EPISODE · Jul 27, 2025 · 15 MIN
Get Dispensed the Pez Podcast Episode 28: A History of PEZ – From Cake Mix to Candy Icons
from Get Dispensed The Pez Podcast · host downunderpezhunter
🎙️ Get Dispensed the Pez Podcast Episode 28: A History of PEZ – From Cake Mix to Candy Icons How did a 1920s peppermint lozenge become a global pop culture phenomenon? In this special milestone episode of Get Dispensed: The PEZ Podcast, Greg (aka the Downunder Pez Hunter) cranks back the candy clock to unwrap the sweet and surprising history of PEZ. From cake mix origins and anti-smoking mints to Baby Yoda and Funko Pop hybrids, this episode is packed with quirky facts, collector gems, and a whole lotta PEZ love. Hear how PEZ evolved through the decades, discover the rarest dispensers (looking at you, Space Gun and World's Fair Astronaut B 👀), and find out why Santa Claus still tops the PEZ charts. PLUS – Greg celebrates over 2,000 downloads in 30 countries and shares why this community is the real magic behind the plastic heads and brick candy. Whether you’re a vintage-vibes collector or new to the world of spring-loaded sweetness, this nostalgic ride is a must-click. 🎧 Hit play, stay sweet, and let’s get dispensed!
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