Matthew Mulvey
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.
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Matthew Mulvey
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Latest episode
Jun 12, 2026
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Episodes
North Jersey IOPP Finds Its Identity And Mission with Adam Brakoniecki 12.06.2026 35:01
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Season 2 Review, More Packaging Pet Peeves and Can Music Affect the Taste of Wine with Joanna Mulvey 26.05.2026 45:37
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Packaging Pet Peeves with Kristyn Shaner 04.05.2026 49:31
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How Grow New York Turns Food System Ideas Into Investable Start-Ups with Jenn Smith 20.04.2026 47:42
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From Compliance To Strategy: How Pharma Packaging Gets Sustainable Without Losing Its Purpose with Agnieszka van Batavia 06.04.2026 38:07
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From Garage To Global Wipes with Jessica Lum 23.03.2026 34:50
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Raising Packaging Talent with Dave LaMarca 09.03.2026 37:04
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Speed, Grit, And Pharma Packaging with Kunal Gupta 23.02.2026 1:08:57
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From Event Design to Food Packaging Overnight with Erin Cotterell 09.02.2026 52:46
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The Only Bar That Makes Your Mug Jealous with Tom Seymour 26.01.2026 1:04:28
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Season One In Review 17.11.2025 27:05
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Inventing Independence: The Snapslide Story with Rocky Batzel 18.05.2025 52:50
Send us Fan Mail 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 struggling to open her prescription bottles, he noticed a problem hiding in plain sight: medication packaging hadn'...
Sustainable Futures: EPR in Action with Rob Kaszubowski 05.05.2025 48:22
Send us Fan Mail 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 Optimization at NTT Data, we cut through the complexity to understand how these regulations are reshaping the entire packaging landscape. Rob bring...
Beyond the Band: The Evolution of Sustainable Packaging with the Banding Queen, Pattie Wexler 21.04.2025 43:08
Send us Fan Mail 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 Packaging Products into a specialized powerhouse by focusing exclusively on paper banding technology—a decision that wou...
From Georgia to Jersey: The Professor Who Made Plastic Structural with Dr. Tom Nosker 07.04.2025 44:49
Send us Fan Mail 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 materials science pioneer, shares his remarkable journey from Georgia mechanic to ground-breaking Rutgers researcher whose work has g...
Beyond Manifesting: Real Strategies for Getting Unstuck with Life Coach Bridget Meadows 30.03.2025 48:23
Send us Fan Mail 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 corporate burnout and personal tragedy, she discovered a passion for helping others reconnect with their values and make seemingly impossible chang...
Behind the Pharmacy Shelf: The Unseen World of Packaging Automation with Leo Frias 24.03.2025 46:36
Send us Fan Mail 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 nationwide. When you grab that prescription from your local Walgreens or CVS, you're holding the end result of an extraordinarily complex manu...
Rethinking Packaging: The Fiber Revolution with Guido Schmitz 10.03.2025 34:03
Send us Fan Mail 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 traditional packaging background to leading the charge in sustainable solutions. Discover how his work at Parpax is pushing the boundaries of what...
Packaging Connections and Career Insights with Christin Cupo 25.02.2025 47:00
Send us Fan Mail 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 becoming a pivotal figure in the packaging industry. Christen shares her career journey insights, the influence of mentors like Lori Tirell...
From Free Pizza to Packaging Passion: A Journey in Engineering and Life with Joanna Mulvey 19.02.2025 38:01
Send us Fan Mail 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 I never knew existed. In our first episode of the Packaging Etcetera Podcast, I'm joined by my wonderful wife, Joanna, as we...
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