Internet Radio for the fastener industry and the voice of the FCH Sourcing Network. If you buy, sell, import or manufacture industrial fasteners, this show is for you!
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Broadcast legend Anneka Rice joins Sunday Times Wine Columnist Will Lyons to share their love of wine and travel with a host of special guests. They’ll be pulling the cork and twisting the screw cap on some of their favourite bottles as they embark on a free-flowing series through the many minds, lives and worlds inspired by the wine route. So pull up a chair, pour yourself a glass and sit back for a grape inspired podcast full of laughter, lively conversation and interesting wine. Wine Time ...
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Rebecca Lobo is a Hall of Fame athlete. Steve Rushin wrote about Hall of Fame athletes for years. But unlike most podcast duos, the bond that holds this show together is marriage. Join the couple weekly as they discuss current events and provide a slice of life from the finished half of their basement. Who is the ball? And who is the chain? Find out right here, on Happiness Lane!
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Episode #199 - A Great Industry To Be In
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The good old days of the fastener industry are right now, as Jim Derry and Adam Derry of Field Fastener grow their successful family business and learn along the way (1:35:13). Industry pundit, Bob "GQ" Baer asks senior Baird analyst David Manthey to explain the inventory component of the FDI (25:22). On the Fastener News Report, Star Stainless pre…
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On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve are back recapping a historic Women's Final Four, WNBA Draft and so much more! Rebecca calls out Steve for a seat incident at a recent basketball game. While Steve tries to engage Rebecca in G.O.A.T. Rodeo. All that plus, Viewer Mail on the 270th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.…
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It's a rare day that veteran cold-header Mr. Charlie Kerr of Kerr-Lakeside doesn't serve up some tasty industry commentary, and his latest appearance is no exception (1:32:27). More on the medium rare side, Southwestern Fastener Association president Brad Burel of Advance Components previews the upcoming SFA spring conference and a trip to the stoc…
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On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss Match Day 2024 and their kids' high school basketball state playoffs. Rebecca talks about her episode of 'Girls5Eva' (S3 E4) dropping on Netflix. While Steve is honored at a local St. Patrick's Day event. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 269th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.…
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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. How will this news impact the growing tradition, and what does it mean for the future of fastener mud racing? Run time: 16:33…
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On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve rank salad dressing expiration dates and share an update on their daughter's injury. Rebecca shares stories from her college basketball travels. While Steve reveals a controversial pizza opinion. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 268th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.…
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Infrastructure projects create huge demand for fasteners once they work their way to the market. The always affable Jason Baines of premium locknut provider J. Lanfranco knows how to provide the parts, as well as a few nut jokes (1:33:20). Meanwhile, domestic manufacturing benefits by the need to re-shore parts, as Atlanta Rod sales manager Chris M…
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On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve talk about tire cap kleptos and emergency text etiquette. Rebecca goes down an auto part rabbit hole. While Steve is forced to leave groceries behind during a recent trip to the supermarket. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 267th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.…
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Today’s special guest is… WINE! Will and Anneka round off the series with their focus firmly on the star of the series. Will introduces three wines, one from the past, one from the present, and perhaps a taste of the future? Plus, Anneka looks back on the best bottles from the series and together they choose which guest they’d most like to travel w…
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Will and Anneka are joined by Hugh Dennis, star of Outnumbered and Mock the Week, as they sip their way around South Africa. Hugh impresses Will, as he turns out to be quite the curious student of wine. And Anneka, an unashamed fan of Outnumbered, wants to know what the timeless BBC sitcom was like to work on. Wine 1: 2022 Chardonnay, Hamilton Russ…
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On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss speculation about the demise of Sports Illustrated and celebrate the season of melted meats. Rebecca revels in snow days with older children. While Steve tests positive for Covid-24: Nuns on the Run. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 266th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.…
