What really happens between a character sketch and a PEZ dispenser appearing on store shelves? 

In this episode of Get Dispensed: The PEZ Podcast, Greg sits down with Christina Neubauer, Senior Product Manager at PEZ International in Austria, for a rare behind-the-scenes look at the creative and commercial world of PEZ. 

From licensing negotiations and design approvals to collector demand and the brand-new PEZ Art Series, Christina shares what it's like working at the heart of one of the world's most iconic candy brands. 

Discover: 

🍬 How Christina's journey with PEZ began 

🍬 The step-by-step process of turning an idea into a PEZ dispenser 

🍬 Why licensing can sometimes prevent characters from being sold in certain countries 

🍬 The challenges of working with major brands like Disney and Hello Kitty 

🍬 Designs that never made it past the drawing board 

🍬 What makes a dispenser become collectible or even legendary 

🍬 The story behind the PEZ Art Series 

🍬 Christina's dream PEZ dispenser if there were no licensing restrictions 

Plus, Christina tackles the PEZ Lightning Bolt Rapid Fire Round, shares her personal favourite dispenser, and gives listeners a glimpse into what may lie ahead as PEZ approaches its 100th anniversary in 2027. 

This is a fascinating conversation for collectors, candy fans, and anyone who has ever wondered how PEZ magic is made. 

Question of the Week: 🎨 

With the launch of the PEZ Art Series, which artist would you like to see represented as a PEZ dispenser? 

Send your answers to [email protected] or join the discussion in the Get Dispensed: The PEZ Podcast Facebook group. 

Stay sweet, Pez Posse! 🍬 

What happens when sneaker culture and PEZ collecting collide? 

In Episode 55 of Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast, Greg Potent sits down with Brian Plath, founder of Sneaker Box in Normal, Illinois, to explore an exciting collaboration that brings together two passionate collecting communities. 

From limited releases and exclusive designs to display cases, nostalgia, and the thrill of the hunt, sneaker collectors and PEZ collectors have far more in common than you might think. 

Brian shares the origin story of Sneaker Box, his journey through sneaker culture, how the PEZ collaboration came to life, and the creative process behind this unique collectible release. Along the way, we dive into collecting psychology, brand collaborations, nostalgia, and what the future holds for both hobbies. 

Plus, Brian tackles the Rapid Fire Round and reveals the collectibles he'd save in an emergency! 

Whether you're a sneakerhead, a PEZ collector, or simply love hearing the stories behind great collectibles, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 

🎧 In this episode: 

Plus learn how you can get one of these special dispensers! 

So lace up your favourite kicks, load up a pack of PEZ, and join us for a conversation where sole meets soul. 

Stay sweet, Pez Posse! 🍬 

🎬🍬 What does a PEZ dispenser have in common with an Academy Award? 

This week on Get Dispensed: The PEZ Podcast, Greg travels from the world of candy collectibles to the heart of Hollywood with special guest Mark Mangini, one of cinema's most celebrated sound designers. 

Mark's remarkable career spans more than five decades and includes legendary films such as Dune, Mad Max: Fury Road, Blade Runner 2049, The Fifth Element, Raiders of the Lost Ark and many more. Along the way he collected two Academy Awards, six Oscar nominations, and helped redefine how audiences experience movies. 

But before the Oscars and blockbuster films, Mark worked at Hanna-Barbera, where he contributed to classic cartoons including Scooby-Doo and even became the voice of Dino from The Flintstones. 

In this fascinating conversation, Mark shares stories about meeting his childhood hero Mel Blanc, the journey from cartoons to Hollywood, working with legendary directors, winning Academy Awards, the future of sound design, and of course, the surprising connection between his career and PEZ. 

Plus, Mark takes on the Get Dispensed Rapid Round and answers our Listener Question of the Week: What sound should every PEZ dispenser make? 

It's a conversation packed with movie magic, nostalgia, creativity, and plenty of sweet surprises. 

🎧 Tune in and discover why some of Hollywood's greatest moments begin with a sound nobody else can hear. 

#PEZ #GetDispensed #MarkMangini #Dune #MadMaxFuryRoad #BladeRunner2049 #TheFlintstones #ScoobyDoo #AcademyAwards #MovieMagic #SoundDesign #PEZPodcast 🍬🎬🏆 

For nearly 100 years, PEZ has quietly travelled through childhoods, collections, road trips, kitchen drawers, and pop culture history.

Now… something extraordinary is happening.

On opposite sides of the world, two Toy Halls of Fame are circling the same question:

👉 Is it finally time for PEZ?

In this cinematic episode, Greg uncovers the surprising race between America and Australia, the emotional story behind PEZ’s journey from Austrian mint to global icon, and why 2027 could change everything forever.

One hundred years.

This week on Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast, Greg heads across the globe to London to chat with creative director, world traveller, and PEZ photographer extraordinaire Adam Kammin. 

Known on Instagram as @pezaday, Adam has built a following by turning colourful little plastic dispensers into striking minimalist artwork. From Sydney to New York City, Boston to London, his PEZ journey has travelled almost as far as his passport. 🌍🍬 

In this episode, Adam shares how he first fell into the world of PEZ collecting back in 2009, what it was like visiting the legendary PEZ store in China, and how his creative career shapes the way he sees dispenser design, photography, and collecting itself. 

