Pool Nation Podcast
Pool Nation Podcast
Pool Nation
E-271 Pool Nation Podcast - Hall of Fame Moments, Industry Firsts & Untold Stories
51 minutes Posted Oct 27, 2025 at 6:00 am.
– Welcome to the Pool Nation Podcast – Intro & the Marco Polo Champ Returns
– The “Best of Pool Nation” and why this episode matters
– Heritage Pool Supply joins the studio: meet Logan, Jeff, Grayson, Chris & Isaac
– Real talk from behind the counter: how distribution supports pool pros
– Building bridges between service, retail, and distribution
– Spider’s Cannonball & JJ’s “two wake-up mornings” story
– Aquastar x Every Child a Swimmer – safety, purpose & partnership
– Casey McGovern, Todd Pierre, and Steve Barnes join the conversation
– Why Aquastar’s partnership goes beyond donations
– The emotional side of leadership & water safety awareness
– Pool Nation Hall of Fame: celebrating legends Steve Barnes & Terry Arko
– Behind the scenes: the jacket redesign & Hall of Fame stories
– Remembering Bob Lowry and how his legacy shaped Pool Nation
– Future of the Pool Nation Awards & 2025 After-Party scouting
– Closing thoughts: unity, education, and the future of our industry
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In episode 271 of the Pool Nation Podcast — where it’s all pool talk (and we ain’t talking about netting and jetting)! In this Best of Pool Nation special, Edgar, John, Zach, and the Cannonball King himself, Spider, host an action-packed lineup featuring Heritage Pool Supply, Aquastar, and the Pool Nation Hall of Fame inductees.
Get ready for a mix of laughs, real stories, industry insight, and a few surprises — from distribution and leadership to water safety, Hall of Fame jackets, and even where this year’s After Party might be!
Whether you’re a pool pro, supplier, or industry insider, this episode has something for everyone who’s part of the Nation.
⏱️ Chapter Timestamps
01:10:00 – Why Aquastar’s partnership goes beyond donations
💥 Featured Guests
Logan, Jeff, Grayson, Chris, and Isaac – Heritage Pool Supply
Casey McGovern – Every Child a Swimmer
Todd Pierre & Steve Barnes – Aquastar Pool Products
Terry Arko – Industry Hall of Fame Inductee
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