Episode #53 - Inner Sanctum

The Vegas fastener show is over for another year. Who lost their shirt, and who picked up a colorful new one? Which big names made the biggest splash, and where were the big splashes made during after-hours activities? Industry blogger, Traveling Salesman, along with Rich Cavoto, of Metric and Multistandard Components, join in for a detailed review of this year’s show (76:03). Mr. Dan Zehnder, of Trinity Hardware Headquarters, presents his perspective on the big event, and discusses a new series of upcoming interviews with industry legends (21:43). Mike McNulty and Holden Lewis cover the intriguing September FDI results on the Fastener News Report (50:51). Plus, from the fastener show floor, Sara Mallo, Mike McGuire, Tracey Lumia, Ted Nieman, Bob O’Brien, Dave Audia, and others play Fastener Word Association. And in a stunning bonus feature segment, WIFI founder, the amazing Ms. Pam Berry, guides listeners on an exclusive visit to a mysterious fastener vestibule (119:56) that will remain forever inaccessible to hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas, who roll dice on their industry future even as they dig out after their weeklong fastener odyssey. Run time: 02:10:20