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People of Packaging Podcast

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This is a podcast where we illuminate the stories of people in the packaging industry and proudly sponsored by Specright.comHosted by the Packaging Pastor, Adam Peek www.packagingisawesome.com

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Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

An important message from RadioPublic

242 - LIVE from Austin, TX with Casey Nakamura

February 1st, 2024

27:20

Connect with Follow Casey on LinkedIn

Huge thanks to our sponsors:

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240 - The Mark Howley/Flex Pack Show!

January 19th, 2024

42:22

Connect with Mark on Linkedin

Huge thanks to our sponsors:

Get the dopest Packaging shirts at www.packagingfashion.com

Specright Summit is coming up …

236 - BeatBox Beverage Becomes a B Corp w/ CSO Aimy Steadman

December 28th, 2023

26:46

Connect with Aimy on Linkedin

Link to the B Corp page for BeatBox

Huge thanks to our sponsors:

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235 - Adam and Vicki Strull get Sappi about branding

December 27th, 2023

32:53

Connect with Vicki on Linkedin

Check out the Sappi Standard books

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234 - Rich Peete and Wyatt Russell discuss Lake Hour and hollywood friendships with Adam and Kirk

December 21st, 2023

53:20

I gotta say, never has the phrase “Can we record this on Wednesday? I have Jimmy Kimmel the night before” set up an interview!

What a joy to have Wyatt Russell and Rich Peete from Lake Hour on the podcast.

Huge thanks …

233 - The Brand Pastor and the Packaging Pastor walk into a podcast...

December 14th, 2023

34:20

Episode 221 was a members only episode of my talk I gave at TLMI in Colorado Springs. I recorded a few of the talks and plan to release those as well …

232 - Talking COP28 and Climate Science with, you know, a climate scientist! Roger Pielke, Jr

December 7th, 2023

38:56

Episode 221 was a members only episode of my talk I gave at TLMI in Colorado Springs. I recorded a few of the talks and plan to release those as well …

231 -Krzysztof Krajewski discuss his role in sustainability at RDM Group

December 6th, 2023

26:02

Episode 221 was a members only episode of my talk I gave at TLMI in Colorado Springs. I recorded a few of the talks and plan to release those as well …

230 - Does India have the solution to small injection molding production volumes? Akash Yeole, CEO of Akyeo Packaging

November 30th, 2023

27:45

Episode 221 was a members only episode of my talk I gave at TLMI in Colorado Springs. I recorded a few of the talks and plan to release those as well …

229 - Craig Letton from MRM Global talks beverage packaging and marketing

November 28th, 2023

29:33

Episode 221 was a members only episode of my talk I gave at TLMI in Colorado Springs. I recorded a few of the talks and plan to release those as well …

228 - BUCKED UP FRIDAY! Use code CEO50 to get 50% off! interview with CEO Ryan Gardner

November 24th, 2023

34:21

Go to BuckedUp.com today and use cod CEO50 to get 50% off products at Bucked Up!

Episode 221 was a members only episode of my talk I gave at TLMI in …

227 - Drink Plink is a GAME CHANGER! Luke Montgomery-Smith, CEO

November 22nd, 2023

34:12

Episode 221 was a members only episode of my talk I gave at TLMI in Colorado Springs. I recorded a few of the talks and plan to release those as well …

226 - Daphna Nissenbaum from TIPA discusses compostable films

November 14th, 2023

30:52

Please note: we recorded this episode in September 2023 before the horrific events that unfolded in Israel on October 7th. Daphna and I discuss her …

225 - CEO of Dio Cocktails, Nick Bradley talks about why packaging matters to emerging brands

November 8th, 2023

32:19

Episode 221 was a members only episode of my talk I gave at TLMI in Colorado Springs. I recorded a few of the talks and plan to release those as well …

224 - Hoste cocktails unboxing extravaganza of joy with Evelio Mattos

November 6th, 2023

38:19

Episode 221 was a members only episode of my talk I gave at TLMI in Colorado Springs. I recorded a few of the talks and plan to release those as well …

223 - Michael McDonald talks AI and Packaging

November 3rd, 2023

37:01

Episode 221 was a members only episode of my talk I gave at TLMI in Colorado Springs. I recorded a few of the talks and plan to release those as well …

222 - Alison Cayne, CEO of Havens Kitchen, from the classroom to the kitchen

October 24th, 2023

38:53

Episode 221 was a members only episode of my talk I gave at TLMI in Colorado Springs. I recorded a few of the talks and plan to release those as well …

218 - Big news for hydrogen in the USA with Phil Clark and Kevin Wyss

October 13th, 2023

43:29

The Biden-Harris administration announced today a plan to invest $7 Billion into the Hydrogen industry and I had an emergency LinkedIn Live with Phil Clark, self described Hydrogen Guru, and Kevin Wyss, PhD to discuss …

207 - Sneakers and Packaging! An interview with Mike D. Sykes

August 8th, 2023

32:28

What did you think of the new intro beat? You can check out more of AJ’s music on Soundcloud. You can also support him (and free up some space in my office!) by picking up some Weenus Lube!

If you know me much, you know …

206 - The lesser known area of sustainability in packaging

July 31st, 2023

37:01

Are you going to be at #Packexpo2023 in Vegas? Want to buy labels or folding cartons from Meyers? Let's connect up!

It's also not too early to join

200! - Packaging Nerdery with Andrew Frazer from Bericap

June 28th, 2023

29:30

Specright and Packaging Info

Meyers Sustainable Packaging Guide eBook

SupplyCaddy

Andrew Frazer LinkedIn

Sponsor information!

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197 - Circularity Day 2 recap with Cory Connors

June 8th, 2023

12:48

Specright and Packaging Info

Meyers Sustainable Packaging Guide eBook

Sponsor information!

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196 - Circularity day 1 recap with Cory Connors

June 7th, 2023

13:01

Specright and Packaging Info

Meyers Sustainable Packaging Guide eBook

Sponsor information!

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193 - Innovation, Specs, Technology with Mike Crowe

May 11th, 2023

26:37

Specright and Packaging Info

Meyers Sustainable Packaging Guide eBook

Mike’s LinkedIn

Sponsor information!

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Adam’s talk at Dscoop - Social Media training and why you should care!

August 8th, 2023

48:29

This is my first Dscoop event and it’s been amazing!

I got to give the talk on this recording (available to paid subscribers with a free preview for everyone

I got to see Magic Johnson talk! He dropped some crazy …

191 - Will AI help close the gaps in recycling? Apurba Pradhan from Everest Labs

May 5th, 2023

32:31

Meyers Sustainable Packaging Guide eBook

Apurba’s LinkedIn

apurba@everestlabs.ai to connect directly

Sponsor information!

