mad_house_podcast/All tour dates: https://punchup.live/maddysmith/ticketsWant more ad-free and uncensored Mad House?!Go to https://gasdigital.com/ to subscribe!Use promo code MAD to save big on your membership :)Get early access to our weekly episodes on Tuesdays, along with EXCLUSIVE episodes on Thursdays.UPCOMING STAND UP DATES:7/15-7/19 MONTREAL, QUEBEC7/30 NEW YORK, NYSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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On The BIG Show, we found out the cause of why your eyes sometimes get irritated if you swim without googles on and more! Connect with us on Instagram: @kiss92fm @Glennn @angeliqueteo @officialtimoh Producer: @shalinisusan97See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a hot summer day, there's nothing better than a dip in a cold pool. But you know who can ruin that for you? A scientist who studies pool chemistry. What chemical reactions are happening in that swimming pool when the water comes into contact with our bodily fluids and skin products? Environmental engineer Ernest Blatchley sits down with Flora Lichtman to discuss his findings after two decades of research, including how urine in a pool makes that chlorine smell, and his work to make the air of the Paris Olympics' indoor pools less toxic. Guest: Dr. Ernest Blatchley is a professor of environmental engineering at Purdue University, based in West Lafayette, Indiana. Other episodes you may enjoy: A ‘Dune'-Inspired Space Suit To Turn Astronaut Pee Into Water The Evolution Of An Enzyme Engineer Who Changed Chemistry Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Follow our show on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky @scifri and sign up for our newsletters. Got a science question that's keeping you up at night? Call us: 877-472-4374 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Larry is terrified of the big swimming pool in his backyard. What should he do though, when his friend Benny needs help? Listen to find out what he does...and what they find under the water.

Florida is a pretty big place - and for most of us, we never really venture outside of Orlando, Disney World and Universal. In this week's episode, we look back on Chloe's recent trip to Clearwater and St Pete's to explore all of the local hotels, restaurants, and top sights to see. With so much to do, you're not going to want to miss this!

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Primate. Join Scott and Rick as they talk about this rabid animal offering. Does this murderous chimp flick have the bananas to be a fun and scary ride, or should Primate be caged and forgotten about?

Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan announces changes to the City of Buffalo swimming pool operations full 2045 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Qqt61ylk1JkHs4SYJawI5dW5VF8jpq9g buffalo,news,wben,sean ryan WBEN Extras buffalo,news,wben,sean ryan Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan announces changes to the City of Buffalo swimming pool operations Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https

Moms hear it all the time: kids save their worst behavior for us because we're their safe space. Understood—but where's the line between not taking every dig personally and becoming your kids' doormat? When kids lash out—whether it's a preschooler kicking in a Target checkout line, or a teenager declaring you're the worst parent in the world—when are we supposed to absorb it, or rise above? And when do we need to set a boundary? In this episode we discuss: Why it's important for parents to allow small children to express negative emotion Why adolescents hand parents their "emotional trash" (h/t Dr. Lisa Damour) the role of "projection" in heightened emotions how parenting an adolescent often means acting as a "wall" for kids to push off—and why that push can manifest as an insult or a slammed door Strategies for responding without escalating conflict ⁠Sign up for the What Fresh Hell newsletter here!⁠ Here are links to some of the resources mentioned in the episode: Lisa Damour for the NYT: Parents of Teenagers, Stuck Taking Out the Emotional Trash Jody Podl for Your Teen Mag: How Can Loving and Kind Parents Cope With Their Mean Teenagers? Jessica Gudmundson et. al for Infant Behavior Development Journal: Links between mothers' coping styles, toddler reactivity, and sensitivity to toddler's negative emotions. Sharon Selby, MA, blog: What Is Happening When A Child Projects Feelings On To You? Sharon Selby, MA, blog: What Do Parents, A Swimming Pool and Child Development Have In Common? East Bay Behavior Therapy Center Blog: Relationship saboteurs: It's all your fault versus it's all my fault What Fresh Hell is co-hosted by Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: ⁠https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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For years it stood beneath the Texas sun, enduring heat, storms, pressure, wear, and tear. When weak spots appeared, they were patched. When new problems emerged, they were patched too. But eventually the wall gave way, the water rushed out, and it was over.

