Episodes
With the nights getting darker and colder after work, Andy and Todd talk about the importance of doing things socially off the tools, that doesn't just invove going down the pub. Andy and Todd talk to Jamie Ashley about a charity football match taking place on Friday 31st October and the benefits of playing with fellow trades. Alex Wood talks about Andy's Man Club and the benefits of meeting up and having a chat with like minded men. Decorator, Jon Graham talks about his past experiences with loneliness, depression and what he's done to find more of a social life as a family man.
Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk to fellow Plumbing, Heating & Gas Engineers about how they approach silly season for the trade. Guests: Billy Boardman & Stephen Blair.
Andy Cam and Todd Glister look into what has happened in 2025 in the campaign against tool theft, van theft and the re-sale of stolen tools. Shoaib Awan (The Gas Expert) talks about all the progress and support he's seen his campaign get and explains where further support is needed and where more work is required. Mark Taylor, a Plumbing & Heating business owner joins the show to talk about his recent van break in experience and the impact it's had on his business.
Andy Cam and Todd Gister are joined by MVI Installer, Marcus Reardon who talks about the journey he's been on since he got given a FREE heat pump to fit in his own home from Vaillant. Marcus talks about how his understanding and thoughts around heat pumps have changed since fitting one, offering potential customers to come and have a look at how it all works and discusses the future of heat pumps within the industry.
Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk about their worst injuries or accidents and also the worst they've witnessed others suffer.
Andy Cam and Todd Glister have invited Stephen Blair (The Mental Gas Man) to join them and discuss how he realised he needed to charge more and bring home greater profit. Stephen talks about how others in the trade are just too cheap, how to not fear having quotes rejected and why you need to understand the true value of what you offer customers.
Andy Cam and Todd Glister are joined by business owner James Broadbent to talk about his difficulty taking on a second year apprentice, aged 21, because of the recent increase in minimum wage. James talks about his experiences with five previous apprentices, what he's done to find a new candidate, being inundated with applications and where he feels more support for contractors should come from.
Andy Cam and Todd Glister look into where we're at with the standard of safety around gas products, the sale of gas boilers to the public and ensuring those fit to install them do the work. Jimmy Hendry talks about his attempts to stop the sale of gas boilers to the public and there's discussion around illegal gas work too.
Andy Cam and Todd Glister draw from their collective experiences running a business in the trade to share some practical and helpful tips and advice for starting a business.
Becca Weston joins Andy Cam and Todd Glister to discuss her journey into the trade, Experiences as a Combustion Gas Engineer and shares her thoughts on the direction the industry is heading in.
From being turned away from a trade college for being female... to training with Heat Geek and getting a fantastic apprenticeship opportunity with Vito Energy. Todd Glister and Andy Cam are joined by Connie Pawsey who is training in renewables and taking on some incredible projects with her employers. Connie talks about taking a step into an emerging industry, the application of knowledge, enjoying working for a great company and her shares her thoughts on the future of the trade.
This week, Andy and Todd welcome Sophie Keepence, AKA @Plumby.mummy. Sophie shares her story of leaving her old career behind to retrain as a plumber, the challenges around it, and juggling work and family life.
Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk to two plumbers who have taken on some exciting and different hobbies away from the tools. Bob Brown is racing around the world by boat, taking 11 months to cover 40,000 miles - with no turning back. 85 year old retired Plumber, Bernard Dennis joins the show to talk about his hobby as an artist that has seen him hold four well received exhibitions, with another coming up in Norwich.
Andy Cam and Todd Glister are joined by British Superbike Rider and Plumber, Lee Jackson. Lee talks about his more than decade of experience on the tools, What it's like racing at almost 200mph and what aspects of plumber he is and isn't a fan of!
Andy Cam and Todd Glister look into a range of incentives and routes into the Clean Heat market for those of you considering joining. Andy brings a new training centre to light in his home town of Sheffield. There's information on an iniative to give Installers a Heat Pump to play with in their own home and there's a look at why some training might be failing those looking to join. Guests include: Sarah Stevens, Aira Academy Manager, Oliver Zanetti, NESTA Senior Mission Manager & Lewis Litherland (Heat Geek)
Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk about the strangest, scariest, most disgusted things found and some bizarre encounters with customers. Guests Include: Little Miss Plumbing & Heating, Alice Illidge & Ryan Miles.
Andy Cam and Todd Glister are joined again by Damon Blakemore to talk in depth about heat pumps. Damon talks about how he got trained, what he thinks could be improved about the way we train and install heat pumps and where heat pumps are heading from here.
Andy Cam and Todd Glister sit down at the Fix Radio studios for the first of two episodes with Damon Blakemore. Damon has been a finalist for multiple awards and has moved into the renewable space in a big way.
Andy Cam and Todd Glister take you on a whistlestop tour around the Installer Show at the NEC in Birmingham. Andy and Todd talk to exhibitors, attendees and some familiar faces
Todd Glister and Andy Cam preview the Installer Show at the NEC next week with Tim Pollard, Hattie Hassan MBE & Pointy Plumber!
Award winning Plumbing & Heating Engineer, John Cruickshank joins Andy Cam and Dave Smith (his final week covering for Todd Glister) to discuss the importance of knowing your value. John is sick of being undercut by others in the trade and wants to explain how you can demonstrate the true value of what you do to customers. John talks about other ways to develop your skills and business and joins in a fill in the blank exercise towards the end of the show
Andy Cam and Dave Smith (in for Todd Glister) are joined by award winning Plumbing & Heating Engineer, Dan Tempest (S.T. Plumbing & Heating Gas Specialists Limited) about the principles that have carried him through his career and seen him come out at the top as an award winning tradesperson. Dan talks about recent work, taking a customer to court, what percentage of the trade actually give a **** & more!
Andy Cam and Dave Smith from Condensate/Primary Pro discuss low carbon heating technology and the future of heat pumps, those working in the industry and where sustainability is all heading within the trade
Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk to fellow business owners in the trade about how they take time off and what happens to their business while they're away. Guests include: John Cruickshank & Dan Tempest
Alice Illidge AKA Little Miss Plumbing & Heating joins Andy Cam and Todd Glister to discuss her work and experiences on the tools
Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk to Copper Man, Rob Lawton from Lawton tubes about all things copper. Todd asks Rob to explain the process that goes into making and manufacturing and Andy asks for some interesting facts about copper. Andy also asks about price, impact of tariffs, availablity and Todd also touches on coppers role in sustainbility and low carbon heating technology
Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk to two of the finalists in this year's Screwfix Trade Apprentice Award. Troy Stein talks about his journey into the trade in his early 20s and what he plans to do once he's qualified. Scarlett Ball talks about her experiences so far and becoming trained in gas. Andy and Todd discuss some of their best and worst apprentices too!
Pointy Plumber joins Todd Glister in the studio for his first in-studio appearance on the Heating & Plumbing Show! Pointy talks about how he got into the trade, experiences on the tools and shares an update on the Plumber's Social at this year's Installer
Todd Glister is joined by Billy Boardman (@bb_the_engineer on Instagram) while Andy Cam is on holiday, to catch up and discuss 2025 so far and all the challenges you can face in the trade. Billy talks about being a yes man, his recent work and experiences exposing a car boot selling stolen tools
Todd Glister is flying solo with Andy Cam away in Thailand and invites Michael Abbott from RELYON Gas Services Ltd. in the studio. Mike talks about his hectic and unpredictable start to 2025, some of his memorable experiences and customers as well as his current work, underfloor heating and a recent heat pump install he completed