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What is it like to be the fastener supplier for an episode of America's most popular construction reality show? How will Cardinal Fastener operate under its new ownership? What disastrous fastener-related mishap caused Plymouth Rock to split in half? Steve Dunham, of Sasco Fasteners, joins FTR to describe his work with Extreme Makeover Home Edition (71:18). Marc Strandquist, of Dokka Fasteners, and John Grabner, of Cardinal Fastener, share their insights for moving ahead now that the deal with The Wurth Group has closed (49:14). Beacon Fasteners quality manager, Jerry Stoczanskyj, explains what it takes to exceed industry quality standards in today's market (39:08). Also, Jim Derry, of Field Fastener, joins Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report to discuss the acquisition of Fastening Solutions (21:48). Are Brian and Eric actually redistributionists? That would be completely different, and the answer is revealed as the boys serve up a Thanksgiving-sized portion of predominantly fastener-related programming. Run time: 01:55:23

Further thoughts on the situation at Heads, Pac-West spring meeting details, and other insights from Andy Cohn, of Duncan Bolt (30:48). Perspectives from the front lines of the fastener industry with fastener blogger Andy Pels, of ScrewCrew.com (56:22). Mike McNulty's Fastener News Report with notes on ITW, Stuttgart show wrap up, and more (11:17). Plus, Nancy Rich of the MWFA invites the industry to FastenerTech '11 (24:15). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas celebrate one year in the online fastener talk radio business with their usual semi-fastener related commentary, and observe the ongoing trend towards world domination by smart phones and robots. Run time: 01:36:32

What do smart phones, golf clubs and trade shows have in common? They can all be powerful networking tools! Be a networking machine and listen to the voice of the FCH Sourcing Network as Janice Ceresa of Anixter describes the Fasteners Industry group on networking website LinkedIn (36:18), and fastener blogger Traveling Salesman reviews NIFS East 2010 from Columbus (57:47). Pac-West and MWFA golf outing previews, with Matt Delawder of SWD Inc (28:18). Also, Holden Lewis of BB&T Capital Markets explains current market conditions (10:08). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas discuss pirates, Thomas Jefferson and buried treasure. Run time: 01:16:54