Swimming Pool Entertainment Podcast for Pool Pros & Owners
Past Episodes
25-Live From the Forest, It's Saturday Night!
It's an adventure away from the studio as part of the show travels to Hillsborough River State Park. Chris, and Brandy the Intern, are joined by special guest Ricky as they record this show around the campfire. We learn about Ricky's experience in the pool industry, and how he got from there, to touring the globe with Monster Jam.
Jason, Chris, and Rodney are back again. Brandy the Intern is also there running video production. The gang talks about the new Tesla Roadster and its debut videos from the day, Brandy gets a photo of the rocket launch "jelly fish", and they talk about kids being irresponsible A-holes on E-bikes. Chris introduces a new segment, "Ask a Woman", and the show winds down with some Halloween talk.
Jason and Chris are joined once again by Rodney and Brandy The Intern. This show is another off the walls ADHD showcase. The talk goes from hurricanes, to nasal flushes, to executions. Hurricane Isaias to Christa Pike, with a Navage "how to" in the middle. It's never a dull moment with this crew.
The show is off to another disastrous start. It finally gets rolling when the technical difficulties are sorted out. Talk goes from health insurance, to mid life crisis, and the absolute inefficiencies of the IRS. A little news about a bankrupt pool store chain, and some friends join the show in the chat.
The show gets off to a terrible start as Chris forgets to hit record. They try to get things back on track and resume the discussion about grilling, smoking, and cooking. Jason has a Pools in the News story that's a real hoot. Rodney ponders why Dads get into meat or WWII. And Brandy the intern is handling the video once again.
The cameras are finally set up in the studio, and the show goes live on YouTube. Rodney joins the guys again, and Brandy the Intern runs the video production. They work on some new sponsorship deals, and Jason gets himself cancelled. Chris talks about his most recent camping trip. Rodney tells us about his trip to London. Jason proclaims he is against himself, or anyone else, traveling anywhere.
It's back to just Jason and Chris after a couple of crazy weeks with guests. Prepare yourself for the most boring show yet. They talk golfcarts, batteries, tires, and the over development of Florida. It gets more interesting later on, as they discuss the risks of have children with crazy women.
18-Degens From Pool Country
Special guests Travis and LaVail join the show. Rodney is also back to hang out with the guys. We learn a bit about their pool careers, and things quickly go off the rails. Jason does show and tell with his feet and leaves everyone traumatized. Then they touch on how AI will probably take over the world.
17-Life, It's Fun, Until It's Not Fun.
Special guests Matt and Kaysen join the guys, and Brandy hangs out in the background. We talk a little about their experience in the pool industry. Jason teaches us about snake identification, and Florida salamanders. Then we take a look at the deepest pool in the world.
16-Paradise By Shandelite
Jason fills us in on his recent camping trip to the Ocala National Forest. His group was displaced by a homeless man, and an alligator. There is some discussion about the Florida Canal that was never completed, the Luber Locust, and Amazon drone delivery.
15-The Taxes, The Ticks, and The Tortoise
The guys talk about the upcoming property tax amendment. They chat about Jason's business, and how his luck with used cars may have finally run out. The show wraps up with Jason's upcoming camping trip, and the endangered Gopher Tortoise.
14-Spanish Regrets
The guys looks back on how much easier it would have been to learn a second language when they were younger, and how much more beneficial it is later in life. Especially if you work in the construction industry. They get on the topic of rodents and other animals. Chris introduces a new Beer of the Show from Tennessee.
13-It's Just Gorges
Chris recaps his recent trip to Kentucky and Tennessee. He gushes over the beauty of Red River Gorge, Kentucky. Then he talks about their time in the Great Smoky Mountains, and the guys wonder why people have the urge to be such assholes. He brought a beer back from Kentucky for a new Beer of The Show, from Country Boy Brewing. They close on a Pools in the News story Jason found about some crazy California Merfolk.
12-Daniel the Salty Pool Owner
This show we talk to long time swimming pool owner Daniel. He tells us about fixing his pool with a generic cell, and the frustrations with 18 years of pool ownership. Jason has another story with Pools in the News, and the show ends with a new Beer of the Show.
11-Work Dreams
Chris wonders if he is the only one haunted by dreams of work. Jason unveils his news segment and a new sponsorship. Then the guys stumble into a bit of political talk to wrap it all up.
10-When Nature Calls
Jason unveils a new segment he's created for the show, then the guys discuss the concept of chemical free natural pools. They talk about Chris's upcoming summer trip to the Daniel Boone National Forrest, and the show gets weird.
9-America 250 Extravaganza
It's a full studio for this July 4th extravaganza. Rodney is back in the studio with the guys, and they also have special guest Tim. They talk to Tim about his career in the pool industry, and a whole lot more. The sparks fly on this explosive episode.
8-All Them Teeth and No Toothbrush
The guys come in to this show a bit ornery. They talk about some problems Jason has been having with his pool. Then they get on the topics of urban development, some cool pool stories, and a little bit of alligator talk.
7-Memoirs of a Pool Boy
The guys have on special guest and former poolman, Rodney. They have a brief chat about his pool career. The conversation moves on to Father's Day, Google reviews, pool noodles, and comic books.
6-Well Oiled Machines
This episode the guys talk a bit about what's going on with the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Then they get on the topic of taking care of your machines. Home owner, fleet manager, or owner operator, you gotta keep your stuff maintained. Later on they look over a new birding guide that got delivered to the studio with the hopes of identifying nuisance birds in the back yard.
5-Rock you like a Hurricane
The guys talk hurricane prep dos and don'ts, mostly don'ts. The conversation turns towards music and we find out what they've been listening to lately.
4-Pit of Doom
On this episode the guys talk about the often overlooked or ignored dangers of swimming pool ownership. Then they give a little advice on what it takes to be a better person.
3-Animal Kingdumb
This show the guys talk about the interactions between pools and wildlife. Every pool owner or pool person encounters it in some form. From reptiles to racoons, this episode is for the birds.
2-Rusty's Snappin' Turtles
On this episode the guys talk about pool water chemistry. They get derailed by an anonymous caller and things go sideways. Rusty calls in with a serious snapping turtle problem, and the guys land their first big sponsorship deal.
1-Introductions
In this episode we learn a little about what POOLCast is, and what we want it to become. We also start to get to know hosts Jason and Chris.