It might be, it could be, it is another installment of predominantly fastener-related talk radio, as Lindstrom VP,

Dick Ripley

announces an important acquisition for his team and describes market conditions from his sky box view (19:34).

Matt Delawder

, of SWD, and

John “Cool Hand” Butler

, of The Olander Company, are up next, to review the 2016 Vegas Fastener Show (1:11:30). Learn to step up to the plate when explaining problems to suppliers on the Fastener Training Minute with

Carmen Vertullo

(1:05:20). Also, October FDI results and the winners of this year's FTR/FTI Scholarship awards. Plus, a line up of NIFS attendee interviews, including

Eric's mom

! Brian and Eric pinch hit for McNulty, as they bask in a fastener field of dreams, come true after 108 years. Run time: 02:09:44