Let's Talk About Pools
The podcast introduces different topics within the aquatic pool industry that will entice listeners from pool service companies, apartment and maintenance technicians, community and property association managers, and parks and recreation professionals.Let's Jump Right In!!!
Episodes
Let’s Talk About Pools – Episode 83
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Running Aquatic Facilities: What AOAP Has to Offer Pool Pros
Episode Description:
Lauren Broom sits down with Juliene Hefter from the Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP) to explore what AOAP has to offer aquatic and pool professionals—especially those responsible for running and managing aquatic facilities. They discuss valuable resources, educ...
Let's Talk About Pools – Live Episode | August 4, 2026
In this live episode, we discuss three important topics every pool professional should know. We cover Cyclospora and why staying informed about public health issues matters, review lightning safety and when pools should be cleared during thunderstorms, and explain why total alkalinity is one of the most important water balance parameters for maintaining saf...
In Episode #82 of Let’s Talk About Pools, we dive into the world of residential UV and ozone water treatment with Michael Falzer, National Sales Manager with AquaComfort Water Group. Michael shares insights into how Solaxx UV and ozone systems work, their benefits for residential swimming pools, and how these technologies can complement traditional pool sanitation methods. Whether you're a pool professional or...
Join Lauren Broom and co-anchor Rob Stewart for the July 20, 2026 episode of Let’s Talk About Pools Live! This episode covers a variety of important topics from across the pool industry, including the still-open Pool Nation Awards nominations, Natalie Hood of The Grit Game and her Learn to Swim initiative, options for vacation and sick-route fill-ins, selling pool service routes, phosphate issues in pools, and...
Episode #81 – The Chlorine Genie: A Different Approach to Salt Chlorine Generation
What if you could enjoy the benefits of salt chlorination without adding thousands of parts per million of salt directly to the pool?
In Episode #81, Lauren Broom sits down with Patrick Lajoie to explore the innovative Chlorine Genie system and how it differs from traditional salt chlorine generators. Learn how this unique technol...
In this episode of Let's Talk About Pools Live, Lauren Broom and Rob Stewart tackle some of the biggest issues facing the pool industry today. They discuss the 2026 Pool Nation Awards nominations and recognize the professionals making an impact across the industry.
The conversation then shifts to the growing popularity of backyard pool rental platforms like Swimply. Are these pools private, or should they be regulate...
In Episode #80 of Let's Talk About Pools, host Lauren Broom sits down with Jeff Johnson, owner and inventor of the Mini Bucket Test, to discuss one of the most common questions pool owners and service professionals face: Is it a leak, or is it just evaporation?
Jeff shares the story behind developing the Mini Bucket Test, how it simplifies the traditional bucket test, and why it has become a valuable first-step diagn...
Join Lauren Broom and co-anchor Rob Stewart for an informative episode covering two important topics affecting the aquatics industry. First, they discuss the National Reflection Pool, including the suspected vandalism that damaged the painted surface, caused the water to turn green, and the restoration efforts underway to return this iconic landmark to its original condition. They also dive into recent pool chemical...
Join Lauren Broom and co-anchor Rob Stewart on this live episode of Let's Talk About Pools that aired on 06/09/2026 as they discuss pool opening season, chemical safety, and the challenges pool professionals face when preparing pools for summer. From proper startup procedures and water chemistry to handling pool chemicals safely, Lauren and Rob share practical tips, industry insights, and the latest pool news to hel...
Breaking Down Sodium Bromide with Scott Hamilton
In this episode of Let's Talk About Pools, we sit down with Scott Hamilton of United Chemical to take a deep dive into one of the most misunderstood chemicals in the pool industry—sodium bromide.
Join us as Scott explains what sodium bromide is, how it works in swimming pools, and why pool operators and service professionals need to understand its long-term effect...
“Welcome back to Let’s Talk About Pools. Today, I’m joined by Carrie Dibrell to talk about Service Industry News and why staying up to date on trends, news, and industry insights is a game changer for pool service techs in the field.
Before we dive in, a quick thank you to our podcast sponsor, Pool Brain, for supporting the show.
If you want to stay ahead and sharpen your knowledge, this episode is f...
🎙️ Let’s Talk About Pools LIVE – 05/12/2026
With regular co-anchor Rob Stewart tied up with too many pool openings of his own up north, we brought in three guest co-anchors for a fun and insightful LIVE episode featuring Ryan Lunsford and Mike Sandoval from Arizona along with Denise Gough from Florida.
This episode covered a wide range of industry topics, including how Hollywood movies and TV shows portra...
Welcome back to Let’s Talk About Pools, the podcast where we dive into everything pool pros need to know to grow, scale, and succeed in this industry.
Today’s episode is all about something that can make or break your business—your books. Because let’s be honest, you can have the cleanest pools in town, but if your finances are a mess, your business is going to feel it.
That’s why we&rsqu...
In this second LIVE episode of Let’s Talk About Pools, hosts Lauren Broom and Rob Stewart dive into a critical topic every pool professional needs to understand—safety around pressure-side equipment.
From pressure cartridge filters to DE separation tanks, pressure sand filters, and pressure DE filters, Lauren and Rob break down the real risks, common mistakes, and what every operator should be doing to st...
Welcome to a milestone moment for Let’s Talk About Pools! In this episode recorded on April 14, 2026, hosts Lauren Broom and Rob Stewart bring you the very first LIVE edition of the podcast—captured here in its recorded format.
Tune in as they dive into the latest news, emerging trends, and real-world insights shaping the pool industry today. From what’s happening on the service side to bigger-pictu...
Welcome back to Let’s Talk About Pools, the podcast where we dive into the people, stories, and trends shaping the pool industry today.
In this episode, we’re sitting down with Corbin Breazeale—better known to many as The Pool Guy on social media. Corbin has taken what most would consider an “everyday” pool career and turned it into something way bigger—building a massive following...
In Season 5, Episode 75 of Let’s Talk About Pools, we sit down with Adam Beech to explore his journey from working as a pool operator to becoming the CEO of Pool Brain.
Adam shares how his real-world experience in the field sparked the vision for Pool Brain and how the platform is helping pool professionals simplify operations, improve efficiency, and grow their businesses. We also dive into what sets Pool Brai...
In this episode of Let’s Talk About Pools, we dive into a critical safety topic that every pool professional needs to understand—electrical safety around pools and equipment.
Host Lauren Broom sits down with Mike Childress from Pentair to talk about the real electrical hazards pool service technicians encounter in the field every day. From equipment pads and bonding issues to recognizing unsafe wiring and...
Season 5 | Episode 73
Smarter Water Starts Here: Inside AquaRev HDC with Keith Morrill
In this episode, we sit down with Keith Morrill to explore the innovation behind AquaRev Water HDC and what it means for today’s pool professionals.
As water chemistry continues to evolve, pool pros are looking for smarter, more efficient ways to maintain balance, clarity, and performance. Keith breaks down how AquaRev Wat...
In this episode of Let’s Talk About Pools, host Lauren Broom sits down with Adam Katchmarchi, CEO of Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), to discuss the vision, purpose, and impact of the PHTA Center of Excellence.
Adam shares how the Center of Excellence is designed to elevate education, standardization, and professional development across the pool and hot tub industry. From technical training and certification...
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