Get Dispensed The Pez Podcast

👟🍬 Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast Episode 55 - From Sole to Soul: Sneaker Box Steps Into the World of PEZ

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:  • The story behind Sneaker Box  • Sneaker culture's rise from niche hobby to global phenomenon  • How the Sneaker Box x PEZ collaboration was created  • Why sneaker collectors and PEZ collectors think alike  • Collecting, nostalgia, and the future of brand partnerships  • Rapid Fire Questions  • The Weekly Question: What brand should PEZ collaborate with next?  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! 🍬

Get Dispensed the Pez Podcast Episode 54: From PEZ to the Oscars: The Sounds of Mark Mangini ⭐

🎬🍬 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 🍬🎬🏆

Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast Episode 53 - The Great PEZ Race: A Century in the Making

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. Two halls of fame. One tiny click heard around the world. 🍬

Get Dispensed the Pez Podcast Episode 52 - Through the Lens of PEZ: Adam Kammin (@pezaday)

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  🍭 His best-ever PEZ hunting city  🍭 The dispenser he believes is perfect design  🍭 What inspired the @pezaday aesthetic  🍭 The dream dispenser he’d create if PEZ gave him the keys to the candy kingdom  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.

Get Dispensed the Pez Podcast Episode 51 - Small Scale, Big Chase: Japanese Mini PEZ with Sid Jacobson

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:  * How Japanese mini PEZ first appeared and how they were originally sold   * What makes them so unique (and so addictive to collect)   * The rarest and most sought-after pieces in the hobby   * Stories from the collector community that prove big connections can come in small packages   * And what Sid would create if he designed his own mini PEZ   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! 🍬