An all-star line-up tackles the

biggest fastener industry headlines

of the year gone by, and makes forecasts on the year ahead during this very special holiday edition. Industry blogger,

Traveling Salesman, Andy Pels, of ScrewCrew.com, along with the amazing J.R. Prahl

share their wit and wisdom, and also comment on their favorite FTR episodes of the season (53:13). The conversation includes input from industry luminaries

Andy Cohn, Joanne Bialas, Russ Doran, and Jennifer Friel

. Also,

Stelfast president and fastener industry rockstar, Simmi

discusses her thoughts on recent steel price reductions and the opening of a new branch location (40:13).

Mike McNulty presents the Fastener News Report

and delivers his 10 predictions for the New Year (27:43). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas speak of the future and speak of the past, and do it all with maximum

jolliness

, in predominantly fastener-related Fully Threaded style. Run time: 02:13:59