For years it stood beneath the Texas sun, enduring heat, storms, pressure, wear, and tear. When weak spots appeared, they were patched. When new problems emerged, they were patched too. But eventually the wall gave way, the water rushed out, and it was over

Send us Fan MailIn this thought-provoking Floc It Friday episode, Rudy Stankowitz takes a step away from chemistry myths, manufacturer sound-offs, and social media debates to explore a topic that has generated considerable discussion in both the pool industry and online communities: natural swimming pools. Drawing from four peer-reviewed scientific studies provided by Professor Charles Gerba, Rudy examines what the current scientific literature actually says about biological water treatment systems, pathogen control, microbial communities, and public health.Before diving into the science, Rudy also shares a personal message recognizing National PTSD Awareness Month, discussing the unseen challenges many industry professionals carry and reminding listeners that they are never alone in their struggles. In This Episode Why natural swimming pools represent a fundamentally different philosophy from traditional disinfected pools  The role of biological treatment systems, regeneration zones, gravel beds, and microbial communities  A review of a documented 2001 German outbreak involving more than 200 illnesses associated with a public nature-like swimming pond  What researchers discovered about swimmer exposure, water ingestion, and viral transmission  The findings of a Canadian risk assessment examining pathogen behavior in natural swimming ponds  How filtration rates, turnover times, and treatment efficiency influence health outcomes  The potential role of UV disinfection and why questions remain about its interaction with biological ecosystems  Research from Spain examining microbial populations and fecal contamination in natural swimming pools  Wildlife as a potential source of contamination in recreational waters  The importance of biofilms and the complex microbial communities that inhabit them  Why cyanobacteria, algae, and aquatic microbiology continue to raise important scientific questions  The challenges of identifying microbial populations without site-specific testing  What a 2024 One Health review reveals about algae, cyanobacteria, recreational water quality, and public health  The difference between visible water quality and the unseen biological processes occurring beneath the surface  Why scientific uncertainty is not a weakness, but a critical part of the scientific process Key TakeawayThe current scientific literature does not conclude that natural swimming pools are inherently unsafe, nor does it suggest that all questions surrounding their operation have been answered. Instead, the research consistently points toward the need for continued study, monitoring, challenge testing, and a deeper understanding of the biological communities responsible for water treatment. As Rudy emphasizes throughout the episode, science advances not by defending positions, but by asking better questions. Topics Discussed Natural swimming pools  Biological water treatment  Recreational water health risks  Pathogen control  Biofilms  Cyanobacteria  Algae ecology  Public health  Water quality monitoring  Environmental microbiology  Charles Gerba  Risk assessment  One Health research Mentioned During the Episode Professor Charles Gerba  Canadian Natural Swimming Pool Risk Assessment  German Nature-Like Swimming Pond Outbreak Investigation  Spanish Natural Swimming Pool Microbial Study  2024 One Health Review on Algae and Recreational Waters  National PTSD Awareness Month SponsorsThe 2026 Talking Pools Podcast Pool Industry Mentor Award is proudly supported by: BlueRay XL  LaMotte Company  Revved Up Apparel  Aqua Comfort Water Group Research on Natural Pools https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QpahWoVh3DDoNPwdw3oFsnbmUEj_umrS/view?usp=sharingConnect With Talking Pools

Commercial pool service can look like the fast lane to bigger revenue, until you realize how many forces you do not control. We walk through the real differences between residential pool care and commercial pool maintenance, starting with what “commercial” actually means: community-used pools like apartments, HOAs, hotels, the YMCA, and public facilities that live under health department oversight. That oversight changes your day, your paperwork, and your stress level in ways most new techs do not see coming. We get specific about the operational realities: inspections, daily logs, and shutdown triggers tied to chlorine and pH ranges, plus the unpredictable stuff like user behavior that can close a pool even when you did your job. We also talk about the people side of the business, because commercial accounts often add management companies, approval delays, and the challenge of pleasing 30 or 40 voices instead of one homeowner. If you have ever felt stuck waiting on authorization while a motor is down and the water is slipping, you will recognize this problem instantly. Then we dig into the money, the right way. Yes, commercial accounts can pay significantly more, but they usually demand three to five visits a week, higher insurance limits, and a “headache factor” you should price honestly. We also cover the risk of concentrating your income in a few large accounts and the cash-flow pain that can come with net-30 billing and slow payments. If you are deciding what kind of pool service route to build, this conversation will help you choose with open eyes. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a pool pro friend, and leave a quick review so more service techs can find the show.We break down why residential pool care often beats commercial pool care for working pool pros, even when commercial accounts look more lucrative. We compare regulation, workload, pricing, risk, and the day-to-day realities that make one route easier to live with and easier to keep stable.  • defining commercial pools vs residential backyard pools  • health department regulation, inspections, and required logs  • certification differences like CPO requirements for commercial work  • dealing with management companies, approvals, and multiple stakeholders  • heavy bather load and why commercial water turns faster  • shutdown triggers and chemistry ranges that can get you closed  • pricing a commercial account, including the “headache factor”  • higher insurance requirements and building costs into bids  • time demands, service frequency, and why mixing routes is hard  • concentration risk when you lose a high-dollar account  • payment delays, net-30 billing, and the hassle of collections  Join the Pool Guy Coaching Program. Get expert advice, business tips, exclusive content, and get direct support. Learn more at swimming poollearning.com.  Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

