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Dans cet épisode de "Comment j'ai réussi?", Stéphane Pedrazzi reçoit Alexis Vaillant, le fondateur d'Alterfood, une entreprise agroalimentaire qui s'est donnée pour mission de proposer des alternatives plus saines et responsables dans le domaine du snacking.L'invité explique que le marché du snacking est dominé par des produits peu vertueux sur le plan nutritionnel, souvent riches en sucre, en matières grasses et en additifs. Avec Alterfood, il souhaite changer la donne en proposant des produits plus équilibrés, à base d'ingrédients compréhensibles et naturels, sans édulcorants. L'entrepreneur détaille les différentes gammes de produits développées par Alterfood, comme la marque de sodas Leamo, les snacks Blast Snack à base de noix et d'oléagineux, ou encore la gamme de soupes Marcel Bio. Il souligne que 80% des produits commercialisés par Alterfood sont fabriqués en interne, dans le but de garder le contrôle sur la qualité et la composition.Alexis Vaillant revient également sur les défis liés à la distribution en grande surface, un marché très dominé par les grandes marques. Malgré des négociations âpres sur les prix, il estime que la grande distribution offre une vitrine exceptionnelle pour les produits Alterfood. L'entrepreneur milite pour que les produits des PME aient davantage de place dans les rayons.Il aborde aussi l'impact de la crise ukrainienne sur le secteur agroalimentaire, avec une forte inflation qui a contraint Alterfood à revoir ses gammes pour proposer des produits toujours sains mais plus accessibles financièrement. Alexis Vaillant souligne que manger mieux ne doit pas coûter beaucoup plus cher, et que l'alimentation doit être remise au cœur des préoccupations.Enfin, il brosse le portrait de la clientèle de l'entreprise, plutôt urbaine et soucieuse de son alimentation, notamment grâce à l'essor d'applications comme Yuka qui permettent de mieux s'informer sur la composition des produits. Une clientèle qui coïncide avec l'explosion du marché du sport et d'un intérêt grandissant pour une alimentation plus saine et responsable.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Ces personnages ont été créés à la fin des années 1940 pour une bande dessinée publiée, au départ, dans le quotidien L'Humanité avant de rejoindre le magazine Vaillant qui devient Pif Gadget en 1969. Le dessin animé de Pif et Hercule est quant à lui bien plus récent. Il a été produit en France pour TF1 qui diffuse la série à partir d'octobre 1989 dans l'émission Avant l'école. Son générique est interprété par Jacques Delaporte, un artiste également acteur et compositeur…

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.

In this episode of The Vaillant Podcast, host Mike Lacey - Vaillant's Head of Digital Technologies - interviews Jamie Quince-Starkey, entrepreneur and founder of Down To Earth Derby. Jamie's mission is to bring nature-based regeneration to the heart of Derby, which is the main driving force of Down to Earth and it's growing range of initiatives and events. What began as an idea in his own garden has grown into a thriving Community Interest Company (CIC), shaped along the way by mentorship from Sir Tim Smit, co-founder of the Eden Project.Throughout the episode, he shares his journey of starting Down to Earth, lessons he's learned along the way and any advice he would give to anyone who's thinking of starting their own business.Follow Down To Earth on Instagram at @dteregen @electricdaisyderbyWant to know more?For industry hot topics, stories and more about how Vaillant is supporting installers, please visit the news section of your myREWARDS account.Got a plumbing story you'd like to share? Get in touch Instagram or Facebook, or email us at thevaillantpodcastuk@vaillant.comCheck out our YouTube channel About The Vaillant PodcastThe Vaillant Podcast is your gateway into industry insights, bringing guest speakers from across the industry and from around Vaillant, to dive into key topics that matter to you, our customers. We aim to deliver advice and knowledge to the experts, from the experts.Listen to more episodes of The Vaillant PodcastTell us what you think about The Vaillant Podcast on our socials or email us at thevaillantpodcastuk@vaillant.com

Les 30 et 31 mai 2026, cap sur Caucriauville pour un week-end sous haute intensité. Les Burning Mussels accueillent la dernière étape du Championnat de France de roller derby, zone 3.Neuf équipes prêtes à en découdre, des chocs, de la vitesse, et une ambiance qui promet de faire vibrer les gradins du matin jusqu'au soir.Rendez-vous de 8h à 22h au Gymnase Édouard Vaillant pour deux jours de compétition où chaque jam peut faire basculer le classement.Que vous soyez passionné ou simple curieux, c'est le moment de découvrir le roller derby dans toute sa puissance. Pour devenir bénévole c'est ici

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.

