Fully Threaded Radio

Closing out another season of predominantly fastener related talk radio, and reflecting on the first

ONE HUNDRED

episodes of the podcast,

John "Cool Hand" Butler

, of The Olander Company, and

Marty Nolan

, of R.L. English, revisit past FTR episodes and offer their observations on the impact of the show (1:23:13). Lindstrom sourcing guru,

Rob Lucas

, comments on steel prices and their likely effects on importers during the coming year (22:50). Ohio Oil and Gas Association EVP,

Shawn Bennett

, explains slumping oil prices and how domestic drillers are reacting (46:08). Also softening, the FDI numbers for November are revealed during

Mike McNulty's

Fastener News Report (1:02:57). Plus,

Carmen Vertullo

delivers another “fastener war story” on the Fastener Training Minute (1:16:36). Meanwhile, the boys take stock in the friends and experiences they've gained during their tenure as thread jockeys, and Brian explains why he will no longer have to carry his own

cutlery

to MWFA events. Run time: 02:08:42

Things could be worse, but the FTR boys aren't quite sure. Helping them sort out the methods and meaning of the Fastener Distributor Index, inquisitive index observer and proponent,

Bob “GQ” Baer

, of Abbott-Interfast speaks with senior BB&T Capital Markets analyst,

Charles Redding

(15:55). Industry blogger,

Traveling Salesman

, shares his thoughts on the big news about NIFS (38:54). Industry anchorman,

Mike McNulty

has screw biz headlines on the Fastener News Report (47:48), and fastener consultant,

Carmen Vertullo

presents the Fastener Training Minute (1:01:09). And despite possible storm clouds, legendary Stelfast founder

Mr. Surinder Sakhuja

reminds us all to smile, during a revealing conversation with

Dan Zehnder

, of Trinity Logstics (1:07:19). Brian and Eric aren't sure they're ready for their

refrigerators

to spy on them, but decide to continue innovating the Scrubber anyway.

Run time: 01:47:50

As the fastener industry returns from its annual desert diversion,

Don “Solution Man” Shan

and fastener cowboy

John Wachman

join the FTR boys for a look at this year's NIFS (1:10:13). New NFDA president,

Casey McIlhon

, offers his vision for the national fastener organization as he takes the reigns (17:15).

Mike McNulty

and

Tom Buddenbohn

review the latest FDI numbers on the Fastener News Report (40:50). Also,

Josh Glaser

describes an all new part available from Glaser and Associates (30:48). Plus,

Jay Minichino's

FIC report (52:56),

Carmen Vertullo's

Fastener Training Minute (1:03:44), and interviews from the show floor in Vegas with the lovely and talented,

Lynn Dempsey

. Brian and Eric return to the grind, and wonder who stole their monkey. Run time: 01:54:16

Despite currency devaluations and index slumps, the fastener industry parties on. Hear what went on in Nashville at the AAFS, who topped the field at the NCFA Screw Open, and what's on tap for this year's Vegas NIFS predominantly fastener-related hootenanny. Fearless reshoring warrior,

Mr. Harry Moser

, explains the impact of recent moves on the Yuan on importing and domestic manufacturing (1:38:03).

Andy

and

Gary Graham

, of National Threaded Fasteners, describe how the new breed of fastener professionals uses wireless technology in their day to day roles, in the office and on the road (34:58). On the Fastener News Report, industry anchorman

Mike McNulty

and NFDA's

Marc Strandquist

break down the latest disappointing Fastener Distributor Index reading, and look for reasons to remain optimistic (1:10:57). Plus,

Carmen Vertullo's

Fastener Training Minute (1:32:24), association news from the FIC, and author,

Tom Payne

, on innovative thinking and problem solving (56:52). Bonus: The

lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey

has sounds from the show floor in “NashVegas”. Brian and Eric go moderate, for a change, and profile the FTR listener base. Run time: 02:12:23

Barren email servers are in the news. In contrast, online fastener talk radio is brimming with useful information, as industry legend,

Mr. Bruce Darling

, joins raconteurs and Trinity Hardware chief,

Dan Zehnder

, during a landmark interview (1:14:27).

Don Nowak

, of Falcon Fastening Solutions, explains

National Manufacturing Day

, and urges fastener companies to participate (:40).

