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Fully Threaded Radio is the voice of the FCH Sourcing Network and the original podcast for the industrial fastener industry, delivering predominantly fastener-related news, market insights, and infotainment since 2010. Hosted by Eric Dudas and Brian Musker, the show connects distributors, manufacturers, and industry insiders through engaging interviews, technical discussions, and commentary—with just the right touch of humor.Every episode covers what matters most to fastener professionals: industry events, market trends, sourcing conditions, standards updates, technical tutorials, and digital transformation across the fastener supply chain. Whether reporting from major events like the International Fastener Expo (IFE), Fastener Fair USA, or FSTNR Week, or analyzing monthly Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) reports, Fully Threaded Radio keeps listeners informed and connected about the fastener industry.Regular features include:Guest interviews with industry leadersThe Fastener News Report with Mike McNulty, Fastener industry news & headlinesThe Fastener Training Minute with Carmen VertulloFDI analysis & commentaryTrade show previews and recapsUpdates from associations like NFDA, IFI, MWFA, Pac-West and moreVital information about hydrogen embrittlement and related topicsFully Threaded Radio is produced in association with the FCH Sourcing Network, serving the fastener community with reliable online sourcing and industry connections.Whether you’re in fastener sales, importing, manufacturing, distribution, engineering, or simply curious about the world of nuts and bolts, Fully Threaded Radio is your trusted source for all things threaded.📍 Visit www.fullythreaded.com to stream episodes, view show notes, and connect with the fastener community.
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S2026E224 Episode #224 - See? BAM!
Is there more than hot air behind the CBAM regulations now in full effect in the EU? How should the North American fastener industry view these new mandates? Braving conditions created by inevitable…
S2026 FTR Unthreaded: Marco Rodriguez
Real estate advisor Marco Rodriguez has deep roots in the fastener industry. He reveals strategies for getting the upper hand in commercial leasing negotiations, showing why he has become the go to…
S2026E223 Episode #223 - Well Traveled
WIFI Woman of the Year and world traveler Darlene Collis of LSG talks shop and shows why she is the Fastener Ninja (1:05:51). On the Fastener News Report, Birmingham Fastener VP Anthony Crawl joins…
S2026E1 Special Report: Canada's 25%
Tariff news: Just ahead of the U.S. Supreme Court major announcement on tariffs, Canadian fastener men Jason Baines, of J. Lanfranco and Hans Fuller, of Fuller Metric, discuss bewildering new changes…
S2025E222 Episode #222 - More Rudolph
The year concludes with mixed news from across the fastener industry, as veteran sales rep Rick Rudolph shares his recipe for seasonal cheer (1:40:39). Eurolink president, Craig Penland is bullish on…
S2025 FTR Unthreaded: Marcel Goebel
Goebel Group CEO Marcel Goebel discusses his life in the fastener industry, expansion across Europe and entering the U.S. market, fastener fitness, finding the right people, and the World Rivet…
S2025E221 Episode #221 - Pit Stop
Fastener sales continue to race along, as Star Stainless president Tim Roberto Jr. and news editor Mike McNulty explain as they present the latest high octane FDI results on the Fastener News Report…
S2025 FTR Unthreaded: Laurence Claus
Laurence Claus is a widely known and respected fastener engineer, trainer, writer and mentor. With a career in fasteners that began on the manufacturing side, and spanning over 30 years, he…
S2025E220 Episode #220 - FL Why?
The fastener industry reports brisk sales, but optimism is slipping. Why is this happening? Abbott-Interfast president Bob "GQ" Baer joins news editor Mike McNulty to mull over the confusing FDI…
S2025E220 Special Report: Tough Nutter '25 Recap
Tough Nutters George “GHIII” Hunt of Brighton Best, Bobby “Tater Tot” Wegner of Beacon Fasteners, Bob “GQ” Baer from Abbott-Interfast, and BTM Manufacturing president Jake “Valdez” Davis put on their…
S2025E220 Special Report: IFE 2025 Floor Interviews
Floor interviews from the International Fastener Expo 2025, the largest fastener industry event of the year. The lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey traveled to Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas to get in on all…
S2025E219 FTR Unthreaded: Scott Camp Remembers Bob Kierlin
Atlas Distribution Services president Scott Camp remembers legendary Fastenal founder, Bob Kierlin. Scott explains how he came to travel with Mr. Kierlin during the early stage of his career,…
S2025E219 Episode #219 - BrAInstorming
Thinking hard about tariffs, AI tech, reshoring and keeping stock on the shelves, the fastener industry heads to Vegas for its largest annual conference of the year. Director of strategic sourcing…
S2025E219 Special Report: MWFA FSTNR Week '25
Midwest Fastener Association table top show floor interviews featuring the lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey with Rick and Morgan Rudolph, Tom Blakley, Heidi Volltrauer, Josh Winkler, Tom…
S2025E218 Episode #218 - Tariffic Times
Fastener veteran, metric legend of the Midwest, Mr. Rich Cavoto of Metric and Multistandard shares his experiences dealing with tariff confusion (1:36:00). AFC Industries CEO Kevin Godin joins…
S2025E217 FTR Unthreaded: Another Throw With Jason Baines
With tariff talk deadlines looming, Canadian locknut provider J. Lanfranco VP and part-time Highlander Jason Baines provides an update on where things stand. He also explains his entry into the realm…
S2025E217 Episode #217 - SW Threaded
MW Components VP of sales, Kara Bosse sees the exciting side of the fastener sales game as she works to make manufacturing an attractive career for the next generation (8:07). Meanwhile,…
S2025E217 Special Report: The Mud Racers
MWFA FSTNR Week ’25 is right around the corner, that means it’s time to start prepping for fastener mud racing! Team leaders Bob “GQ” Baer of Abbott-Interfast, Jake “Valdez” Davis of BTM…
S2025E218 FTR Unthreaded: The Art Of AI B2B Fastener Sourcing With Sam Aldinger And Anders Green
In this episode, Eric Dudas of FCH Sourcing Network is joined by Fastenal veteran turned homesteader Sam Aldinger and ERP code-slinger Anders Green of ALOX4 to dive deep into the evolving world of…
S2025E217 FTR Unthreaded: Link Magazine Publisher Leo Coar
With a long view on the fastener industry and numerous careers to reflect on, Distributor’s Link Magazine publisher Mr. Leo Coar recounts the launch of his flagship businesses and shares thoughts on…
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