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The Heating & Plumbing Show
by Fix Radio
Andy Cam gives you the week's rundown from the world of plumbing with all the best stories, tips and interviews with some of the world's best plumbers.
Episodes
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The Worst Places to Work in Plumbing
Andy Cam and Todd Glister take a tour of the worst places to work in plumbing and heating, sharing stories of ridiculous working conditions, awkward boiler installations and properties that make even the simplest job a logistical challenge. They discuss whether installers should be able to refuse...
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How Do Plumbers Manage Stress?
Andy Cam and Todd Glister look at the different pressures facing tradespeople, from the day-to-day demands of the job and running a business to the wider financial and economic pressures affecting the industry. Connie Pawsey, Steven Blair and Sophie Keepence AKA Plumby Mummy chat about their own...
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Bringing New People Into The Trade
Andy Cam and Todd Glister look at what needs to change to attract the next generation of plumbers — from career changes and apprenticeships to the challenges facing small businesses looking to take on trainees. Chris Rice joins the show to share his experience of making a late career change into...
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An Interview with Louchavan Lemard: 2026 National Plumber of the Year
Andy Cam and Todd Glister are joined by Louchavan Lemard from PH247, who was crowned the UK’s first-ever Plumber of the Year at the Installer Awards 2026. They hear how Louchavan went from leaving school without GCSEs to building a successful business, and how his early experiences shaped his...
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Expectations vs. Reality
Andy Cam and Todd Glister get into what happens when jobs, customers and plans don’t go quite the way you expected. From nightmare jobs and unexpected delays to unreliable subbies, broken-down vans and last-minute cancellations, they share some of the biggest curveballs they’ve faced on the tools…
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Will We Have Enough Plumbers in 10 Years?
Andy Cam and Todd Glister are joined by Oliver Zanetti from Nesta to explore the skills crisis facing the Plumbing & Heating Trade. With an ageing workforce, fewer apprentices coming through and small businesses facing challenges when it comes to training the next generation, where will the...
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The Worst Water Mishaps & Disasters
Andy Cam and Todd Glister hear from fellow plumbing and heating engineers about some of the worst moments they’ve experienced with water. Award-winning engineers John Cruickshank& Dan Tempest share their biggest disasters, early-career mistakes, close calls and the customer situations that can…
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Heating Installer Awards 2026: Meet the Best in Plumbing & Heating
Andy Cam and Todd Glister chat to some of the winners from the Heating Installer Awards 2026. Andy & Todd are joined by Daniel Davies, winner of the National Installer title, to hear how he transformed a 200-year-old abandoned farmhouse into an award-winning project. George Tiefenthaler, winner…
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The Ultimate Plumber: What Makes the Best in the Trade?
Andy Cam and Todd Glister break down the strengths, weaknesses and personality traits that make someone great in the trade. From technical ability and physical strength to business skills, people skills and dealing with customers, they debate what really matters when it comes to being a top-class...
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Should You Really Be Working When You’re Ill?
Andy Cam and Todd Glister speak to plumbing and heating engineers about pushing through illness and injury, when they’ve had no choice but to take time off, and the impact it can have on their work and customers. They also discuss what happens when someone in the family is ill, kids need to stay...
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Approach To Taking Payments For Plumbing & Heating Engineers
Andy Cam and Todd Glister invite Plumbing & Heating Engineers to join them and discuss the methods they use to collect payments, their approach to deposits, what they've learnt from previous experiences having difficulty collecting payments and Andy and Todd also share a few little tips for…
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Professor Plumb Chats About A Life Changing Find On A Job
Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk to Sam Ferry AKA Professor Plumb. Sam tells the story of how a find on a job changed his life. Sam also talks about approach to working through summer, taking payments, being off work due to illness and his new concept on YouTube.
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Plumbers Talk About Strange Finds On Jobs
Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk to fellow Plumbing & Heating Engineers about finding strange things on jobs, customers that have an unexpected interior or set up in their home, things we might have left on a job and whether you would keep money or gold that you've found. Guests: Pete Withers &…
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Last of The Summer Plumbing
Todd Glister and Andy Cam talk about their approach to work life balance during the summertime and how their approach to working through the summer and taking holidays has changed over the years. They also discuss whether they would or have cancelled holidays because some high value work has come...
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Working Through The Heat Wave!
Andy Cam and Todd Glister chat to follow Plumbing & Heating Engineers about their experiences working through the hot weather and recent heat waves. Guests: Tom Milham, John Cruickshank & Billy Boardman.