A single line on a label can shake an entire trade, especially when that trade has been using the product for 30 plus years. We pick back up with Scott Hamilton, the CEO of United Chemical, to sort out what the EPA's “not for use in outdoor pools” language is really responding to, and whether the bromate concern is being evaluated in a way that matches real pool conditions.We get into the chemistry behind bromate exposure, including why some researchers argue it should not be assessed with a strictly linear model. Scott explains the case for looking at thresholds and real-world dose, plus the research showing how stomach acid can reduce a large portion of trace bromate back into bromide. We also talk about what makes the EPA process move slowly: protocol review, data acceptance, and the very real staffing and workload constraints that can turn a decision into a multi-year timeline.Then we zoom out to the business and legal side of pool chemical regulation. Why do some products stop claiming they “kill algae” even when pros swear they work? Because pesticidal claims trigger registrations, state-by-state fees, and a compliance burden that can be brutal. We also address the fear factor directly, how to think about risk tolerance, and why transparency matters when the manufacturer has a stake in the outcome. If you want to judge the study for yourself, we point you to the download link.Subscribe for more pool industry deep dives, share this with a tech who's debating sodium bromide, and leave a review with your take: should outdoor pool labeling follow worst-case assumptions or field-relevant data?We keep talking with Scott Hamilton about the EPA's interim stance on sodium bromide labels and what the latest bromate data actually says about real-world risk. We weigh the science, the legal reality of pesticidal claims, and why transparency matters when pool pros have relied on a product for decades.  • how bromate exposure is being modeled and why linear risk assumptions may not fit real pool use  • what research says about stomach acid reducing trace bromate back to bromide  • how the EPA makes interim decisions and what it would take to revisit or reverse them  • why some manufacturers remove algae-kill claims and how registration fees shape labels  • how to think about risk tolerance alongside other common pool industry hazards  • why publishing methods and raw data helps the industry move past rumors  If you'd like to see a copy of the study, there's going to be a link in this podcast description for you.  You can download that study and read it for yourself.  If you're looking for part one, again go to my website, swimmingprolearning.com, click on the podcast icon, and open a drop-down menu of other podcasts that I've done before.  If you're interested in the coaching program, you can learn more at PoolGuyCoaching.com.  Download the full Sodium Bromide Study:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X6-1uJJ7MZugeRDpch0tpop2vg0hjPR0/view?usp=sharingSend us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

The EPA's sodium bromide relabeling decision didn't just tweak a bottle panel, it pulled a familiar algae treatment tool out of the outdoor pool conversation overnight. We're joined by Scott Hamilton, the CEO of United Chemical to explain what the EPA's interim decision actually says, why “not for use in outdoor pools” now shows up on sodium bromide-based algaecides, and how that single change ripples through distribution when big suppliers decide they won't stock the category at all. From there, we get practical and technical. Scott walks us through worst-case outdoor testing designed to stress the chemistry: high pH, zero cyanuric acid (CYA), and heavy liquid chlorine dosing in above-ground pools. We talk bromate formation, why the EPA leans on conservative assumptions like 100% conversion, and what the real-world data shows instead, including the striking difference between treating a pool with active algae versus clean water. If you've ever wondered why timing matters, we dig into the “first hour” window where most bromate formation tends to occur and what actually drives the reaction. We also zoom out to risk, regulation, and perception: how Prop 65 style warning logic shapes the conversation, how the EPA swim model estimates ingestion exposure over a lifetime, and the question every pool pro asks, why hot tubs still get a pass while outdoor pools don't. Subscribe for part two, share this with a pool pro who's navigating algae season, and leave a review with your take on the ruling.We sit down with Scott Hamilton from United Chemical to unpack the EPA's interim decision that forces sodium bromide products to remove outdoor pool use from their labels and triggers major supply chain fallout. We dig into bromate formation, what worst-case testing actually shows, and why the first hour after dosing becomes the key battleground in the chemistry debate.  • who the interim decision affects and why labels now read not for outdoor pools  • why Pool Corp and others stop carrying sodium bromide products  • how the EPA reaches decisions when it does not run its own controlled lab tests  • worst-case outdoor testing design using high pH, zero CYA, and heavy liquid chlorine  • what the data shows with algae present versus clean water  • why most bromate formation happens in the first hour  • how proprietary ingredients can suppress bromate formation  • how Prop 65 and linear risk models shape public perception  • why hot tubs get treated differently under the EPA exposure assumptions  Are you a pool service pro looking to take your business to the next level? Join the pool guy coaching program. Learn more at Swimmypoollearning.com. If you're interested in the coaching program that I offer, you can learn more at ProGuideCoaching.com.  Download the full Sodium Bromide Study:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X6-1uJJ7MZugeRDpch0tpop2vg0hjPR0/view?usp=sharingSend us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

