The Deep End with Eric Triplett

At the end of an already very hard day, the farm was struck with even more tragedy when all hell broke loose. Eric was just trimming a Bonzi tree when he smelled it, fire coming from the west side of the property. With his wife, son, and 2 employees still on the property, Eric knew there was no time to waste. In a moment of complete chaos, Eric, his family, his employees, and complete strangers jo...

COVID has affected all aspects of life, home landscaping definitely included. Eric's guest today is Sara Bendrick, a landscape designer/contractor, TV host, and author of the book, Big Impact Landscaping , a book dedicated to helping DIYers construct the landscaping that they desire. Her goal in landscaping is to help people decide climate-friendly and native aspects for their home landscapes. Peo...

They say knowledge is power, but don't let that knowledge poison the water. Eric has seen his fair share during his long career in the pond industry, and he's here today to share some stories about when knowledge was not used for the greater good. Many people are caught in this tug of war between a thirst for knowledge and how to use that knowledge correctly. Take a listen to see if you might be i...

A pond is more than just something to make your yard look pretty or act as a symbol of wealth. Ponds actually affect people's lives at a much deeper level. Today, Eric is in the house with his wife, Leslie, to talk about the role that ponds play in mental health. The world is going through an outrageous and crazy time right now, and with so much time alone or out of work, the mental health of thos...

Plenty of people want a pond on their property, but those special few have an innate desire to learn how to do it themselves. Part of being a member of the DIY community is going through the growing pains of learning a new trade. It's not your expertise, so failure is unavoidable. Eric's special guest today, Ron Yelenich, knows all about DIY disasters when it comes to building ponds, being a membe...

If you find yourself in a position where you are constantly trying to achieve deadlines, you know that life can get a little hectic. Sometimes you just can't seem to get yourself moving, looking for any reason to put off your deadline until the last minute. Today, Eric wants to discuss an old adage, swallow the toad. A phrase that historically relates to procrastination, Eric finds a way to relate...

There are many different paths that can lead someone to the world of pond building. Not everyone comes from the construction business or even become professional pond builders, and that's definitely the case on today's episode. Eric's guest today, Matt Sexton, got into tropical fish as a young man but eventually found his way into the DIY pond-building community. Some of the most creative pond des...

Getting a pond goes beyond changing the physical appearance of your home. Once you dive into the pond world, your entire lifestyle will be affected. Eric's guest today, Rushka Knauss, has seen an incredible amount of transformation throughout her own life stemming from the ponds that she has had. Today, Eric and Rushka are going to take you through Rushka's incredible pond journey. When you decide...

There are a lot of things that happen between someone's first desire to get a pond and the completion of the project, but most people don't really know how much goes into the process. A contractor can only tell you so much, but to see it through the homeowner's eyes is an incredibly enlightening picture. Eric's guests today, Diane and Allen Anderson, are going to show you a very interesting perspe...

Oddly enough, one of the most important aspects of having a great pond is the air. Ironic, right? Airlift technology plays a vital role in maintaining aquatic life in your home pond. Today, Eric is talking airlift technology with one of his great friends and mentors, Kent Wallace. Kent has spent years working with airlift technology in ponds, creating and innovating in the industry. He is going to...

There are few things more beautiful than looking out your window and seeing a beautiful pond, but not everyone can afford a contractor. Others don't want one. For whatever reason, many people would rather do it themselves when it comes to many projects that would usually call for a contractor. Eric's guest today, Tyson Matyas, is one of those people that likes to do it himself. Eric and Tyson are...

Bad news travels around the world faster than good news. It catches like wildfire with a powerful wind. In the same way, negative reviews seem to spread easier than positive reviews when it comes to business. With some review mediums, the threats of bad reviews are even used as extortion. Today, Eric is talking about positivity, extortion, and business reviews. Taking positive action is the only w...

