Fully Threaded Radio
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 leaders
The Fastener News Report with Mike McNulty, Fastener industry news & headlines
The Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo
FDI analysis & commentary
Trade show previews and recaps
Updates from associations like NFDA, IFI, MWFA, Pac-West and more
Vital information about hydrogen embrittlement and related topics
Fully 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.
Fully Threaded Radio
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 debut with North American VP Christian Reich (22:40). The Fastener Industry Coalition doesn’t have much of an online presence, but is under new management so that may change, as described by Brighton Best veteran Chuck Halpin (1:10:23). During a tweet-worthy conversation, Baird analyst David Manthey and newsman Mike McNulty review the troublesome FDI finale for 2019 on the Fastener News Report (42:24). Thread guru Carmen Vertullo presents the next in his series of CFS quiz questions on the Fastener Training Minute (1:04:06). PLUS: Marc Strandquist shares thoughts on taking the helm at Optimas (He might not have set up the Snapchat account for his new gig yet) (35:30). Brian and Eric are about as wired in as ever, so they decide it would be a good idea to invite the industry walleye fishing, and send a gift box to Winona for some reason. Run time: 01:46:44