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Prop Talk

The Official Podcast for the Property Masters Guild.

Each episode will be a frank discussion with Property Masters discussing the nitty gritty of the craft
in all its glory as well as the trials and tribulations, the nuts & bolts of the craft, and conversations with other industry professionals.

Nothing is off the table and the table is full. Join us!

Prop Talk is on holiday hiatus. Join us for a new episode on January 13th 2026 when we return to our regular biweekly schedule with some exciting new guests and hot topics. Subscribe to catch all the episodes when they drop.

Send us your feedback and any topic ideas at Propertymastersguild.org.

The views and opinions expressed on this website are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.

©Property Masters Guild | All Rights Reserved. All materials contained within this podcast are protected by the United States copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published, or broadcast without the prior, express written permission of the Property Masters Guild. You may not alter or remove any copyright or other notice from copies of this content. For reprint permission and information, please contact info@propertymastersguild.org.

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Latest Episodes:

'Budapest's Award-Winning Props' with Balazs Kovacs and Andras Pal Szabo - Ep. #45 Dec 10, 2024

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Budapest's Award Winning Props
A conversation with Budapest local and MacGuffin Award-Winning Property Master Balazs Kovacs and Budapest Assistant Property Master Andras Pal Szabo.

On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with MacGuffin Award-Winning Hungarian Property Master Balazs Kovacs and Assistant Property Master Andras Pal Szabo, to discuss what it is like working on some of today's biggest blockbuster films on location in Budapest including Academy Award-Winning Film 'Poor Things,' 'Blade Runner 2049,' and 'Dune.'

Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master and Michael Trudel - PMG Board Member & Local 44 Property Master

Guest: Balazs Kovacs - PMG Member & Macguffin Award Winning Property Master. and Andras Pal Szabo - Assistant Property Master

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Please visit our website for more information on "Prop Talk" and The Property Masters Guild at https://propertymastersguild.org/

You can also email us with any feedback or questions at: info@propertymastersguild.org

Follow us on Instagram for more cool prop content!

https://www.instagram.com/_thepmg/

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*The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.

©Property Masters Guild | All Rights Reserved. All materials contained within this podcast are protected by the United States copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published, or broadcast without the prior, express written permission of the Property Masters Guild. You may not alter or remove any copyright or other notice from copies of this content. For reprint permission and information, please contact info@propertymastersguild.org--

PMG Presents: Being a Property Master in Film and Television - Recorded Live from LA Comic Con 2024 Dec 03, 2024

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Recorded LIVE from the LA Convention Center at LA Comic Con 2024. The Property Masters Guild Presents: Panel Discussion featuring three Property Master legends to discuss what it is to be a Property Master in Film and Television.

Hosted by Angela O'Neill, PMG Member and IATSE Local 44 Property Master.

This panel discussion includes:

Chris Call, PMG Founder and Property Master of the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Brooklyn 99, Winning Time, and American Pie.

Hope Parrish, PMG Founder and Property Master of Django Unchained, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, X-Men: First Class, and The Aviator.

Emily Ferry, PMG Founding Member and Property Master of Raging Bull, On Golden Pond, Matilda, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and Memoirs of a Geisha.

Please visit our website for more information on "Prop Talk" and The Property Masters Guild at https://propertymastersguild.org/

You can also email us with any feedback or questions at : info@propertymastersguild.org

Follow us on social media for more cool prop content!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_thepmg/

©Property Masters Guild | All Rights Reserved. All materials contained within this podcast are protected by the United States copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published, or broadcast without the prior, express written permission of the Property Masters Guild. You may not alter or remove any copyright or other notice from copies of this content. For reprint permission and information, please contact info@propertymastersguild.org--

'The Full Time Day Player' with Paul Baker - Ep. #44 Nov 26, 2024

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The Full Time Day Player
A conversation with Prop Assistant and friend of all Property Masters, Paul Baker.

On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Prop Assistant and friend of all Property Masters, Paul Baker, to discuss his experience working so many years as a day player for dozens of different Property Masters, and what it takes to be a good day player who gets called back continuously.

Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master and Michael Trudel - PMG Board Member & Local 44 Property Master

Guest: Paul Baker - Film Maker & Local 44 Prop Assistant

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To find more information on Paul Baker and his production services visit the following websites.

Goldenhorseshoeent.com

paulbakerfilmmaker.com

instagram: goldenhorseshoeent

Please visit our website for more information on "Prop Talk" and The Property Masters Guild at https://propertymastersguild.org/

You can also email us with any feedback or questions at: info@propertymastersguild.org

Follow us on Instagram for more cool prop content!

https://www.instagram.com/_thepmg/

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*The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.