Mike McNulty

presents industry headlines on the Fastener News Report, and welcomes Würth Group EVP,

Marc Strandquist

, to analyze July's sobering FDI numbers (41:00). Also,

Heidi Volltrauer

, of Volt Industrial Plastics, previews the upcoming All American Fastener Show in Nashville (26:20). Below the fold, but equally content-rich, BMB Fasteners'

Jay Minichino

delivers the FIC report (59:48), and industry educator and consultant,

Carmen Vertullo

, has the FTI Fastener Training Minute (1:07:12). Brian and Eric recount a server-related meltdown of their own, and describe their first tangible encounter with “net neutrality”.

Run time: 01:53:45

There was no trouble when

Andy

and

Gary Graham

of National Threaded Fasteners joined forces to talk about the industry, gaining their credentials, and commenting on the changing nature of the fastener business (1:27:16). Meanwhile, industry journeyman

Carmen Vertullo

speaks about current issues and why the Bay Bridge incident has been a learning experience for everyone (32:07). Fastener Technology International Magazine editor,

Mr. Mike McNulty

, presents another info-packed Fastener News Report, including exciting developments about the FDI (101:22). Also,

Jay Minichino

delivers the FIC report, and the Fastener Training Minute provides insightful comments on fastener QA (1:19:31). Brian and Eric prattle on, this time dwelling on the end of an important era in rock and roll history. Run time: 02:12:19

FastenerTech '15 was a huge success, and the NFDA made haste by holding its summer meeting concurrently in Rosemont, elevating its new leadership. Stelfast honcho,

Don Haggerty

announces a new Stelfast location (1:24:13), and industry legend,

Mr. Robbie Gilchrist

comments on the state of the fastener industry (17:54). The FDI saw a small dip in May, and

Mike McNulty

and

Paul Tiffany

ruminate on the latest numbers on the Fastener News Report (56:27). Plus, industry guru,

Carmen Vertullo

, presents the Fastener Training Minute and previews upcoming Fastener Training Institute events (1:18:44). Also, Casey McIlhon, Tracey Lumia, Gary & Andy Graham of National Threaded Fasteners, Lori Coar, Rich Cavoto, and many more make cameo appearances. Meanwhile, based on the ITR forecast, Brian and Eric prepare to make the most of the online fastener business before the big one hits in 2030. Run time: 2:03:10

Brian and Eric are feeling ever so vibrant and youthful as they welcome fastener industry veterans

Frank Devito

, of Solution Industries (14:19), and

Marty Nolan

of R. L. English (1:15:11), to discuss the recent NCFA Distributor Social and panel event, startling industry news & developments, and their own relevance.

Mr. Mike McNulty

presents the Fastener News Report, with NFDA president,

Paul Tiffany

, commenting on the surprising bump in the April FDI reading (51:29). Plus,

Carmen Vertullo

talks vibration on the latest Fastener Training Minute (1:09:48). Along with the debonaire, Bob

"GQ"

Baer, John Wachman, and the kid from Stelfast, Ryan Kertis, it's another odyssey in online fastener radio not to be missed. Run time: 02:03:13

When Würth North America EVP,

Mr. Marc Strandquist

(1:18:11), and MWFA president,

Rich Cavoto

(11:57), drop in to share their perspectives on the fastener business, online fastener talk radio becomes a virtual industry summit! Even more so as Fastener Technology International editor,

Mike McNulty

, and NFDA president,

Paul Tiffany

, present March FDI analysis on the Fastener News Report (49:19). Also, Carver Consulting CEO,

Carmen Vertullo

, presents the Fastener Training Minute (1:12:49), and

Jay Minichino

has FIC association calendar updates. Hosts Brian and Eric shake off the sting of tax day with thoughts of Buckeye

muskie hunting

and medical malpractice. Run time: 01:57:11

And so it goes, the jovial and informative,

Mr. Dick Ripley

, of Lindstrom, waxes eloquent on the state of the fastener industry and his latest position within it (1:17:28). Industrial Products Company IT guy,

Michael White

, talks INxSQL (27:02), and

Kevin Chavis

of Star Stainless Screw and the Pac-West discusses the latest from Long Beach (00:46). The Fastener News Report with

Mike McNulty

is presented from the world's largest fastener show in Stuttgart, Germany (49:19). Plus NFDA president,

Paul Tiffany

on the latest FDI reading (52:30),

Carmen Vertullo

with the Fastener Training Minute (1:07:31), and

Jay Minichino

of the FIC with association news (44:09). Brian and Eric talk fastener raves, noise canceling headphones, and AGW fraud. You'll want to tell two friends! Run time: 02:04:46