Backyard Family Fun

Producer Dee Daniels is in the Pride Pools’ Savannah location to talk with Alex Smith about the company’s 51st year and how pool-industry technology has advanced across retail, service, and new construction.
 
Alex highlights automation now being standard for features like spillover spas, LED color lights, and controls via phone, plus cordless automatic cleaners and service tools that email customers before-and-after photos with invoices. He explains Pride Pools tests new products in-house before recommending them, prioritizing customer service over “latest and greatest” hype.
 
They discuss why brick-and-mortar matters: many pool and spa purchases require detailed guidance on sizing, power, fuel types, and accessories, and in-person help reduces mistakes and returns common with online shopping. Pride Pools serves customers through both Savannah and Claxton locations, supporting rural counties and buy-local community benefits.
 
FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Welcome to Pride Pools
00:23 51 Years of Growth
01:32 Smart Pool Technology
04:15 Service Made Simple
05:20 Testing New Products
07:44 Why Brick and Mortar
09:54 Online Ordering Pitfalls
13:34 Choosing the Right Cleaner
15:41 Finding Your Perfect Spa
20:39 Savannah and Claxton Locations
23:38 Showrooms and Spa Fit
25:53 51 Years of Trust
26:03 Final Thanks and Wrap
 
LEARN MORE WITH THESE SHOW LINKS: TAP HERE for the Pride Pools Main Page TAP HERE to see both Pride Pools Locations TAP HERE to enter the Pride Pools POOL DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to enter Pride Pools SPA DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA PRODUCTS TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA SERVICES EMAIL QUESTIONS and COMMENTS to info@pridepools.com PRIDE POOLS on FACEBOOK PRIDE POOLS on X PRIDE POOLS on INSTAGRAM PRIDE POOLS on YOUTUBE

The Backyard Family Fun Podcast from Pride Pools, Spas, and Leisure Products is back with host Dee Daniels talking with Xander Smith, third-generation member of the Pride Pools family and retail specialist, about what makes the showroom experience so unique and how the latest backyard products are making pool ownership easier than ever.
Xander shares how growing up in the family business gave him firsthand experience with everything from pool construction to testing the newest products before they ever reach customers. He explains why Pride Pools focuses on carrying products they've personally used, how their certified repair center keeps robotic pool cleaners running, and why building lasting relationships with customers has been just as important as selling great products for more than 50 years.
The conversation also explores the rapid evolution of pool and spa technology, including robotic cleaners, computer-analyzed water testing, swim spas, Bullfrog's interchangeable JetPak® system, and app-connected pellet grills. Xander offers practical advice on monthly water testing, choosing the right backyard products, and why stopping by the showroom can help homeowners discover solutions they never knew existed.
 
LEARN MORE WITH THESE SHOW LINKS: TAP HERE for the Pride Pools Main Page TAP HERE to see both Pride Pools Locations TAP HERE to enter the Pride Pools POOL DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to enter Pride Pools SPA DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA PRODUCTS TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA SERVICES EMAIL QUESTIONS and COMMENTS to info@pridepools.com PRIDE POOLS on FACEBOOK PRIDE POOLS on X PRIDE POOLS on INSTAGRAM PRIDE POOLS on YOUTUBE

Producer Dee Daniels is having some fun in the sun at Pride Pools’ Savannah location with Alex Smith to discuss summer poolside family fun, highlighting the store’s “fun central” retail displays of unique floats and interactive pool games that encourage competition, exercise, and togetherness.
 
They note how pool activities can improve family communication and bring everyone together, often alongside grilling. The conversation shifts to wellness benefits of pools, swim spas, and hot tubs, including hydrotherapy and aquatic resistance for rehabilitation, with examples of improved mobility and back relief. They recommend using pools and spas regularly for mental and physical relaxation and better sleep, including alternating between hot spas and cooler pools.
 
They also cover helpful spa accessories such as towel trees, cover lifters, and lighted or storage steps, plus Bullfrog jetpack therapy options. Listeners are directed to Pride Pools’ Savannah and Claxton locations and pridepools.com.
 
FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Summer Pool Fun Intro
00:27 Fun Central Store Finds
01:34 Family Games And Competition
03:25 Pool Time Brings Everyone
04:44 In Store Interactive Games
06:19 Backyard Memories And Safety
08:27 Swim Spa Wellness Benefits
12:14 Nighttime Water Therapy
15:01 Must Have Spa Accessories
19:27 Spa To Pool Relaxation
22:00 Wrap Up And Where To Shop
 
LEARN MORE WITH THESE SHOW LINKS: TAP HERE for the Pride Pools Main Page TAP HERE to see both Pride Pools Locations TAP HERE to enter the Pride Pools POOL DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to enter Pride Pools SPA DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA PRODUCTS TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA SERVICES EMAIL QUESTIONS and COMMENTS to info@pridepools.com PRIDE POOLS on FACEBOOK PRIDE POOLS on X PRIDE POOLS on INSTAGRAM PRIDE POOLS on YOUTUBE

The Backyard Family Fun Podcast from Pride Pools, Spas, and Leisure Products is back with Host Dee Daniels talking with Warren Fair, an in-ground pool specialist at Pride Pools, Spas, and Leisure Products in Savannah, about current pool and backyard trends.
 
