Dive into the world of backyard bliss with the Backyard Family Fun podcast! Join the team at Pride Pools, Spas & Leisure Products as we share stories from our 50 years in business, introduce you to the faces behind your perfect pool, and give you expert tips to keep your pool and spa sparkling all season long. Get ready for fun, family, and everything you need to make the most of your backyard oasis!
Canyon Coolers, Tenjam Pool Loungers, Thermacell Mosquito Control, and Top Grills at Pride Pools
In this Backyard Family Fun episode from Pride Pools, Spas, and Leisure Products in Claxton and Savannah, Georgia, Dee talks with Alex Smith about seasonal outdoor living products available in-store and online.
Alex highlights USA-made Canyon Coolers (hard and soft-sided options plus tumblers) and emphasizes their durability and no-hassle lifetime warranty replacement. They discuss Tenjam in-pool and poolside loungers and accessories designed for sun decks/tanning ledges, built from high-density resin to withstand sun, chlorine, and heavy use, including armrests and drink holders.
Alex also recommends Thermacell for scent-free, smoke-free mosquito and bug control over a wide radius using a heat-activated system. The conversation covers Green Mountain Grills with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and Big Green Egg grills with “eggcessories,” along with other gift ideas like mailbox wraps, yard flags, hammocks, Speakwa waterproof speakers (including the Barnacle), and Wobobo water-friendly games.
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00:00 Podcast Welcome
00:40 Gift Season Picks
01:30 Canyon Cooler Lineup
04:16 Warranty And Service
07:28 Testing What We Sell
08:35 Poolside Sun Deck Furniture
11:46 Tenjam Durability Features
15:15 Thermacell Bug Defense
20:57 Built to Take a Beating
21:28 Grill Wishlist Season
22:02 Green Mountain Grill Experience
23:56 Smart Features and Backyard Vibes
25:47 Big Green Egg Legacy
26:46 Eggcessories and Grill Care
28:47 Holiday Backyard Gift Ideas
30:08 Hammocks for Post Pool Relaxing
31:10 Waterproof Speakers and Barnacle
33:18 Wobobo Poolside Games
35:00 Where to Shop and Wrap Up
36:29 Closing Credits and Contact Info
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
8 Oct 2026
Pool Maintenance Essentials: Water Testing, Tools, Filters, Pumps & Easy Weekly Routines
In this Backyard Family Fun episode from Pride Pools, Spas and Leisure Products, host Dee Daniels talks with Marshall Smith in the Savannah, Georgia location about essential pool maintenance and how easy pool ownership can be.
Marshall explains Pride Pools’ Pool School and water testing support, including a 13-point professional analysis and at-home testing with strips or solutions, recommending professional testing about every six weeks. They caution against “all-in-one” chemical fixes and emphasize building a pool profile based on water volume, source water, and pool surface (vinyl, gunite, fiberglass) to choose the right sanitizer options, including chlorine, salt, biguanide, and ultraviolet.
The conversation covers must-have cleaning tools, vacuum and robotic cleaner choices, filtration (favoring sand filters for ease), and the importance of proper pump sizing for circulation. Marshall suggests weekly maintenance, typically taking 10–15 minutes.
FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Welcome to Backyard Family Fun
00:35 Pool Maintenance Overview
01:28 Water Testing and Pool School
03:15 Avoiding All in One Fixes
04:55 Building Your Pool Profile
06:06 Essential Cleaning Tools
07:32 Choosing the Right Vacuum
11:35 Chemicals and Sanitizer Options
13:43 Filters and Easy Upkeep
15:31 Pumps and Proper Circulation
17:58 Weekly Maintenance Routine
19:47 Wrap Up and Contact Info
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
1 Oct 2026
Pool Upgrades Worth the Money: Variable-Speed Pumps, Automation, LED Lights & Decking | Backyard Family Fun Podcast
On Backyard Family Fun from Pride Pools, Spas, and Leisure Products, producer Dee Daniels talks with Alex Smith in the Savannah location about pool upgrades that are worth the investment for existing pools. They highlight variable-speed pumps as a popular retrofit for energy efficiency, built-in scheduling, longer motor life, and automatic restart after power outages, helping keep water clear during hot weather, heavy use, and frequent rain.
Alex explains automation options for pumps, sanitation, lighting, and cleaners, including phone-based control via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth apps for scheduling and changing LED color light themes. They also cover renovation upgrades like adding or retrofitting pool lights, automatic cleaners, cool-deck knockdown textured coatings to reduce heat on older concrete decks, coated rails, and liner replacements to modernize older pools and extend enjoyment year-round.
FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Welcome to the Podcast
00:35 Episode Setup and Goals
01:23 Why Upgrade Older Pools
02:56 Variable Speed Pump Benefits
06:52 Automation Options Overview
08:17 Cleaners and LED Lighting
09:35 Remote Control and Apps
15:00 Durability and Storm Resets
17:47 Decking and Safety Upgrades
21:02 Modernizing for Value
22:45 Start Small or Go All In
24:02 Wrap Up and Where to Visit
24:24 Final 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
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Adam Patrick
Chet Williams
Brandon Moss
Joe Lucas
Joe Driggers
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YouTube views
14,446
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
6 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 63 / 100
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66
Social presence
91
YouTube
72
Engagement
32
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