Fully Threaded Radio

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

In an episode jammed with fastener industry headlines like a west coast port during a shipping crisis,

Jackie “Kind of a Big Deal” Ventura

and C&H International operator,

Charles Chang

open with a look at the recent bankruptcy of shipping company, Hanjin. BBI president,

Jun Xu

, discusses the implications of Brighton becoming a publicly traded company (1:15:16). MWFA president,

Bob “GQ” Baer

and

John “Cowboy” Wachman

review the recent Fastener Training Week in Chicago (27:39). The FDI ticks up, and

Mike McNulty

hosts past NFDA president,

Casey McIlhon

to review the most recent survey responses on the Fastener News Report (50:56). Also,

Carmen Vertullo

presents another informative Fastener Training Minute (1:09:06). Bonus: Exciting

NCFA Screw Open

results! Brian and Eric look at 3D parts for autos, and conclude you've won if by land… Run time: 01:51:57

When Kerr Lakeside boss,

Charlie Kerr

, offers his thoughts on the state of the fastener industry, the presidential race, and his favorite baseball team's chances for a pennant, it's a slice of fastener radio pie you cannot afford to pass up (1:13:20). NFDA president,

Marc Strandquist

joins

Mike McNulty

to assess the screw biz in light of sagging FDI numbers on the Fastener News Report (43:02). The crew from

Peak Innovations Engineering

discusses their ultrasonic approach to joint testing (14:41). Plus, on the Fastener Training Minute,

Carmen Vertullo

offers practical advice to solve a common thread problem (1:08:13). Like enraged chefs at a soiree gone awry, Brian and Eric launch pastry at yet more government stoogism. Run time: 02:02:52

There are no distractions as NFDA board member and Hayes Bolt VP,

Kelly Cole

(1:14:36), and journeyman fastener rep,

Rick Rudolph

(10:58), stop in to share their thoughts on current industry trends and issues. The laser focus continues as screw biz anchorman,

Mike McNulty

, presents the Fastener News Report and examines June FDI results with BB&T analyst,

Charles Redding

(48:45). Also,

Carmen Vertullo

presents another informative Fastener Training Minute (1:08:49). Brian heads south, and Eric offers his thoughts on avoiding the

squirrels

. Run time: 01:50:55

In the battle for fastener industry success, it's important to make the right choices, which are sometimes not the same for everyone. Reluctant industry legend and 2016 Fastener Hall of Fame inductee,

Bruce Wheeler

of Star Stainless makes this case during a landmark interview (1:12:42). The FDI ticks up, and

Mike McNulty

explores the reasons why, along with BB&T Capital Markets analyst,

Charles Redding

on the Fastener News Report (50:54). The MWFA table top show and golf outing were great successes again this year, as described by

Bob "GQ" Baer

,

Nancy Rich

,

Ruth Dowling

,

Steve Greenberg

and more (14:12). Plus, Beacon Fasteners sales manager,

Kameron Dorsey

drops in with updates from the FIC (39:43). Also, fastener guru

Carmen Vertullo

presents the Fastener Training Minute (103:43). Brian and Eric discuss a glitch with FCH SourceFinder and 3-D printed airplane parts, then choose to spend the rest of the month on the lake. Run time: 01:47:28

Mention golf, fine tequilla and multilobular screwheads during the same conversation, and you must be speaking of predominantly fastener-related talk radio. A case in point, this edition features the riveting

Ms. Rosa Hearn

, of Brighton Best International, who is headed to Fastener Fair Mexico, and provides translation services along the way (1:06:57). Pac-West board member,

Clay Weaver

, shares results of this year's Mel Kirsner Memorial golf tournament (34:37). If you remember when team Porteous dominated this event, you don't want to miss this report. Plus, the

lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey

interviews NCFA Distributor Social attendees, who comment on the annual gala, as well as the future of the Vegas fastener show, Larry Kelly, Cris Young, Kristen Kessler and more (10:01). The Fastener Distributor Index showed signs of improvement in April, as fastener newsman

Mike McNulty

and BB&T analyst

Charles Redding

explain during the Fastener News Report (42:38). And fastener industry consultant,

