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The Pool Guides Podcast helps homeowners make confident, informed decisions about building the backyard of their dreams. Hosted by Cristian Shirilla of River Pools, each episode dives into a single question that every pool shopper eventually asks — from “How much does a fiberglass pool cost?” to “Which type of pool is right for my family and climate?” Rather than marketing spin, you’ll hear honest, expert-driven conversations with the most trusted professionals in the swimming pool industry. Together, we break down pricing, design options, installation realities, and maintenance considerations so you can approach your pool project with clarity — not confusion. Whether you’re comparing fiberglass, concrete, or vinyl-liner pools, exploring features like automatic covers or tanning ledges, or simply wondering how to choose the right installer, The Pool Guides Podcast is your friendly, trustworthy companion through every step of the jou
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The Pool Guides Podcast is hosted by River Pools. The show has published 10 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "What Is Concrete Cancer in a Swimming Pool? An Engineer Explains ASR" (22 October 2026, 50 minutes), "Hidden Costs of an Inground Pool: 7 Expenses Homeowners Miss" (15 September 2026, 51 minutes), and "What a Pool Actually Costs to Own Over 10 Years" (6 July 2026, 50 minutes).
The Pool Guides Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 10 episodes.
Booking probability for The Pool Guides Podcast is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Pool Guides Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Pool Guides Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for The Pool Guides Podcast are Site Preparation & Other Trades. The Pool Guides Podcast has a leisure audience.
River Pools hosts The Pool Guides Podcast, a leisure podcast with 10 episodes published.
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Episode #10
Concrete cancer is not a product defect, and it is not your builder's fault. It is a chemical reaction inside the concrete itself, and it begins before the mix ever reaches your backyard. The technical name is...
Episode #9
The hidden costs of a pool project are not really hidden. They are missed. They get missed because there is a gap between what a homeowner knows, buying maybe one pool in their lifetime, and what a builder knows after a...
Episode #8
Everybody asks what a pool costs to build. Almost nobody asks what it costs to own. This episode fixes that. Cristian sits down with Tyler Hermon of Pools of Fun in Indianapolis, who has spent 18 years in the industry...
Episode #8
<p>Everybody asks what a pool costs to build. Almost nobody asks what it costs to own. This episode fixes that.</p><p>Cristian sits down with Tyler Hermon of Pools of Fun in Indianapolis, who has spent 18 years in the...
Episode #7
<p>Most homeowners spend more time around their pool than in it. Which means the patio, the deck, and the gathering spaces around the water carry most of the experience. So how do you plan that space well?</p><p>In this...
The Pool Guides Podcast
<p>Most homeowners plan the pool and figure out the outdoor living space later. That's the mistake. In this episode, landscape architect Trey Watford, lead designer at River Pools Virginia, walks you through the design...
The Pool Guides Podcast
<p>If you live in a region where winter temperatures regularly drop below freezing, choosing the right type of swimming pool is more complicated than it might seem.</p><p>In northern climates like Wisconsin, frost can...
Episode #4
<p>What happens when a frustrated pool buyer decides to become the solution?</p><p>In this episode of The Pool Guides Podcast, Cristian sits down with Jeff Sebek, owner of River Pools Kansas City, to unpack the story of...
<p><b>How long does it </b><b>really</b><b> take to install a pool?</b></p><p>In this episode of The Pool Guides Podcast, Cristian Shirilla talks with pool industry expert Jason Hughes about what actually controls your...
Episode #2
<p>If you’ve ever looked at your neighbor’s pool and wondered why your project is coming in $40,000 higher, this episode is for you.</p><p>In Episode 2 of The Pool Guides Podcast, Cristian Shirilla sits down again with...
Episode #1
<p>If you’re planning to build a swimming pool in 2026, pool pricing can feel confusing fast. One quote might be tens of thousands of dollars higher than another — even when the pools look nearly identical.</p><p>In...
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