# Shawn Peterson

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Why Catholic Schools Matter More Than Ever in the Education Debate

On the latest episode of Sunday School Choice: Where Faith Meets Education Freedom, we talk with Shawn Peterson, President of Catholic Education Partners. We explore the powerful role Catholic education has played—and continues to play—in the United States, providing not just academic excellence, b…

The Sweet and Surprising History of PEZ Candy

On this episode of Our American Stories, PEZ found great success in its native Austria but struggled when it first entered the American market. Shawn Peterson, author of PEZ: From Austrian Invention to American Icon, shares the fascinating story of how this quirky manual candy dispenser evolved int…

S2Ep8: Storyview- 3 Dads and a Podcast

Welcome to this week’s StoryVIEW Episode.  That’s right!  It’s storytime AND an interview!  Even better yet, as a special Father’s Day-themed episode, I’m joined by Isaiah Stansbery and Shawn Peterson for the pilot episode of the Once There Was a Podcast spinoff, 3 Dads and a Podcast! All three of …

Too Opinionated Interview: Amanda Page Cornett

Singer, songwriter, and actress Amanda Page Cornett is bringing southern rock n' soul to the world! Featured in the 2009 movie, "Junkyard Dog," Cornett also has acted in various films, music videos, and commercials. Amanda's band, Almost Angels, features the sibling trio Sherry Peterson-Tenille, …

Cultivated By Caryn from the PEZ Candy Facility

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini travels to the PEZ Candy Manufacturing Facility and Visitor Center in Orange, CT to speak with guest, Shawn Peterson, author, historian and Project Manager at PEZ Candy. Prior to working at PEZ, Shawn authored Collector’s Guides to PEZ and conceived of th…

S2Ep24: Storytime- Dangerous Stories (Epilogue)

S2Ep24: Epilogue-Dangerous Stories We wrap up season 2 this week with the Epilogue, Dangerous Stories.  This week, I reflect on the power of stories and the dangers of using them as weapons.     As this season comes to a close, there are so many people to thank for a wonderful season 2.  A big t…

Bonus: There Was a Season 2 Recap (ft. Shawn Peterson)

We officially wrap up season 2 this week with the recap episode.  Two-thirds of the "Three Dads" are back.  Unfortunately, the recording schedule didn’t work with Isaiah, and he had to miss out this time. (We’re sorry!!!!!) Join Shawn and I as we sit down to discuss the joy of season 2, statistics,…

The PEZ Factor(y)! Inside the sweetest obsession

Step into the technicolor world of PEZ! We tour the Connecticut factory where more than 12 million tiny candies are pressed each day, guided by archivist Shawn Peterson, whose personal collection helped shape the Visitor Center. Meet Brian Trauman, the Guinness World Record holder whose thousands…

Get Dispensed the Pez Podcast Episode 46 - Canvas & Candy: Cam Art’s Disney Dreaming and the Blueberry Brause Prophecy

In Episode 46 of Get Dispensed: The PEZ Podcast, Greg the Down Under Pez Hunter heads to New York to chat with the wildly creative force known as Cam Art — a collector who turned lockdown boredom into a full-blown Disney-fuelled PEZ odyssey.  What began as a late-night eBay scroll during the 2020 …

533: How Contractors Should Actually Offer Financing - Mike Hafeman & Shawn Peterson

Roughly 40% of the average contractor's business gets financed. If you're not offering it, that's the share you're handing to someone else. Build the systems to scale on the back of it. Grab the free Business Playbook: https://ownersos.com/business-playbook?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description…