Welcome to “Better Than Fine,” the award-winning podcast hosted by wellbeing expert and wellness coach Darlene Marshall! In this inspiring episode, Darlene dives deep into NASA's Artemis II mission and unpacks the powerful human response known as the Overview Effect—the profound sense of awe experienced by astronauts when seeing Earth from space. Episode Highlights: ·      Journey of Artemis II: Relive the record-breaking 252,756-mile lunar orbit with Commander Reed Wiseman, Victor Glover Jr., Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen. ·      What is the Overview Effect? Discover how this mind-bending phenomenon rewires our sense of self, connects us to humanity, and sparks a desire to protect our “lifeboat” Earth. ·      Science of Awe & Positive Psychology: Learn how awe changes our mental models, triggers self-transcendence, and enhances meaning, purpose, and connection. ·      Collective Awe—Why It Matters: Explore how sharing awe-inspiring experiences strengthens community, reduces loneliness, and fuels hope—especially in challenging times. ·      From Inspiration to Action: Uncover research-backed ways to channel awe into positive action, forward motion, and pragmatic optimism. ·      Listener Takeaways: Practical tips for bringing more awe and connection into your everyday life. Why Watch? ⭐️ Get Inspired: Feel the chills as real astronaut quotes reveal how space travel transforms our understanding of life and purpose. ⭐️ Level Up Your Mindset: Darlene shares powerful evidence-based tools to recalibrate your thinking and boost resilience. ⭐️ Strengthen Your Wellbeing: Find out how to harness the science of awe for greater happiness, deeper connection, and meaningful action. Show References: Keltner, D. & Haidt, J. (2003). Approaching awe, a moral, spiritual, and aesthetic emotion. Cognition and Emotion, 17, 297–314. The foundational paper that defined awe scientifically — introducing the two core features of vastness and need for accommodation that underpin all subsequent awe research.https://doi.org/10.1080/02699930302297  Rudd, M., Vohs, K.D., & Aaker, J. (2012). Awe expands people's perception of time, alters decision making, and enhances well-being. Psychological Science, 23, 1130–1136. Demonstrated that awe — unlike happiness — makes people feel they have more time available, reduces impatience, and increases life satisfaction.https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797612438731  Yaden, D.B., Iwry, J., Slack, K.J., Eichstaedt, J.C., Zhao, Y., Vaillant, G.E., & Newberg, A.B. (2016). The overview effect: Awe and self-transcendent experience in space flight. Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research, and Practice, 3(1), 1–11.The primary academic framework for the Overview Effect — identifying awe, self-transcendence, and schema changes as the three psychological mechanisms behind what astronauts experience viewing Earth from space.https://doi.org/10.1037/cns0000086  Bai, Y., Maruskin, L.A., Chen, S., Gordon, A.M., Stellar, J.E., McNeil, G.D., Piff, P.K., & Keltner, D. (2017). Awe, the diminished self, and collective engagement: Universality and cultural variation in the small self. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 113(2), 185–209.Found that awe reliably shrinks self-referential thinking across cultures — people literally drew themselves smaller after experiencing awe — and increases feelings of connection to something larger.https://doi.org/10.1037/pspa0000087  Piff, P.K., Dietze, P., Feinberg, M., Stancato, D.M., & Keltner, D. (2015). Awe, the small self, and prosocial behavior. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 108(6), 883–899.Showed that awe reliably increases prosocial behavior — generosity, ethical decision-making, and concern for others — by reducing preoccupation with the individual self.https://doi.org/10.1037/pspi0000018  White, F. (2021). The Overview Effect: Space Exploration and Human Evolution (4th ed.). Multiverse Publishing.The original book that named and documented the Overview Effect through interviews with astronauts — still the definitive primary source on the phenomenon.https://www.amazon.com/Overview-Effect-Exploration-Human-Evolution/dp/1951480007 The content shared in this podcast is solely for educational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek out the guidance of your healthcare provider or other qualified professional. Any opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of NASM.  The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you'll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/464tK4b

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.

Energy vs Climate X Climate Books Reviews This week we're sharing an episode from Ed's other podcast, Climate Book Reviews, co-hosted with Dr. Roger Thompson of Arizona State University. Their guest is John Vaillant, author of Fire Weather: The Making of a Beast. (US and International - Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World)Many listeners will know Vaillant from his earlier books The Golden Spruce and The Tiger, both gripping works of narrative nonfiction. In Fire Weather, he turns his attention to the massive 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire and what it tells us about the new era of extreme fire.In this episode:How the Fort McMurray fire burned for a week straight — and why traditional firefighting was uselessThe concept of "fire weather" and why wildfires are now generating their own atmospheric systemsThe oil industry's early awareness of climate change and the shift to deliberate misinformationAttribution science: can we prove a specific wildfire was caused by climate change?What hope looks like in the face of an altered climateChapters:00:00 Cold Open: When Firestorms Become Unstoppable01:00 Welcome & Introducing John Vaillant03:00 The Fort McMurray Fire: Inside the Inferno09:00 Writing Fire — Craft, Research & the Book's Structure17:00 Community Heroes & Local Response20:00 We've Altered the Climate: A Shift in Consciousness23:00 Fire Tornadoes & Australia's Black Summer28:00 Attribution Science: Proving Climate Change Caused This33:00 Fire Weather: The New Physics of Wildfire35:00 The Oil Industry Knew: The Greatest Betrayal40:00 The Rising Wave of Wildfire Literature42:00 Finding Hope in the Age of FireReferences & notesSend us a text (if you'd like a response, please include your email)Follow us on:LinkedInBlueskyX/TwitterInstagramEnergy vs Climate relies on the support of our generous listenersDonate to keep Energy vs Climate goingProduced by Bespoke Podcasts

