E-271 Pool Nation Podcast - Hall of Fame Moments, Industry Firsts & Untold Stories

2025-10-27

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...

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

00:00 – Welcome to the Pool Nation Podcast – Intro & the Marco Polo Champ Returns
01:30 – The “Best of Pool Nation” and why this episode matters
05:20 – Heritage Pool Supply joins the studio: meet Logan, Jeff, Grayson, Chris & Isaac
13:40 – Real talk from behind the counter: how distribution supports pool pros
24:10 – Building bridges between service, retail, and distribution
33:15 – Spider’s Cannonball & JJ’s “two wake-up mornings” story
41:00 – Aquastar x Every Child a Swimmer – safety, purpose & partnership
56:30 – Casey McGovern, Todd Pierre, and Steve Barnes join the conversation
01:10:00 – Why Aquastar’s partnership goes beyond donations
01:27:40 – The emotional side of leadership & water safety awareness
01:40:00 – Pool Nation Hall of Fame: celebrating legends Steve Barnes & Terry Arko
01:54:00 – Behind the scenes: the jacket redesign & Hall of Fame stories
02:10:00 – Remembering Bob Lowry and how his legacy shaped Pool Nation
02:25:00 – Future of the Pool Nation Awards & 2025 After-Party scouting
02:37:00 – Closing thoughts: unity, education, and the future of our industry