Dr. Salim Brahimi on the recent IFI standards camp and RCSC meeting (16:39), Fastener Industry Coalition chairman and Brighton Best sales manager Michael White (1:46:35), Martin EVP Scott McDaniel joins Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report (58:08), Rob "Big Country" Reynolds of INxSQL and Tony Martinez of Buckeye Fasteners recap Brisketfest '26 (49:14), plus Carmen Vertullo explains why your great fastener innovation may be a terrible idea on the Fastener Training Minute (1:39:18). BONUS: Outwit the landlord at lease renewal time (44:21). Brian and Eric dream up an AI filter for parrots and roosters. Run time: 02:17:49