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190 - Former Radio DJ turned packaging expert, Dan Peragine from Berry

April 27th, 2023

33:57

I’m back from a lovely vacation in time to drop this insightful interview with Dan Peragine from Berry Plastics. I had Deciphr.ai break it all down …

189 - Freedom Packaging's newest President, Tom Hauerstein joins Adam

April 18th, 2023

29:34

Episode links:

Freedom Packaging - https://freedompackaging.com/

Tom Hauerstein on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-hauenstein-2860b44/

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188 - Landa Printing is here to stay! Interview with Amir Shalev

April 11th, 2023

24:46

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187 - Clark Goolsby CCO of Chase Design Group talks branding and packaging

April 4th, 2023

30:07

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186 - Landfill degradable water bottles?? Kahle Wightman from Serum

March 29th, 2023

27:49

I’m trying out a new service to decipher the audio into some nice summary and formats which you can view below the sponsor information!

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185 - The TLMI sustainability awards are named after Calvin Frost!

March 22nd, 2023

28:28

I’m trying out a new service to decipher the audio into some nice summary and formats which you can view below!

Be sure to thank our newest sponsor, Ruvi! Go to goruvi.com and use code packaging to get 15% off your order

184 - LIVE from TLMI with Charlie MacLean - President at ASL Print FX

March 15th, 2023

24:57

The first of 3 interviews from the TLMI Converters Meeting in St. Pete, FL!

You can catch the video of this interview by clicking here

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183 - Compostable Packaging with Jason Friday from Bar U Eat

March 10th, 2023

27:21

Jason Friday has built a great product and is using 100% industrially compostable packaging for his bar wraps and folding cartons.

PLUS he’s doing it …

182 - FREE WATER with Founder, Josh Cliffords

February 27th, 2023

28:03

The viral sensation that uses packaging to generate ad revenue to make water FREE!

Learn about the reasons behind this incredible story with the founder of FreeWater.io, Josh Cliffords.

About 8 minutes in, you’ll hear him …

181 - Can low migration inks be sustainable and fun? YES! with Mell Bishop and Jim Harris from ACTEGA

February 14th, 2023

27:39

I honestly never thought I’d learn this podcast is #1 in Careers in El Salvador AND learn I could have so much fun discussing ink innovation with the …

180 - Making Design Fun! With Deon Mixon

January 31st, 2023

29:58

What an honor it was to sit down with Deon Mixon, creator of the board game Design Eye (which you can order here) and branding expert.

You can catch him on socials (LinkedIn, Instagram) or go check out his website at

179 - Sustainable Sourcing with Devin Nutter from Tag

January 18th, 2023

31:07

I was blessed to be joined by Devin Nutter from Tag, he is the Director of Strategic Sourcing, Americas and we get into some really great topics including all the work they are doing at Tag to drive sustainability for …

178 - A company started by Packaging Engineers! Dwayne Rainey from Advanced Packaging

January 10th, 2023

25:35

Ok…so I have fallen a bit behind in getting these episodes out and you’ll notice in this interview we were discussing the hurricane in SC back in 2022…so you can time stamp when we recorded!

Anyways, the content is still …

177 - Corey Scholibo talks about women's health and sustainability, Co Founder of Wile Women

January 5th, 2023

26:57

This interview with Corey Scholibo was easily one of the most interesting and informative interviews I’ve done on this podcast. We covered topics …

176 - The Green Queen, Sonalie Figueiras

December 27th, 2022

34:44

Sonalie is a freaking rockstar in the sustainability space. Her passion to change the world is evident to anyone who follows her or is connected with …

175 - Regenerative Food and Packaging Sources with Pat Schnettler from 12 Tides

December 20th, 2022

27:02

Pat and his team have created a product that is truly good tasting and good for the planet and for people.

Make sure you scoop some up at 12Tides.com

174 - Selling Packaging Holiday Special

December 16th, 2022

10:48

These sessions are typically reserved for the paid members, but I’m in a giving mood today! If you want to level up your packaging sales game, go to www.sellingpackaging.com to sign up for my course with The Packaging …

173 - The amazing foldable origami bottle! With Co Founder of Difold, Radina Popova

December 15th, 2022

24:15

So cool to see innovation and use packaging to connect with wonderful people like Radina across the world!

You can get your own Difold Bottle by

172 - Simon Lewis is enabling the analog to digital transformation at Highcon

December 8th, 2022

31:16

What a joy it was to have Simon Lewis on the podcast. I’m enthralled by the transition from analog to digital and Simon delivered with some great content. Please connect with him on LinkedIn or email him directly at

171 - The Packaging Podcast EXTRAVAGANZA!

December 6th, 2022

26:27

Super fun episode with Laura Foti, Cory Connors, and myself at PackExpo. We have some super fun banter, play a neat game, and of course talk some packaging! There’s even a Wu Tang ODB reference ;)

If you are in the …

170 - Wipes and Weenus Wednesday w/Sean Riley and AJ Peek

November 30th, 2022

37:06

It’s a Wipes and Weenus Wednesday here on the People of Packaging Podcast as we talked with Sean Riley Chief Dude at Dude Wipes along with the first appearance of AJ Peek, CMO of Weenus Lube (and producer of the intro …

169 - Tim Bohlke talks sustainability in the label industry!

November 29th, 2022

20:32

Loved being part of the TLMI Annual Meeting and getting to share about the amazing things being worked on in the label industry.

If you’d like to learn more about TLMI, go to www.tlmi.com

This podcast is made possible by …

168 - John Shin makes taking your vitamins FUN and sustainable!

November 22nd, 2022

21:50

How cool that John decided to just start making these delicious vitamin packs and the packaging is also entirely biodegradable?!? Check out what he’s …

167 - What the heck is dry molded fiber? With Tyler from Seismic Group and Sanna from Pulpac

November 15th, 2022

31:26

Tyler Briesath and Sanna Fager are on a mission to solve the worlds single use plastic dilemma! Curious to know how they are doing it? You can check …

166 - The Intergalactic Ambassador, Deborah Corn, stops in for a discussion on the past year and GO VOTE!

November 4th, 2022

30:47

I couldn’t have been more honored than to have this discussion with Deborah Corn right before the mid terms. We discuss how she felt about 2022 in …

165 - LIVE from TLMI with Ginnie Gandy from Channeled Resources Group

November 3rd, 2022

27:36

Thanks to Ginnie for stopping by my booth at the TLMI Annual Meeting. So exciting to meet younger people encouraging others to join the industry! Make sure you link up with Ginnie.