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 good or good enough Dad looks like. Fellow Fix Radio Presenter, Daryl Robinson joins to talk about being a tradesperson and a father of four. He talks about the school drop off, the best bits of being a Dad, The stuff that if you had known before would make you think twice and also touches on the thhings you should NEVER say to your other half. Next week - we will have the mothers who are on the tools in the trade to share their perspective on motherhood and challenges faced by them while trying to also earn a living in the trade.

El Anatoly Kolodkin, un petrolero ruso llegó a Cuba con unos 730.000 barriles de crudo poniendo pausa al bloqueo energético estadounidense impuesto a la isla desde el mes de enero. Un alivio momentáneo. Tras mantener este bloqueo con mano de hierro, Donald Trump ha considerado que un petrolero u otros más no harán ninguna diferencia. ¿Qué dirección tomará Cuba? Se lo preguntamos al embajador de Cuba en París, Otto Vaillant Frías. Los barriles que llegaron al puerto de Matanzas el martes 31 de marzo deben ser transportados hasta la Habana para ser refinados y convertidos en combustible para aliviar las inmensas necesidades de los cubanos, que viven o sobreviven al ritmo de largos apagones desde enero.Su impacto se sentirá aproximadamente dentro de un mes y durará solamente un par de semanas. La pregunta es si la llegada de este petrolero ruso se permitió desde Washigton para evitar toda confrontación con Moscú o si se autorizó en el marco de las negociaciones anunciadas por el presidente Díaz Canel.  "El bloqueo energético establecido por Estados Unidos contra Cuba ha puesto a mi país en una situación muy difícil, crítica, basado en argumentos falsos. Ha establecido una política de amenaza hacia el mundo entero que impide que podamos adquirir petróleo en el mercado mundial. Un barco no va a resolver el problema. Es la realidad. Pero es verdad que representa un alivio a la situación que hoy estamos enfrentando. Cuba demanda unos 100.000 barriles de petróleo diariamente y cubre parte de esa demanda con la producción de crudo nacional", afirma el embajador de Cuba en París, Otto Vaillant Frías.Los expertos del sector estiman que la prioridad debe darse al transporte, a la agricultura y al abastecimiento del agua potable, tres ámbitos vitales para el funcionamiento de la isla. "Se hará una distribución acorde a nuestras necesidades", agrega Vaillant, admitiendo que "tres meses sin recibir un litro de petróleo tiene un impacto gravísimo sobre un país". "Tenemos dificultades, por supuesto. La economía nacional tiene grandes dificultades, la vida cotidiana, los apagones largos, la agricultura, la salud, también tenemos el (problema del) agua, tenemos carencias de medicamentos, de alimentos, hay estrategias para hacer para avanzar en la producción de proximidad, de manera tal que, como no hay transporte, puedan generarse y producirse alimentos lo más cerca posible de las poblaciones", apunta. El turismo, fuente principal de ingresos, está colapsado. Vaillant Frías recuerda que estos apagones no datan de enero, cuando se cerró el grifo venezolano, de donde provenía la mayor parte del aprovisionamiento de petróleo de la isla o de cuando la administración Trump decretó que "Cuba representa una amenaza para la seguridad estadounidense", a finales de enero. Crisis energética aguda Cuba ya había enfrentado al menos siete apagones nacionales desde el 2024. Las ocho centrales termoeléctricas que producen el 40% de la electricidad de la isla están