Packaging Etcetera Podcast
The Packaging Etcetera Podcast is by and large a forum for discussing events and trends in the packaging industry. While packaging is the focus, Etcetera is a reference to an occasional wild card - maybe something serious and career focused, or something scientific or maybe even something fun and playful.
Episodes
9 episodes
Inventing Independence: The Snapslide Story
What happens when someone refuses to accept "that's how it's always been done" as an answer? Rocky Batzel's story proves that persistence against overwhelming skepticism can transform lives.When Rocky's grandmother complained about stru...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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53:22
Sustainable Futures: EPR in Action
The packaging industry stands at a critical inflection point as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies gain momentum across the United States. In this revealing conversation with Rob Kesabowski, Managing Director for Packaging Optimiza...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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48:15
Beyond the Band: The Evolution of Sustainable Packaging with the Banding Queen, Pattie Wexler
From lab technician to "Banding Queen," Patty Wexler's journey as a packaging pioneer breaks barriers and reshapes sustainability in the industry. After joining her father's fledgling packaging supply company in 1978, Patty transformed Wexler P...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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42:51
From Georgia to Jersey: The Professor Who Made Plastic Structural
The story of materials science innovation rarely makes headline news, yet it's responsible for transformative changes in how we package products, build infrastructure, and handle waste. Dr. Tom Nosker, a National Academy of Inventors Fellow and...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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45:16
Beyond Manifesting: Real Strategies for Getting Unstuck with Life Coach Bridget Meadows
Bridget Meadows shares her journey from a 20-year career in packaging-adjacent roles to becoming a life coach who helps technical professionals get unstuck and create practical, strategic plans for change. Through her own experience of corporat...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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47:52
Behind the Pharmacy Shelf: The Unseen World of Packaging Automation with Leo Frias
Take a fascinating journey behind the scenes of pharmaceutical packaging with Leo Frias, Sales Manager at Fariba Pack, as he pulls back the curtain on the invisible world of automation that brings medications safely to pharmacy shelves nationwi...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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46:31
Rethinking Packaging: The Fiber Revolution with Guido Schmitz
Are plastic packaging’s days numbered? In this compelling episode, we explore the innovative world of fiber-molded packaging with industry expert Guido Schmitz. As the conversation unfolds, we dive into Guido’s impressive journey from a traditi...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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33:49
Packaging Connections and Career Insights with Christin Cupo
Ever wonder how a career in fashion could lead to a significant role in packaging? Meet Christen Cupo, the newly elected president of the New Jersey Packaging Executives Club for 2025, as she recounts her fascinating transition from fashion to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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48:01
From Free Pizza to Packaging Passion: A Journey in Engineering and Life
Ever wondered how a slice of free pizza could change your life's trajectory? That's how my unexpected journey into the world of Packaging Engineering began, taking me from architecture and civil engineering aspirations to discovering a passion ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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37:24