Packaging Is Awesome with Adam Peek is …

164 - SPECIAL EPISODE DROP - Adam and Evelio join forces with Sunday's Finest for live unboxing

November 2nd, 2022

41:38

Huge shout out to Evelio and the team at Sunday’s Finest. Go get your own at https://www.sundaysfinest.com/ and make sure to tag myself and Evelio when you open it and drink it! Also, make sure you check out Evelio’s …

163 - Kay Stanish talks about innovation in packaging solutions from Jabil

November 1st, 2022

24:55

Huge thanks to Kay for joining the podcast and dropping some great knowledge. If you want to connect with Kay or learn more about Jabil, go connect with Kay on LinkedIn or visit the Jabil.com site as well.

Packaging Is …

162 - LIVE at PackExpo 2022 with Steve Larsen, VP at Packsize

October 26th, 2022

17:18

Steve Larsen was my guest today at the Packsize booth at the show. They also announced a super fantastic integration with Boot Barn today. Here’s the video and press release

161 - LIVE from TLMI #AM22 with Andrew Wasserman talking inks, coatings, and adhesives

October 24th, 2022

17:40

Had a lovely impromptu interview with Andrew Wasserman from Cyngient. Find him and his marketing guru Amber Gitter on LinkedIn.

Also be sure check out our great sponsors who make this all happen!

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160 - Sustainable shipping materials with Lorne Herszkowicz from HexcelPack

October 20th, 2022

26:45

Can you believe it? 160 episodes in on this crazy podcasting journey. Whoa!

I’m joined today by Lorne Herskowicz, partner at HexcelPack. Go check out how they are changing the game when it comes to sustainable shipping …

159 - SPECIAL SERIES LIVE FROM TLMI - Michael Sethna from Iconex

October 19th, 2022

13:53

Curious what Iconex is up to and how Michael made the move from the carpet industry into labels? Tune in to this short episode!

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158 - Compostable film revolution with Michael Waas from TIPA

October 13th, 2022

30:00

For those of us in the packaging industry, finding materials that are truly unique and ground breaking is tough.

I think the team at TIPA is on to …

157 - How does a global company like Reckitt use packaging for branding w/ Jos Harrison

October 6th, 2022

38:48

What a joy and an honor it was to talk with Jos about how Reckitt is using this great medium called Packaging to drive product growth and sustainability.

You can read about the latest news from Reckitt at

156 - Can Tru.Earth eliminate plastic from the home? Brad Liski thinks so!

September 26th, 2022

27:38

Brad Liski and his team are creating a movement! You can join the #truearthmovement by going to tru.earth today



This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus …

155 - Final LabelExpo Interview - Tom Hauenstein from S-One Labels and Packaging

September 21st, 2022

22:50

You can also watch the interview right Here on YouTube

Make sure you connect with Tom on LinkedIn

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154 - LIVE at LabelExpo - Geert and Esteban from CERM

September 15th, 2022

18:39

Make sure you connect up with CERM online and LinkedIn to see how they are revolutionizing the label and packaging space around the world with better …

153 - Live at LabelExpo with Eli Mahal discussing the new HP V12 Digital Press

September 15th, 2022

11:39

I got to wrap up day 2 with Eli Mahal discussing their latest digital press innovation, the V12!

Learn more on their site here



This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access …

152 - LIVE at LabelExpo with Felix and Dario from Gallus Heidelberg

September 14th, 2022

15:25

I sat down before day 2 with Felix Mueller and Dario Urbinati from Gallus and Heidelberg to discuss their new Gallus One Digital press.

You can also watch the interview on YouTube



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151 - LIVE at LabelExpo with Paolo Grasso - sustainable foil alternative Ecoleaf

September 13th, 2022

15:10

You have got to see what Actega has cooking with their new Ecoleaf product. They are looking to disrupt the foil industry with their newest …

150 - Packaging and brand design with some ancient philosophy w/Siena Dexter from Smashbrand

September 13th, 2022

30:05

If you want to learn more from Siena, you can link up with her on LinkedIn

This podcast and email is easy to share, just click this button!

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149 - A packaging CEO Discusses Leading During a Pandemic - Eldon Schaffer from Tekni-Plex

September 8th, 2022

37:53

Eldon Schaffer is the CEO of Tekni-Plex Consumer Products and came by the podcast to drop some great knowledge about what they do, how he led through …

148 - Beau Oyler talks packaging and branding

September 1st, 2022

36:51

Make sure you connect with Beau Oyler on LinkedIn and follow his work at https://www.enlisteddesign.com/



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147 - Nicholas Hernandez from Besame Cosmetics

August 26th, 2022

33:47

Are you tired of trying to figure out what the heck your packaging specs are? Go visit Specright to learn how you can see a world without waste. Get your specs right before you guess wrong!



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146 - QSR Sustainable Packaging with Zachary Stein from SupplyCaddy.com LIVE on LinkedIn

August 18th, 2022

34:36

Meet a human who is changing the world through supply chain management for QSR companies. Make sure you connect up with Zachary on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharyneilstein/


If you want to learn how you …

145 - Sustainable Packaging with MJ Werlein from Adept Packaging

August 9th, 2022

27:56

Check out the specright sustainability report over at www.specright.com/sustainability and make sure you connect up with MJ on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-jo-werlein-9b179313/



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144 - The triple bottom line with John Moran from SourceHub

August 2nd, 2022

25:00

Huge shout out to our new sponsor, Built Bar! Go to Built.com and try their new puffs...so amazing!


Make sure you connect up with John on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmmoran/



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143 - NFT's, Bored Apes, Web3, and Packaging with Pinar LaCroix

July 25th, 2022

36:42

Pinar is here to answer all of your questions and to help you navigate your way through NFT's and packaging.


Make sure you connect up with her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pinaral/



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142 - Gemala Lewis shares about the ELECTRIC Culture at Canoo

July 14th, 2022

29:12

Did you read the news about Walmart committing to 4500 Canoo electric delivery vans? You can read all about it here - https://www.press.canoo.com/press-release/walmart-purchases-canoo-electric-delivery-vehicles


Make sure …

141 - Kieran White from Return Protocol formerly at Lasso Loop

July 7th, 2022

29:28

I love Keiran's drive to change the world! Connect up with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-luke-white/



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140 - How can flexible packaging save the planet? Anantshree Chaturvedi CEO - Flex Films of UFlex

June 30th, 2022

34:38

Anant drops some gems on what Uflex is doing to drive sustainable change in the world! You can connect up with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/anantshree/

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139 - Delivering the Negotiating Experience with Erich Rifenburgh

June 22nd, 2022

32:22

Want to learn about how to increase your results through negotiations? Connect up with Erich! https://www.linkedin.com/in/erichrifenburgh/



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138 - 3rd party packaging testing with Joey Beyersdorfer from Clear Packaging

June 17th, 2022

29:16

Packaging testing is critical for success! Check out what the Clear Packaging team is doing at clear-packaging.com and connect up with Joey on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joey-beyersdorfer-25542029/



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137 - Food traceability, blockchain, and digital printing with Adem Kulauzovic from Domino

June 9th, 2022

28:10

Had to take a quick break and go on vacation, but I'm back with this episode with Adem from Domino. Connect up with him at

135 - Talking paper market with Joe Cali!

