Get Dispensed The Pez Podcast

Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast – Episode 20: Dave Stasinowsky & The Great Pez Shooter Saga

🎧 Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast – Episode 20: Dave Stasinowsky & The Great Pez Shooter Saga 🎧
G’day Pez Posse! This episode, we’re heading deep into the Aussie outback for one of the wildest Pez tales you’ll ever hear.
Joining me is Queensland collector Dave Stasinowsky, a fellow Aussie and passionate Pezhead with an incredible story to tell. From his small-town roots to building a collection that rivals the best, Dave proves that Pez passion knows no postcode.
We talk:🍬 What led Dave down the Pez path📦 How he displays his collection (and whether he’s team "loose" or "packaged")🎯 The bizarre moment he needed an actual government gun license for a Pez shooter toy🌏 What it’s like collecting Pez in rural Australia📌 And his clever Aussie-made Pez display invention that might just change the way you showcase your dispensers!
This episode is a wild ride of collecting, creativity, and classic Pez fun. Stick around for all 12 questions (just like candies in a pack!) and find out how Dave turned a simple toy into a full-blown government affair.
💥 Plus, if you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like being an admin for one of the biggest online Pez communities, or how to get your hands on Dave’s innovative Pez display system—this is the episode for you.
To learn more about his custom PEZ display holders, contact Dave Stasinowsky via Facebook.

Get Dispensed the Pez Podcast - Episode 19: DJ Perlberg – Cockatoos, Errors & Autographs!

🎧 Episode 19: DJ Perlberg – Cockatoos, Errors & Autographs!
In this episode of Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast, Greg heads to Oregon (well, virtually) to chat with collector DJ Perlberg — a sports-loving, cockatoo-collecting, autograph-chasing legend from Salem.
DJ’s collection is packed with quirks: over 450 autographed Pez dispensers, a growing flock of vintage cockatoos, and a keen eye for Pez errors. He shares his tips on getting celebs to sign Pez (the good, the bad, and the hilarious), his most treasured pieces, and the deeper connections collecting has brought into his life.
Plus, find out how DJ turned his love of sports and design into Custom Soccer Scarves, and whether a Pez-themed scarf might be on the cards.
From fast-paced sports chat to Pez design dreams, this episode unwraps it all — one candy at a time. 🍬
🟢 Got an autographed Pez? Tell us your favourite! Email Greg at getdispensedpodcast@outlook.com or join the chat on Facebook @GetDispensedthePezPodcast

Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast Episode 18 – Rove McManus: Logies, Laughs & Lollies

🎙️ Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast Episode 18 – Rove McManus: Logies, Laughs & Lollies
G’day Pez Posse! This episode is one for the history books — or should we say collector’s guides?
TV royalty and lifelong Pez collector Rove McManus joins Greg (aka The Downunder Pez Hunter) for an episode full of laughs, Logies, and lollies. From voicing a crab in Finding Nemo to stashing Pez in TV sets, Rove talks about his epic career in Aussie media — and his even sweeter obsession with Pez.
We dive deep into Rove’s collection, uncover his Pez holy grail, talk rare finds, dream dispenser designs, and the magic of meeting fellow Pezheads like Phyllis in LA. Plus: a rapid-fire lightning round, some Aussie icon ideas, and a surprise invite you won’t want to miss.
So pop the head, let the candy fly, and get ready for a Pez-filled chat with one of Australia’s most loved entertainers.
🎧 Tune in now and “say hi to your mum for me.”

Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast – Ep 17 – Beyond the Dispenser: Bill Faith’s Sweet Side of Pez

In this episode of Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast, Greg — your candy-crazed host and Downunder Pez Hunter — chats with long time U.S. collector Bill Faith about a side of Pez collecting that’s bursting with surprises: non-dispenser Pez items! From rare chalk sets to vintage oddities and bubble mix, Bill shares the story behind his unique collection, his top five “grab-and-run” items, and the Pez holy grail he's still chasing. Plus, Greg dishes out 12 sweet questions — one for every candy in a Pez pack — to unwrap the quirks, tips, and tales that make Bill’s collecting journey so special.
Whether you’re deep in the Pez rabbit hole or just starting out, this episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about what lies beyond the dispenser.
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Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast – Ep 16 – Pez in Mexico: A Collector’s Tale with Luis Vargas

Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast – Ep 16 – Pez in Mexico: A Collector’s Tale with Luis Vargas
 
This week on Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast, we're heading “south of the border” to explore the world of Pez collecting in beautiful Mexico! Greg—aka the Down Under Pez Hunter—is joined by passionate Mexican collector Luis Vargas, who shares how Pez first popped into his life, what collecting looks like in Mexico, and why it’s not just about candy dispensers—it’s about creating community, culture, and creativity.
 
