Backyard Family Fun

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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!

  1. 2 days ago

    Pool Leaf War Tips: Fall Debris Cleanup, Automatic Cleaners & Water Chemistry | Backyard Family Fun Podcast

    On Backyard Family Fun from Pride Pools, Spas, and Leisure Products in Claxton and Savannah, Georgia, Dee Daniels talks with Alex Smith about managing the fall “leaf war” in pools. Alex stresses keeping the pump running so the skimmer can remove debris before it sinks, recommending a 12-hours-on/12-hours-off schedule in fall and winter.   They cover tools to remove leaves, pine straw, acorns, and pine cones, including battery-operated and garden-hose Venturi leaf eaters, automatic cleaners (corded and cordless robotic models that can clean floors and walls), pressure-side cleaners with booster pumps, and manual leaf rake nets, plus the option to use Pride Pools’ maintenance service. Alex explains that leaving organic debris in the pool can stain surfaces and disrupt water chemistry by lowering sanitizer levels, leading to algae and green water, and notes higher chlorine levels can be acceptable when pH and other parameters are balanced.   FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Welcome to Backyard Family Fun 00:50 Fall Leaf War Begins 01:38 Run the Pump to Skim 02:33 Leaf Eater Vacuums 04:47 Automatic Cleaner Magic 06:13 Old School Leaf Rake 06:52 Let Pros Handle It 08:30 Leaves Ruin Water Chemistry 11:55 Storms Heat and Algae 16:35 Circulation and VS Pumps 20:36 New Owner Cleaning Toolbox 22:55 Choosing the Right Cleaner 27:30 Buy Local Warranties Support 29:01 Wrap Up and Where to Find Us 29:24 Final Thanks and Subscribe   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

    Pool Leaf War Tips: Fall Debris Cleanup, Automatic Cleaners & Water Chemistry | Backyard Family Fun Podcast

  2. 20 Aug

    Kicking Off Season 4: Hot Tub Season Is Just Around the Corner!

    Season 4 of the Backyard Family Fun Podcast is here—and we’re kicking things off with one of our favorite backyard topics: hot tubs! Dee is back with Marshall Smith from Pride Pools, Spas & Leisure Products at the Claxton location for a fun conversation about getting your spa ready for the cooler months ahead. With fall just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about turning the hot tub back into part of your family’s backyard routine. Marshall shares why September through November can be such a sweet spot for hot tub shopping, what to look for when choosing a new spa, and how new technology from Bullfrog Spas is changing the hot tub experience. Already have a hot tub? They’ve got you covered there, too. Dee and Marshall walk through what to check if your spa has been sitting idle through the summer—including filters, water chemistry, equipment, covers, and energy efficiency. They also talk about maintaining a baseline water temperature, using a thermal blanket, and why that hot tub cover may be more important than you think! And, of course, they talk about one of the best parts of hot tub ownership: relaxation. From winding down after a long day to creating a bedtime routine, Marshall shares how hot tub time has become part of his own “sleep mode” routine. It’s a celebratory start to a brand-new season of Backyard Family Fun, and there’s plenty more to come! In this episode, Dee and Marshall talk about: Why fall is prime time for hot tub season What makes Bullfrog Spas an industry innovator When to shop for a new hot tub—and how in-stock models may offer added savings How to bring a hot tub back online after sitting idle for the summer Why fresh water should always be tested How bather load affects hot tub maintenance When it may be time to replace your hot tub cover How a good cover can improve energy efficiency Choosing a new cover color to give your backyard a little facelift Maintaining a baseline temperature between 95–98 degrees Using hot tub technology and apps to control your spa remotely What thermal or solar blankets can do for heat retention Creating a relaxing hot tub routine before bedtime Why hot tub time can be the perfect way to transition into “sleep mode” Have a hot tub question for Dee and Marshall? We want to hear it! Send your questions to Pride Pools, Spas & Leisure Products, stop by one of their locations, or connect with the team through the links below. Your question could be featured in a future episode of Backyard Family Fun! Here’s to Season 4—and plenty more backyard family fun ahead! 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

    Kicking Off Season 4: Hot Tub Season Is Just Around the Corner!

  3. 30 Jul

    Beyond the Water: Technology and Tradition at Pride Pools, Spas and Leisure Products

    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

    Beyond the Water: Technology and Tradition at Pride Pools, Spas and Leisure Products

  4. 23 Jul

    Behind the Showroom: Pool Products, Smart Technology & Backyard Living

    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

  5. 16 Jul

    Backyard Family Fun: Pool Games, Wellness, and Spa Accessories at Pride Pools

    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

    Backyard Family Fun: Pool Games, Wellness, and Spa Accessories at Pride Pools

  6. 9 Jul

    Backyard Pool Trends: Smart Controls, Tanning Ledges, and Designing a Resort-Style Oasis

    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

    Backyard Pool Trends: Smart Controls, Tanning Ledges, and Designing a Resort-Style Oasis

  7. 2 Jul

    FAN FAVORITE: Spa Secrets Revealed

    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

  8. 25 Jun

    Backyard Family Fun: Grills, Speakers, Fire Pits, Pool Games & Summer Essentials at Pride Pools

    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

    Backyard Family Fun: Grills, Speakers, Fire Pits, Pool Games & Summer Essentials at Pride Pools
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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!

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  • Creator
    Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Backyard Family Fun