©Property Masters Guild | All Rights Reserved. All materials contained within this podcast are protected by the United States copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published, or broadcast without the prior, express written permission of the Property Masters Guild. You may not alter or remove any copyright or other notice from copies of this content. For reprint permission and information, please contact info@propertymastersguild.org--

PMG Presents: Marvel's Property Master Panel - Recorded Live from LA Comic Con 2024 Nov 19, 2024

Show notes

Recorded LIVE from the LA Convention Center at LA Comic Con 2024. The Property Masters Guild Presents: Panel Discussion Featuring Russell Bobbitt on Propping Marvel Movies.

Hosted by Craig Rose, PMG Member and IATSE Local 44 Property Master.

This panel discussion includes:

Russell Bobbitt, PMG Member and Property Master of the Iron Man, Thor, The Avengers, and many more Marvel films and television shows.

Please visit our website for more information on "Prop Talk" and The Property Masters Guild at https://propertymastersguild.org/

You can also email us with any feedback or questions at : info@propertymastersguild.org

Follow us on social media for more cool prop content!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_thepmg/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/_ThePMG

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_thepmg

©Property Masters Guild | All Rights Reserved. All materials contained within this podcast are protected by the United States copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published, or broadcast without the prior, express written permission of the Property Masters Guild. You may not alter or remove any copyright or other notice from copies of this content. For reprint permission and information, please contact info@propertymastersguild.org--

'Prop Jobs That Are Already Your Hobby' with Dean Eilertson - Ep. #43 Nov 12, 2024

Show notes

Prop Jobs That are Already Your Hobby
A conversation with Property Master Dean Eilertson, PMG

On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with PMG Vancouver Property Master Dean Eilertson to discuss coming up in the Canadian film industry as a rock climber and scuba diver and how having those skills and hobbies came in handy on certain shows he picked to work on.

Hosts: Michael Trudel - PMG Board Member & Local 44 Property Master and Jeffrey Johnson - PMG President & Local 44 Property Master

Guest: Dean Eilertson - PMG Member & Vancouver IATSE Local 891 Property Master.

Technical Director: Remy De La Mora - Associate PMG Member

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Please visit our website for more information on "Prop Talk" and The Property Masters Guild at https://propertymastersguild.org/

You can also email us with any feedback or questions at: info@propertymastersguild.org

Follow us on Instagram for more cool prop content!

https://www.instagram.com/_thepmg/

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*The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.

©Property Masters Guild | All Rights Reserved. All materials contained within this podcast are protected by the United States copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published, or broadcast without the prior, express written permission of the Property Masters Guild. You may not alter or remove any copyright or other notice from copies of this content. For reprint permission and information, please contact info@propertymastersguild.org--

'Earl Hays Press, The World's Oldest Prop House' with Keith, Martin and Kim - Ep. #42 Oct 29, 2024

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Earl Hays Press - The Worlds Oldest Prop House
A conversation with Earl Hayes Press Co-Owners Keith Hernandez and Martin Armenta, with Art Department Manager Kim Berens.

On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with longtime Property Department partners & supporters Earl Hays Press owners to discuss the history behind the oldest prop house in the world, and what they have had to do to survive after all these years through various ups and downs in the film industry.

Hosts: Michael Trudel - PMG Board Member & Local 44 Property Master.

Guest: Keith Hernandez - Co-Owner of Earl Hays Press, Martin Armenta - Co-Owner of Earl Hays Press and Kim Berens - Art Dept. Manager at Earl Hays Press.

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Please visit our website for more information on "Prop Talk" and The Property Masters Guild at https://propertymastersguild.org/

You can also email us with any feedback or questions at: info@propertymastersguild.org

Follow us on Instagram for more cool prop content!

https://www.instagram.com/_thepmg/

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*The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.

©Property Masters Guild | All Rights Reserved. All materials contained within this podcast are protected by the United States copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published, or broadcast without the prior, express written permission of the Property Masters Guild. You may not alter or remove any copyright or other notice from copies of this content. For reprint permission and information, please contact info@propertymastersguild.org--

'The Bear in Chicago' with Laura Roeper - Ep. #41 Oct 15, 2024

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The Bear - Propping in Chicago
A conversation with Property Master Laura Roeper, PMG

On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with PMG Property Master Laura Roeper to discuss what it is like to work in props in Chicago. She also details her experience Property Mastering on a food centric show like "The Bear" and the challenges that come with it.

