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Jimmy Reed (founder of Rock Solid Tile) joins the show to talk about the artistry and mastery of advanced tile work, and talks about what to expect in the C2611 Essential Tile Workshop we're offering at the Watershape University Education Vacation on December 5-6 in Phoenix.
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Rule Your Pool
Eric Knight · Tech & Science · English
Rule Your Pool is a podcast by Orenda Technologies. This show was created for pool owners, operators, and service pros who want the best water quality possible. If you want to know what's really going on with your swimming pool chemistry, this might be the podcast for you. Each week, we'll cover a n
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E177 · 12 Dec 2025 · 34 min
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E176 · 26 Nov 2025 · 40 min
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Rocco Russo, national trainer from Fluidra (Jandy, Polaris, Zodiac, etc.) to talk about the creation of the new Watershape University course, Service 1311: Essential Pool Equipment - The Core Four.
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E173 · 29 Oct 2025 · 49 min
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Charles Hanskat, P.E., the Executive Director of the American Shotcrete Association (ASA) joins the show to discuss shotcrete and what should be expected when constructing a concrete pool shell.
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Eric reconnects with an old swimming teammate from Team Elite, Bryan Lundquist. Bryan hosts the popular podcast "Social Kick", and joins the show to talk swimming, water and air quality, and changing the culture of swimming.
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Rebirth.
Eric and Jarred return to reclaim their place among the top 17 swimming pool podcasts.
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