Sometimes an outside perspective is needed to make sense of things. Such is the case as erstwhile fastener journeyman

Don Shan

charges into the fray to share thoughts on the Lindstrom/Stelfast deal, the tariff situation, how Amazon could break in, and where opportunities still exist in the screw biz (1:23:38). Temporary sideliner,

Dick Ripley

speaks publicly for the first time in a long time, and offers a rare glimpse into his artistic pursuits (32:17). R. W. Baird analyst

David Manthey

joins

Mike McNulty

on the

Fastener News Report

to review the latest FDI results and speculate if this ride is nearing an end (53:51). Plus,

Carmen Vertullo

presents the

Fastener Training Minute

, this time recommending a must-read book for fastener professionals (1:17:22).

BONUS:

Homegrown, barn-burning rock n roll written, performed, and produced by Dick Ripley (2:06:46). Brian reports on a field trip to Chicago’s

Design Innovation Institute

, and Eric juggles recursive technical issues and untimely fastener dog intrusions. Run time: 02:11:11