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PoolTalk is a UK based podcast where we talk about Swimming Pools. We discuss a wide range of topics, from training, to pool plant rooms, equipment, construction, pool water chemistry, and much more. Hosted by Rebecca Witt, managing director of Bluepools LTD and Mike Shuff, managing director of PALM Academy, with guest speakers from across the industry.
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Signup to Generate a PitchPoolTalk is a UK based podcast where we talk about Swimming Pools. We discuss a wide range of topics, from training, to pool plant rooms, equipment, construction, pool water chemistry, and much more. Hosted by Rebecca Witt, managing director of Bluepools LTD and Mike Shuff, managing director of PALM Academy, with guest speakers from across the industry.
PoolTalk is hosted by Rebecca Witt. The show has published 21 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Pool Technical Operating Procedure with Mike Shuff" (10 September 2025, 20 minutes), "PoolMark Award with Mike Shuff" (3 September 2025, 19 minutes), and "Lyn Philips from Sterling Hydrotech on Regenerative Filters" (6 July 2021, 25 minutes).
PoolTalk publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 26 minutes across 21 episodes.
Booking probability for PoolTalk is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. PoolTalk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. PoolTalk's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for PoolTalk are Fitness, Golf & Recreation. PoolTalk has a sports audience.
Rebecca Witt hosts PoolTalk, a sports podcast with 21 episodes published.
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Episode #2
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Today in our podcast PoolTalk, Mike and I will be going into detail about the need for all pools in the UK to have a Pool Technical Operating Procedure, an important document that sits alongside...
Episode #1
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Mike and I are back and in this episode we will be talking about PoolMark, PWTAG's Swimming Pool Award for pool's that operate within the guidelines published in their book Swimming Pool...
Episode #4
<p>Send us a text</p><p>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...
Episode #3
<p>Send us a text</p><p>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...
Episode #2
<p>Send us a text</p><p>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...
Episode #1
<p>Send us a text</p><p>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 #14
<p>Send us a text</p><p>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...
Episode #13
<p>Send us a text</p><p>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. </p>
Episode #12
<p>Send us a text</p><p>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...
Episode #11
<p>Send us a text</p><p>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...
Episode #10
<p>Send us a text</p><p>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...
Episode #9
<p>Send us a text</p><p>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...
Episode #8
<p>Send us a text</p><p>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...
Episode #7
<p>Send us a text</p><p>In today's episode Mike and I talk about different pool construction methods in the UK. Please get in touch via email pooltalkuk@outlook.com or via facebook @PoolTalk</p>
Episode #6
<p>Send us a text</p><p>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 pooltalkuk@outlook.com or find us...
Episode #5
<p>Send us a text</p><p>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...
Episode #4
<p>Send us a text</p><p>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...
Episode #3
<p>Send us a text</p><p>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...
Episode #2
<p>Send us a text</p><p>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...
Episode #1
<p>Send us a text</p><p>In our first episode of PoolTalk, Mike and I discuss the value of good training for pool plant operators in the swimming pool industry. If you have any questions for us please contact us either...
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Sterling Hydrotech
Common Sense Training
UK Spa Association
Pioneering Pool Solutions
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