Carmen Vertullo

, reports from the ASTM F16 technical meeting in San Antonio (1:1:34). Hosts Brian and Eric do their best to provide bilingual commentary as they review the state of the fastener industry from their view, while enjoying some chilli with meat, con carne. Run time: 01:40:17

The bulls and bears disagree on what they see ahead. Meanwhile, the high fliers joining the latest edition of fastener talk radio dispel some of the confusion with their mile high view of the screw business. Just returned from Taiwan, Würth EVP,

Marc Strandquist

describes the Global Fastener Leaders Summit and notes the tenor of conversation during the event (21:57). NFDA president,

Casey McIlhon

, and Fastener Technology International editor,

Mike McNulty

, assess the uptick of the most recent Fastener Distributor Index reading, during the Fastener News Report (43:07).

John Bilton

, marketing VP at Utah based distributor THB, Inc. explains how cutting edge ERP technology is helping his company thrive in an uncertain environment, even as some suppliers seem to be adding to the challenge (1:07:31). Also,

Carmen Vertullo

presents materials every fastener reference shelf must include, on the Fastener Training Minute (1:00:58). Bonus:

Link Magazine

publishes a rare Venn diagram explaining the

hydrogen embrittlement

nexus of risk. Brian and Eric reflect on the fragility of life, and consider soaring eagles and skunk seeking canine companions, concluding it's best to have as many of each around as possible. Run time: 01:44:17

It's all fasteners all the time, almost, as Fastenal EVP,

Gary Polipnick

drops in to talk about his erstwhile golf career, Nascar, and a little shop (1:12:02).

Kevin Chavis

, of Star Stainless offers a run down of the recent joint conference of NFDA and Pac-West (19:00).

Aaron Shushan

of Specialty Sales describes the industry's newest fastener-related media entity, Fastener Pulse (34:06). Plus,

Mike McNulty

welcomes BB&T analyst

Charles Redding

to mull over the smoldering FDI numbers on the Fastener News Report (44:29). Also,

Carmen Vertullo

looks at magnetism and stainless steel, on the Fastener Training Minute (1:05:51). Always true to the fastener industry, and reality in general, Brian and Eric note the ominous climate of weaponized AGW alarmism. Run time: 02:06:02

There might be some question as to what makes a hall a hall, but there's no doubt what constitutes fame in the fastener business. This is clear as industry legend,

Mr. Virg Lindstrom

, of Lindstrom Metric renown speaks with

Dan Zehnder

of Trinity Hardware (1:20:24). Adding his thoughts on the subject, and riding the superslide of fastener greatness, Würth Timberline president,

Russ Doran

, comments on the recent Fastener Hall of Fame rescue project (21:11), which is documented during segments featuring industry gadfly

Marty Nolan

,

Jackie “Kind of a Big Deal” Ventura

, and freewheeling fastener wildcatter,

Eric Dudas

(13:18). Always focused on fasteners,

Mike McNulty

presents industry headlines, and surveys the carnage of the January FDI along with MWFA president,

Bob “GQ” Baer

(51:54). Also,

Carmen Vertullo

delivers the Fastener Training Minute with another real-world application question (1:11:21). Assured of their own destiny, Brian and Eric distinguish between the famous and infamous as they slog along the questionable pathway to fastener glory. Run time: 01:49:33

Everywhere you look, there are conflicting opinions on the direction of business, the markets, the elections, and even the success of reshoring. The latest season of predominantly fastener related talk radio floats in like a benign bubble, and begins with an open question to which a host of fastener professionals respond, with

John Butler

,

Andy Cohn

,

Pam Berry

,

Gary Polipnick

and more (18:58). Could the end of

hydrogen embrittlement

be near? Industry consultant and guru,

Carmen Vertullo

, discusses this possibility as he offers three “fastener war stories” during his latest feature appearance (1:02:47). Bamal Fastener Corp president,

Kevin Miller

, sits in with

Mike McNulty

, of Fastener Technology International, to dissect the latest FDI on the Fastener News Report (43:10). Plus, Fastener Fair Mexico is previewed with Mack Brooks Exhibitions manager,

Bob Chiricosta

(30:50). The boys examine alternate views of the current state of returning jobs to the States, decide there might be objective truth in the numbers, but come away wondering what the hell is actually going on. Run time: 01:59:38