During a landmark podcast that will stand as a historic marker of many lives in fastening, industry pro jocks

Jake Davis

, of BTM Manufacturing, and

Baron “Best Beard” Yarborough

, of Spring Bolt and Nut, join in for the annual Vegas show round up (1:20:32). Fellow luxury resort connoisseur,

Bill Akerfeldt

of Lindstrom comments on recent price increases as well as accommodations at the show (31:01). Würth EVP

Marc Strandquist

evaluates FDI numbers with industry anchor,

Mike McNulty

, on the Fastener News Report (48:12). Continuing his recent marathon of fastener show seminars,

Carmen Vertullo

presents an extended Fastener Training Minute, addressing ROCAP testing for structural bolts (1:11:30). Plus, the lovely and talented

Lynn Dempsey

with interviews aplenty from the show floor.

BONUS:

What does industry legend,

Bill Unferth

, have to say about Bill Derry’s naughty side...? (2:05:42) Brian and Eric compare notes on spending time in the FCH booth (mostly) for another year.

Run time: 02:13:29