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Discussing and decanting with Anneka and Will is Paralympian and Crossbench Peer in the House of Lords, Tanni Grey-Thompson. As well as three great wines to taste from New Zealand, Tanni reveals that she has a lifetime supply of wine, Will shares how Sauvignon Blanc came to be and Anneka falls in love with a New Zealand red. Wine 1: 2023 Sauvignon …
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The new year begins with high flying headlines as Würth Industries all-star Mr. Dee Ward receives big news that has him taking to the skies (19:14). Fastener forecasters Jo Morris of the Fastener Training Institute and Jake "Valdez" Davis, CFS of BTM Manufacturing discuss their recent training week experience in lieu of actually prognosticating on …
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Anneka and Will are joined by Michel Roux Jr. for three jaw dropping French wines. Michel is the chef patron of Le Gavroche, the first restaurant in the UK to receive one, two and then three Michelin stars. As he closes the doors to his historic restaurant for the final time, Michel explains his future plans. And Anneka is seriously impressed with …
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On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve ring in the New Year with talk of poached eggs and hot sauce. Rebecca talks about the latest in women's college basketball. While Steve reveals the one game he and Rebecca can no longer play together. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 265th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.…
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Jenny Eclair, the trailblazing comedian, joins Anneka and Will for a tour of Greek wines (with a brief detour to Hungary). Will gives a surprising lesson in how the Ancient Greeks enjoyed wine, Anneka amusingly bemoans restaurant wine menu formats and Jenny rethinks her usual aversion to all things sweet as she sips a mouth watering dessert wine. W…
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Discussing and decanting with Anneka and Will is the Blur bassist, farmer and award-winning artisan cheesemaker, Alex James. As well as three great wines to taste Alex reveals his wackiest rider requirements, Will questions whether you should have sparkling wine over ice and Anneka discovers her new favourite pairing with cheese… frazzles. Wine 1: …
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Postman turned politician Alan Johnson clinks glasses with Will at Cheltenham’s Literature Festival. They muse over the influence of The Beatles, the joys of writing thriller novels and Alan reflects on Prime Ministers of the past drinking habits. Wine 1: 2021 Sauvignon Gris, Chateau Le Coin Wine 2: 2018 L'Epiphanie de Sauternes, Bordeaux, France A…
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Ep. 264 Christmas Concerts & Multiple Ralphs
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On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve are spreading cheer this holiday season! Rebecca recaps their 15th and final Christmas concert at their kids' elementary school. While Steve reviews Alexander Payne's 'The Holdovers'. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 264th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.…
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As the world moves towards more complex and sometimes risky technologies, successful fastener entrepreneurs like Scott Camp of Atlas Distribution Services rely on strong fundamentals and organic development to grow (1:46:24). Meanwhile, tech-based fastener businesses forge ahead, as BoltWise co-founder Cole Weiler looks for ways to match distributo…
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Anneka and Will listen admiringly to the smooth voice of actor and musician, Clarke Peters, as they sip luscious wines from Portugal. Clarke recounts tales of trial and error from his vegetable garden in the Algarve. While Anneka reminisces about her many visits to Clarke’s dressing room in the 1980s. Wine 1: 2022 Arquipélago, Açores, Portugal 12.5…
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Wines worth talking about (feat. Giles Coren, Martin Samuel & Tony Turnbull)
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Will and Anneka are celebrating 50 years of the Sunday Times Wine Club. And what a way to do it! At a live event held at Times HQ in London, readers and guests sipped a selection of wines chosen by 12 very discerning columnists. In this bonus episode, we hear about some of those selections, straight from the columnists’ mouths. Anneka and Will were…
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On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve are celebrating the holidays with a side of women's college hoops. Rebecca recaps her travels around the country. While Steve prepares his Christmas overture for next episode. All that plus the debut of the Dr. Garry Siegel Memorial Cleanup Spot on the 263rd edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.…
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Anneka and Will sip their way through wines from America with filmmaking royalty, Paul Feig. The director of Bridesmaids talks of how, as a kid, he always longed for adulthood. Nothing represented that more than sipping on cocktails and wine. And everyone was pleased with Will’s US selections. Wine 1: 2019 Au Bon Climat, La Bauge Pinot Noir, Santa …
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Joining Anneka and Will for a glass of wine (or three) is the psychotherapist and bestselling author, Philippa Perry. Will guides a tour of English wines that wow, as Philippa unpacks the trends she has spotted from her years as an agony aunt. And Anneka reflects on the origins of the Sunday Times Wine Club. Wine 1: 2021 Redbrook Estate Bacchus (Pa…