May 17th, 2022

32:38

Make sure you connect up with Joe on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-cali-852056234/ or you can email him at jcali@ovol.us


You can also …

134 - Packaging News of the Week with Cory, Adam, and Evelio (Crypto, NFT, Plastics, and more!)

May 13th, 2022

20:42

Want to learn how to level up your packaging sales? Go to sellingpackaging.com to find out more!



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133 - Sustainable Packaging Innovation with Kevin Davis and Maria Vazquez-Ricote

May 10th, 2022

42:19

It was a pleasure to be on site at the beautiful Dermalogica campus in SoCal for Earth day to talk about the wonderful new innovation happening from …

132 - Packaging News Weekly, plastics aren't bad, ReStock hemp paper, investigation into big oil and recycling

May 6th, 2022

23:07

Join us live every week on Monday morning on LinkedIn at 8:30 am MST


Selling packaging is hard. Go to sellingpackaging.com and take the packaging sales class!



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131 - Fair Trade Certified Recycled Plastics?!? Andrew Almack from Plastics for Change

May 5th, 2022

35:22

I love what Andrew and his team are doing. Head over to www.plasticsforchange.org to see how you can get involved in this incredible mission!



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130 - Global CPG Packaging Innovation with Liz Mellone from Colgate-Palmolive

May 3rd, 2022

34:00

Connect with Liz on LInkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-mellone-a8bb393/



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129 - Kirk Visola (Mind the Font) and Jake Karls from Mid-day Squares drops in on a live interview on LinkedIn

April 29th, 2022

38:44

Authentic, real, bold, and fun! Jake and his team at Mid-Day Squares absolutely drop some great products and are building an amazing community.


You …

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! - New course for leveling up your packaging sales! We also share this week's news

April 28th, 2022

22:13

Super excited to announce a new course available in partnership with The Packaging School. Go to encasemedia.net to enroll! 



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127 - "If we do our job, no one will know" with LeRonda Perry

April 27th, 2022

32:47

You're going to love this interview with LeRonda Perry! Please connect up with her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/leronda-perry-ab7b225/



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126 - Earth Day LIVE with Laura Foti from Specright

April 24th, 2022

28:15

Laura Foti and I had a great conversation around why taking a spec first approach enables companies to hit their sustainability goals.  We also detailed how Specright intends to remove waste using data. Great …

124 - Packaging Pastor goes pastoral and drops some encouragement for Easter Weekend

April 15th, 2022

18:16

Listen, if you need prayer or an encouraging word, please reach out to me at adam@peopleofpackaging.com or on linkedin at www.linkedin.com/in/adampeek 


Find your kindness and share it with the world today. 



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123 - Supply Chain Crisis with Camille Corr Chism

April 12th, 2022

44:43

Camille and I went live on LinkedIn, Youtube, and Facebook to discuss the current issues with the supply chain in the US. 




You can watch the live event on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlNG-H0RyHo



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122 - CPG Sustainability with Prashant Japtap from Compass and Marcu Alexander from Danone

April 5th, 2022

32:03

Everything you wanted to know about how brands use LCA's to drive sustainable change!


Connect with Marcu @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcu-alexander-651a905/


Connect with Prashant @

121 - March Madness final episode with the Professor of Packaging - Evelio Mattos

April 4th, 2022

21:24

Be sure to link up with Evelio and follow his classes, podcasts, and posts at https://www.linkedin.com/in/eveliomattos/



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120 - Shaul Lapidot is changing flexible packaging for the good!

March 29th, 2022

31:00
Melodea offers environmentally friendly oxygen, oil & grease and water vapor barrier coatings
that allow the paper and packaging industries to …

119 - Packaging News 3-21 talking about plastics in the news and daylight savings time

March 28th, 2022

19:05

Join Adam, Cory, and Evelio EVERY Monday at 8:30 am MST as they discuss the latest in packaging news on LinkedIn



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117 - Catching with PMMI's Jorge Izquierdo at Pack Expo East in Philly

March 24th, 2022

29:37

We talk packaging market trends and the state of the industry with Jorge Izquierdo




Connect with Jorge on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgeaizquierdo/



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116 - International Sustainable Packaging Superstar, Lara Botta from botta.it

March 21st, 2022

33:11

Lara comes on the show and drops some wisdom about sustainable packaging from over in Milan, IT. Check out botta.it for more info!



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115 - MARCH MADNESS with Professor Robert Meisner from UW Stout

March 17th, 2022

35:38

If you want to learn more about the packaging program at UW Stout visit - https://www.uwstout.edu/programs/bs-packaging or connect with Robert at https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertpackmanmeisner/



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114 - Packaging News Live - Cory and Evelio talk about paper bubble wrap, daylight savings, London design agency

March 16th, 2022

18:55

Make sure you connect with Cory Connors and Evelio Mattos on LinkedIn and TikTok



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113 - Packaging News live from DSCOOP in Denver...kind of

March 11th, 2022

21:06

Adam was on site in Denver at Dscoop and found the great Deborah Corn and Mark Potter to join the news and we also talked about paper straws and rising prices in packaging



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111 - Packaging News with Cory and Evelio

March 7th, 2022

17:22

Adam was gone for the week, so Cory and Evelio held it down the week of 2-21



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110 - Creative packaging tiktok video's with Jeb the Boxsmith

March 1st, 2022

44:56

This high schooler is making some amazing videos over on TikTok @jebtheboxsmith



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109 - Packaging News - Loop goes retail, McKinsey sustainable packaging report

March 1st, 2022

19:09

Join us every week on LinkedIn live for the Packaging News!


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108 - Brodough.ca interview with Erika Rankin

February 23rd, 2022

33:14

Check out what Erika is building over on TikTok and LinkedIn and also online at www.brodough.ca



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107 - TikTok star Sara Laninga talks about being a social designer

February 17th, 2022

30:07

Make sure you connect up with Sara on IG, Etsy, and TikTok @sara.and.misc



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106 - How do labels help sustainability with Kyle Strenski and Ashley Drew from UPM Raflatac

February 11th, 2022

32:43

Don't miss this interview and make sure you connect with Kyle and Ashley on LinkedIn to hear more about the awesome work they are doing at UPM!



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105 - Weekly Packaging News - Are rural communities better at recycling?

February 11th, 2022

19:38

Join us every Monday at 8:30 am MST live on LinkedIn as we discuss the news in packaging.