vetustas, necesitan reparaciones constantes. En cuanto a la energía renovable, la instalación de paneles solares chinos se ha extendido pero no es suficiente para la demanda, tanto más cuanto que la energía renovable producida no tiene almacenamiento. Si bien Vaillant Frías reconoce que el problema no es reciente, insiste en los efectos del bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos desde el 62 en la degradación de una infraestructura crítica para el funcionamiento del país: "Una de las principales termoeléctricas de Cuba tiene tecnología francesa; esa planta fue comprada por General Electric en el año 2015 y desde esa fecha nosotros no recibimos piezas de repuesto. Ese bloqueo comercial, económico y financiero que de manera integral se aplica de manera extraterritorial en el mundo entero, impide el acceso de Cuba a flujos financieros estables, impide que nosotros obtengamos esas piezas de repuesto, porque el bloqueo también aplica a los armadores, a los suministradores, a los bancos, a los flujos financieros".  Un momento clave fue el acercamiento operado entre 2014 y el 2016 por Raúl Castro y el presidente Obama. Un momento breve antes del primer mandato de Trump que, diez años después, aparece como una oportunidad desaprovechada para reformar el sector energético. Para Otto Vaillant Frías, se establecieron, entonces, "canales de comunicación importantes. Pero al mismo tiempo, las medidas coercitivas en el área financiera continuaron aplicándose y se impusieron multas enormes a grandes entidades financieras del mundo, incluidas francesas. No creo que sea un momento desaprovechado. Lo que sucede es que sucesivas administraciones norteamericanas no continuaron lo que se comenzó con Obama". ¿Se perfila para Cuba un escenario venezolano?  De toda evidencia, la era de la apertura quedó atrás. Es más, Marco Rubio, secretario de Estado estadounidense y artífice de la política de Trump en Latinoamérica, lo dice sin tapujos. Para él, el régimen cubano debe caer. ¿Se perfila para Cuba un escenario venezolano?  "Hemos dicho que el modelo político cubano no entra en ninguna negociación, como no entra en ninguna negociación con ningún otro país. Y además de eso, nosotros también hemos aclarado y hemos dicho que corresponde a los cubanos decidir su sistema político. Que los dirigentes cubanos no están sobre una mesa de negociaciones. Recientemente, la Cancillería cubana habló al respecto y eso se mantiene. Nosotros tenemos la voluntad de avanzar en conversaciones sobre muchos temas bilaterales", responde.  Temas bilaterales, más que todo económicos, como el acceso a la propiedad privada en Cuba para la diaspora, como ya lo había anunciado el gobierno cubano. Como en otras ocasiones, la apertura económica funciona como válvula de escape para aligerar la presión estadounidense. Entonces, apertura económica sí, apertura política no.  Otra señal reciente enviada desde La Habana es la excarcelación de presos políticos en la que ha intercedido el Vaticano. Van 24 de 55 prometidos y quedan unos 1.200 aproximadamente por liberar. ¿Se liberará próximamente a más presos políticos? "Yo no tengo información sobre el tema", responde Vaillant Frías asegurando que las personas "detenidas han atentado contra la seguridad nacional, han cometido actos violentos". Los presos políticos en cuestión participaban en las manifestaciones del 11 de julio del 2021 contra el régimen. #EscalaenParís también está en redes sociales Un programa coordinado por Yesica Brumec, realizado por Souheil Khedir, David Broacway y Vanessa Loiseau. 

