AJ Piejko-Brown
I Bleeping Love Packaging
The podcast for people who f**king love packaging, and for those that are about to fall in love with the career. Each episode I sit down with people from across the packaging industry — engineers, brand folks, graphic designers, and suppliers — to talk about how they got hooked on packaging… and why they stayed. We talk about the projects they’re proud of, the ones that nearly broke them, and the compromises they fought for. This isn’t corporate speak. This isn’t polished marketing fluff. This is honest conversation about why packaging matters way more than most people realize.
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AJ Piejko-Brown
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Latest episode
Apr 20, 2026
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Episodes
Ep 12 - Jim Pease - President of Sun Centre USA - Inventor of POUCH³ 20.04.2026 40:00
Jim Pease discusses the innovative POUCH³, a new flexible packaging format that combines the benefits of stand-up pouches, flat bottom bags, and side gusset bags. He explains its design, manufacturing process, environmental benefits, and potential impact on the packaging industry. Connect with Jim on LinkedIn That's a wrap on Season 1 of IBLP, but if you would like to be a part of Season 2, send m...
Ep 11 - Elizabeth Corbett - President, Enterprise Sales at AE Global 09.04.2026 40:43
Elizabeth Corbett shares her extensive experience in packaging, from luxury brands like Tiffany to the evolving cannabis industry. Discover insights on sustainable packaging, cost-saving strategies, and industry trends that can transform your packaging approach. If you want to be on IBLP, send AJ an email to ibleepinglovepackaging@gmail.com
Ep 10 - Terry Ameno - Director of Packaging & Design at Buffalo Games 02.04.2026 35:26
In this episode, Terry Amino shares his 25 years of experience in the packaging industry, focusing on toy and game packaging. He discusses design principles, sustainability trends, and innovative packaging features, providing valuable insights for aspiring packaging professionals. Connect with Terry on LinkedIn If you want to get a hold of AJ, connect on his LinkedIn or send an email to ibleepingl...
Ep. 9 - Andrew Klepper - Director of Strategic Growth at Carlisle Container Company 26.03.2026 38:12
In this episode, Andrew Klepper from Carlisle Container shares insights into digital printing, innovative packaging solutions, and trade show experiences. Discover how digital presses are transforming packaging, the importance of relationship-building in the industry, and upcoming trends in custom and high-graphics packaging. Andrew's Links: LinkedIn Blog Posts Pictures of Mini Pallet and Display...
Ep. 8 - Adam Peek - Label King of the Mountains, Author, Podcast Host 19.03.2026 46:28
This week Adam Peak, aka the "Label King of the Mountains," shares his journey from pastoral roots to becoming a respected figure in the packaging industry. Discover how his faith, entrepreneurial spirit, and passion for community impact his approach to business and life. If you want to get a hold of Adam, check him out here: LinkedIn Label King People of Packaging Podcast Adam Peek's Website If y...
Ep. 7 - Julie Rice Suggs - Academic Director at PackagingSchool.com 12.03.2026 37:40
summary In this episode, AJ interviews Julie Rice Suggs from PackagingSchool.com to explore the evolving landscape of packaging education, industry needs, and innovative programs. They discuss how PackagingSchool is adapting to industry trends, incorporating AI, and expanding access to packaging knowledge for students and professionals alike. You can get in touch with Julie on her LinkedIn Or chec...
Ep. 6 - Mikey Pasciuto - Co-Founder at Scrapp Inc 05.03.2026 46:11
This week on I Bleeping Love Packaging, Mikey Pasciuto from Scrapp joins in to talk all thing trash, and what he is working on to help reduce what is heading to the landfill. If you want to get a hold of Mikey, check him out here: LinkedIn https://www.scrappzero.com/ And as always, you can find AJ Piejko-Brown at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajpiejkobrown/ Or send an email to ibleepin...
Ep. 5 - Charlie Troncone - Senior Packaging Engineer 26.02.2026 34:17
This week we talk to Charlie Troncone , the Senior Packaging Engineer at Edgewell Personal Care about his packaging journey, including recently making a trip back to RIT for the Packaging Career Fair. If you want to be on I Bleeping Love Packaging, shoot AJ a message on LinkedIn , or send him an email at ibleepinglovepackaging@gmail.com If you stick around to the end of the episode, put the code w...
Ep. 4 - Kris Hanchette - EngView North America 19.02.2026 30:24
AJ sits down with Kris Hanchette from EngView, a 2D and 3D parametric packaging software. Kris goes over his path to get to EngView, and how he is helping companies bring packaging to market faster with AI tools and 3D renders, all within the same program. If you want to get a hold of Kris, drop him a connection on his LinkedIn here And as always, if you want to get a hold of AJ, either shoot him...
Ep. 3 - Mario Carreiro - Senior Brand and Packaging Designer 12.02.2026 24:57
On this episode of I Bleeping Love Packaging, we chat with Mario Carreiro, Ex-Hasbro Senior Brand and Packaging Designer, about how he got into graphic design and his passion for the brands he worked on. As of posting, Mario is looking for his next career oprotunity. You can get a hold of him via his LinkedIn or by sending him an email: mariomj23@yahoo.com As always, if you want to be a part of th...
Ep. 2 - AJ Piejko-Brown - Part 2 09.02.2026 19:30
Your host AJ dives into his experience at 3M, Hasbro, NEMO, and Lovevery, sharing some stories along the way. Find AJ on LinkedIn or checkout his Portfolio
Ep. 1 - AJ Piejko-Brown - Part 1 05.02.2026 15:28
In this episode, AJ dives into how he found out about packaging, how he almost didn't pick it as a career, and a little about RIT. Contact AJ via LinkedIn or check out his Portfolio
Ep. 0 - About the Show 02.02.2026 0:50
I Bleeping Love Packaging is a podcast for people who bleeping love packaging — and for people who don’t yet know that they will. Hosted by AJ Piejko-Brown, each episode features honest, nerdy, and sometimes crass conversations with people from across the packaging industry: engineers, designers, brand folks, graphic designers, operators, and suppliers. We talk about how they got hooked on packagi...
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