Brought to you by our friends at Ubuntoo and Specright. Join our community at www.sustainablepackaging.io



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104 - The Packaging News talking aluminum and paper shortages and Waste360

February 4th, 2022

18:38

Join us every Monday at 8:30 am MST live on LinkedIn as we discuss the news in packaging.


Brought to you by our friends at Ubuntoo and Specright. Join our community at www.sustainablepackaging.io



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103 - Sustainable Shipping Packaging with Saloni Doshi, CEO of Ecoenclose

February 1st, 2022

35:29

Adam got a chance to see the Ecoenclose facility and sit down with Salonit Doshi, the CEO, to hear about her story and what they are building there at Ecoenclose.


Check them out at www.ecoenclose.com and make sure you …

102 - Weekly packaging news - specright summit, corrugated recycling rates, LLDPE gets FDA approval!

January 28th, 2022

18:14

Join us every week on LinkedIn on Mondays at 8:30 am MST for the packaging news and our online community at www.sustainablepackaging.io



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101 - EU recycling and David Hasselhoff with Julian Thielen from Interseroh

January 26th, 2022

36:08

Loved this chat with Julian Theilen from Interseroh. Connect up with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-thielen/


Shout out to our incredible …

100 - Celebrating our 100th episode from the Specright Summit with Cory, Matthew, and Megan

January 20th, 2022

36:59

I can't believe we got to episode 100! I'm joined by my special guests, Matthew Wright, Cory Connors, and Megan Gamble as we talk about the fact that we are all serving the packaging community in one way or another.




99 - Ed Garibian at Llumin is transforming how data can impact your manufacturing company

January 18th, 2022

25:36

LLumin provides operations software that dramatically reduces downtime and helps enterprises optimize the performance of their assets, streamlines the management of critical materials, and ensures compliance with …

97 - Medical device packaging and the IoPP with Jennifer Benolken from Dupont

January 11th, 2022

39:19

A couple of notes from this show. You must do 2 things!


1) If you aren't a member of the Institute of Packaging Professionals and you're in the industry, go to www.iopp.org and SIGN UP! The community is great and you'll …

96 - Plastic recycling with the incredible Chandru Wadhwani from Extrupet

January 4th, 2022

38:40

Tune in for the silky smooth voice of Chandru Wadhwani and learn all about PET and plastic recycling in Africa. 


Shout out to our sponsor Specright. Learn how you can get your specs right at www.specright.com/pkg



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95 - 2021 wrap up SOLO with Adam Peek

December 30th, 2021

17:57

Adam gets nostalgic about 2021 and teases some things coming in 2022 including his class with packagingschool.com, working with sustainable packaging …

94 - Packaging News Weekly - Importance of LCA's, UW-Stout Basketball, paper based flexible sachets for cosmetics

December 24th, 2021

17:36

Join us every week as we discuss important and relevant packaging topics as brought to you by Ubuntoo. Join us by going to www.sustainablepackaging.io and use code packaging25


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93 - Weekly packaging news show, 90% of companies WON'T hit their 2025 sustainability goals

December 17th, 2021

18:07

On this week's show, we cover some recent news from Packaging Europe and Gartner which says 90% of companies will not hit their 2025 sustainable packaging goals. 


Join us every Monday at 8:30 am MST on LinkedIn


Join the …

92 - Combining faith and business with Ben Steuart

December 16th, 2021

34:52

Ben came and visited Adam at the Meyers facility in Minnesota and we had a great time talking faith in Jesus, business, packaging, and job creation.


Connect with Ben on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-steuart/

91 - Are you ready for the sustainable packaging data revolution? Interview with Matthew Wright and Prashant Jagtap

December 15th, 2021

38:40

Is your brand and your company ready to tackle to coming sustainable packaging transformation? The only way to do it effectively and efficiently is through the use of data.


Specright (www.specright.com/pkg) and Trayak (

89 - Talking social and environmental justice with Khafre Jay from Hip Hop for Change

December 13th, 2021

23:11

If you want to get your own End White Supremacy shirt, sign up to be a monthly donor, or do both, go to https://www.hiphopforchange.org/



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88 - Talking sustainability for cartons with Jordan Fengel from Tetra Pak

December 7th, 2021

41:13

I had a great time sitting down with Jordan from Tetra Pak and there are a ton of resources you can access if you have questions


Tetra Pak Sustainability reports -

87 - Weekly Packaging News - Discussing the newest community platform Ubuntoo

December 6th, 2021

17:59

What an amazing opportunity to partner with Ubuntoo and help them build this community up. Go to www.sustainablepackaging.io and use packaging25 to get signed up



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86 - Talking new sales strategies with Print Sales Expert Kelly Mallozzi

November 30th, 2021

45:23

What a great interview with Kelly Mallozzi from Girls Who Print and Successinprint.net. Learn more from Kelly at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyquinn1969/.


Support the podcast by going to adampeek.com and get the new …

85 - Kanga Coolers are the coolest! with Austin Maxwell

November 23rd, 2021

43:28

Give a great gift by going to www.kangacoolers.com and get 10% off your purchase by using the promo code peopleofpackaging



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84 - When someone chooses a major because of a packaging podcast

November 16th, 2021

29:53

Can you believe Brendan O'Donnell chose his major with the help of this packaging podcast? Incredible!


This episode is sponsored by Specright. Go get the latest book by Matthew Wright at https://amzn.to/30uHsAI and …

83 - Talking experiential and holistic design with Brandon and Ivan from Handsome.is

November 9th, 2021

47:24

What a great opportunity to sit down with Brandon Termini and Ivan Alonso from from Handsome (Handsome.is)  


This episode is brought to you by Meyers Printing. Bring us your challenges at www.meyers.com



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82 - Packaging News LIVE with Adam, Cory, and Evelio 11/2/21 - Scrapp recycling app, Restock, and Envopap

November 5th, 2021

16:57

Every week on Monday at 7:30 am PST/10:30 am EST, we will have a 15 minute segment where we share about some cool packaging news from the previous …

81 - Todd Maute, Partner at CBX

November 2nd, 2021

41:23

Imagine working so hard to build up all of these incredible packaging designs only to have them screwed up because the brand doesn't value the spec data! Make sure you visit www.specright.com/pkg to learn about how you …

80 - Talking packaging design with Joey Rippole from Conran Design Group

October 19th, 2021

39:23

Take control of you packaging spec data with Specright. Learn more and get a free trial at www.specright.com/pkg


Joey Rippole is a designer with the …

79 - Talking Club Store Packaging with Michael Carrier

October 12th, 2021

37:30

The Club Store packaging guy is here! Dropping all sorts of knowledge on you about ways to optimize your packaging for the unique club store environment. 


