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. 🍬 

In this heartwarming episode of Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast, Greg travels across the Pacific (virtually, of course) to chat with American collector Michael McIntyre, better known in the Pez community as MrMcPez. What begins as a simple collecting story quickly turns into something far bigger. 

Michael shares how an accidental hobby grew into a lifelong passion for collecting Pez dispensers, building friendships across the globe, and ultimately turning candy-powered nostalgia into a force for good. Through long-distance charity cycling rides, Michael has raised funds for childhood cancer research, dedicating each ride to a child and spreading joy along the way. 

Joining the conversation is legendary collector Larry Mason — the current Pezhead of the Year and the first recipient of the Phenomenal Pezhead Award. Larry talks about the special Pez-inspired creations he makes for the children Michael rides for, and how the Pez community continues to rally together in remarkable ways. 

This episode is a reminder that sometimes the smallest things — a plastic dispenser and a piece of candy — can travel a very long road and carry a lot of heart. 

🍬 In this episode: 

Because sometimes Pez doesn’t just dispense candy… it dispenses kindness. 

So load up your favourite dispenser and join Greg for another sweet adventure in the world of Pez collecting. 

Stay sweet, Pez Posse! 🍬 

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 lockdowns transformed into a laser focused Disney-only collection, a growing global following, and artwork so striking it caught the eye of the official PEZ Candy Instagram account not once, but twice. 

From rebuilding a collection lost in a house fire, to completing one of every Disney character PEZ ever made, Cam shares the thrill of the hunt and the discipline behind curating a collection with purpose. We dive into his involvement with the Virtual PEZ Convention art auctions, the fan favourite Romance Novel piece, and that uncanny Blueberry Brause moment that feels less coincidence and more cosmic candy alignment. 

There’s also a special story involving Shawn Peterson at the PEZ Visitor Center — and a surprise “One of One” cupcake dispenser that proves the PEZ community is as generous as it is passionate. 

Plus: 

This episode is about creativity, resilience, community, and the beautiful overlap between art and collecting. Because sometimes a little brick of candy can unlock an entire gallery of possibility. 

Stay sweet, Pez Posse. 🍬 

What happens when a seasoned journalist meets a pocket-sized candy icon? 

In this episode, Greg heads stateside to Connecticut to chat with John Breunig, editorial page editor for eight daily newspapers with Hearst Connecticut Media Group, and the author of the delightful piece “My Collection of Pez Stories.” 

From Halloween beginnings and newsroom desk displays to international Pez souvenirs, custom wedding dispensers, and one unforgettable theatre incident involving flying candy, this episode is packed with heart, humour, and headline-worthy moments. 

John shares how storytelling shaped his collecting journey, how Pez helped him teach his son the alphabet, and the incredible tale of his Captain Kirk Pez going on loan… to William Shatner himself. Yes, really. 

Along the way, we hit all 12 Pez questions, dive into a rapid-ire round, and tackle the Listener Question of the Week: 

This one’s a perfect blend of nostalgia, journalism, family, laughter, and candy-fuelled chaos. 

So load up your dispenser, sit back, and enjoy one of the most story-ich episodes yet. 

Stay sweet, Pez Posse! 🍬🎙️ 

What do Jelly Belly jelly beans, wild candy inventions, and Pez dispensers all have in common? One brilliantly creative mind: David Klein. 

In this episode, Greg “The Down Under Pez Hunter” Potent is joined by the legendary candy innovator behind Jelly Belly, Polar Popcorn, and Sandy Candy for a joyful deep dive into the world of confectionery creativity, novelty design, and collectible culture. 

From David’s very first Pez memory to his thoughts on candy storytelling, dispenser design, and what makes a sweet idea truly stick, this episode is packed with insight, imagination, and more than a few sugar-fuelled sparks of inspiration. Plus, David tackles the infamous 12 Candies, survives the Rapid Fire Round, and helps us dream up what a next-generation Pez-style dispenser could look like. 

Whether you’re a lifelong Pez collector, a candy connoisseur, or just love a great origin story, this episode is a colourful ride through innovation, nostalgia, and the art of turning small ideas into legendary brands. 

So flip back that Pez head, press play, and let’s step into a world where jelly beans meet Pez dreams. 

🍬 Stay sweet, Pez Posse!