Get Dispensed the Pez Podcast Episode 47: The Man Who Turned Pez into a Charity Mission Michael McIntyre, plus Larry Mason
MAR 12, 202636 MIN
Get Dispensed the Pez Podcast Episode 47: The Man Who Turned Pez into a Charity Mission Michael McIntyre, plus Larry Mason
MAR 12, 202636 MIN
Description
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:
How Michael accidentally became a serious Pez collector
The story behind MrMcPez
Turning charity cycling into a mission for kids with cancer
The role of the Pez community in supporting families
Larry Mason’s custom Pez creations for the children Michael rides for
Holy grail dispensers and dream Pez designs
The Rapid-Fire Round and Question of the Week
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! 🍬