Episodes
296
Latest episode
Jun 2026
Language
EN
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.
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!
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.
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 on preventing bad backs and knee pain, improving lifting techniques, building strength, recovering properly, and maintaining a healthier lifestyle while working on the tools.
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, education reform, and her visit to 10 Downing Street. Later, Harry Budd from Logic4Training joins the conversation to explore heat pumps, fast-track learning, and whether flexible training models are the future of the industry.
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: which trade is the best and worst dressed, who fits the biggest stereotype, and what’s the worst gear they’ve ever seen someone turn up to site wearing!
Andy Cam and Todd Glister look into how in demand those working in HVAC are currently and how to approach getting trained up.
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 and skills he's developed from a life on the tools.
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 the cost of butter is too much for Andy. Todd talks about getting his business back up and running after focussing on his house build.
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 as sole traders.John Cruickshank talks about how much he's found himself in demand since getting trained up and how it's created a need for him to take on more people and grow his business. Todd is on the fence, He's trained, he's completed an install in his own home but there's certain aspects of taking on the work that he's struggling with.
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 to regular guest and friend of the show, Billy Boardman. Kaz talks about what it's like in a household where both parents work in the same trade. Alice Illidge talks about her experiences taking on work and managing jobs while also being mum to her five year old daughter. Sophie Keepence, known online as Plumby Mummy talks about the joy being a mother of 2 brings her but also some of the sacrifices she needs to make to care properly for her children while also providing an income and upskilling.
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