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PoolTalk

Hosted by Rebecca Witt · sports · EN-GB

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About this Podcast:

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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Booking probability

27%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is PoolTalk about?

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.

Who hosts PoolTalk?

PoolTalk is hosted by Rebecca Witt. The show has published 21 episodes to date.

What has PoolTalk covered recently?

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).

How often does PoolTalk publish?

PoolTalk publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 26 minutes across 21 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on PoolTalk?

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.

Who should pitch PoolTalk?

The strongest fits for PoolTalk are Fitness, Golf & Recreation. PoolTalk has a sports audience.

About the host

Rebecca Witt hosts PoolTalk, a sports podcast with 21 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #2

    Pool Technical Operating Procedure with Mike Shuff

    Sep 10, 202520 minS3

    <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

    PoolMark Award with Mike Shuff

    Sep 3, 202519 minS3

    <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

    Lyn Philips from Sterling Hydrotech on Regenerative Filters

    Jul 6, 202125 minS2

    <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

    Andrew Gaffey on Salt Generation

    Jun 29, 202131 minS2

    <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

    Ian Furmidge on Ventilation

    Jun 22, 202135 minS2

    <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...

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  • Episode #1

    The Return of School Pools with Mandy Carey

    Jun 15, 202127 minS2

    <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

    Training vs Qualifications with Mike Shuff

    Apr 20, 202118 minS1

    <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

    Dealing with Emergencies in Hydrotherapy Pools with Kelly Jagger

    Apr 13, 202127 minS1

    <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

    The Lifeguard & Customer Service with Ian Ogilvie

    Apr 6, 202126 minS1

    <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

    Marketing, Making the Most of What You've Got, with Edwina Silver

    Mar 30, 202131 minS1

    <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

    The Spa Resort with Yvonne Ebdon

    Mar 23, 202129 minS1

    <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

    PoolMark with Robin Mitchell

    Mar 16, 202136 minS1

    <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

    School Pools with Mandy Carey

    Mar 9, 202132 minS1

    <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

    Pool Construction with Rebecca Witt from Bluepools LTD

    Mar 2, 202125 minS1

    <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

    pH and Chlorine with Ian Nicks

    Feb 23, 202122 minS1

    <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

    The Compliance Audit with Sterling Hydrotech

    Feb 16, 202118 minS1

    <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

    British Holiday Parks with Craig Valentine

    Feb 9, 202132 minS1

    <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

    Back to Basics with Ian Nicks

    Feb 2, 202119 minS1

    <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

    Hydrotherapy Pools with Sarah Wratten

    Jan 26, 202126 minS1

    <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

    The Value of Pool Plant Training with Mike Shuff

    Jan 19, 202121 minS1

    <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...

Recent guests

Recent guests on PoolTalk. Study who booked and why before you pitch.

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Lyn Philips

Sterling Hydrotech

K

Kelly Jagger

Common Sense Training

Y

Yvonne Ebdon

UK Spa Association

R

Robin Mitchell

Pioneering Pool Solutions

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