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Scavenger Hunt At Installer Show 2026!
Andy Cam and Todd Glister set each other tasks and things to find at the Installer Show 2026 in Birmingham, that took place 23rd to the 25th of June at the NEC.
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Why We Do Jobs For Free...
Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk to Carl Wilson from Jobsa Gooden Plumbing who kindly refused payment from a vunerable customer who had been ripped off by cowboys. Carl also shares his journey into the trade after a great playing career in non-league football and Carl explains how he had to learn…
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Installer Show 2026 Preview!
Todd Glister and Andy Cam look into what's happening at Installer Show 2026, taking place on the 23rd, 24th and 25th of June at the NEC in Birmingham. Organiser, Joe Sharpe joins the show to talk about the growth and expansion of the show and what's going on this year. Billy Boardman, who attends...
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When Should You...
Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk about when Plumbing & Heating Engineers should do certain things. They talk about how a Plumbers day could unfold in an ideal world... and then what really happens and also share some stories of having the best and worst timing ever!
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Is It Okay To Walk Off A Job??
Andy Cam and Todd Glister chat to John Cruickshank and Dan Tempest about whether it's fair enough to walk off of a job. Andy and Todd ask John and Dan to share some past experiences and their thoughts and then touch on their own issues with customers too.
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Our Bodies Are Breaking Down… What Can We Do About It?
In this episode, Andy Cam and Todd Glister discuss how tradespeople can protect their bodies, avoid injuries, and stay fit throughout their careers. They are joined by Harold Floyd, Lead Trainer at Elite Force Safety, and Functional Movement Coach Wayne Lakin. Both guests share practical advice…
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How Do We Bring New People Into the Trade?
This episode sees Rob Lawton discuss how Lawton Next Gen is inspiring young people into the trade and helping tackle the industry skills gap. Andy and Todd also chat with Sophie Davis from Pink Plumbing about her journey from apprentice to self-employment, the barriers facing young people,...
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What Other Trade Would We Most and Least Want to Be In?
Everyone knows that Andy Cam’s slogan is “I love plumbing” and Todd Glister has been in the trade for almost twenty years… BUT - what trade would they be if they weren’t plumbers? Plus, what trade would they NOT want to be? There is also conversation about workwear, with Andy and Todd discussing:...
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Could This Be A Futureproof Line of Work??
Andy Cam and Todd Glister look into how in demand those working in HVAC are currently and how to approach getting trained up.
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Are We Becoming Even More Of A Multi Trade?
Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk about how the role of a Plumber & Gas Engineer is evolving and whether it's becoming even more of a multi trade. Jimmy Hendry joins the discussion and shares his thoights and Dan Tempest talks about how he approaches his work with regards to bringing in other trades...
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Andy & Todd Talk About Challenges Brought By 2026
Andy Cam and Todd Glister can feel that it's getting tough out there for many. Fuel costs are impossible to keep on top of and have a knock on effect for many aspects of running a business. Enquiries are dipping for some, it's harder to afford to employ people and even find people to employ. Even...
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Is This Worthwhile... Or A Waste of Time?
Andy Cam and Todd Glister look into the rise in big companies getting their engineers trained up in renewables. But - does this make it harder for the SME and sole trader to find work? Andy and Todd talk to Ian Edgeworth about his experiences training engineers who work for Octopus Energy as well...
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Mums On The Tools
Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk to the women working in Plumbing & Heating who are also mums and find out what their experiences are essentially juggling two full time jobs that have a lot of challenges and time specific pressures. Kaz Boardman joins to talk about her family life and being married...
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Dads On The Tools
Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk about being fathers and working in the trade. Todd is now almost a year and a half into his journey as a Dad and talks about his experiences so far. James Ray, who has written books on being an authentic father and man joins the discussion to talk about what being a...
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Andy Cam Goes To The Big Apple & Ideas For Inventions & Innovation
Andy Cam is back from the American version of the Installer Show that took place last week in New York City as part of the Build show. Andy talks about what he saw, Andy and Todd get into a chat about ideas for invention and innovation in the trade from there and more.
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Andy & Todd's Own Apprenticeship Experiences
Andy Cam and Todd Glister share their own apprenticeship stories and experiences, while applying them to modern day and reflecting on how you can use those experiences to mentor the gurrent generation. They get into talking about being branded 'snowflakes' and whether every generation thinks this...
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Social Media - Is The Bubble About To Burst?
Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk to fellow tradespeople who have had success on social media about their approach and thoughts on whether the space is too crowded, where it's all heading and the things to avoid doing if you want to grow a following. Guests: James from Plumber Parts & Screed Papi.
