🎙️ Episode 29 – Behind the Seams with Victoria Gridley: Costume, Creativity & PEZ

This week, we’re trading sugar for stitches… but don’t worry — PEZ still makes a fashionable appearance!

G’day PEZ Posse! In this episode, we go behind the seams with the wildly talented Victoria Gridley — a Wardrobe Technician, costume designer, and creative force behind dazzling performances from the Royal New Zealand Ballet to film sets deep in the kiwi bush.

Victoria doesn’t just sew fabric — she stitches stories. From mythical creatures to quick-change chaos, she brings characters to life while empowering performers with every detail, dart, and drape.

But beyond the tulle and thread, Victoria has a quirky side: she’s also a PEZ collector! And in this episode, she opens up her costume trunk and her candy drawer as we chat about her creative journey, her love of peppermint pop-culture, and her dream dispenser design.

You’ll hear about:

✨ Her bold leap from Australia to New Zealand’s stage scene

🧵 Why costume design is more than just sparkle

🦘 The PEZ dispensers that made the trip across the Tasman

🎭 The creatures of Aotearoa brought to life in ballet

👗 And what happens when backstage goes hilariously wrong

So whether you’re into tutus or toy heads, this episode is your all-access pass to the sweet spot where costume meets candy.

Tune in now to Episode 29 of Get Dispensed: The PEZ Podcast — where Victoria Gridley proves that creativity really can come wrapped in cellophane.

🎙 Get Dispensed the PEZ Podcast Episode 28 - “Walking into PEZ: Ben Sindel’s 800-Dispenser Journey”

G’day PEZ Posse! I’m Greg, the Down Under PEZ Hunter, and this is Get Dispensed: The PEZ Podcast — the show where we click open stories from collectors, artists, and pop culture PEZheads around the globe.

Today’s guest is literally walking the walk. He first discovered this very podcast while strolling to work… and now he’s here telling his own PEZ story. Meet Ben Sindel — a husband, father of four, and UK-based collector whose love for PEZ spans nostalgia-filled childhood summers in Vienna, flea market treasure hunts, and a collection that’s grown from attic boxes to over 800 dispensers strong.

We chat about the thrill of the hunt, those magical first memories, selling off and rebuilding a collection, the art of storage (and family debates that come with it), and his dream PEZ pilgrimage to the Visitor Center in Connecticut. Plus, Ben takes on our Rapid Fire Round — no thinking, just clicking!

💌 Collector Callout: Ben is on the hunt for US sports team PEZ dispensers. If you can help, reach out and let’s make a PEZ dream come true!

So lace up your walking shoes, hit “play,” and join us for a sweet stroll through the colourful world of PEZ collecting.

🎧 Listen now — and keep on dispensin’!

🎙️ Get Dispensed the Pez Podcast Episode 28: A History of PEZ – From Cake Mix to Candy Icons

How did a 1920s peppermint lozenge become a global pop culture phenomenon? In this special milestone episode of Get Dispensed: The PEZ Podcast, Greg (aka the Downunder Pez Hunter) cranks back the candy clock to unwrap the sweet and surprising history of PEZ.

From cake mix origins and anti-smoking mints to Baby Yoda and Funko Pop hybrids, this episode is packed with quirky facts, collector gems, and a whole lotta PEZ love. Hear how PEZ evolved through the decades, discover the rarest dispensers (looking at you, Space Gun and World's Fair Astronaut B 👀), and find out why Santa Claus still tops the PEZ charts.

PLUS – Greg celebrates over 2,000 downloads in 30 countries and shares why this community is the real magic behind the plastic heads and brick candy.

Whether you’re a vintage-vibes collector or new to the world of spring-loaded sweetness, this nostalgic ride is a must-click.

🎧 Hit play, stay sweet, and let’s get dispensed!

