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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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Pool Technical Operating Procedure with Mike Shuff

2025/09/10

Send us a text 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 the Pool's Safety Documents. Websites: www.bluepools.co.uk www.palmacademy.co.uk www.pwtag.org

PoolMark Award with Mike Shuff

2025/09/03

Send us a text 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 Water. To find out more about PoolMark please visit the PWTAG website here: https://www.pwtag.org/poolmark-accreditation/ For more information about Palm Academy's involvement in the PoolMark Award please visit the website here: https://www.palmacademy.co.uk/poolmark If you want to email us our email address is [email protected]

Lyn Philips from Sterling Hydrotech on Regenerative Filters

2021/07/06

Send us a text 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]

Andrew Gaffey on Salt Generation

2021/06/29

Send us a text 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]

Ian Furmidge on Ventilation

2021/06/22

Send us a text 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.

The Return of School Pools with Mandy Carey

2021/06/15

Send us a text 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.

Training vs Qualifications with Mike Shuff

2021/04/20

Send us a text 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.

Dealing with Emergencies in Hydrotherapy Pools with Kelly Jagger

2021/04/13

Send us a text 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.

The Lifeguard & Customer Service with Ian Ogilvie

2021/04/06

Send us a text 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.

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

2021/03/30

Send us a text 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.

The Spa Resort with Yvonne Ebdon

2021/03/23

Send us a text 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.

PoolMark with Robin Mitchell

2021/03/16

Send us a text 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 .

School Pools with Mandy Carey

2021/03/09

Send us a text 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.

Pool Construction with Rebecca Witt from Bluepools LTD

2021/03/02

Send us a text 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

pH and Chlorine with Ian Nicks

2021/02/23

Send us a text 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