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Plumbers Talk About Pricing & Bringing In Profit
Andy and Todd invite three Plumbing & Heating Engineers to join them and discuss their approach to pricing work and protecting their profit. Whether you go for day rate or price the total job, how you take on or avoid the 'little jobs on the way home' and also what the best current approach is…
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Todd's House Build Drama & That's Why Andy Cam Goes To Iceland!
Todd Glister talks about the challenges he's faced getting his house build over the line and the impact it's had on his earnings and business. Andy Cam on the other hand has been to Iceland (the country, not the supermarket) but needs to get back on the tools after finding out how much everything...
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Moments of Disaster!
Andy Cam and Todd Glister share some of their worst moments of disaster... (and talk about speed awareness courses!)
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Approach to Van Racking & Insurance
Andy Cam and Todd Glister look into the latest options for van racking, find out what is going on with insurance costs at the moment and get advice on how to get the best deal. They also talk about their approach and more. Guests: Mark Cropley (Whitebox UK) & Kara Gammell (MoneySuperMarket -...
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Is Taking On Apprentices Becoming Impossible?
Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk about how apprenticeships have become so much of a burden in terms of cost and effort that many small to medium sized businesses in construction are now turning away from the system. They talk to a Carpenter who has gone from 16 apprentices in 2019 to 0 today - to...
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Telling The Truth
Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk about being honest and the importance of honesty with customers, from those that work with you and even yourself. Guests: Dan Tempest & Steve Thompson.
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How To Win High Value Contracts & Scale Your Business In The Process
Darren Dimmock from Into Plumbing & Heating Ltd. talks about how he's scaled his business alongside targeting higher value, long term contracts in domestic and social housing. Darren talks about the relentless marketing and email campaign that he's used to drum up business and shares insight into...
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Telling Lies
Andy Cam and Todd Glister discuss how honest they are and when, if ever, it's okay to tell lies to customers. Guests include: Billy Boardman & John Cruickshank
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What Could 2026 Be Like For Plumbing & Heating?
Andy Cam and Todd Glister get an overview of what to expect and what some of the changes are in 2026 for the whole trade with Jimmy Hendry. Luke Stanyer shares his perspective on what the year holds for him and many small to medium sized businesses. Todd talks about what might be his toughest...
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How Do You Find Time To Do This?
Andy Cam & Todd Glister talk about how they get on top of admin, having a good clearout and chat to guests about their approach and reducing the pain points of something everyone will put off, when given the chance. Guests: Pointy Plumber & Grant Gundelfinger.
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Experiences From The Trade In 2025
Andy Cam and Todd Glister look into what 2025 has been like for the trade. They catch up with some guests that have featured on the show this year and ask them to reflect on the year and talk about their notable experiences. Connie Pawsey comes on to talk about her maiden year in the trade and…
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Tools, Tools, Tools - With James From Plumber Parts
Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk about the Plumber’s toolbox. Todd and Andy talk about what kind of tool owners they are and how they’ve built up a collection. James Lawrence from Plumber Parts gives an insight into what’s happening with power tools, innovation in the market, a range of different...
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That's Why We HATE Bathrooms...
Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk about the pain in the backside it can be fitting and working around bathrooms in the trade. Becky Bates joins in to discuss why she made this her niche and therefore how she manages one of the most frustrating and challenging aspects of the trade. Andy and Todd also...
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What Do Other Trades Think About Us?
Andy Cam and Todd Glister invite other trades to join them and give their take on working with Plumbers & Heating Engineers. Danny Webb AKA Sparky Milan talks about what it's like as an Electrician working in close proximity with Plumbing & Heating Engineers and also talks about they might have...
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Listener Q&A Session With Andy Cam & Todd Glister
Andy Cam and Todd Glister dip into the digital bag of email and texts sent into the show and answer some questions asked by the listeners. There's questions about quotes, excuses for not coming to work, sharing the name of a famous person and plenty about the trade.
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Approach To Using Merchants, Suppliers, Manufacturers & Online
Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk about their approach to getting materials, products, tools, boilers and heat pumps needed for jobs. They talk about the ways they go about it and how they've changed methods over the years. Pointy Plumber joins the discussion and shares his approach as well.
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Avoiding Loneliness & Importance of Doing Things Socially
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...
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How To Handle Silly Season
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.
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Andy Cam gives you the week's rundown from the world of plumbing with all the best stories, tips and interviews with some of the world's best plumbers.
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