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Professional fastener consultant and vinter Doug Weiland discloses his best recipe for a thread business with legs (1:46:42). 2026 Hall of Fame inductee Tim Roberto Jr. of LSG joins Mike McNulty to dissect the latest red hot FDI numbers on the Fastener News Report (57:45). Industry guru Carmen Vertullo previews his upcoming in-person risk management conference (21:59), then returns with a Fastener Training Minute covering a seldom discussed HE topic (1:34:04). Show directors Anya Falcone and Linette Dao look ahead to an all-new IFE in Phoenix (41:31). PLUS: Commercial rents plummet and MWFA HOF inductions. Brian and Eric consider ways to defend against Amazon Business and think about a yaht. Run time: 02:50:14

Fastener sales are sizzling as much as the summer heat, but is the data center boom really driving all the business? AFC Industries EVP John Kovatch and VP of marketing Joe Shoemaker explain how they view the current market and what they're doing to approach it (1:42:31). Ed Smith of Würth Industry USA looks back at his tenure as NFDA president (13:12). On the Fastener News Report, Advance Components president Gary Cravens joins senior news editor Mike McNulty to look at the latest scorching FDI numbers (42:09). Industry educator Carmen Vertullo explains non-destructive inspection testing techniques, on the Fastener Training Minute (1:29:24). Brian and Eric marvel at AI in ludicrous speed mode, and remember to order more Vegemite. Run time: 02:30:58

Dr. Salim Brahimi on the recent IFI standards camp and RCSC meeting (16:39), Fastener Industry Coalition chairman and Brighton Best sales manager Michael White (1:46:35), Martin EVP Scott McDaniel joins Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report (58:08), Rob "Big Country" Reynolds of INxSQL and Tony Martinez of Buckeye Fasteners recap Brisketfest '26 (49:14), plus Carmen Vertullo explains why your great fastener innovation may be a terrible idea on the Fastener Training Minute (1:39:18). BONUS: Outwit the landlord at lease renewal time (44:21). Brian and Eric dream up an AI filter for parrots and roosters. Run time: 02:17:49

A focused discussion with Fastener Technology International senior news editor and FTR contributor, Mike McNulty, tracking his unexpected journey from engineering school to the desk of the industry renowned Fastener News Report. Run time: 48:38

Fastener Fair USA floor interviews featuring Chris McAffrey, Michael White, Blanca Delgado, Jill Lewis, Anders Green, Robbie Gilchrist and many more. On the Fastener News Report, Mike McNulty of Fastener Technology International speaks with Baird senior analyst Dave Manthey to explain the ongoing surge in the Fastener Distributor Index (56:29). Jason Baines of J. Lanfranco introduces a new coalition designed to address tariffs impacting the fastener trade (46:35). On the Fastener Training Minute, Carmen Vertullo fixes a mistake with grade 9 (1:36:37). PLUS: 5 tips for preserving margins during lease negotiations (42:31). Brian and Eric plan an airlift. Run time: 02:16:17