Episodes
Jan. 18, 2020
Episode #148 - Anti-Social
Largely unavailable on any social media platform, the latest episode of predominantly fastener-related talk radio radiates fresh digital effluvia into the audio stream of a new decade, as Goebel Fasteners makes its podcast d…
Dec. 18, 2019
Episode #147 - Tahini Tell-All
'Tis the season for wrapping up gifts and another year of predominantly fastener-related talk radio, as Advance Components CEO and chief gingerbread architect Suzy Cravens shares heartwarming details of her recent experience…
Nov. 21, 2019
Episode #146 - Unthreaded
A screw thread is a helical structure, flowing between the linear and rotational, and when Tim “Action” Jackson along with Jo Morris of Desert Distribution join the podcast it’s a different sort of threadform altogether (1:1…
Oct. 23, 2019
Episode #145 - Screwzapalooza
It’s a festival of fastener facts and flummery as the National Fastener Tour rolls into town, headlined by rock star of the fastener industry, Simmi of Stelfast along with Star Stainless president, Mr. Tim Roberto Jr . (1:14…
Sept. 28, 2019
Episode #144 - Flavor Saver
Falling in the pool during this year’s International Fastener Expo is something everyone miraculously managed to avoid, despite the intensity of the networking and revelry at the welcome gala extravaganza. Even the life guar…
Aug. 20, 2019
Episode #143 - Hexitivity
Time is getting short ahead of the annual International Fastener Expo , in more ways than one, as Bryce Campbell of Bryce Security Fastener explains during a thought provoking conversation touching on screws, T. rex, and the…
July 14, 2019
Episode #142 - Ugly Bolts
Sales remain hot for many in the fastener industry as summer sizzles along, yet the FDI shows a dramatic cool down and the outlook isn’t so pretty. Innovative Components chief, Mike O’Connor attests to the mixed signals, and…
June 12, 2019
Episode #141 - Trade War Drinking Games
Is it a national trade policy or a drinking game? The industry speaks out on tariffs during floor interviews from Fastener Fair USA (20:54) and FastenerTech ‘19 (1:27:25) featuring Wayne Wishnew , Jake Davis , GH III , Rob R…
May 20, 2019
Episode #140 - Men of Action
Like a true life action figure with a sawhorse and a handshake, Tim Jackson explains how he took Action Fasteners from the garage to an acquisition and beyond (1:45:44). The NCFA Distributor Social was a major success with i…
April 18, 2019
Episode #139 - The Vegemite Files
Although it required a Texas-sized helping of dubious sandwich spread to pull off, industry veteran and conversationalist, Marty Nolan of R. L. English turns the table on FTR host Mr. Brian Musker during a highly anticipated…
March 13, 2019
Episode #138 - Direct Connections
When precision fastener manufacturer and conversationalist, Charlie Kerr , of Kerr Lakeside, crashes onto the scene, the discussion topics carom from the master distribution model to blockchain to baseball (13:03). Then, in …
Feb. 15, 2019
Episode #137 - Opportunity Lost
Apple says it can’t source the tiny screws it needs from U.S. manufacturers, but some domestic suppliers disagree. Could it be a case of missed opportunity? Fastener industry veteran Andy Cohn , of Duncan Bolt, explains from…
Jan. 17, 2019
Episode #136 - Wake Up Call
At first glance, the screw biz can seem a sleepy industry, quietly minding its own business. But when Steve Dunham of SASCO Fasteners tells the harrowing tale of a computer ransomware attack on his business, you’ll be roused…
Dec. 14, 2018
Episode #135 - Testers and Jesters
The fastener industry knows how to laugh, but bolts and nuts are serious business. NFDA president, Kelly Cole clearly grasps this as he surveys industry operating conditions, previews an upcoming landmark association meeting…
Nov. 17, 2018
Episode #134 - Got Zarf?
The fastener industry reacts to the news and events of this year’s International Fastener Expo , featuring perennial expo observers Jake Davis , of BTM Manufacturing, and Rosa “The Riveter” Hearn , of Brighton Best Internati…
Oct. 25, 2018
Episode #133 - Failure to Communicate
The message is clear: What we have here is the latest installment of predominantly fastener-related talk radio, as Solution Industries’ Frank “Balboa” Devito succinctly communicates about his thinking on recent industry deve…
Sept. 23, 2018
Episode #132 - Outsiders
Sometimes an outside perspective is needed to make sense of things. Such is the case as erstwhile fastener journeyman Don Shan charges into the fray to share thoughts on the Lindstrom/Stelfast deal, the tariff situation, how…
Aug. 23, 2018
Episode #131 - Get the Lead Out
During a 100% lead-free episode of fastener talk radio, industry consultant Carmen Vertullo revisits the topic of Prop 65 in the wake of his recent webinar, with the latest developments and thinking on the subject (17:35). …
July 26, 2018
Episode #130 - Don't Be Scared
Disruptive technology and competition present volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) to the fastener industry, even as the screw biz surges. But fear not, George Hunt III of BBI discusses ways of bringing …
June 20, 2018
Episode #129 - Disintermediation
Should you be concerned about impending changes to California Proposition 65 ? How can you position your distribution company to thrive in a world dominated by Amazon Business ? And who won the FTR Busch Light 30 pack at th…
May 23, 2018
Episode #128 - Zygology
Fastener Industry Hall of Fame member and zygologist, Mr. Mike McGuire shares his thoughts on a range of predominantly fastener-related topics, and hints of a new business venture coming soon (1:17:31). The lovely and talen…
April 22, 2018
Episode #127 - Hello Cleveland
The fastener industry converged at the rock hall of fame recently, and it was no mistake, although there was some confusion about the ground transportation. Jammin' Jake Davis of BTM Manufacturing and Brighton Best’s Rosa He…
March 15, 2018
Episode #126 - Tariffs Anyone?
Who’s up for some sweet new tariffs? Apparently, not the fastener industry, as Kerr Lakeside honcho, Mr. Charlie Kerr weighs in with his reaction to the news of tariffs on imported steel (13:08). During the second big featur…
Feb. 15, 2018
Episode #125 - Shake It Up
Shaking up the world of hard to locate metric fasteners, Craig Penland explains the unique business model of Eurolink Fastener Supply Service (1:29:24). Solution Industries boss, John Radel talks shop, and announces a shake …