Get Dispensed The Pez Podcast

Get Dispensed The Pez Podcast

”Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast” is your ultimate destination for everything Pez, hosted by Greg, the Downunder Pez Hunter! Join Greg as he takes you on a journey through the rich history, fascinating collector culture, and quirky world of Pez dispensers. Whether you’re an avid collector or just nostalgic for those colourful candy toys, this podcast delivers a fun and informative look at the Pez universe. Tune in for interviews with collectors, industry experts, and Greg’s personal adventures hunting down rare and unique Pez treasures from around the world!

Episodes

March 18, 2026 17 mins

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? 

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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,...

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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 ...

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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 unf...

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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 memor...

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Ever wondered how Pez actually gets from the factory… to the shelves of your local shop?

In Episode 43, Greg (your Down Under Pez Hunter 🇦🇺) continues the behind-the-scenes journey of the Pez world, this time diving into the vital link between importers and retailers: the wholesalers.

Joining the show is Lyle Baker, General Manager of The Distributors Brisbane, one of the key players helping Pez dispensers and refills reach store...

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What if Superman had a PEZ dispenser… in the 1960s? 

In this episode of Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast, Greg “The Downunder Pez Hunter” uncovers one of the most fascinating near-misses in PEZ history. 

After a brief appearance on Netflix’s King of Collectables (Season 3, Episode 2), a deeper story emerges. In the mid-1960s, PEZ came remarkably close to releasing a Superman dispenser. Vending boxes were designed. Advertising sheets ...

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🎙️ Get Dispensed: The PEZ Podcast Episode 41 – “PEZ Masters of the Universe: Custom Art with Martin Kreitlein”

Get ready, Pez Posse — this episode is an absolute powerhouse of nostalgia, creativity, and custom art magic!

This week, Greg (your Down Under Pez Hunter) travels — figuratively — to the stunning Franconia region of northern Bavaria, home of medieval towns, legendary brewing traditions, and one very imaginative artist.

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🎙️ Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast — Episode 40 Pamela & Keith Roland – A Pez Love Story from Green Bay

🧡 This week, we’re heading to the home of cheese, football, and fantastic Pez collectors — Green Bay, Wisconsin! Meet Pamela and Keith Roland, a true Pez power couple who have built their collection, community, and connection one dispenser at a time.

Host Greg Potent — the Down Under Pez Hunter — unwraps their story from the...

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🎙️ Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast Episode 39 – PepperChacha: Thailand’s Queen of Colour and Creativity

Get ready to travel to one of the most vibrant and smile-filled places on Earth — Thailand! 🇹🇭

This week, Greg — the Down Under Pez Hunter — unwraps a conversation as bright and bold as Bangkok’s night markets with the amazing Chacha Arita Ramnarong — actress, singer, martial artist, tattoo artist, and proud Pez collector know...

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🎙️ Get Dispensed: The PEZ Podcast Episode 38: Kate Murphy – The Voice of Shopkins PEZ

Cupcake Queen, Cheeky Chocolate, Kooky Cookie, Strawberry Kiss and Apple Blossom — they may be tiny, but they’ve got big personalities. And all five share one incredible thing in common: their voice

This week on Get Dispensed: The PEZ Podcast, Greg sits down with Kate Murphy, the powerhouse voice actor behind the entire Shopkins PEZ range — makin...

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🎙️ Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast Episode 37 – “Watt a Dispenser! How ABT Electronics Shocked the Pez World” (feat. Isaiah Robles) ⚡

When a family-owned appliance store from Illinois suddenly dropped its own Pez dispenser, collectors everywhere did a double take.

In this electrifying episode, Greg chats with Isaiah Robles from ABT Electronics — one of the creative sparks behind the ABT Pez Truck that’s had the Pez world buzzing.

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🎙️ Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast Episode 36 – From Orcutt with Love: Pez Collecting with Anna Santos Salinas

G’day Pez Posse! In this sweet new episode, we're heading to the sunny Central Coast of California to meet Anna Santos Salinas — a vibrant collector, global Pez helper, and proud resident of the quirky little town of Orcutt.

Anna’s love for Pez runs deep, and so does her passion for connecting with collectors from all over...

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Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast – Episode 35: Bricks, Toys & Pez with Brian Baum

What happens when a lifelong toy collector, Lego artist, and Pez hunter combine passions? You get Brian Baum — a creator who builds worlds one brick at a time and sneaks Pez magic into the mix.

In this episode, Greg (the Down Under Pez Hunter) sits down with Brian to talk about:

🧱 His journey from toy collecting to becoming a Lego artist

🍬 The fir...

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🎙️ Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast Episode 34 – From Austria to Australia: A Conversation with PEZ International’s Peter Hempel

For any PEZ collector, this is the one episode you DON’T want to miss!

Today’s episode is one for the history books! Greg, the Down Under Pez Hunter, sits down with Peter Hempel, Area Business Manager at PEZ International, for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the company that started it all.

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🎙️ Get Dispensed the Pez Podcast Episode 33 – Poutine, Polar Bears & Plastic Heads: Lindsey Kirschner’s PEZ Story

Grab your loonies, toonies, and a fistful of Pez candy—we’re heading to the Great White North! In this episode of Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast, Greg sits down with Toronto’s own Lindsey Kirschner, a passionate Canadian collector with a love for all things Pez.

From NHL exclusives to tales of hunting down dispense...

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🎙️ Get Dispensed: The PEZ Podcast – Episode 32 - Vintage Finds, Skull Armies & the Zonker Confession – Stephen Mullin

G’day PEZ Posse! In this episode, we’re heading to Cincinnati, Ohio, to meet listener-turned-guest Stephen Mullin — a vintage collector, marketer, and one-time rock-and-roll frontman who also happens to own one of the largest vintage Skull Armies in the PEZiverse. 💀✨

Stephen shares how a family connection reig...

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🎙️ Get Dispensed the Pez Podcast Episode 31: Mentors, Memories & Minty Magic – Bob & Faye Tipton’s PEZ Legacy

G’day Pez Posse, and welcome back to Get Dispensed: The PEZ Podcast — the sweetest show where little plastic heads click open not just candy, but friendships, memories, and a whole lot of community spirit.

This week’s episode is all about mentors, milestones, and the magic of PEZ. My guests, Bob & Faye Tipton, ...

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🎙️ Get Dispensed the Pez Podcast Episode 30: Patty Thomas – Stop Motion, PEZ Swag & Crossing Borders for Candy

Get ready to press play on some serious PEZ magic because in this milestone 30th episode of Get Dispensed: The PEZ Podcast, we’re chatting with a collector who’s as creative as she is kind.

Patty Thomas hails from Vermont, the land of maple syrup, but she’s all about the mint. Peppermint Patty, to be exact. With a col...

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🎙️ 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 i...

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