🧊✨ Get Dispensed the Pez Podcast Episode 27: Skating, PEZ, and Possibility with Andrew Prince 🍬⛸️

In this heart warming episode of Get Dispensed: The PEZ Podcast, Greg welcomes Andrew Prince from Gliding Stars Toledo—a phenomenal program that empowers individuals with disabilities through adaptive ice skating.

You might’ve cheered at Pezamania without realising your applause—and your donations—were helping make dreams come true on the ice. Andrew pulls back the curtain on how Gliding Stars transforms lives, from custom skating equipment and dedicated volunteers to standing ovations at end-of-season shows.

We talk about:

Whether you’re a long time PEZ Posse member or new to the rink, this one will leave your heart full and your dispenser just a little sweeter.

💙 Learn more or donate at GlidingStarsToledo.org

🎧 Listen now and let us know—have you seen the Gliding Stars perform? Reach out at [email protected] or message Greg via the Facebook page!

🎙️ Get Dispensed the Pez Podcast Episode 26 – From Rock Bottom to Rack Full of PEZ: The Adam Germroth Story

This week on Get Dispensed: The PEZ Podcast, we unwrap one of the most powerful stories we’ve ever shared.

From the scorching desert skies of Arizona comes Adam Germroth — collector, business owner, family man… and survivor.

Adam’s life wasn’t always sweet. Behind the racks of rare dispensers lies a story of addiction, prison, recovery, and redemption. In this raw and inspiring conversation, Adam opens up about how a childhood love of PEZ helped him reconnect with joy, rebuild his life, and find purpose — one dispenser at a time.

Plus:

🍬 His collection’s unexpected movie debut

🍬 The five dispensers he’d save in an emergency

🍬 A dream set straight out of Pez HQ fantasy

🍬 And how he’s now giving back — both in business and through AA

This is more than a collector’s chat — it’s a story about second chances, sweet nostalgia, and how even the smallest things can carry big hope.

Don’t miss it.

🎙️ Get Dispensed the Pez Podcast Episode 25 – Battle of the Bites and the Bootleg PEZ, yes its Emily & Ben from Ingredipedia!

G’day PEZ Posse! 🍬

In this flavour-packed episode of Get Dispensed, we’re unwrapping the world of food, facts, and fizzing candy memories with two titans of tasty trivia — Emily Naismith and Ben Birchall, the award-winning hosts of the podcast Ingredipedia!

From bootleg PEZ school projects to mid-90s pop-punk tributes like Lemon PEZ, this episode is bursting with sweet nostalgia, hilarious tangents, and thoughtful dives into food culture and PEZ collecting.

💥 Inside this episode:

Emily’s PEZ-inspired school project 👩‍🏫

Ben’s band Klinger and their lost hit Lemon PEZ 🎸

Their dream PEZ dispenser designs 💡

Wild food trivia, ingredient feuds & guilty-pleasure flavours 🤯

Quick-fire food and PEZ questions 🔥🍬

Plus: Can PEZ candy pair with other foods? You decide in this week’s PEZ Posse Challenge!

Whether you’re a foodie, a trivia nerd, or a lifelong PEZ collector, this one is packed with punch.

🎧 So grab a dispenser, pop a candy, and tune in to the sweetest showdown yet!

📢 This week’s challenge: Have YOU ever combined PEZ candy with other ingredients?

Tell us! 💌 Email [email protected] or drop a comment on the Get Dispensed: The PEZ Podcast Facebook page.

🎙️ Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast – Episode 24: PEZ, eBay & the State of Collecting with Eric Chen

In this special milestone episode celebrating over 1,700 downloads, Greg, the Downunder Pez Hunter, welcomes Eric Chen, eBay’s Trading Cards Category Manager, to delve into the newly released State of Collectables Report, developed in collaboration with Deloitte. They explore the evolving landscape of collecting, highlighting trends, market insights, and the significant role PEZ dispensers play on eBay.