El Anatoly Kolodkin, un petrolero ruso llegó a Cuba con unos 730.000 barriles de crudo poniendo pausa al bloqueo energético estadounidense impuesto a la isla desde el mes de enero. Un alivio momentáneo. Tras mantener este bloqueo con mano de hierro, Donald Trump ha considerado que un petrolero u otros más no harán ninguna diferencia. ¿Qué dirección tomará Cuba? Se lo preguntamos al embajador de Cuba en París, Otto Vaillant Frías. Los barriles que llegaron al puerto de Matanzas el martes 31 de marzo deben ser transportados hasta la Habana para ser refinados y convertidos en combustible para aliviar las inmensas necesidades de los cubanos, que viven o sobreviven al ritmo de largos apagones desde enero.Su impacto se sentirá aproximadamente dentro de un mes y durará solamente un par de semanas. La pregunta es si la llegada de este petrolero ruso se permitió desde Washigton para evitar toda confrontación con Moscú o si se autorizó en el marco de las negociaciones anunciadas por el presidente Díaz Canel.  "El bloqueo energético establecido por Estados Unidos contra Cuba ha puesto a mi país en una situación muy difícil, crítica, basado en argumentos falsos. Ha establecido una política de amenaza hacia el mundo entero que impide que podamos adquirir petróleo en el mercado mundial. Un barco no va a resolver el problema. Es la realidad. Pero es verdad que representa un alivio a la situación que hoy estamos enfrentando. Cuba demanda unos 100.000 barriles de petróleo diariamente y cubre parte de esa demanda con la producción de crudo nacional", afirma el embajador de Cuba en París, Otto Vaillant Frías.Los expertos del sector estiman que la prioridad debe darse al transporte, a la agricultura y al abastecimiento del agua potable, tres ámbitos vitales para el funcionamiento de la isla. "Se hará una distribución acorde a nuestras necesidades", agrega Vaillant, admitiendo que "tres meses sin recibir un litro de petróleo tiene un impacto gravísimo sobre un país". "Tenemos dificultades, por supuesto. La economía nacional tiene grandes dificultades, la vida cotidiana, los apagones largos, la agricultura, la salud, también tenemos el (problema del) agua, tenemos carencias de medicamentos, de alimentos, hay estrategias para hacer para avanzar en la producción de proximidad, de manera tal que, como no hay transporte, puedan generarse y producirse alimentos lo más cerca posible de las poblaciones", apunta. El turismo, fuente principal de ingresos, está colapsado. Vaillant Frías recuerda que estos apagones no datan de enero, cuando se cerró el grifo venezolano, de donde provenía la mayor parte del aprovisionamiento de petróleo de la isla o de cuando la administración Trump decretó que "Cuba representa una amenaza para la seguridad estadounidense", a finales de enero. Crisis energética aguda Cuba ya había enfrentado al menos siete apagones nacionales desde el 2024. Las ocho centrales termoeléctricas que producen el 40% de la electricidad de la isla están vetustas, necesitan reparaciones constantes. En cuanto a la energía renovable, la instalación de paneles solares chinos se ha extendido pero no es suficiente para la demanda, tanto más cuanto que la energía renovable producida no tiene almacenamiento. Si bien Vaillant Frías reconoce que el problema no es reciente, insiste en los efectos del bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos desde el 62 en la degradación de una infraestructura crítica para el funcionamiento del país: "Una de las principales termoeléctricas de Cuba tiene tecnología francesa; esa planta fue comprada por General Electric en el año 2015 y desde esa fecha nosotros no recibimos piezas de repuesto. Ese bloqueo comercial, económico y financiero que de manera integral se aplica de manera extraterritorial en el mundo entero, impide el acceso de Cuba a flujos financieros estables, impide que nosotros obtengamos esas piezas de repuesto, porque el bloqueo también aplica a los armadores, a los suministradores, a los bancos, a los flujos financieros".  Un momento clave fue el acercamiento operado entre 2014 y el 2016 por Raúl Castro y el presidente Obama. Un momento breve antes del primer mandato de Trump que, diez años después, aparece como una oportunidad desaprovechada para reformar el sector energético. Para Otto Vaillant Frías, se establecieron, entonces, "canales de comunicación importantes. Pero al mismo tiempo, las medidas coercitivas en el área financiera continuaron aplicándose y se impusieron multas enormes a grandes entidades financieras del mundo, incluidas francesas. No creo que sea un momento desaprovechado. Lo que sucede es que sucesivas administraciones norteamericanas no continuaron lo que se comenzó con Obama". ¿Se perfila para Cuba un escenario venezolano?  De toda evidencia, la era de la apertura quedó atrás. Es más, Marco Rubio, secretario de Estado estadounidense y artífice de la política de Trump en Latinoamérica, lo dice sin tapujos. Para él, el régimen cubano debe caer. ¿Se perfila para Cuba un escenario venezolano?  "Hemos dicho que el modelo político cubano no entra en ninguna negociación, como no entra en ninguna negociación con ningún otro país. Y además de eso, nosotros también hemos aclarado y hemos dicho que corresponde a los cubanos decidir su sistema político. Que los dirigentes cubanos no están sobre una mesa de negociaciones. Recientemente, la Cancillería cubana habló al respecto y eso se mantiene. Nosotros tenemos la voluntad de avanzar en conversaciones sobre muchos temas bilaterales", responde.  Temas bilaterales, más que todo económicos, como el acceso a la propiedad privada en Cuba para la diaspora, como ya lo había anunciado el gobierno cubano. Como en otras ocasiones, la apertura económica funciona como válvula de escape para aligerar la presión estadounidense. Entonces, apertura económica sí, apertura política no.  Otra señal reciente enviada desde La Habana es la excarcelación de presos políticos en la que ha intercedido el Vaticano. Van 24 de 55 prometidos y quedan unos 1.200 aproximadamente por liberar. ¿Se liberará próximamente a más presos políticos? "Yo no tengo información sobre el tema", responde Vaillant Frías asegurando que las personas "detenidas han atentado contra la seguridad nacional, han cometido actos violentos". Los presos políticos en cuestión participaban en las manifestaciones del 11 de julio del 2021 contra el régimen. #EscalaenParís también está en redes sociales Un programa coordinado por Yesica Brumec, realizado por Souheil Khedir, David Broacway y Vanessa Loiseau. 

