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Get Dispensed: The Pez Podcast Episode 45 – Headlines & Head Flips: John Breunig’s Collection of Pez Stories
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What happens when a seasoned journalist meets a pocket-sized candy icon?
In this episode, Greg heads stateside to Connecticut to chat with John Breunig, editorial page editor for eight daily newspapers with Hearst Connecticut Media Group, and the author of the delightful piece “My Collection of Pez Stories.”
From Halloween beginnings and newsroom desk displays to international Pez souvenirs, custom wedding dispensers, and one unforgettable theatre incident involving flying candy, this episode is packed with heart, humour, and headline-worthy moments.
John shares how storytelling shaped his collecting journey, how Pez helped him teach his son the alphabet, and the incredible tale of his Captain Kirk Pez going on loan… to William Shatner himself. Yes, really.
Along the way, we hit all 12 Pez questions, dive into a rapid-ire round, and tackle the Listener Question of the Week:
If you could turn one moment from your life into a Pez dispenser, what would it be?
This one’s a perfect blend of nostalgia, journalism, family, laughter, and candy-fuelled chaos.
So load up your dispenser, sit back, and enjoy one of the most story-ich episodes yet.
Stay sweet, Pez Posse! 🍬🎙️