Hosts: Michael Trudel - PMG Board Member & Local 44 Property Master and Scott Buckwald - PMG Member & Local 44 Property Master

Guest: Laura Roeper - PMG Member & Chicago-Based Local 476 Property Master.

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Please visit our website for more information on "Prop Talk" and The Property Masters Guild at https://propertymastersguild.org/

You can also email us with any feedback or questions at: info@propertymastersguild.org

Follow us on Instagram for more cool prop content!

https://www.instagram.com/_thepmg/

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*The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.

©Property Masters Guild | All Rights Reserved. All materials contained within this podcast are protected by the United States copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published, or broadcast without the prior, express written permission of the Property Masters Guild. You may not alter or remove any copyright or other notice from copies of this content. For reprint permission and information, please contact info@propertymastersguild.org--

'New England's Distance Hire' with Heidi Koleto and Brooks Fairley - Ep. #40 Oct 01, 2024

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New England's Distance Hire
A conversation with Property Master Heidi Koleto, PMG and Assistant Property Master Brooks Fairley.

On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with PMG Property Master Heidi Koleto and Truck Assistant Property Master Brooks Fairley to discuss the duties of a truck person. We also discuss Heidi's experience working back to back shows over the past 4 years in New England as a distance hire and figuring out how to gain the trust of the local crew.

Hosts: Michael Trudel - PMG Secretary & Local 44 Property Master and Lauren Shell - PMG Vice President & Local 44 Property Master

Guest: Heidi Koleto - PMG Member & Local 44 Property Master and Brooks Fairley - PMG Associate Member and Local 44 Assistant Property Master.

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Please visit our website for more information on "Prop Talk" and The Property Masters Guild at https://propertymastersguild.org/

You can also email us with any feedback or questions at: info@propertymastersguild.org

Follow us on Instagram for more cool prop content!

https://www.instagram.com/_thepmg/

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*The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.

©Property Masters Guild | All Rights Reserved. All materials contained within this podcast are protected by the United States copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published, or broadcast without the prior, express written permission of the Property Masters Guild. You may not alter or remove any copyright or other notice from copies of this content. For reprint permission and information, please contact info@propertymastersguild.org--

'Creating Props' with Wētā Workshop - Ep. #39 Sep 17, 2024

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Creating Props
A conversation with Danielle Prestidge and Lans Hansen from Wētā Workshop.

On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Danielle and Lans from New Zealand Based PMG Sponsor Wētā Workshop to talk about their experiences working with Property Masters to help manufacture and build Specialty Props on countless movies around the world.

From more information on Wētā Workshop please visit https://www.wetaworkshop.com/

Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master with Michael Trudel - PMG Secretary & Local 44 Property Master

Guest: Danielle Prestidge - Head of Business Development for creative Services at Wētā Workshop and Lans Hansen Art Director in Manufacturing at Wētā Workshop.

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Please visit our website for more information on "Prop Talk" and The Property Masters Guild at https://propertymastersguild.org/

You can also email us with any feedback or questions at: info@propertymastersguild.org

Follow us on Instagram for more cool prop content!

https://www.instagram.com/_thepmg/

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*The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.

©Property Masters Guild | All Rights Reserved. All materials contained within this podcast are protected by the United States copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published, or broadcast without the prior, express written permission of the Property Masters Guild. You may not alter or remove any copyright or other notice from copies of this content. For reprint permission and information, please contact info@propertymastersguild.org--

'Having Trust in Your Property Master' with Lynda Reiss - Ep. #38 Sep 03, 2024

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Having Trust in Your Property Master
A conversation with Property Master Lynda Reiss, PMG

On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with PMG Property Master Lynda Reiss to talk about her years of experience working on cult classic movies like 'American History X' and 'American Beauty' and how it helped her make the transition to being a Director.

Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master with Michael Trudel - PMG Secretary & Local 44 Property Master

Guest: Lynda Reiss - PMG Member & Local 44 Property Master

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Please visit our website for more information on "Prop Talk" and The Property Masters Guild at https://propertymastersguild.org/

You can also email us with any feedback or questions at: info@propertymastersguild.org

Follow us on Instagram for more cool prop content!

https://www.instagram.com/_thepmg/

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*The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.

©Property Masters Guild | All Rights Reserved. All materials contained within this podcast are protected by the United States copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published, or broadcast without the prior, express written permission of the Property Masters Guild. You may not alter or remove any copyright or other notice from copies of this content. For reprint permission and information, please contact info@propertymastersguild.org--

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