Let's Talk About Pools

Send us Fan Mail 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 thes...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 n...

Send us Fan Mail “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 knowled...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ 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 m...

Send us Fan Mail 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 wh...

Send us Fan Mail 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 op...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 followi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 al...

Send us Fan Mail 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 r...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 tec...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Let’s Talk About Pools , host Lauren Broom sits down with Casey McGovern , a passionate water safety advocate and the driving force behind Every Child a Swimmer . Casey courageously shares her personal story and the life-altering event that changed her forever—an experience that transformed grief into purpose and fueled her mission t...

Send us Fan Mail Let’s Talk About Pools – Season 5, Episode 70 Title: HIDE Skimmer Lids: Innovation That Changes the Pool Deck In this episode of Let’s Talk About Pools , host Lauren Broom sits down with Sam Hazell to talk about HIDE Skimmer Lids —a smart, innovative solution that’s rethinking one of the most overlooked parts of the pool environment. Sam shares the story behind HIDE Skimmer Lids,...

Send us Fan Mail Season 4, Episode 69 – Conversation with Don Douglas of RevdUp Apparel In this episode, Lauren sits down with Don Douglas, the founder of RevdUp Apparel, to dive into the story behind the brand, its mission, and the passion that fuels its growing success. Don shares the inspiration behind his designs, the heart of the RevdUp community, and his entrepreneurial journey. RevdUp Appar...

Send us Fan Mail In season 4, episode 68, Lauren interviewed Richard Falk and Jeffrey Siegel of WaterGuru about their very innovative product that will help pool operators across the country and world to better monitor pool water and make their jobs easier while protecting public health. Listen in on how WaterGuru can help you monitor pool water chemistry and more! Proud to have them as a 2025 Str...

Send us Fan Mail In season 4, episode 67 Host Lauren Broom interviewed John Breton, owner of a franchise of Pool Scouts out of McKinney Texas. He was named Franchisee of the Year! He takes us back to the beginning—what inspired you to start a Pool Scouts franchise in McKinney? Enjoy this conversation if you think purchasing a franchise is for you! Podcast Guest:  John Breton, Owner of McKinney TX...

Send us Fan Mail In Season 4, episode 66, Lauren Broom interviewed Alicia Stephens of BioLab regarding that one pesky problem we always like to talk about....algae. Your customers hate it and its probably the most complained about problem. She breaks down the algae problem and how to take care of it with BioLab's line of algaecides. You don't want to miss this episode as the summer heats...

Send us Fan Mail In season 4 episode 65, I spoke with Tiffiny Consoli, the first franchisee for Pool Scouts!  We discuss the benefits of the franchise model vs. starting your own business. Tiffiny discusses her journey from being Pool Scouts’ first franchisee to becoming a member of the elite $3 Million Club, the challenges she's faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry and how she overc...

Send us Fan Mail In season 4, episode 64, Lauren spoke candidly with Bill Hamilton on the evolution of the pool industry. Topics included how equipment and even water chemistry has evolved over the past 46 years. You will truly love this episode with the most honest person in our industry I have ever known. He touches on his retirement from Wet N Wild and Universal's Volcano Bay. His vast kno...

Send us Fan Mail In season 4 episode 63, Lauren interviewed Niki Acosta of Skimmer and an in depth discussion about the detailed State of the Pool Service 2025 report that Skimmer has provided to the pool industry. It shows trends for pricing, advertising and other items that matter most to pool pros trying to better understand the industry so that they can grow their businesses! Listen into this...

Send us Fan Mail In season 4 episode 62, I spoke with Todd Pieri and Bryan Chrissan with AquaStar Pool Products about their Pool Nation Award they received in 2024 for their Pipeline Pool Filter. We also spoke about the New 3 that was unveiled at the 2024 International Pool Show in Dallas TX. We spoke about some cool things coming up for them along with their support of drowning prevention as a co...