🎙️ Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast  Episode 44: From Jelly Beans to Pez Dreams – with David Klein

  What do Jelly Belly jelly beans, wild candy inventions, and Pez dispensers all have in common? One brilliantly creative mind: David Klein.  In this episode, Greg “The Down Under Pez Hunter” Potent is joined by the legendary candy innovator behind Jelly Belly, Polar Popcorn, and Sandy Candy for a joyful deep dive into the world of confectionery creativity, novelty design, and collectible culture.  From David’s very first Pez memory to his thoughts on candy storytelling, dispenser design, and what makes a sweet idea truly stick, this episode is packed with insight, imagination, and more than a few sugar-fuelled sparks of inspiration. Plus, David tackles the infamous 12 Candies, survives the Rapid Fire Round, and helps us dream up what a next-generation Pez-style dispenser could look like.  Whether you’re a lifelong Pez collector, a candy connoisseur, or just love a great origin story, this episode is a colourful ride through innovation, nostalgia, and the art of turning small ideas into legendary brands.  So flip back that Pez head, press play, and let’s step into a world where jelly beans meet Pez dreams.  🍬 Stay sweet, Pez Posse!