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.

Dans toutes nos histoires, nous avons pu constater que les aventures étaient avant tout une histoire de volonté. Pour vivre des choses extraordinaires, il faut d'abord y croire, et se lancer !  Cette leçon, nous la trouvons déjà au XIXe siècle chez les frères Grimm, dans leur recueil des Contes de la Mère L'Oye.  C'est celle du valeureux petit tailleur… " "Conte-moi l'aventure” est un podcast produit par Chérie FM À l'écriture :  Marion Lemoine À l'interprétation : Léa des Garets  À l'enregistrement, la réalisation et au mix : Cédric Le Doré  À la rédaction en chef : Maud VenturaHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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 about the one that follows, or whether there really is a line in the sand moving forward with regards to work ethic and willingness to graft.

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.

International Women's Day is a global celebration of women's social, economic, cultural and political achievements. This year's theme, ‘give to gain', aims to encourage a mindset of generosity and collaboration.To celebrate women making a difference in the heating and plumbing industry, Laura Thomas, Head of Training at Vaillant UK, leads a special episode of The Vaillant Podcast. She's joined by Emma Morris, Regional Business Manager at Vaillant UK, and Leah Johnson, The Gas Lass, as they share their careers, milestone moments, and what it means to be a woman in business.Want to know more?For industry hot topics, stories and more about how Vaillant is supporting installers, please visit the news section of your myREWARDS account.Got a plumbing story you'd like to share? Get in touch X (Twitter), Instagram or Facebook, or email us at thevaillantpodcastuk@vaillant.comCheck out our YouTube channel About The Vaillant PodcastThe Vaillant Podcast is your gateway into industry insights, bringing guest speakers from across the industry and from around Vaillant, to dive into key topics that matter to you, our customers. We aim to deliver advice and knowledge to the experts, from the experts.Listen to more episodes of The Vaillant PodcastTell us what you think about The Vaillant Podcast on our socials or email us at thevaillantpodcastuk@vaillant.com

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 with regards to factoring in material costs. There's also conversation about how you approach adjusting pricing for certain customers and circumstances. Guests: Dan Tempest, Alice Illidge & James Broadbent.

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 costs there! 

Andy Cam and Todd Glister share some of their worst moments of disaster... (and talk about speed awareness courses!)

We know that heat pumps have been a topic of interest in the last few years, and this isn't going to change in 2026. That's why, Vaillant has developed schemes to support installers who wish to make the transition to heat pumps.From extensive training available and expert teams, such as System Sales & Design, to our newer schemes like myVaillant install and the MCS Partner Programme, we aim to provide reassurance and support for you and your business.In this episode of The Vaillant Podcast, Mike Lacey, Vaillant's Head of Digital Technologies, is joined by Don Graham, National Sales Manager for Renewable Systems at Vaillant and installer Marcus Reardon, Owner and Director of Lake District Air Source.Marcus was one of the first installers to utilise both schemes to install his first heat pump at his own home. Tune in to hear his thoughts on the process, support from Don, and how it's transformed his business.Want to know more?For industry hot topics, stories and more about how Vaillant is supporting installers, please visit the news section of your myREWARDS account.Got a plumbing story you'd like to share? Get in touch Instagram or Facebook, or email us at thevaillantpodcastuk@vaillant.comCheck out our YouTube channelAbout The Vaillant PodcastThe Vaillant Podcast is your gateway into industry insights, bringing guest speakers from across the industry and from around Vaillant, to dive into key topics that matter to you, our customers. We aim to deliver advice and knowledge to the experts, from the experts.Listen to more episodes of The Vaillant PodcastTell us what you think about The Vaillant Podcast on our socials or email us at thevaillantpodcastuk@vaillant.com

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 - https://www.moneysupermarket.com/van-insurance/) 

In the second half of our two-parter 'Enhance Your Knowledge' episode of The Vaillant Podcast we are focusing on apprenticeships and the role they play in building skills for life across our industry.In this dedicated episode, we hear directly from two of our apprentices about why they chose the apprenticeship route, what learning on the job looks like in practice, and how earning while they learn is shaping their early careers.Mike Lacey, Vaillant's Head of Digital Technology, is joined by Ruby Barnes, Business Apprentice, and Josh Nichols, Low Carbon Heating Technician Apprentice.Together, they explore:• Why apprenticeships continue to matter• The balance between structured learning and hands-on experience• How partnerships with colleges support future skills• What the apprenticeship journey looks like year by yearWhether you're considering an apprenticeship or looking to understand how apprenticeships support long-term industry capability, this episode offers real insight from those experiencing it first-hand.

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 find out what's going wrong. They catch up with a Plumbing & Heating business owner that still can't justify the cost to the business and find out what JTL think about the current system. Guests: Andrew Green, Darren Dimmock, Clair Bradley.

