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

Get Dispensed: The PEZ Podcast Episode 56 - Behind the Candy Curtain – Creating PEZ with Christina Neubauer

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 getdispensedpodcast@outlook.com [getdispensedpodcast@outlook.com] or join the discussion in the Get Dispensed: The PEZ Podcast Facebook group.  Stay sweet, Pez Posse! 🍬

👟🍬 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.