In order to look into the future, you must first look into the past. It's been 30 years since Eric built his first pond. Since then, so much has changed with the processes involved in pond building, not just in technology but also in design strategies. Today, Eric is here to talk about all of the changes that have occurred over history in the art of pond building as well as the changes that he has...

It is wildfire season people and if you live in California right now then you know that seemingly the entire southern half of the state is on fire. A fire could mean absolute devastation to your home, your way of life, and definitely your pond. Eric is here today to offer a fire emergency pond evacuation plan. Even if you do not live in California or a fire-prone area, you should definitely take n...

People and the masses are all persuaded by certain things, whether it be how they dress, what they eat, or how they design their pond amongst many other things. Well, life is so much better when you don't follow the crowd, when you stand out. Eric is not here to persuade you on your pond design. He is here to educate you so that you are able to make informed decisions about the design of your pond...

From the very beginning, before Eric was doing ponds professionally, all he wanted to do was learn about what he loved from others, and in turn, teach others his passion. In a little switcharoo today, Eric is being interviewed about his life, the pond game, and the entire DIY community. Diving into Eric's roots sheds some light on why exactly he is so passionate about his profession and specifical...

Your eyes are watching a movie every day that you use them. What is it that paints these moving pictures that make up our lives? Light.  As soon as light is added to any scene, life is brought to the picture. So doesn't it make sense that manipulating light can bring out incredible qualities in artwork? Eric and special guest, TJ Marco, are talking about the art of underwater lighting. TJ is an ar...

Every story has a beginning, middle, and end. Well, today, Eric is going to tell you how he came up with the name Helix Life Support and started his brand. It's fun to understand the history of a hobby and there is no better hobby in Eric's eyes than the pond life. There is definitely something special about starting a personal brand because it becomes part of your persona and means that much more...

Whether you are getting ready to design a pond or evaluating the one that is currently in your yard, you probably have many questions. Depending on which expert you ask about pond design, you will probably get a plethora of different answers. There is more than one way to do many things that go into designing and building a Koi pond. It's hard to know what's right and what's just smoke. Today's po...

What tops off that natural waterscape that you just had put in your yard? Why not some more nature? Mark MJ Wilson, The Pond Advisor, is back in the studio today to discuss how to attract wildlife and different species that may come to your pond. There are many misconceptions that surround different species that are common around bodies of water. Well, those are exactly what the guys are talking a...

You can't just toss a waterscape in the middle of your yard or next to your house and hope that it fits. The whole scene just doesn't look natural until you've made sure that one fits right in with the other. Mark MJ Wilson, The Pond Advisor, is in the house today to talk about blending the lines between your waterscape and landscape. When these guys talk landscape, they don't just mean mother nat...

Have you noticed that you are losing more Koi as time is going on? Well then, this is the podcast for you. Today, Eric is talking to The Central California Koi Society and The Bakersfield Koi & Water Garden Society about optimizing pond design for Koi health. This is a tricky topic because most people listening to this already have a pond. Hindsight is always 20/20 about what you should have done...

In today's episode, Eric is going to share with you the top 3 reasons that people remodel their ponds. There are a plethora of reasons that people want to remodel their ponds, whether it be for size, design, or simply because they have no idea what they are doing. He's also going to touch base on the hangup that new pond owners get stuck on. Money is the motivator and nothing holds up a pond renov...

In today's short episode, Eric is talking about 3-year-old pond syndrome. He is going to reveal some of the secret sauce that he has for you on the topic. Let's not pigeonhole this thing though. It usually happens in that 3-5 year area when you as a pond owner start running into issues that you have never seen before. If you enjoy ponds and Dr. Evil air quotes that you can't see but need for persp...

In this episode, Eric has Anthony Quintero in the studio to discuss the Koi Herpesvirus Disease (KHVD). Anthony works hand in hand with university research teams and runs a greenhouse quarantine space for Koi to study KHVD and other prominent diseases. People do not talk about this epidemic enough, maybe because they just don't want to. KHVD originated in Japan and recent outbreaks in California h...