Eens een keer iets anders: live podcasten vanaf de VSK+E Beurs in Utrecht. We verkennen de nieuwste producten, waaronder de nieuwste innovatie van WeHeat: de Swift, een schuindak warmtepomp!Bij de SpiroTech-stand bekijken we hun innovatieve SpiroTrap Heat Pump Filter (HPF) vuilfilter voor warmtepompen, dat tot 160 micron filtert en onderhoud eenvoudig maakt.We gingen ook langs bij ATAG, die hun Interion warmtepomp presenteren, ontworpen voor schuine daken in Nederland. Ook Intergas zit niet stil met 3 varianten van de Xceed All Electric warmtepomp. Bij Zehnder bekeken we mooie oplossingen voor passiefhuisbouw. De rol van e-boilers in verduurzaming van Itho Daalderop is ook een toffe oplossing voor na 2027, als salderen stopt.De beurs gaf ons ook inzicht in slimme oplossingen zoals plugwise systemen voor efficiënte verwarmingsregeling en innovatieve geluidsisolatie van Merford en daBo. Tot slot van deze dag: een mooie inzicht over de nieuwe grondgebonden warmtepompen van VaillantHoofdstukken0:0 We staan live op de VSK1:11 Spirotech Heat Pump Filter (HPF)6:35 WeHeat Swift dakwarmtepomp11:34 Dakoplossing Interion van ATAG18:04 Zehnder voor passiefhuizen23:49 Slimme e-boilers Itho Daalderop29:04 De Intergas Xceed All Electric warmtepomp in 6, 8 en 12 kW.31:52 Slimme aansturing van Plugwise35:11 Geluidsisolatie en warmtepompen met Merford39:15 Maak je warmtepomp vrij van lawaai met daBo40:13 Grondgebonden warmtepompen van Vaillant

Send us a textPrimary Expert: Mick Wall (IT Specialist, University of Sheffield & Founder of Energy Stats UK)Host: Nathan Gambling (Beta Talk Podcast and Betateach Newsletter)Core Topics: Heat Loss Accuracy, Weather Compensation vs. Room Influence, Smart Tariffs (Octopus Energy).Executive Summary (TL;DR)Standard MCS heat loss calculations often overestimate ventilation losses in older homes by up to 300%. Expert consumer Mick Wall demonstrates that real-world air changes in a 1930s semi-detached house are closer to 0.5 ACH (Air Changes per Hour) rather than the CIBSE default of 1.5–3.0 ACH. This episode explores how to verify heat loss using Pulse Tests and CO2 Decay to prevent heat pump oversizing.1. Challenging MCS Heat Loss DefaultsStandard industry calculations often rely on static building guides that fail to account for the actual "tightness" of 20th-century builds.The Problem: Default values from CIBSE and MCS result in oversized heat pumps, leading to short-cycling and reduced efficiency. The Evidence: Mick Wall utilises three distinct methodologies to validate air change rates: Pressure Testing: Utilising the Build Test Solutions Pulse kit for rapid air evacuation measurement. CO2 Decay Monitoring: Deploying Purrmetrix sensors to track gas dissipation over 7 days. Reverse Modeling: Matching 4 years of Open Energy Monitor data against Spruce fabric loss models. 2. Comfort Dynamics: Weather Compensation vs. Room InfluenceWhile "pure" weather compensation (adjusting flow temperature based on outdoor air) is better than on/off control, it often lacks the "aggression" needed for rapid recovery.Pure Weather Comp: Best for steady-state efficiency but may fail during sudden internal temperature drops. Room Influence: Wall advocates for this approach and currently uses his Vaillant control with Havenwise which is an optimiser. Key Takeaway: Insulation (e.g., bay window upgrades) provides "unmeasurable comfort" by eliminating drafts, even when the fabric watt-saving is minimal. 3. Optimising the "Elephant in the Room": Smart TariffsA high-quality heat pump installation must perform efficiently regardless of the tariff. However, leveraging the Octopus Energy Kraken platform provides significant cost advantages.Agile vs. Cozy Tariffs: Understanding how to shift loads without sacrificing comfort. The Risk: Relying on cheap overnight electricity to "mask" a poorly designed, low-efficiency system. Support the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky

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 how to do the same.  Darren talks about bringing people in to carry out these high value contracts, the strategy now he's won some good quality contracts and more.

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

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 January ever, but why he hopes it'll still be a much easier year for him than last year was. Andy is probably gonna go on holiday in 2026.

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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.

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 why 2026 is looking very promising, Adam Chapman from Heat Geek joins the show to roundup what the year has been like for those in the renewables sector and what next year might have in store. Ryan Miles comes on to share a perspective of the business owner and hard grafting plumber who is taking on many aspects of work in Bedfordshire.

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 tools on the market and what's worth it or should be avoided. Andy and Todd also share some advice on how to get started if you're new to the trade.

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 discuss how they approach installing bathrooms in a way that will minimise some of the pain points.

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 more in common with each other than you think. Jack Auletta, a fantastic House Builder in Surray talks about the range of different trades he works with and where Plumbers rank with regards to how easy/hard they are to work with. Fellow Fix Radio presenter, Danny Madden (Roofer/Builder) has a score to settle with his previous Plumber...

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.