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On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve pay tribute to the late, great Dr. Garry Siegel. Rebecca recaps her trip to Paris for the beginning of the Women's College Basketball season. While Steve recaps his trip for a story to Las Vegas. All this plus Viewer Mail on the 262nd edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.…
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Discussing and decanting with Anneka and Will is comedian and panel show royalty, Angus Deayton. Will introduces three wines from Italy as Angus and Anneka recount tales from trips together to Umbria. And one of the bottles really hit the spot for Angus. Wine 1: 2022 Ischia Biancolella, Ischia, Italy Wine 2: 2017 Brunello di Montalcino, Casanova di…
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Discussing and decanting with Anneka and Will is broadcaster and writer, Clare Balding CBE. As well as three great wines to taste from Argentina, Clare gasps over a £100 bottle of wine, Will shares one of his greatest blind wine tasting moments and Anneka reflects on when she caught Clare walking backwards along the Thames. Wine 1: 2022 Torrontés, …
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Episode #194 - Spheres of Confusion
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In a world of blurred history and uncertain truths, it's perfectly clear that Lindfast Solutions Group VP of Quality Darlene Collis is advancing the fastener industry with her work at ASTM and other standards organizations (1:45:18). Likewise, Würth Revcar CEO Chapman Revercomb and the Würth Group are raising the bar with their newest automated fac…
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Discussing and decanting with Anneka and Will is bestselling Australian-British author, Kathy Lette. As well as three great wines to taste from Australia, Kathy reveals her lifeguard litmus test, Will explains why Margaret River is his favourite wine region down under and Anneka swoons over a message from Kylie Minogue. Wine 1: 2021 Yarrunga Field …
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Pouring the wine this series with Will Lyons is broadcast legend Anneka Rice. As well as three great wines to taste from Croatia, Anneka falls back in love with white wine - although a juicy merlot still remains as her firm favourite! - and Will shares why the ABC club, Anything But Chardonnay, is long outdated. Wine 1: Kutjevo Rosé Wine 2: Maximo …
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Wine Times is back with more bottles, bigger slurps and a fabulous new host… broadcast legend, Anneka Rice! That’s right, in this brand new series The Sunday Times wine columnist Will Lyons is joined by Anneka as they pull the cork, twist the screw cap and embark on a journey inspired by the wine route across the globe with a whole host of special …
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On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve celebrate the Women's Basketball Solstice between the end of the WNBA season and the start of College Basketball. Rebecca learns about clear earrings for sports from her daughters. While Steve revisits his days working at a Tom Thumb convenience store. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 261st edition of …
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Discussing and decanting with Will Lyons on this special bonus edition of the podcast is the formidable wine expert, Oz Clarke. As well enjoying the festivities at the Vintage Wine Festival, Oz reflects on the colourful tasting notes he used to share on 80’s hit entertainment show Food and Drink and casts his mind back to the start of his acting ca…
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Sometimes the end is the beginning. In the case of a fateful but long forgotten mission to Columbus, the fastener industry revived a dormant tradition. The conclusion of the brief FDI rally may be another story, as newsman Mike McNulty and Baird analyst Quinn Fredrickson explain on the Fastener News Report (50:30). Brighton Best International event…
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Ep. 260 Phreddy Mercury & The Great Infraction
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On the latest Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap her 50th birthday and the WNBA Finals. Rebecca receives a unique birthday present from a neighbor. While Steve has an idea for a new mascot for the Phoenix Suns. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 260th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.By Rushin Holdings LLC
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Ep. 259 Ref Body Language & Tree Grown Cheese
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On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss stop light charades, referee body language, and whether potato peelers are popular in Idaho. Rebecca receives an awkward upsell in Las Vegas. While Steve starts the podcast in a lather. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 259th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.…
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Episode #192 - The Legend of Boulder Junction
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The fastener industry climbs back as Endries CEO Michael Knight joins newsman Mike McNulty to unpack the dramatic FDI rebound on an epic Fastener News Report (49:34). Conjuring solutions is no trick for Don "The Amazing" Shan as he sets off on a spellbinding new venture (17:02). The "Bolts N Hose" podcast cracks open the fastener media mix as Patri…