Subscribe to our YouTube channel On our political radar this week… Donald Trump says he's getting bored with his war, doesn't care about the mid-terms … but is laser focused on what matters: his reflecting pond renovation, diverting money from national parks for his D.C. cleanup, the Arc ‘d Trump, taking over DC golf courses, the UFC version of the ancient gladiator battles to the death, and reminding us daily that he's passed a dementia screening test four times. His latest middle finger to the nation: suggesting that the Las Vegas-style Fight Club arena on what used to be the White House lawn become a permanent part of the landscape. Vegas has the Dome and Elvis Wedding chapel; the home of Presidents, if Trump has his way, will have its own dome and a massive wedding reception hall. And it's being reported that Trump is looting money from National Parks maintenance to pay for his July 4 fireworks show, the Reflecting Pool, a White House helipad and DC cleanup projects. He'll burn up 1.6-million dollars blowing up stuff on the 4th … even as he burns up billions every week blowing up stuff in Iran. In an administration populated by the absolutely worst cabinet in American history, Trump manages to lower the bar even further with the appointment of Michigander housing developer and certified Trump suck-up Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence, a job for which he has absolutely no qualifications. Actors Matt Damon and John Krasinski … a.k.a. Jason Bourne and Jack Ryan … would be more qualified. Adding the the Bad Cabinet Blues: the new director of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullins, says as far as he's concerned following court orders is optional. Michigan Democrats are optimistic after making the case to the national party that Michigan should be in the first tier of 2028 presidential primaries. The state party has also rejected appeals related to vote counting in the April endorsement convention. Will the dispute extend to the official nominating convention in August? The state House has turned down a Republican-drafted constitutional amendment which would make all university boards and the State Board of Education gubernatorial appointed bodies instead of elected. Speaker Matt Hall didn't bother to talk with Democrats before putting the measure up for a vote. With a two-thirds vote needed to pass, it didn't come close to adoption, but could be revived for the November election. We are just 50 days away from the start of early voting in Michigan. The four races to watch: the 3-way Republican contest for the opportunity to battle Jocelyn Benson for Governor; the 3-way Democratic contest to battle Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate; and multi-candidate Democratic primaries for Congressional seats based in Lansing and Macomb County. Speculation has begun over who may be in the running for President of Michigan State University in the wake of last week's departure of Kevin Guskiewicz. Will it be a relatively unknown academic, or a high-powered retired politician? There's precedent for both routes…although the highest profile possibility, Gretchen Whitmer, has already announced she is not interested in the gig. Republicans in Congress are starting to push back on Trump outrages – the House passing a measure to stop Trump's Middle East war, Senators stripping the one-billion-dollar subsidy for his ballroom from the DHS budget, and both chambers primed to outlaw efforts to revive the $1.8-billion slush fund for rewarding January 6 rioters and other Trump fans. It's interesting that congressional Republicans only started to show signs of life after candidate filing deadlines. Michigan Congressman Tom Barrett, who no longer faces the possibility of a primary challenge, was one of four Republicans voting this week to end the Iran War.  The political threat to non-compliant Republicans for pushing back against Great Leader comes as doubts about Trump's mental and physical health grow. His third physical examination since taking office coupled with an incomplete post-exam report on what the doctors learned, his reduced work schedule, the cankles and bruising – have increased the speculation. It sure looks like both his political and mental powers are in decline. This week's best political giggle: an AI doctored photo of Senate candidate Mike Rogers, turning his relatively fit 63-year-old body into a modern-day Charles Atlas. What the heck – it's easier than hours in the gym, or even going on Ozempic. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Introducing our new podcast! Greed, Grift$ and Grab$: The Trump Crime Family Chronicles ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Republic, If You Can Keep It is sponsored in part by

Has swimming pool etiquette gone completely out the window in Ireland? Anton asked Freelance Journalist, Niamh O' Reilly.

