Get Dispensed The Pez Podcast

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. 🍬    

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. 

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! 🍬 

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:  The origin story of Robert’s Pez journey   The moment Pez and 3D printing collided   Behind-the-scenes of his most popular designs   His dream Pez creation if given the keys to the kingdom   Treasure hunting tales from eBay and beyond   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: 🍬 The classic “12 Candies” questions covering design, history, and the future of Pez ⚡ A high-energy Rapid Fire Round packed with playful surprises 🎯 A creative “Question of the Week” inviting listeners to dream up their ultimate Pez mash-up  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! 🍭