On this episode of Pool Magazine Podcast, we're diving into the cutting edge of pool tech with Patrick Jennings of Beatbot. We explore how this innovative company burst onto the scene with the AquaSense and now continues to push boundaries with the AquaSense 2 Ultra — the world's first AI-powered 5-in-1 robotic pool cleaner. Patrick breaks down how Beatbot’s advanced AI mapping, multi-sensor fusion, and real-time object detection are changing the game in pool maintenance. Learn how features like CleverNav™, surface skimming, and voice alerts are making pool ownership easier, smarter, and more fun. If you're into smart tech and the future of the pool industry, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

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In this episode of Pool Magazine Podcast, editor Joe Trusty sits down with Fred Lachance, Director of Sales Marketing at Moov Pool Products, to explore how the company is pushing boundaries with its AI-driven inverter pump technology. Lachance shares the origin story of Moov, its partnership with global heat pump leader Fairland, and how the brand is carving out a foothold in the North American pool market.

The conversation dives deep into the Moov AI Inverter Pump—a self-learning, pressure-sensing pump designed to optimize performance in real-time while operating more quietly and efficiently than traditional variable-speed pumps. Lachance breaks down how the technology works, its built-in automation, and the company’s commitment to creating smarter, more connected pool equipment.

Listeners will also get a sneak peek into what’s next for Moov, including energy-efficient heat pumps, chemical automation, and their vision to simplify pool ownership with platform-agnostic products. If you're a pool pro looking to stay ahead of the curve on smart equipment, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

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On this important episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, host Joe Trusty sits down with Dr. Adam Katchmarchi, a leading national expert on drowning prevention and water safety. As National Pool Safety Month kicks off, this conversation couldn’t be more timely or more vital. Drowning remains the leading cause of accidental death among children ages one to four — and many of these tragedies are entirely preventable.

Dr. Katchmarchi, now with the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance and formerly Executive Director of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, walks listeners through the most common — and often overlooked — drowning scenarios. He also shares staggering statistics about those who are most at risk.

Throughout the episode, Dr. Katchmarchi emphasizes the importance of using a layered approach to pool safety — something illustrated clearly in Pool Magazine’s new Pyramid of Pool Safety infographic. The pyramid outlines four critical layers: safety devices like alarms and drain covers, physical barriers such as fences and covers, swim lessons starting as early as age one, and most importantly, active adult supervision. But as we discuss, supervision alone isn’t enough — and often fails, especially in busy backyard gatherings where everyone assumes “someone else is watching.”

In addition to discussing the pyramid, Dr. Katchmarchi shares real-world advice for pool owners, parents, and even Airbnb hosts who rent out their backyard pools. From creating safety rule signage to displaying the property address near the pool area, and having a dedicated landline for 911 access, he offers actionable steps that can make a real difference in an emergency. The episode also explores how new technology — including AI-driven pool cameras and smart alarms — is beginning to change the landscape of water safety.

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, pool owner, or pool professional, this is one of the most important conversations about swimming pool safety you’ll hear all season.

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