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

💥 Featured Guests

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  Logan, Jeff, Grayson, Chris, and Isaac – Heritage Pool Supply

  
  


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  Casey McGovern – Every Child a Swimmer

  
  


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  Todd Pierre & Steve Barnes – Aquastar Pool Products

  
  


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  Terry Arko – Industry Hall of Fame Inductee

  
  

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