Episodes
Published 07/06/21
In today's episode Mike and I speak with Lyn Philips from Sterling Hydrotech about how Regenerative filters work and the impact they have had on the industry. Episodes of PoolTalk are available on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and they are released every Tuesday. If you want to contact us please find us on facebook @PoolTalk or send us an email at [email protected]
Published 07/06/21
Mike and I discuss the intricacies of Salt Generation with our guest Andrew Gaffey today. If you have any questions come find us on facebook @pooltalkuk or send us an email [email protected]
Published 06/29/21
Today's episode is on Ventilation. Mike and I are delighted to talk with Ian Furmidge about how important it is to make sure the ventilation in a pool hall is finely tuned. We talk about how to save money on running costs and what Dantherm can do to help you. Episodes are released every tuesday. 
Published 06/22/21
PoolTalk is back with Season 2! Kicking off with Mandy Carey, Mike and I discuss the return of swimming in schools across Buckinghamshire Council. There are lots of positives to take from this episode. If you want to contact us please find us on facebook @PoolTalk or send us an email to [email protected]. Episodes are released on Tuesdays. 
Published 06/15/21
This is our 14th Episode of PoolTalk and we talk today about the difference between training and qualifications. This is our last episode in Season 1 and we are already booking in guests for Season 2 of the PoolTalk Podcast. If you want to contact us please send us an email to [email protected] or find us on facebook @PoolTalk.
Published 04/20/21
In today's episode Mike and I talk to Kelly Jagger, from Common Sense Training, about the importance of risk management in a Hydrotherapy pool.
Published 04/13/21
Today's podcast will feature Ian Ogilvie who is an experienced Lifeguard trainer. Mike and I have a chat with Ian about the role of the lifeguard within the leisure centre. PoolTalk is released every tuesday morning. If you want to contact us please do so via email [email protected] or find us on facebook @PoolTalk.
Published 04/06/21
Today we talk about how important good marketing is in the wet leisure industry. As pools start to emerge from a series of national lockdowns due to the Covid Pandemic we take a look at how to maximise what you've got with our guest Edwina Silver. Episodes are released every Tuesday. To contact us send us an email to [email protected] or find us on facebook @PoolTalk.
Published 03/30/21
Today Mike and I are delighted to introduce Yvonne Ebdon from the UK Spa Association. Thank you to everyone who has listened so far. We would love to hear from you so please send us your emails to [email protected] or find us on facebook @PoolTalk.
Published 03/23/21
Today Mike and I welcome Robin Mitchell from Pioneering Pool Solutions to the PoolTalk podcast to talk about the PoolMark award from PWTAG. PoolTalk is released every Tuesday morning. If you want to contact us please send us an email to [email protected] or find us on Facebook @PoolTalk .
Published 03/16/21
In Today's episode of PoolTalk Mike and I have a discussion about the role of the school pool in young people's lives with Mandy Carey from Buckinghamshire. You can send us questions and comments on all episodes to [email protected] or find us on facebook. Happy Listening.
Published 03/09/21
In today's episode Mike and I talk about different pool construction methods in the UK. Please get in touch via email [email protected] or via facebook @PoolTalk
Published 03/02/21
Mike and I are again joined by Ian Nicks and we will be discussing pH and Chlorine. If you want to ask us questions or send us comments then please email us at [email protected] or find us on facebook @PoolTalk
Published 02/23/21
In this episode of PoolTalk Mike and I talk with Craig Matthews from Sterling Hydrotech about why it is beneficial for pools to have an independent compliance audit on their pool. If you have any questions or comments please contact us - we would love to hear from you - by email [email protected] or find us on facebook by searching @pooltalk.
Published 02/16/21
In this episode of PoolTalk Mike and I talk with Craig Valentine, Regional Health and Safety Manager at Bourne Leisure about the role the British Holiday Park has in our society. Episodes are released every Tuesday. Please contact us at [email protected] or find us on facebook.
Published 02/09/21
Mike and I talk with PWTAG council member, Ian Nicks, about the basics of pool water chemistry and the importance of getting it right when pools in the UK are allowed to open up again. As always, if you want to ask any questions then just send us an email [email protected] or find us on facebook @pooltalk
Published 02/02/21
In today's episode Mike and I talk to Sarah Wratten, Clinical Specialist Phyisotherapist, about the importance of Hydrotherapy Pools. Hydrotherapy Pools provide the finest form of muscle and joint exercise for people who have difficulties with these functions; post-operative, rehabilitation, special needs, etc. If you have a question about Hydrotherapy Pools or Physiotherapy in water then send us an email [email protected] or contact us on facebook.
Published 01/26/21
In our first episode of PoolTalk, Mike and I discuss the value of good training for pool plant operators in the swimming pool industry.
Published 01/19/21
PoolTalk is a podcast about the Importance of Swimming Pools in the UK and in particular the value that they bring to the people who use them. Hosted by Rebecca Witt, director of Bluepools LTD and Mike Shuff, director of PALM Academy.  PoolTalk will be...
Published 01/08/21