Make sure you connect with Michael Carrier on LinkedIn (

78 - Talking sustainable designs with Brad Walling and John Perkins from Westrock

October 5th, 2021

32:39

I had an absolutely incredible time at PackExpo 2021 and what a pleasure it was to sit down with John Perkins (

77 - LIVE FROM PACKEXPO 2021 Talking the state of the Packaging Industry with Jorge Izquierdo, VP of Market Development at PMMI

September 29th, 2021

20:30

Adam sat down with Jorge Izquierdo who is the VP of Market Development at PMMI and he waxed poetic on the incredible growth of packaging equipment in 2020 and the expected growth in 2021 and beyond.


This is a MUST listen …

75 - Talking PackExpo 2021 with Laura Thompson, VP of Trade Shows at PMMI

September 20th, 2021

22:12

PackExpo 2021 is in a week and we had on Laura Thompson from PMMI to talk about the show, safety, and to get you pumped to be there!  


If you want to book some time with me at the show go to www.adampeek.com and click on …

74 - They make and fill aluminum cans! Talking can packaging disruption with Eric at Vobev

September 16th, 2021

36:31

A brand new 1.2 million square foot facility is coming to Utah and Adam got to do a live in person interview with the GM of Vobev (www.vobev.com) just last week. 


Eric walks us through his journey and he and Adam talk …

73 - Talking packaging design and disruption with Hernan Braberman from Tridimage

September 14th, 2021

54:56

You will want to WATCH this interview as much as listen. It's really quite amazing how Hernan weaves a story in around his journey into the packaging industry and how he is challenging the status quo of design to …

72 - Talking Bioengineered Labeling Laws with Kate Kalivoda, CEO of Misty Pines Consulting

September 3rd, 2021

46:24

Sponsored by Specright! 


Are you tired of managing your specs in spreadsheets, PDFs, or relying on suppliers to do it for you? Learn how Specright can …

71 - Talking Carbon Capture with Greg Constantine from Air Company

August 26th, 2021

31:45

If you want to get access to the State of Digital Maturity for the Packaging industry, check out what PackIOT put together at https://packiot.com/digitalmaturity/


Greg Constantine, co-founder of Air Company, along with …

70 - Charlie Webb from Van Der Stahl Scientific

August 19th, 2021

38:24

Huge shout out to our sponsor, PackIOT - change your game by going to www.packiot.com to learn more


Charlie Webb is the guest today! He's an incredible wealth of knowledge around medical device packaging and is also the …

69 - Sara Miltenberger - Making Climate Cool

August 12th, 2021

40:24

A new episode with Sara Miltenberger who is making climate cool!



2 ways she suggests to make a difference today



1) Keep brands accountable through …

68 - Tim Etherington-Judge from Avallen Spirits

August 4th, 2021

44:57

Avallen is changing how we will think about the drinks we consume and they set out to build the most sustainable spirits brand in the world!  


Listen to Tim talk with Adam about all the incredible work they are doing for …

67 - Andy Kurtts from Buttermilk Creative

July 21st, 2021

48:01

If you're wondering how to get started on building your personal brand and making some extra income online, I HIGHLY recommend the IAPP course from …

66 - Matthew Wright CEO of Specright

July 13th, 2021

39:25

We continue on with some incredible guests on the show and Adam is joined by the incredible Matthew Wright from Specright. Hear about the story of Specright and how Matthew got it all going!


You can connect up with the …

65 - Beth Smith, CEO of Sticker Giant

June 29th, 2021

45:33

What a great way to end the month with the incredible, Beth Smith from Sticker Giant! At Sticker Giant (www.stickergiant.com) they believe every sticker has a story and we believe every person has a story! What a great …

64 - Deborah Corn, The Intergalactic Ambassador to the Printerverse!

June 22nd, 2021

52:24

It finally happened! Deborah and Adam got to connect and talk printing, packaging, and personal branding.


First, if you're wondering how your print and packaging is connecting with your brand and your customers, you …

63 - Marian Leitner-Waldman from Archer Roose Wines

June 15th, 2021

47:56

Thanks to the IOPP (Institute of Packaging Professionals) for being a supporter of the podcast. Head over to www.iopp.org and snag your membership today! Let them know Adam Peek sent you ;)


Today's episode is with the …

62 - Shawn P. Welch from Hi Cone

June 1st, 2021

35:38

Today's episode is straight fire and is brought to you by Retail Aware. Make sure you know your shopper and get real time data analytics on how your products and packaging are performing in the retail environment. Go to

61 - Hanko Kiessner, Executive Chairman of the Board at Packsize

May 25th, 2021

43:20

Episode 2 is now LIVE and you will definitely not want to miss my interview with the Executive Chairman of Packsize, Hanko Kiessner.


His story of …

60 - THE Project ExecutionHer, Megan Young Gamble

May 18th, 2021

49:15

Megan is on a mission to P.I.M.P your packaging. She brings a joy to her job coupled with a systematic approach to bring your projects to life.


Please connect up with Megan at https://www.linkedin.com/in/megangamble/ 


59 - Ted talks packaging

March 26th, 2021

16:58

Well, a lot happened this season, especially in Ted's life and we wanted to wrap this up with his crazy year and why you should be excited to hear …

58 - Lisa Curtin, Head of Global Strategy at brandkey Graphics

March 26th, 2021

44:55

HUGE thanks to DocXellent for their Season 3 sponsorship of the Podcast. Head over to www.peopleofpackaging.com and get your eBook and stop dealing …

57 - Brian Sanner, National Sales & Project Manager at Starkey Spring Water

March 25th, 2021

37:58

If you want to learn more from Brian, please connect up with him over at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-sanner-19338491/







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56 - Cory Connors, TikTok star, Host of the Sustainable Packaging Podcast

March 24th, 2021

36:56

In this much overdue episode, I got to chat with Cory Connors from Orora Landsberg about a ton of things from social selling to his non profit!




Connect with Cory on TikTok @corygated


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55 - Satoru Wakeshima, Managing Partner at CBX

March 23rd, 2021

57:39

I had a great time chatting with CBX partner and packaging design visionary, Satoru Wakeshima about some amazing recent projects!




Connect with Satoru - https://www.linkedin.com/in/satoru-wakeshima-6762785/




Connect with …

54 - George Dempsey, CEO of Dempsey International and Raptor Packaging

March 22nd, 2021

38:46

Remember to support the podcast by going to www.peopleofpackaging.com to get your free eBook from DocXellent


ALSO! Join the www.packaging.tips newsletter to get your daily packaging industry newsletter.