From favourite finds and dream dispensers to the cost of Pez and the rules of advertising in Mexico to whether they’re part of pop culture, Luis answers 12 Pez Pack Questions that unwrap the collector inside. You’ll hear how the Mexican Pez scene compares to other countries and get some great advice if you’re just starting your own Pez journey.
 
🌶️ Plus, Luis dishes up a delicious local food recommendation that’ll make your mouth water.
 
Don’t miss this colourful, cross-cultural Pez chat!
🎧 Tune in, subscribe, and share with your fellow Pez Posse.
 
Got a Pez story or want to be on the show? Email Greg at getdispensedpodcast@outlook.com
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Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast – Ep 15 – The Enablers – A Tribute to the Real MVPs of PEZ Collecting

Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast – Ep 15 – The Enablers – A Tribute to the Real MVPs of PEZ Collecting
We’ve hit 1,000 downloads! 🎉 A massive thank you to all our listeners around the world who’ve helped us pop past this sweet milestone. Whether you’re a die-hard collector, a casual fan, or just here for the bubble-wrapped madness, we couldn’t have done it without you!
To celebrate, we're flipping the script in this very special episode: We’ve met the collectors, the creatives, and the curators of candy—but today we’re talking to the enablers. The patient partners. The shelf-makers, road-trippers, and eye-roll suppressors who make room (physically and emotionally) for PEZ passion.
Join host Greg as he chats with four enablers—Stephanie (FL), Reid (NY), Greg (MO), and Karen (QLD)—about what it's really like living with a PEZ collector. From shared laughs to surprising sacrifices, it’s a heartwarming and hilarious behind-the-scenes peek into the relationships that help collections thrive.
💬 Plus, we want to hear from YOU: What’s your funniest "enabler" story? Drop us a line at getdispensedpodcast@outlook.com or message us on Facebook!
🧡 Thanks for helping us reach 1,000 downloads—and here’s to the next 1,000!

Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast – Ep 14 – Perth, Pez & Possibly Breaking Records -with Ashleigh Jones

Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast – Ep 14 – Perth, Pez & Possibly Breaking Records -with Ashleigh Jones
 G’day, Pez Posse! Pack your imaginary suitcases and some extra candy bricks—we're heading west to Perth! In this episode, I chat with Ashleigh, a proud WA Pez collector and co-organiser of the 6th Australian Pez Gathering, officially the most remote Pez party on Earth (probably—don’t fact-check that).
Ashleigh gives us the inside scoop on what to expect at this year’s big event: trivia, mystery Pez challenges, and an attempt at the Guinness* record for “fastest Pez dispenser unboxing and loading.” (*Okay, maybe not officially Guinness, but you get the idea.)
 Then we dive into the always-sweet 12 Pez Questions—covering everything from Pez room negotiations with family, favourite finds, dream dispensers, and why Pez collecting is like Pokémon—you just gotta collect ’em all!
 📅 Want to join the Perth Pez madness? It’s on Saturday, September 13 at the Grosvenor Hotel, Hay Street. Come for the candy, stay for the collectors.
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Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast – Episode 13: Brian Trauman

Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast – Episode 13: Brian Trauman
 Warning: This episodes side effects may include nostalgia, collector envy, and an uncontrollable urge to buy just one more Pez dispenser.
Think your collection is big? Think again. This week’s guest, Brian Trauman, holds the Guinness World Record for the largest candy dispenser collection on Earth.
We dive into the wild story of how a school prank at the zoo—yes, involving a gorilla cage—sparked his record-breaking obsession. Plus, how a lucky Yoda Pez helped him pass the bar exam, how Guinness came calling and paying a taxi driver in Pez rather than cash.
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Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast – Episode 12: Phyllis Oreck

Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast – Episode 12: Phyllis Oreck
 In this special Easter episode, we dive into Pez spice racks, the power of a personalised Pez number plate, and some of the rarest dispensers in the world. Meet Phyllis Oreck from LA – one of the most well-known and beloved collectors in the Pez community – and enjoy her incredible stories, including a magical encounter tied to the Wizard of Oz Pez set that you won’t want to miss.
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Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast – Episode 11: Katie Chrzanowski

Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast – Episode 11: Katie Chrzanowski
It’s just one month until the 10th Maryland Pez Gathering! Join us as we chat with host Katie Chrzanowski about what’s in store—Zep, games, giveaways, and all the Pez-filled fun you can handle.
We also dive into Katie’s collector journey, from a schoolyard crush to Disneyland discoveries, and touch on everything from Twin Peaks to Doctor Who to the wild world of Pezheads.
Subscribe and follow for more Pez adventures, collector stories, and sweet surprises from around the world. Tune in now!