Eric shares surprising data points, including the resurgence of nostalgia-driven collecting among Gen Z and notable PEZ sales that have made headlines. The conversation also covers the global reach of PEZ on eBay, top-performing categories, and strategies for collectors looking to buy or sell.

Whether you're a seasoned PEZhead or new to the collecting scene, this episode offers valuable insights into the intersection of e-commerce and collectibles.

📩 Have a PEZ story or a recent eBay find? Share it with Greg at [email protected] or join the conversation on the Get Dispensed Facebook page.

🎧 Tune in and discover how PEZ continues to captivate collectors worldwide through the lens of eBay's marketplace.

🎙️ Get Dispensed the Pez Podcast Episode 23 – The Hungarian Pezident: Ferenc Csotonyi Unwrapped!

Welcome back to Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast — the show where we unwrap the sweet and colourful world of Pez collecting, one delightful dispenser at a time!

In this episode, Greg (aka the Down Under Pez Hunter) heads to the heart of Central Europe to chat with none other than Ferenc Csotonyi, affectionately known in the collecting world as The Hungarian Pezident. From Pez factories to Pez friends, Ferenc shares what it’s like collecting in a country that’s played a big role in Pez history.

We talk Hungarian collector culture, his visit to a Pez plastic factory, and of course, go through our signature 12 Candies of Pez questions — from first finds to dream dispensers, and everything in between.

Plus:

🎉 The quirkiest Pez moment he’s had

🧃 Which Pez collector would be like to meet

🤔 What he’d design if he ran Pez HQ

🌍 And what Pez collecting looks like across Europe!

Whether you’re in Budapest or Brisbane, this episode has something for every Pezhead.

💬 Got a dream Pez itinerary for Austria 2027 to celebrate Pez’s centenary? Want to share your own Pez story from another corner of the world? Reach out via email at [email protected] or on our Facebook page!

So grab your favourite dispenser and tune in — and as always:

Happy hunting, and may your next Pez find be a sweet one!

🎙️ Get Dispensed the Pez Podcast Episode 22: Ashley Weaver – TMNT, Teaching & the Kansas City Pez Scene 🐢🍬

G’day, Pez Posse! In this episode of Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast, we're heading to the heart of the Midwest — Kansas City, Missouri — to chat with long-time collector, passionate teacher, and proud owner of a full Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pez set… Ashley Weaver!

Ashley, the world’s luckiest Pez collector, brings warmth, wit, and a treasure trove of Pez tales, from her first dispenser to her recent adventures at the KC Pez Gathering. We talk about how her love of Pez made its way into her classroom, her ultimate bucket list dispenser, and the one set she'd create if she had free rein in the Pez design department.

Plus:

It’s a fun, feel-good chat that shows just how deep the candy-coated passion can go.

🎧 Tune in, unwrap Ashley’s story, and don’t forget to take on this week’s challenge:

Do YOU have a full TMNT Pez set? Or want to share your Pez journey on the podcast? Reach out at [email protected] or find us on Facebook at Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast.

Until next time — happy hunting, and may your next Pez score be a sweet one! 🍭

🎙️ Episode 21 – Island Life, Dutch Vibes & a Dream Pez House with Abbot Husin Halim

In this tropical-meets-European edition of Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast, Greg welcomes collector and Pez entrepreneur Abbot Husin Halim—a man who splits his time between the sun-drenched beaches of Bali and the charming streets of the Netherlands.

Abbot shares his journey from Indonesia to Europe, what drew him into the Pez world, and the story behind his plans to build a one-of-a-kind Pez House in Bali. From the five dispensers he’d save in an emergency, to how he turned Pez into a business, this episode unwraps the global reach and personal stories that make the hobby so special.

We also dive into:

Whether you're a seasoned collector or just Pez-curious, you’ll love hearing how Abbot blends tropical paradise with sweet plastic joy.

🎧 Listen now and join the Pez Posse from wherever you are in the world!

📬 Got a guest idea or Pez tale to share? Email Greg at [email protected]

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