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The Pool | KnockBack: The Retro and Nostalgia Podcast Episode 227

Here in America -- and certainly in many other parts of the world -- swimming pools are a fundamental part of our summer tradition. Whether above-ground or inground, whether vinyl, fiberglass, or concrete, whether shared, community, or private, if you live in the USA and it's summertime, chances are you will readily encounter a pool. Perhaps you're a member of one, or even own your own. Since so many of us share this experience, we figured it'd be fun to talk about our pool memories from childhood. When did we learn how to swim, and what was it like growing up with a pool in our backyard? What games did we play and toys did we use? What's the protocol at public pools versus private ones, and what about the evolution of bathing suits? My friends, this podcast is the Marco to your Polo. Please enjoy.

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Andres

this is going to be a classic i can feel it

Jamie Anderson

Here in Scotland/the uk having a pool is seen as being wealthy. Well thats the vibe we get from American movies

Rob Aitken

Salve Marc Antony, Question, was there ever a time in the design process you considered a natural pool, one that uses planted regeneration sides pools, sand gravel strainers and water movements to clean the water vs using chemical treatments? Your triumvirate friend Lepidus

gnawtyFOX

This is the episode I needed, right as I type away at work!

Rob Aitken

Hey no worries, not going to try and upsell you on the concept. As a man that had to take over his HOA on three separate occasions to end the madness I wish you good fortune in the head bashing months to come.

Ryan Hayman

So glad to hear your positive stories about pools. Being a competitive swimmer growing up makes me dread the thought of ever going to a public pool again. Personal pools are not popular at all in Alberta, for obvious reasons. I tell you what, getting up as a 16 year old at 430 am on a daily basis when its -40 outside to jump in a cold, old-man-dirty-ass-filled pool to train is not what I call a good time.

Jordan Falduto

The C+D reminiscing about a general topic like pools or family vacations are my favorite. Telling a family member "I clearly remember X event" or "Pools always remind me of..." are such important conversations to have with the people you love! Also, to the eye they were orange floaties. To the mind they were pauldrons. A symptom of growing up on RPGs and equipping helm, body, and accessory slots on your person.

StewDog

Great episode Colin, made me feel very nostalgic about the many summers I spent at our local (now closed down) members-only pool.

Aksel M. Bjerke

Haha! Marc Antony, thats awesome. Great episode.

BettyAnn Moriarty

Hi Marc Antony! (And I do see a semblance.) Fun to listen to. And the swimmies, all day every day. Ah, and dad’s ‘tootle’ bathing suit.. 🙄