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.

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.

The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, focusing on the Pacific Palisades community and the implications for urban areas as climate change intensifies. Actor Martin Short's love for that community and how James feels connected to it. Alongside an in-depth look at John Vaillant's book Fire Weather, we uncover the growing wildfire threat to cities and practical ways to safeguard homes and lives. Encore episode that followed the Pacific Palisades Fires in Los Angeles, January 2025. We will be back on August 14th with our Patreon episode and August 20th with a new regular episode. UPDATE: CAL FIRE has marked Martin Short's home as 'undamaged'! This is contrary to the previous report by The Wrap. CORRECTION on the size of screen to protect attic vents. It should be no bigger than 1/8" opening (we said 1/4" which is an out-dated guideline.) Episode Highlights: Los Angeles Wildfires: Examining the catastrophic fires in Pacific Palisades, where a tight-knit, picturesque community was largely destroyed. We discuss the human stories, the risks of living in fire-prone areas, and the role of climate change in escalating wildfire events. Author John Vaillant: Insights from Fire Weather and Vaillant's analysis of urban wildfires as a dire climate threat, with compelling clips from his talks and audiobook. The Cost of Fire Risk: Why insurers are pulling out of high-risk areas, leaving homeowners scrambling for alternatives like the FAIR Plan. Tokyo's Disaster Preparedness: A spotlight on Tokyo's remarkable infrastructure designed to mitigate natural disasters, from flood tunnels to seismic standards for buildings. Home Fire Safety Tips: Learn critical steps to reduce the risk of your home catching fire in a wildfire, including creating defensible spaces, fireproofing materials, and evacuation best practices. Key Links Mentioned: Fire Weather by John Vaillant: Audiobook available here Induction Cooktop Review on Wirecutter: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/copper-charlie-induction-stove-review/ Raw video of Pacific Palisades fire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt7VVdGcDzE Contact Us: We love hearing from our listeners! Share your thoughts and questions at CleanEnergyShow@gmail.com. Support Our Work: Help us continue creating climate-positive content: Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VMDCRPHLNR8YE Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/cleanenergypod

Le garde des Sceaux, Gérald Darmanin souhaite une grande réforme du Code pénal, le but ? Simplifier les peines. Et le calendrier est déjà très clair, fin juillet, il remettra sa copie à François Bayrou et à Emmanuel Macron. En septembre il sera « prêt » pour un examen du texte au Parlement avant un vote possible en janvier. Le garde des sceaux envisage notamment d'étendre à de nouvelles situations la procédure de plaider-coupable. Quel regard portent les magistrats sur ce projet de réforme ? Ecoutez L'invité de RTL Matin avec Vincent Derosier du 29 juillet 2025.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Au début des années 80, près du camp militaire de Mourmelon, dans la Marne. Huit jeunes d'une vingtaine d'années disparaissent les uns après les autres. C'est le début d'une enquête qui va s'étendre sur plusieurs années avant que ne soit démasqué un coupable insoupçonnable. Joël Vaillant, ex-colonel de gendarmerie, revient sur l'affaire de sa vie : celle des disparus de Mourmelon.Une enquête dans la peau est un podcast coproduit par Initial Studio et Caméra Subjective, adapté de la série documentaire audiovisuelle “L'enquête de ma vie” produite par Caméra Subjective, avec la participation de Planète+ Crime. Cet épisode a été écrit par Bérengère Weiss et réalisé par Bérengère Weiss et Benjamin Malherbe.Pour découvrir nos autres podcasts, suivez Initial Studio sur Instagram et Facebook. Production exécutive du podcast : Initial StudioProduction éditoriale : Sarah Koskievic et Mandy LebourgMontage : Camille LegrasAvec la voix de Vincent Couesme Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour plus d'informations.

Au début des années 80, près du camp militaire de Mourmelon, dans la Marne. Huit jeunes d'une vingtaine d'années disparaissent les uns après les autres. C'est le début d'une enquête qui va s'étendre sur plusieurs années avant que ne soit démasqué un coupable insoupçonnable. Joël Vaillant, ex-colonel de gendarmerie, revient sur l'affaire de sa vie : celle des disparus de Mourmelon.Une enquête dans la peau est un podcast coproduit par Initial Studio et Caméra Subjective, adapté de la série documentaire audiovisuelle “L'enquête de ma vie” produite par Caméra Subjective, avec la participation de Planète+ Crime. Cet épisode a été écrit par Bérengère Weiss et réalisé par Bérengère Weiss et Benjamin Malherbe.Pour découvrir nos autres podcasts, suivez Initial Studio sur Instagram et Facebook. Production exécutive du podcast : Initial StudioProduction éditoriale : Sarah Koskievic et Mandy LebourgMontage : Camille LegrasAvec la voix de Vincent Couesme Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour plus d'informations.