Summer doesn't “start” on a date for pool pros, it starts the moment the water warms and your easy week turns into a sprint. Terry Arco from HASA joins me to unpack what really changes when pools transition from spring to summer, and why the industry can feel like feast or famine depending on weather, bather load, and how prepared you are before the rush hits.We get specific about summer pool care: how rising water temperature shifts LSI, why calcium becomes more likely to precipitate and form scale, and why algae goes from dormant spores to rapid growth. That chemistry shift is exactly why chlorine demand climbs so fast, and why a “coasting” route can suddenly require tighter testing, faster adjustments, and fewer missed visits. We also talk practical prevention: proactive shock treatments while pools are quieter, checking cyanuric acid (CYA) early, and getting ahead of phosphates, borates, and total dissolved solids (TDS) so you're not stacking fixes later.Then we zoom out to the real-world pressures pool service professionals face, including budgeting for 2x to 3x chemical use and navigating rising costs tied to fuel, transport, and labor. We also cover drought restrictions that can limit draining, which makes early-season drain and dilute decisions even more important. Finally, we get into pool tech safety: hydration that actually works (electrolytes, not just water), cooling strategies, and how to avoid the fatigue that can lead to dangerous mistakes on deck.If you want a smoother, safer, more profitable summer, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a pool pro friend, and leave a review with your best preseason checklist tip.We talk with Terry Arco from HASA about the spring to summer shift that makes pools change fast and forces pool pros to move from cruising to full speed. We break down what warm water does to balance, algae risk, and your workload, plus how to protect your body when heat becomes the biggest hazard on the route.  • seasonal weather swings that disrupt the old summer calendar  • warmer water driving LSI changes and increasing scale potential  • algae waking up as temperatures rise and chlorine demand spiking  • proactive shock treatments before heavy pool use starts  • managing CYA early and avoiding mid-summer drain surprises  • checking phosphates, borates, and TDS to reduce troubleshooting later  • budgeting for higher chemical spend and ongoing price increases  • drought restrictions affecting draining and dilution strategies  • hydration with electrolytes and practical heat-safety routines  Join the pool guy coaching program. Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.com. If you're interested in the coaching program that I offer, you can learn more at PoolGuyCoaching.com.  Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

Take a dip in the pool with Shawn, Todd, Travis, and special guest, Alley, as they dive into movies about swimming pools.  

A drop in the humidity makes Thursday another spectacular weather day says the Chief Meteorologist for WCCO TV!

Front Row Classics is celebrating the start of summer! We welcome back author John Malahy to count down the top 5 swimming pools in movie history. from the Golden Age to the 80s, Brandon and John discuss how pools have played important roles both aesthetically and dramatically.

Welcome to Summer! Front Row Classics is celebrating the start of summer! We welcome back author John Malahy to count down the top 5 swimming pools in movie history. from the Golden Age to the 80s, Brandon and John discuss how pools have played important roles both aesthetically and dramatically. Don't forget to follow/reach us … Continue reading Ep. 451-Top 5 Swimming Pools with John Malahy →

One cheap tool upgrade can save you the most expensive thing on your route: time. We get practical about the small pool service choices that prevent “can you come back today?” calls, starting with something many homeowners overlook a usable telescopic pole and a real leaf rake. When customers can skim the surface, pull debris off the bottom, and clean up before a party, your weekly service holds better and your schedule stays intact. From there, we dig into one of the most common pieces of pool equipment in the field: the Intermatic mechanical timer. We talk through what to listen for, what to look for, and why the tiny on and off trippers cause so many headaches when they bend, loosen, or drift out of position. If you service pools with variable speed pumps, we also cover a critical setup detail: when a VS pump is still wired through an old timer box, leaving trippers installed can shut the entire system down without warning. We also hit a few “working tech” favorites that make pool maintenance faster and cleaner: syncing booster pump timers for Polaris style cleaners so they only run while the main pump is on, using RV grade silicone spray on filter tank O-rings to avoid mess and extend O-ring life, and improving visibility with polarized sunglasses. Then we share a simple trick some pool pros swear by a light spray of diluted dish soap on the water surface to cut glare and make debris easier to manage during inspection and cleaning. • upgrading customers to a real leaf rake and a solid pole to reduce midweek mess and avoid callbacks• checking Intermatic timers for ticking, gear movement, and properly set on and off trippers• keeping Intermatic power constant for standalone variable speed pumps by removing trippers• setting Polaris or pressure cleaner booster timers only within the main pump run time• switching from messy lube to RV grade silicone spray to extend filter tank O-ring life• using polarized sunglasses to see through glare and catch algae sooner• spraying diluted dish soap on the surface to cut glare and pull debris to the sidesSend us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Talking Pools Podcast, Andrea takes a deep dive into one of the most important — and often overlooked — topics in the swimming pool industry: safety. With summer approaching and pool usage increasing across the country, Andrea discusses the real-world responsibility pool professionals carry when it comes to preventing drownings, suction entrapment incidents, and avoidable tragedies. The episode opens with two heartbreaking Florida drowning stories involving young children — one at a pool party and another at an Airbnb rental property — sparking a broader conversation about accountability, supervision, and the role safety barriers play in aquatic environments. Andrea breaks down the five types of suction entrapment hazards including: Hair entrapment  Limb entrapment  Body entrapment  Mechanical entrapment  Evisceration/disembowelment She explains how these incidents occur, why they remain a serious risk even in modern pools, and why educating homeowners and clients about suction safety is critical. The discussion also explores how damaged or missing drain covers, improper flow rates, aging plastics, and poor maintenance practices can create dangerous conditions. The episode includes a detailed explanation of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (VGBA), including: Why VGBA compliance is about the entire hydraulic system — not just drain covers  The role of dual drains and unblockable drains  Safety Vacuum Release Systems (SVRS)  Maximum flow ratings  Drain cover life expectancy  Pump sizing considerations  Commercial inspection requirements Andrea also shares the tragic stories behind the legislation, including the deaths of Virginia Graeme Baker and Abigail Taylor, and how those incidents changed federal pool safety standards forever. Other topics include: Why drowning deaths are increasing in the United States  The importance of swimming lessons and active supervision  Water watcher programs  Airbnb and short-term rental pool safety concerns  Why cloudy water should never be ignored  Why pool pros should document damaged safety equipment immediately  Common dangerous pool games and behaviors that should be discouraged  Long hair safety around suction outlets  Why “touch the drain” games are a terrible idea  The importance of keeping gates and barriers closed Andrea also provides listeners with an extensive list of water safety organizations and educational resources including:Pool SafelyNational Drowning Prevention AllianceAbby's HopePHTA Step Into SwimEvery Child A SwimmerCDC Healthy SwimmingThis episode serves as both a refresher and a reminder that pool safety is not a checklist — it's a culture. Whether you service residential pools, commercial facilities, vacation rentals, or aquatic centers, this conversation reinforces why education, awareness, and proactive prevention matter.Follow the Talking Pools Podcast on all major streaming platforms and join the conversation on social media. Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: talkingpools@gmail.com