You can connect …

53 - MARCH MADNESS WEEK! - Chemere Mathis, Grad Student at Michigan State University

March 18th, 2021

40:05

First of all, make SURE you connect up with Chemere at https://www.linkedin.com/in/chemeremathis/, she's graduating in May and you will love her conviction and knowledge and story here.


Also, you need to head over to

52 - MARCH MADNESS WEEK! Dekshitha Sridhar - Sustainability Chairwomen at RIT

March 16th, 2021

36:06

We kick off March Madness with 2 episodes featuring current college students with this week's episode with Dee Sridhar. Dee is a dynamic communicator …

51 - Jib Hunt CEO of Kemper Snowboards

March 10th, 2021

45:03

The first professional athlete we've ever had on the podcast! Jib Hunt is the CEO of Kemper Snowboards (www.kemper-snowboards.com) and he is reviving a classic snowboard brand. This former pro rider turned designer and …

50 - Brandon Schwartz - Co-founder of DRNXMYTH

March 2nd, 2021

44:15

Here at the People of Packaging Podcast, we absolutely LOVE it when we find brands who are innovating and coming up with new product delivery methods …

49 - Todd Meussling - Senior Manager, Market Development / Fresh-Lock

February 17th, 2021

44:35

Adam is joined by Todd Meussling from Reynolds Consumer Group to talk importance of proper closures in food packaging among many other topics …

48 - Aimy Steadman, Co Founder and CGSDO at Future Proof

February 2nd, 2021

44:59

Future Proof is the home of Beat Box Beverages and is a fun and energetic company who prioritizes diversity, sustainability, and having a great time doing it! 


Aimy Steadman joins Adam Peek for an incredibly fun …

47 - Brian Wagner from PTIS Global

January 26th, 2021

51:16

Brian Wagner is an incredible wealth of knowledge in the packaging world. You will be better by getting to know him and his company PTIS. You can learn more about them at https://ptisglobal.com/


Connect up with Brian …

46 - Richie Stapler, Co Founder at Pura

January 19th, 2021

36:06

"Pura makes perfect scents"



Richie jumps on the podcast today and we get to hear about what he's built at Pura with his incredible team and the role …

45 - Doug Renfro, President at Renfro Foods

January 12th, 2021

39:31

Ok, so honestly, I'm a huge fan of the Mrs. Renfro's brand. Their products are amazing and their packaging is also! you can find Mrs. Renfro's salsa online and at most major retailers







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44 - Philippe Erhart - leadership in a crisis and how sustainability and diversity connect

December 29th, 2020

52:57

Easily one of Adam's favorite interviews of the season! Philippe is a dynamic leader and he discusses leading during a pandemic, the importance of sustainability and it's connection to diversity, and we get to hear …

43 - Fabien Thibault - Global Manager, Product & Packaging Sustainability for MilliporeSigma

December 22nd, 2020

43:58

You wanted more sustainable packaging podcasts and you got one! Fabien comes through with some great knowledge and resources along with sharing his …

42 - Joe Fernandez - Packaging Designer from Vera Pradley

December 17th, 2020

43:32

New father, Joe Edward Fernandez, comes on to talk about packaging and sustainability. Just don't call him Joseph (unless your his mother, than we will allow it!)


Connect with Joe at

41 - Mark Samuel, CEO of IWON Organics

December 10th, 2020

37:49

Some super cool things happening today! Mark has a free eBook out called "Small Win, Big Victories" that comes out today! The link is on his LinkedIn …

40 - Santiago Navarro, CEO of Garcon Wines

December 8th, 2020

51:25

If you don't know about Garcon Wines yet, you're about to. They are aiming to revolutionize the wine packaging industry in a very needed and …

39 - Jose Amado the Box Man!

December 2nd, 2020

30:09

We are starting off December right, Episode 6 with Jose Amado of Boutwell Owens is live.


Ted Taitt and Jose get into great discussions leading to Jose …

38 - Jesse Genet CEO of Lumi

November 23rd, 2020

46:45

Lumi has become one of the most disruptive and innovative companies to hit the packaging stage in quite sometime and Adam got to sit down with their CEO, Jesse Genet and talk about what inspired her to start Lumi with …

37 - Matt Reddington - Packaging industry vet and expert

November 10th, 2020

41:35

Remember to support our podcast and level up your packaging specification management by visiting www.peopleofpackaging.com to get your free eBook from DocXellent!


Today's episode we talk packaging design services with …

36 - Lisa Pierce, Executive Editor for Packaging Digest

November 3rd, 2020

1:07:00

Season 3 is brought to you by DocXellent - head over to https://www.peopleofpackaging.com/ to download your free eBook about how to transform your specification management software!



Today we get to hear from Lisa Pierce …

35 - Jane Chase, Executive Director of the IOPP

October 22nd, 2020

53:55

This season is sponsored by DocXellent - you need to hit up www.peopleofpackaging.com and get your free eBook. It'll increase your knowledge of the packaging game and support the podcast!


Today's episode is with …

34 - DocXellent and GlaxoSmithKline - packaging specs!

October 15th, 2020

53:09

We are excited to launch Season 3 and ALSO to announce our first sponsor, DocXellent. 


If you want to support the podcast and level up your packaging game, head over to www.peopleofpackaging.com and you can get a free …

33 - Part 2 with Darrell Jobe, CEO of Vericool what's paper based cold chain packaging about

September 1st, 2020

39:24

Season 2 ends with a bang! We continue of our conversation with Darrell Jobe where Ted and I dig in more to what he's doing to change the world …

32 - Darrell Jobe, CEO of Vericool Part 1 of 2 growing up as a gang member

August 25th, 2020

41:05

Darrell is absolutely one of our favorite people in this packaging world and is deserving of not just 2 episodes, but a recurring slot :) 


In this …

31 - Karen Aranha - Chocolate Packaging and growing up in India

July 30th, 2020

53:28

Karen has an incredible story from growing up in India to stumbling into the packaging world and falling in love with in. Karen is on site for PCA at Hershey's and is loving every minute of her job :)


Connect with Karen …

30 - Peek Packaging Podcast, family packaging business!

July 21st, 2020

51:40

Going back to where it all began for me (Adam)! I'm joined by Bob Peek, President of Peek Packaging, Miles and Mackey Peek also jumped on and we talk …

29 - Robert Champion CEO of Innoflex Solutions Packaging Equipment Specialist

June 30th, 2020

48:04

Innoflex Solutions provides incredibly valuable solutions to both OEM's and CPG companies to help solve some very real and pressing packaging …

28 - Professor Pierre Pinaar, President of the World Packaging Organization

June 23rd, 2020

54:28

How often do you get to say, "I interviewed the President!" THE President of the World Packaging Organization is in the building and he did not …

27 - Kirk Visola from Mind The Font

June 19th, 2020

49:35

Happy Juneteenth, everyone!