Plus, Greg unwraps the famous “12 PEZ Questions” including: 

🍭 Adam’s ultimate PEZ grail 

There’s also a rapid-fire round packed with impossible collector choices, and a Question of the Week from Sally in New Mexico asking: 

If you could have dinner with any three PEZ collectors, past or present, who would they be? 

Whether you’re a serious collector, a casual fan, or someone who just loves seeing creativity pop out of unexpected places, this episode is a colourful little gallery of PEZ stories and collector passion. 

So, grab a roll of candy, straighten your display shelf, and get ready to see PEZ through a completely different lens. 📸✨ 

And to all our listeners — don’t forget to follow Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast wherever you listen and share the show with your fellow collectors and candy lovers around the world. 

In Episode 51 of Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast, we dive into one of the smallest yet most fascinating corners of the PEZ universe… Japanese mini PEZ. 

Joining Greg is Houston-based collector and community builder Sid Jacobson, the man behind the Facebook Japanese Mini PEZ Collectors group. What starts as a niche curiosity quickly reveals itself to be a world of intricate designs, rare finds, and a passionate international following. 

From capsule machine culture in Japan to the thrill of chasing tiny grails, Sid shares how these miniature marvels captured his attention and why they continue to enchant collectors around the globe. 

Along the way, you’ll discover: 

Plus, Greg puts Sid through the signature 12-question “Pez pack” challenge and a rapid-fire round that reveals the collector behind the collection. 

Whether you’re a seasoned PEZ head or just discovering the hobby, this episode proves that sometimes the smallest collectibles tell the biggest stories. 

So crack open a pack, line up those dispensers, and get ready—because this episode is small in size, but massive in charm. 

Stay sweet, Pez Posse! 🍬 

What happens when nostalgia meets innovation and a humble Pez dispenser gets a high-tech upgrade? You get a world where plastic meets possibility. 

In Episode 50 of Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast, Greg celebrates the big five-oh by diving into the creative universe of collector and designer Robert Samolewski — a man who’s taken his 30-year love of Pez and fused it with the magic of 3D printing. 

Broadcasting from the scenic North Fork of Long Island, Robert shares how he went from passionate collector to full-blown creator, designing custom holders, display pieces, and clever accessories that are transforming how collectors showcase their prized Pez. 

This episode is packed tighter than a fresh candy sleeve: 

Plus, the Rapid Fire Round delivers quick hits, and the Question of the Week tackles how to get started in the world of 3D printing — perfect for collectors ready to turn ideas into reality. 

Whether you’re a lifelong collector, a curious creative, or someone who just loves seeing a hobby evolve in unexpected ways, this episode proves that Pez isn’t just something you collect… it’s something you can build. 

So plug in, power up, and get ready to print some Pez possibilities. 

What do you get when you mix Pez, play theory, and a world-class toy inventor? A conversation that crackles like a freshly opened candy pack. 

In this episode of Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast, Greg is joined by the brilliant and endlessly creative Tim Walsh—toy and game designer, bestselling author, historian of play, and one of the minds behind iconic games like Blurt!, Mad Gab, and TriBond. With over 7 million games sold across 13 countries, Tim’s work has sparked laughter, competition, and connection in living rooms around the globe. 

But this isn’t just a stroll down memory lane—it’s a deep dive into the magic of play itself. 

Together, Greg and Tim explore the enduring legacy of Pez, from its ingenious design and pop culture evolution to its surprising place in toy history. They also tackle the big question buzzing in the collector community: why hasn’t Pez yet been inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame—and could its 100-year anniversary finally be the moment? 

Along the way, Tim shares insights from his fascinating career, including behind-the-scenes stories from his hit YouTube deep dive on Pez, thoughts on creativity as a superpower, and what makes a toy truly timeless. 

You’ll also get: 

Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a toy enthusiast, or just someone who believes a little more play could make the world a better place, this episode is pure joy in dispenser form. 

So press that spring, tilt back the head, and… Seize the Play! 🍭 

When a PEZ dispenser disappears from the supermarket shelf, it’s easy to shrug it off. But when it vanishes from two major supermarket in the country… that’s a plot twist. 

In this special episode of Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast, Greg dives into the surprising decision by Coles and Woolworths to stop stocking PEZ — a move that’s left collectors, families, and candy lovers across Australia asking one big question: what now? 

Joining the conversation is Steve Natsis from Universal Candy, the official PEZ distributor in Australia, who lifts the lid on what really happened behind the scenes. From shelf economics and retail realities to freight challenges and rising costs, this episode explores the business decisions that pushed PEZ out of the weekly shop. 

But this isn’t a farewell episode — far from it. 

You’ll also hear where PEZ is still thriving, how collectors can support its future in Australia, and why the global PEZ community might play a bigger role than ever before. There’s even a sweet (and slightly mysterious) update on the missing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set… yes, we’re looking at you, Donatello 🐢 

This episode is part reality check, part rally cry — and a reminder that while PEZ may be off the shelves, it’s far from gone. 

So whether you’re a lifelong collector or someone who just loved tossing a dispenser into the trolley… this one’s for you. 

Because PEZ isn’t just candy. It’s community. And this community isn’t going anywhere. 🍬