This week, we're talking: Morning routine optimization, TikTok controversy analysis, Jen Hamilton's bestselling journey, The Sopranos, Lost, Lincoln Memorial Swimming Pool, Time travelers, and our Hot B*tch of the Week.  Wanna see JVN on stage? Get tix to the Hot & Healed Comedy Tour here.  Catch Getting Better & The Monday Edit, now on YouTube!  Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive content, bonus episodes, and more! www.patreon.com/jvn  Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris  Executive Producer, Chris McClure Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure Production support from Chad Hall Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure. Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A customer tells you “no” on a repair you know matters. Now what? We dig into the uncomfortable but real part of running a pool service business: handling resistant customers who don't want to fix equipment, don't want to spend money, or don't understand the risk you're trying to prevent. I walk through how I think about customer service in a safety-driven trade, and why the phrase “the customer is always right” can be dangerously incomplete when you're dealing with pressurized systems, electricity, and chemicals.We start with a scenario that every pool pro eventually faces: a cracked pool filter. What looks like a small crack can become a serious hazard under pressure, and I share a simple analogy that helps homeowners finally grasp the stakes. We also talk about the practical side of repairs, including why swapping only the top or bottom of a filter can be a bad bet, and why sometimes the only responsible recommendation is a full replacement.Not every customer refusal requires you to walk away, so we contrast safety-critical issues with more flexible ones, like a dead salt cell on a saltwater chlorine generator. If the customer won't replace it, we cover how to convert to a chlorine pool, what to watch for with salt levels and total dissolved solids, and how setting expectations up front can prevent surprises later. Then we zoom out to route management: the one-for-one rule, how to gracefully drop a difficult account, and why trees, debris, and ancient equipment can quietly destroy your schedule.If you want clearer boundaries, better client conversations, and a stronger pool service route, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a pool pro who needs it, and leave a review with your toughest customer pushback story.• why “the customer is always right” breaks down in pool service, plumbing, and electrical work• how to explain a cracked pool filter as a serious safety hazard• why replacing only the filter top or bottom often makes little sense• when customer refusal forces you to discontinue service• how to handle a dead salt cell by converting to a chlorine pool• how to set expectations when selling a saltwater system, including salt cell lifespan and replacement cost• using the one-for-one rule to drop unworkable accounts• how untrimmed trees can make weekly maintenance unrealistic• when old pumps and filters turn a pool into a time sink Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

