Fully Threaded Radio

Whizzing along at top speed, the new year doesn't seem quite so new anymore, but youth springs eternal as

Aaron Shushan

of Specialty Sales, and

Ryan Kertis

of Stelfast, drop in to explain Young Fastener Professionals (1:22:48). Fastener Technology International editor,

Mike McNulty

, dissects the latest FDI numbers, along with NFDA chief,

Paul Tiffany

, on the Fastener News Report (53:42), which also features a fastener association round-up report by

Jay Minichino

, of BMB Fasteners and FIC (1:07:37). Branam Fastening's weld stud maven,

Mr. Kurt Triptow

, rides shotgun with the boys for a few laps (12:44). Plus,

Carmen Vertullo

presents the Fastener Training Minute (1:17:10). It's a fast-paced foray on the high octane fastener freeway! Run time: 01:52:17

The boys meant no harm when they took a brief hiatus over the holidays, and now they're back to kick off a new year of fastener talk radio.

ND Industries

VP of Business Development,

Jim Barr

, talks fastener training, and explains ND's new line of adhesive fastening products (24:20).

Rob Lucas

, of

Fidelis Fasteners

, opines on the longshoreman's "slow down", BBI's success, and changing buying habits (1:04:56). NFDA president,

Paul Tiffany

, joins

Mike McNulty

on the

Fastener News Report

to discuss changes and a new vision for the

Fastener Distributor Index

(43:22). Plus, new FTR partners are announced. Brian and Eric make their way the only way they know how, and things go pretty well overall. Run time: 01:45:24

Unlike winning at slots, or in the podcasting game, fast-paced fastener talk radio is no long shot as

Mark Klosek

and

Dave Kjanek

, of the

Vertex Distribution

team, describe the current stainless market (18:40). Then, the annual Semi All-Star Panel convenes to review this year's Vegas fastener show, with

John Butler

,

Laura Vath

and

Bob Baer

spinning the wheel (1:01:14). Fastener industry newshound,

Mike McNulty

rounds up industry headlines, and explains the avalanche of support for

liberty

, as evidenced by the recent mid-terms, on the

Fastener News Report

(46:53). Plus,

Carmen Vertullo

compares fine versus coarse threads on the

Fastener Training Minute

(38:12). Brian and Eric are 2 to 1 favorites, although you shouldn't gamble on whether Brian will ever manage to find

paper towels

at Cosco. Run time: 02:14:31

Just ahead of the latest Vegas fastener show, it's more projectile fastener Internet talk radio! Outspoken fastener man and political wonk,

Mr. Charlie Kerr

, speaks on his late father, reshoring, and the upcoming mid-term elections (1:07:47).

Jackie "Kind of a Big Deal in the Industry" Ventura

, presents the Fastener News Report, and explains the disastrous reality of "common core", the federal government's attack on public education (45:53). Leading off, the youthful and fastener-laden outside sales manager of National Threaded Fasteners,

Gary Graham

, describes his journey in this screwy industry (21:34). Plus, fastener guru,

Carmen Vertullo

, presents the latest edition of The Fastener Training Minute (1:00:17). Brian and Eric prepare for a productive and virus-free visit to Sin City, imploring listeners to make the lengthy trek to booth 1855. Run time: 02:07:14

The boys are back, feeling ever so safe thanks to far reaching efforts of our benevolent federal government, along with Mark Georgia of Fascomp (59:05), NIFS partner Mike McGuire (13:21), and Mike McNulty with the Fastener News Report, this time joined by Field Fastener president, Mr. Jim Derry (36:10). Run time: 01:31:12

The fastener industry may be throwing cold water around, but business conditions are hot.

Mike McNulty

explains the dramatic spike in the July FDI numbers, and also is joined by

Robbie Gilchrist

, who has news about this year's Gilchrist Foundation scholarship award winners (24:39). During the third installment of "Legends of the Industry", Trinity Hardware Headquarters' head honcho,

Dan Zehnder

speaks with Lake Erie Screw legend,

Mr. George Wasmer

(41:24). Plus,

Carmen Vertullo

presents the Fastener Training Minute (15:17). Brian and Eric mull over their options on addressing the ALS challenge. Run time: 01:31:51

During a virtual shore lunch of fastener industry news and information,

Jay Queenin

and

Kelly Cole

, of

Specialty Bolt & Screw

, explain their new partnership and plans to expand internationally (1:01:06).

MWFA

president,

Rich Cavoto

, recaps this year's table top and golf event (17:21). Fastener Technology International editor,

Mike McNulty

presents the Fastener News Report and is joined by

Holden Lewis

of BB&T Capital Markets with the June FDI report (37:50). Hosts Brian and Eric lament missing some of the fun at the summer fastener events, but fondly remember the

fillets

and rollers they enjoyed instead. Run time: 01:41:36

There's more than one way to measure success, and the same can be said of hex head cap screws.

Stelfast

president,

Simmi

, presents her perspective on various fastener industry issues, including the Taiwanese plating situation, and goes on to describe her involvement with an all-new organization, designed to enable success for fastener professionals across the industry (1:27:45). Fastener Technology International editor,

Mike McNulty

, delivers top industry headlines, and BB&T analyst,

Holden Lewis

, is grilled on the startling May FDI numbers by a special guest interviewer on the Fastener News Report (55:22). Bay Standard Manufacturing's, the formerly erstwhile fastener man,

Robert Rodgers

, kicks things off with his take on outstanding threaded rod anti-dumping litigation (25:57). Plus, a new opportunity to win a full scholarship to the FTI's coveted

Certified Fastener Specialist

program is announced (9:07). New Feature: The

Fastener Training Minute

, with veteran industry consultant,

Carmen Vertullo

(1:22:22). Brian and Eric, meanwhile, sharpen hooks and clean out the boat of last season's plastic worms, as they prepare for success in their pursuit of trophies across the flats. Run time: 02:02:23

Wurth executive VP Marc Strandquist discusses the acquisition of Timberline Fasteners (20:39). Don "Solution Man" Shan, along with Laura Vath and Marty Nolan recap this year's wildly successful NCFA Distributor Social (1:06:54). Mike McNulty and BB&T analyst Holden Lewis explain the surging FDI numbers (39:44). Brian and Eric try to take it easy, without much luck. Run time: 01:50:50

IFI chairman,

Mark Quebbeman

(01:03:02), and

Jason Sandefur

of GlobalFastenerNews.com (20:16). Plus, FDI numbers for March with

Mike McNulty

and BB&T analyst

Holden Lewis

(38:15). Bonus:

Joe Truckey

explains this year's win at the Mel. Lots to chew on during another fine episode with Brian and Eric. Run time: 01:43:37.