We have Kirk Visola from Mind the Font on to talk about packaging, design, branding, black owned businesses, comic books, …

26 - Paul Nowak, VP of Enterprise Solutions at Quad Graphics

June 16th, 2020

46:24

June is PRIDE month and today is the day after a powerful Supreme Court ruling extending protections to the LGBTQ community and I could not be more …

25 - Michael Hughes CEO of Elevation Labs

June 13th, 2020

43:24

Michael Hughes offers his perspective as an Irishman who has worked for large companies like P&G and is now the CEO of Elevation Labs and has done an exceptional job of leading his team during this current Covid …

24 - Jared Spencer - ROI Packaging and Sourcing Consultant

June 12th, 2020

40:08

Adept Packaging Group is doing some incredible things and Jared Spencer is right at the heart of it all!


Learn about Jared's story and journey along with some of the strides Adept is making to bring transparency and …

23 - Dr. Vickie VanHurley THE Design Doc

June 5th, 2020

52:22

The Design Doc is in the building! Dr. VanHurley is an accomplished professor, teacher, designer, artist, author, and packaging professional. 


She drops some knowledge on her past along with some trends she is seeing …

22 - Kate Christian from Eco-cycle LIVE The Ms. Frizzle of Recycling!

June 2nd, 2020

52:34

Adam and Kate had an interview that aired live on Facebook and the Ms. Frizzle of Recycling brought the heat! She's an incredible resource for all things packaging recycling. I think you'll agree,  she needs to be a …

21 - Jonathan Bybee - The Creative Director with a killer stache!

May 28th, 2020

49:28

Adam sits down as part of his Covideo-19 series (where he is interviewing 19 different people during this pandemic) with Jon Bybee the VP of Creative from Lakanto Foods. Jon doesn't just wax his mustache, he also waxes …

20 - Steve Steele from Recapture Technologies

May 26th, 2020

48:04

Meet a guy who has a team of people who literally want to save the planet. Steve is a thinker and a scientist who has developed a way to make …

19 - Camille Corr Chism from Indigo Packaging Consulting

May 22nd, 2020

44:46

So, you don't know Camille yet, but if you're in the packaging industry...then you absolutely need to! She's an amazing human with a ton of …

18 - Irene Kong and Audrey Elise from MANTL Men

May 20th, 2020

46:56

As part of Adam's Covideo-19 series, he interview Irene and Audrey to hear about their journey to help bald and balding men find worth and practice self care. They also have a really killer unboxing experience and you …

17 - Jeff Bean, EVP of Packaging Manufacturing at Visible Supply Chain

May 12th, 2020

37:50

Episode 4 with Jeff Bean from VSC is live and popping! Yes, Adam dropped a Mr Bean reference but then Jeff dropped some straight fire about his life and his passion for packaging!


LinkedIn for Jeff -

16 - Ogden's Own CEO Steve Conlin

April 27th, 2020

48:16

In this bonus episode, Adam Peek gets to talk with Steve Conlin, CEO of Ogdens Own Distillery to discuss the transition they had to make to ramp up …

15 - Maggie Wedemeyer - Cosmetics Packaging expert

April 1st, 2020

56:42

Ted gets to sit down with Maggie from Coty (formerly owner of Benevolent Beauty) and they cover some of the amazing things Maggie has done in …

14 - Steve Savage, CEO of 1908 Brands

February 25th, 2020

26:22

Steve Savage drops some knowledge in episode 2 of season 2. Please check out 1908brands.com to learn more about this innovative CPG firm in Boulder, …

13 - Michelle Enright from Sonos

February 4th, 2020

52:02

What a great way to kick off season 2! Michelle and Adam cover a ton of topics and Adam nerds out a little bit about Sonos and packaging :)


Connect with Michelle - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-enright-48b381b/


12 - Season 1 wrap up

December 17th, 2019

44:25

Season 1 is a wrap! Ted and Adam review the first season and revisit some lessons learned from every guest. 


Please subscribe and like and share! Season 2 will be coming in 2020!



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11 - Chris Davidson, PhD - Director of Corporate Sustainability from WestRock

November 27th, 2019

30:39

Our first tag team episode where Ted and Adam where able to interview Chris Davidson, PhD. He is the director of corporate sustainability for WestRock


We had a great time covering a lot of packaging sustainability topics …

10 - Jonathan Quinn "Buy Plastic Live Fantastic"

November 12th, 2019

25:29

At Pack Expo 2019 in Las Vegas, Adam was able to carve out some time with Jonathan Quinn and, probably not surprisingly, they were able to cover many topics around the plastic industry.


You can connect with Jonathan for …

9 - Rhonda Foster from Great Northern Company

October 16th, 2019

23:54

Here's an interview from a few months back with Rhonda Foster. Adam and Rhonda discuss some of the challenges around point of purchase displays from a design and customer perspective...and even a little Naughty by …

8 - Evelio Mattos from Package Design Unbox'd

October 1st, 2019

50:37

Ted and Evelio linked up over the phone and the conversation is great! They cover lots of topics around Evelio's background and what he does with The Dieline 


Connect up with Evelio on LinkedIn at

7 - Interact Boulder Forum

September 16th, 2019

39:44

Adam has a wide ranging conversation with Sydney, Valerie, Christie, and Alexis from Interact Boulder. 


You can learn more about Interact Boulder on …

6 - Dr. Andrew Hurley from Clemson Packaging School

August 27th, 2019

27:05

Episode 5 features a phone interview between Adam Peek and Dr Andrew Hurley from Clemson, the Packaging School, and Package Insight. They cover a …

5 - Brandi Parker from Pearlfisher

August 13th, 2019

42:49

Brandi and Ted talk through a number of cool issues including the role of production in packaging graphics and great ways to pick a major. Connect …

4 - Paulette Gramse The Label Expert

July 17th, 2019

27:28

Guest is Paulette Gramse. She is the product development manager for extended text labels. Connect with her on LinkedIn at

3 - Ronnell Richards from the Business and Bourbon Podcast

July 3rd, 2019

13:40

Happy 4th of July bonus episode with Ronnell Richards from Business and Bourbon talking about season 2! Connect with Ronnell on LinkedIn at

2 - Adam Peek

June 18th, 2019

28:48

Episode 2 is an interview with our Co host Adam Peek. We learn about his failed childhood dream and his journey from pastor to packaging professional. You can connect with him at LinkedIn.com/in/adampeek



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1 - Ted Taitt from CPP Global

June 2nd, 2019

24:07

We are so excited to be part of the Business and Bourbon Podcast Network! Our first episode is an interview with Ted Taitt. Ted is the co-host for The People of Packaging Podcast and the VP of Sales Engineering at CPP …

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