PJ talks to Mick McCormack from Dolphin Swimming Club who has positive news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pool Pros text questions herehosts Steve Sherwood and Pat Rignyan from the California Pool Association take a deep dive into one of the busiest and most overlooked risk seasons in the pool industry: commercial and student housing pools. As pool professionals across the country juggle openings, CPO classes, hotels, HOAs, and large commercial accounts, Steve raises an important question many service companies never stop to ask until it's too late — how much additional liability comes with servicing high-traffic student housing and HOA pools? Pat explains that while most insurance policies don't specifically exclude commercial pools, student housing environments bring a completely different level of exposure due to heavy bather loads, parties, glass breakage, and general “shenanigans.” The conversation explores the importance of umbrella policies, understanding indemnification clauses in HOA contracts, and why pool pros should carefully review agreements before signing. The guys discuss how some HOA contracts place all responsibility on the service company regardless of fault, and why mutual indemnification language matters more than most pool operators realize. Steve also shares real-world frustrations from dealing with hotels and constantly changing management teams, highlighting how turnover, delayed approvals, and lack of communication can create operational nightmares for service companies. The episode ultimately becomes a larger conversation about trusting your gut, setting boundaries with difficult clients, pricing appropriately for high-risk work, and learning when to walk away from accounts that create more headaches than profit. For pool professionals servicing HOAs, hotels, apartment complexes, or student housing, this episode offers valuable insight into protecting both your business and your sanity.  Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: talkingpools@gmail.com

April 18, 1943 - Jack Opens Swimming Pool for the Season. Loretta Young comes for a quick PSA for War Bonds. References include Eddie Cantor, Ronald Colman, Fred Allen, Barbara Stanwick, Ann Southern, Claudette Colbert,  the Tom Colins cocktail, victory gardens, and bloomers.

Interview with Anne Richmond Boston of Swimming Pool Q's. Anne was born in Louisville, Kentucky. She was a member of the church choir, took violin and ballet lessons all through elementary school. Her father was transferred to Winter Haven, Florida, for one year (where violin and ballet stopped) and then moved the family to Atlanta, Georgia. She was accepted into the high school chorus and was chosen to sing in a special chorus performing Leonard Bernstein's “Chichester Psalms.” Vocal harmonies were something she came to naturally. Perfoming “Going to the Chapel” with a band in the high school talent show was her first experience of being onstage behind a mic. She really dug it. It was about this time that the music of Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Sandy Denny, Linda Ronstadt, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton, Melba Montgomery, Aretha Franklin, Judy Collins, and The Supremes took up residence in her being. She became friends with local Atlanta phenoms Thermos Greenwood (original rock band) and was invited along with a chorus of people to sing on the song “Chocolate City” for their album Pinhead Teddy. Anne was invited to become a member of the newly formed band The Swimming Pool Q's in 1978 and sang on their recordings The Deep End, The Swimming Pool Q's, and Blue Tomorrow. They continue to perform today. As a graphic designer, Anne created much of the early Swimming Pool Q's promotional material, supervised photo sessions, and designed single and album cover packaging. Leaving the Q's in 1987, Anne and her then-husband recorded The Big House of Time which was released on DB Records in 1990. It contained many originals and several cover songs, including “When You Dance” by Neil Young and “Darling Be Home Soon” by John Sebastian. T he follow up was I Should Be Happy. Anne's has had the pleasure of singing either live with, or on recordings by:  Drive-By Truckers, Widespread Panic, Thermos Greenwood, Terry Adams (NRBQ), The Brains, Johnny Jenkins, Marti Jones, Syd Straw, Laurie Sargent, Julie Adams, Kelly Hogan

The ripple effect of the fuel crisis has now reached Hokitika's swimming pool, with it closing its doors tomorrow because of rising costs. The swim school's owner Reilly Enstrom spoke to John Campbell.

Anne Richmond Boston in conversation with David Eastaugh  https://annerichmondboston.bandcamp.com/album/i-should-be-happy Back in the late 70s Anne Richmond Boston was a part of a then up-and-coming, young new-wave band called The Swimming Pool Q's—a band that would find a spiritual home alongside contemporaries like fellow Georgians The B-52s and R.E.M. In 2026 Boston is still (bar a few years when she had moved on from the band) playing shows as a member of the band. Indeed The Swimming Pool Q's have some shows coming up this May, information for which you can get here from their website. But there's another story to be told here. The story of how Boston set out to record the follow up to her debut solo record The Big House Of Time, only for that album (I Should Be Happy) to remain unfinished and unreleased for more than 30 years on from its original recording sessions.