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On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss new driver stickers, sports injuries & the WNBA Playoffs! Rebecca talks about the book she received from Geno Auriemma. While Steve has a white-knuckled driving experience. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 257th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.…
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MWFA FSTNR Week highlights and floor interviews including Christian Reich, Don "The Amazing" Shan, Nick Penney, Ashely Parker, Jeremy Gethmann, Andres Green, Nancy Rich, Jake "Valdez" Davis and more. Golf results and FTR award update. PLUS: The promised AI for Distribution Conference promo code, and is it really time to say goodbye? Run time: 40:03…
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Ep. 257 Man Graves & The Human Salad Spinner
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On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve reminisce about summers gone by as their kids go back to school. Rebecca is given a bobblehead of herself while on vacation. While Steve shares which household appliance reminds him of a forgotten carnival ride. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 257th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.…
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Ep. 256 Labor Shortages & The Most Prolific Mother Ever
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On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss movie theater seat etiquette, NCAA conference realignment, and the most prolific mothers of all-time. Rebecca has an awkward experience with a train during a radio interview. While Steve talks with his daughter about retirement. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 256th edition of the Ball & Chain…
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Chris Nissen of Aspen Fasteners traces amazing changes in the fastener industry during his long tenure as a family owned importer turned digital seller(1:34:57). Newsman Mike McNulty and Frank "Balboa" Devito of Brighton Best discuss the latest FDI numbers that have many sensing something unpleasant in the air, on the Fastener News Report (41:20). …
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Ep. 255 Distressed Texts & The Lavatorial Equinox
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On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve are back from their summer vacation to the Pacific Northwest. Rebecca recaps Holly Rowe's Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame induction. While Steve reviews the film and 'Air'. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 255th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.By Rushin Holdings LLC
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Ep. 254 Nelson Riddle & Rhapsody In Beige
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On this week's Tune-Up, Rebecca and Steve talk about mashup tattoos, WNBA All-Star Weekend, and the Women's World Cup. Rebecca runs into Sam Perkins at an event. While Steve cooks up something new in the kitchen. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 254th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.By Rushin Holdings LLC
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S.W. Anderson president Jim Degnan dives into his tenure at the head of the NFDA as new trends and looming technologies challenge the fastener industry (1:19:07). Baird senior analyst David Manthey joins newsman Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report to evaluate the straining FDI and the rise of re-shoring (41:32). Brighton Best International reg…
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On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss getting stuck in elevators and WNBA All-Star Weekend. Rebecca recaps her trip to Las Vegas for WNBA All-Star Weekend. While Steve wonders whether Shohei Ohtani is the greatest baseball player of all-time. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 253rd edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.…
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Ep. 252 Unpaid Stay & Crunch Berries
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On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve are back from vacation ahead of WNBA All-Star Weekend. Rebecca has a rare night to herself at home. While Steve fasts in preparation for a medical procedure. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 252nd edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.By Rushin Holdings LLC
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The world approaches a precarious intersection with the advent of super AI. AFC Industries CEO Kevin Godin shares his thoughts and describes how new tech tools are already in use in the fastener industry (1:26:19). BTM Manufacturing president Jake "Valdez" Davis and Elios Coffee proprietor Dan Smith explain the mission of U-Bolt Blend coffee (16:42…
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Ep. 251 Geritol Swingers & The Chuck Schumers
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On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap Father's Day and Dr. Garry Seigel bats lead off. Rebecca remembers an old Geritol commercial. While a household milestone leaves Steve wistful. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 251st edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.By Rushin Holdings LLC
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