They explain how homeowners are shifting from large, deep pools with diving boards to smaller pools that serve as a centerpiece within a full “backyard oasis” featuring landscaping, seating, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and lighting, with planning for gas and electrical needs early.
 
Warren highlights growing demand for smart pool automation via phone apps, variable-speed pumps, and robot cleaners to reduce work and energy use, noting operating costs can drop significantly with variable-speed scheduling. They compare vinyl liner, fiberglass, and custom gunite pools, emphasizing faster installation and affordability for liner/fiberglass while still offering features like tanning ledges. Warren also stresses designing adequate decking/concrete space for entertaining.
 
FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Welcome to Backyard Family Fun
00:49 Summer Pool Trend Talk
02:04 Backyard Oasis Centerpiece
03:31 Plan the Whole Backyard
04:37 Smart Pool Automation
07:11 Pool Types and Pricing
09:23 Tanning Ledges and Resort Vibes
10:14 Energy Efficient Upgrades
12:41 Listener Design Question
15:30 Must Have Decking Space
17:26 Grills and Summer Promo
17:53 Wrap Up and Where to Find Us
 
LEARN MORE WITH THESE SHOW LINKS: TAP HERE for the Pride Pools Main Page TAP HERE to see both Pride Pools Locations TAP HERE to enter the Pride Pools POOL DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to enter Pride Pools SPA DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA PRODUCTS TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA SERVICES EMAIL QUESTIONS and COMMENTS to info@pridepools.com PRIDE POOLS on FACEBOOK PRIDE POOLS on X PRIDE POOLS on INSTAGRAM PRIDE POOLS on YOUTUBE

Host Dee Daniels talks with Alex Smith at Pride Pools, Spas and Leisure Products’ Claxton, Georgia location about “spa secrets,” highlighting why visiting the showroom in Claxton or Savannah to see, touch, and test-soak hot tubs helps customers choose the right fit.
 
Alex compares in-ground spas to portable spas, emphasizing portable models’ targeted jets and true hydrotherapy, plus flexibility to place or move them without plumbing. He outlines Pride Pools’ “good, better, best” lineup, including Bullfrog JetPack Therapy spas with interchangeable jetpacks and features like neck and lumbar therapy, citing a friend’s back-pain relief from consistent use.
 
They discuss matching spa size and seating to users, placement tips (keep it close to the house), accessories like cover lifters and steps, a fresh mineral water program, and modern controls that remind owners to clean filters and add sanitation, with support from local service.
 
FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Welcome to Backyard Family Fun
00:50 Spa Secrets Setup
01:39 Portable vs Built In Spas
03:23 Good Better Best Options
04:19 JetPack Hydrotherapy Benefits
07:51 Choosing Your Why
10:37 Sizing and Placement Tips
14:25 Backyard Setup and Weather
17:48 Easy Use Accessories
19:34 Maintenance Made Simple
22:05 Visit Pride Pools
22:41 Final Thanks and Sign Off
 
LEARN MORE WITH THESE SHOW LINKS: TAP HERE for the Pride Pools Main Page TAP HERE to see both Pride Pools Locations TAP HERE to enter the Pride Pools POOL DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to enter Pride Pools SPA DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA PRODUCTS TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA SERVICES EMAIL QUESTIONS and COMMENTS to info@pridepools.com PRIDE POOLS on FACEBOOK PRIDE POOLS on X PRIDE POOLS on INSTAGRAM PRIDE POOLS on YOUTUBE

Producer Dee Daniels talks with Alex Smith at Pride Pools, Spas, and Leisure Products in Savannah about outdoor-living items that enhance “the magic around the water.” They highlight two outdoor cooking options—Green Mountain wood pellet grills (with temperature control and an app) and the Big Green Egg charcoal grill—plus a wide range of grilling accessories, pellets, charcoal, and tables.
 
Alex also shares other backyard essentials sold in the Claxton and Savannah showrooms, including waterproof Speakwa Bluetooth speakers, low-smoke Solo Stove fire pits with s’mores tools and accessories, pool floats and games (including USA-themed items for the Fourth of July), seasonal garden flags, mailbox wraps, and mats. They discuss Thermacell mosquito/no-see-um control and Canyon coolers, emphasizing durability, warranty support, unique gift options, and Pride Pools’ service after the sale.
 
FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Welcome to Backyard Family Fun
01:19 Outdoor Grills Overview
03:16 Pellet Grill Features
05:56 Big Green Egg Accessories
08:26 Waterproof Speakers
09:46 Smokeless Fire Pit Nights
12:42 Pool Toys and Games
15:39 Seasonal Decor Touches
17:56 Bug Control Solutions
19:56 Coolers and Drink Gear
22:22 Service and Gift Ideas
24:07 Wrap Up and Where to Visit
 
LEARN MORE WITH THESE SHOW LINKS: TAP HERE for the Pride Pools Main Page TAP HERE to see both Pride Pools Locations TAP HERE to enter the Pride Pools POOL DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to enter Pride Pools SPA DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA PRODUCTS TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA SERVICES EMAIL QUESTIONS and COMMENTS to info@pridepools.com PRIDE POOLS on FACEBOOK PRIDE POOLS on X PRIDE POOLS on INSTAGRAM PRIDE POOLS on YOUTUBE

On Backyard Family Fun with Pride Pools, producer Dee Daniels interviews Josh Smith, National Sales Manager at King Technology, maker of FROG pool and spa products carried at Pride Pools’ Savannah and Claxton locations.
 
Smith explains how FROG combines backyard enjoyment with water-care innovation, highlighting Add Ease as a fast-growing hot tub chemistry designed to reduce maintenance and shocking while improving the user experience. He details the Fresh Mineral Water approach, which kills bacteria two ways—using silver minerals plus a sanitizer (chlorine or bromine)—allowing lower chemical use while keeping water clear and easier to maintain.
 
The conversation also covers shared family-business culture between King Technology and Pride Pools, new drop-in pod technology for simpler pool care, the dealer-exclusive Frog Leap system, and the importance of bringing water samples to Pride Pools for regular in-depth testing to maintain proper water balance.
 
FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
01:09 Why Frog Stands Out
03:10 Add Ease Game Changer
04:50 Clear Water Storytime
06:12 Fresh Mineral Water Explained
08:50 Family Business Culture
11:20 Keeping Values While Growing
13:41 Trends and Pod Tech
14:44 Frog Leap and Dealer Support
17:47 Add Ease Favorite Features
18:59 Avoiding Common Water Issues
21:48 Wrap Up and Where to Buy
 
LEARN MORE WITH THESE SHOW LINKS: TAP HERE for the Pride Pools Main Page TAP HERE to see both Pride Pools Locations TAP HERE to enter the Pride Pools POOL DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to enter Pride Pools SPA DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA PRODUCTS TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA SERVICES EMAIL QUESTIONS and COMMENTS to info@pridepools.com PRIDE POOLS on FACEBOOK PRIDE POOLS on X PRIDE POOLS on INSTAGRAM PRIDE POOLS on YOUTUBE

In this Backyard Family Fun episode at Pride Pools, Spas and Leisure Products in Savannah, producer Dee Daniels interviews Pride Pools renovation specialist Wilson Paul about pool renovations and common repairs during peak pool season.
 
Wilson explains he manages projects start to finish, from site visits and pricing to coordinating crews. They discuss how to evaluate older in-ground pools, common warning signs beyond simple fixes (dimpled or rough bottoms, bulging walls in older plywood-panel pools, liners pulling out of corroded track—especially in salt pools), and why surprises are minimized but sometimes only visible once a liner is removed.
 
Wilson notes liners typically last about 8–10 years with proper water chemistry, recommends professional water testing for accuracy and warranty records, and explains why pools shouldn’t be pre-drained due to high water tables and hydrostatic pressure. He also covers step recoating, wall fitting/plumbing work best done during liner replacement, deck resurfacing and lifting/repair options, weather risks during liner changes, and the liner-measuring process for complex pool shapes and tanning ledges.
 
FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Welcome to Pool Season
00:33 Meet Renovation Specialist
02:09 Repair or Full Redo
03:03 Hidden Damage Signs
05:10 Draining Risks and Diagnosis
07:40 Liner Lifespan and Chemistry
10:33 Upgrades During Liner Swap
12:28 Deck Resurfacing and Lifting
14:55 Weather Challenges in Summer
16:53 Measuring and Installing Liners
20:35 Tanning Ledges and Materials
22:10 Rough Spots and Final Advice
24:41 Wrap Up and Thanks
 
 
LEARN MORE WITH THESE SHOW LINKS: TAP HERE for the Pride Pools Main Page TAP HERE to see both Pride Pools Locations TAP HERE to enter the Pride Pools POOL DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to enter Pride Pools SPA DESIGN CENTER TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA PRODUCTS TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA SERVICES EMAIL QUESTIONS and COMMENTS to info@pridepools.com PRIDE POOLS on FACEBOOK PRIDE POOLS on X PRIDE POOLS on INSTAGRAM PRIDE POOLS on YOUTUBE