Samantha Clark, a mother and artist, discusses her role as camp director of Camp Pegnita, a beloved summer camp in St. Louis. Established in 1947, the camp focuses on child development and interpersonal skills, with a six-acre campus featuring a pool, playground, and natural trails. The camp operates for nine weeks, serving children from kindergarten to seventh grade, with a counselor-in-training program for eighth and ninth grade students. Samantha emphasizes the importance of maintaining a 90s nostalgia feel, using analog tools, and fostering a sense of community through daily gatherings and intentional activities. They are now enrolling for summer and spots are filling quickly!A magical summer awaits at Camp Pegnita! We are an old-fashioned day-camp where campers fill their summer days with archery, arts and crafts and classic outdoor sports and games like Volleyball and Capture the Flag. Campers swim daily in our on-site outdoor pool and are given the time to explore our gorgeous six acres of land. They've even been known to build a fort or two! Campers are divided into groups, based on age and gender, with counselors assigned to each group. Our staff undergoes rigorous training to ensure that every one here has a safe and fun summer with a new adventure every day! We hope you enjoyed this podcast episode! To learn more about Moms of the Lou you can go to stlouismom.com or follow us on Instagram and Facebook. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify. And don't forget to rate and review so more people can tune in! This episode was produced by St. Louis Mom. It was recorded and edited by STL Bucketlist Studios in St. Louis, Missouri. 

Bailey's got a weird question for us - if you could design your own swimming pool, what would you include?

Bailey's got a weird question for us - if you could design your own swimming pool, what would you include? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bailey's got a weird question for us - if you could design your own swimming pool, what would you include? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hardest pool problems aren't always in the manual—they show up on the pad when the water won't move, the lid won't budge, and the cleaner sits still like a lawn ornament. We dig into the field fixes that save your day and your lungs, starting with the offline chlorinator that refuses to dissolve tablets. Learn how to open it safely, diagnose the clogged check valve elbow with the “little BB,” and stop hidden leaks by replacing brittle black tubing before it drains a pool dry. If you've ever fought a stuck lid, we explain why trichlor swells o-rings and how a fresh gasket turns a two-man wrestle into a one-minute job.High PSI and poor prime can stall an entire route, so we share the quick backwash that drops pressure in 25 to 30 seconds and brings the system back to life. When your backwash runs oddly clear, we show you the toggle trick that shakes compacted DE loose. Then we tackle the age-old question of how much DE to add back, cutting through wet versus dry confusion with practical recharge amounts that protect grid life and maintain strong flow without overloading the filter.Finally, we turn service into strategy with a cleaner plan that works. Drop in bulletproof demo cleaners like the Hayward Aquanaut or Polaris Max, set variable-speed pump RPMs correctly, and let spotless water sell itself. For budget holdouts, deploy refurbished spares—Navigators, Aquanauts, MX6s and MX8s—to prove the value over time. You'll cut manual vacuuming, keep pools cleaner all week, and win more satisfied clients with less effort. Subscribe, share with a fellow tech, and leave a review telling us the one tip you're trying on your next stop.• why offline chlorinator tablets stop dissolving• how to open chlorinators safely and replace the check valve elbow• spotting brittle black tubing before it drains a pool• freeing stuck lids by replacing swollen o-rings• using a quick backwash to drop PSI and restore flow• what to do when backwash water runs clear• practical DE recharge amounts after backwashing• demo strategies that sell cleSend a textSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

"I Should Be Happy" Singer/keyboardist Anne Richmond Boston showed up on the musical timeline in the late '70s when she joined the Atlanta indie rock outfit The Swimming Pool Q's. Before the goldrush of bands like R.E.M., Soul Asylum, O Positive, Big Dipper and Poi Dog Pondering signing to major labels, The Swimming Pool Q's kind of led the way, inking deals in the mid-'80s with A&M and Capitol Records. They put out five marvelous albums, including Blue Tomorrow and The Deep End, toured with Devo and The Police and garnered a reputation for being a spot-on live act, their brand of idiosyncratic pop filled with jittery rhythms, sterling sax fills, jangling guitars and sonorous vocals. Richmond Boston left the band in 1989 but roared right back with her 1990 debut solo album Big House Of Time. Filled with soaring originals like Dreaming and covers of numbers by Neil Young, John Hiatt and The Lovin' Spoonful, Big House Of Time made a huge splash at college radio. And then? Well, Richmond Boston designed album covers, worked in graphic arts, sang with The Drive By Truckers and Widespread Panic and rejoined the Q's. And that was that. But what about the rumored follow-up to Big House Of Time? Well, it was recorded and sitting on a shelf in a closet in Richmond Boston's house. Titled I Should Be Happy, her sophomore album was worth the wait. A riveting collection that's filled with meditative and melodic numbers, I Should Be Happy is contemplative and moving and finds Richmond Boston tackling the big questions with peerless harmonic grace.  www.annerichmondboston.bandcamp.com www.bombshellradio.com www.stereoembersmagazine.com www.alexgreenbooks.com Threads + BLUESKY + IG: @emberspodcast editor@stereoembersthepodcast.com