Season 2024
April 22, 2024
Episode #199 - A Great Industry To Be In
Bob "GQ" Baer and analyst Dave Manthey discuss a key component of the FDI. Star president Tim Roberto Jr. joins Mike McNulty. Jim and Adam Derry operate one of the most successful family companies in the game. Carmen Vertull…
March 18, 2024
Episode #198 - Meat Me in Texas
Charlie Kerr on the impact of EVs on the fastener industry. Fastenal CFO Holden Lewis reviews the latest FDI. Carmen Vertullo explains bolt tightness testing. SFA president Brad Burel previews the upcoming spring conference.…
March 3, 2024
Special Report: Mud Race Cancelled?
Elite fastener mud racers Bob "GQ" Baer, Jake "Valdez" Davis, and GH3 break a shocking development pertaining to the 2024 Rugged Nut event scheduled ahead of this year's MWFA FSTNR week.
Feb. 20, 2024
Episode #197 - Flying Squirrel
J. Lanfranco boss Jason Baines on infrastructure and taking care of staff. Atlanta Rod sales manager Chris McCaffrey sees increased demand for domestic parts. BBI president Jun Xu on the rising FDI. Carmen Vertullo explains …
Jan. 18, 2024
Episode #196 - Clean Up
Würth EVP Dee Ward is flying high with a new mission that will take him far. Jake "Valdez" Davis gets his CFS as dean of the Fastener Training Institute Jo Morris keeps it real. Bob "GQ" Baer and Mike McNulty have the comple…