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The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of

From Kane’s Rosebud to Indy’s Whip to Captain America’s shield… Iconic treasures from the world of film and television are centerstage in this podcast hosted by collectors David Mandel (Veep, Curb Your Enthusiasm) and Ryan Condal (Colony, House of the Dragon). Every week, the two writers share their love of Hollywood memorabilia, revealing unbelievable stories around some of the most famous and culturally important props, costumes, art, and ephemera in silver screen history.

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Latest Episodes:

CATALOG DAY IV: THE VOYAGE HOME May 25, 2022

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In this super-sized, pants-shitting episode, David and Ryan page turn the spectacular new catalog for the June 21-24 Prop Store auction. They discuss a massive Aliens lode, Batman spearguns, scissorhands, hoverboards, Wilson!, grail diaries and holy grails, Hatori Hanzo swords, Star Fleet uniforms, a “pretty cool” X-Wing model, and David wonders aloud if bidding against him might cause sudden death. And that’s just Day 1!

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Let’s Talk About Stuff Book Club May 19, 2022

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In literally their most literate and literary episode yet, David and Ryan venture into the reference library to talk about their favorite prop books and movie books. They cover everything from the essential JW Rinzler collection to a must-have series of 1982 “making of” articles written about Conan the Barbarian. Magazines, remember them? A walk through the Mandel and Condal stacks highlights tomes covering Star Wars (of course), Indiana Jones, the Alien series, The Godfather, Kubrick, The Muppets, Blade Runner, Once Upon a Time in the West, and even a making of book very close to Ryan’s heart: House of the Dragon!

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Look Who’s Hunting, Too May 12, 2022

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In their first (almost; they tried) hour-long episode in some time, David and Ryan take a stroll down memory lane, recalling two of their favorite tales of “The Hunt.” Ryan tells the story of questing in the Southern Californian desert to unearth Wyatt Earp’s hero pistol from Tombstone, and David, in a complete change of pace, talks about Star Wars! Specifically, the acquisition of his first Stormtrooper helmet. From a classified ad. In a toy magazine. In the 1990s.

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The Stormtrooper Helmet May 04, 2022

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May the 4th be with you! In their first ever Star Wars "deep dive," David and Ryan move along into the wonders and mysteries of the imperial stormtrooper helmet. Joining them is a man who is always at his post: Gino Sabatino of Star Wars Icons, the world's foremost expert on all things stormtrooper. The guys honor David's favorite holiday, Star Wars Day, as they discuss hero helmets, background helmets, ABS, HDPE, bubble lenses, chin straps, frown colors, teeth numbers, missing ears, brow trims, and screen-matches. Isn't this a little long for a talk about stormtrooper helmets?

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Gaps, Holes, Canyons, and Crevasses Apr 27, 2022

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David and Ryan go spelunking into the gaps and holes in their collections. Whether it’s by movie (Men in Black, Citizen Kane, The Matrix), genre (70s films, comedies, and 1941), actor (Arnold Schwarzenegger), or creature of the animal kingdom (monkeys, of course) the guys search for collectors’ nirvana by identifying the objects that will bring them a sense of completion and peace in their lives. Okay, that’s never going to happen.

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The Postman Always Rings Twice Apr 20, 2022

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It's the mailbag episode! David and Ryan dump out their sacks upon sacks of fan mail and read their favorites on air, doing their best to answer listener questions while going on ridiculous tangents. They cover topics such as the great lost props of Hollywood, "black hole" collections, trade/cash deals, a future deep-dive topic, the value of props used by problematic people, the classic film 1941, and which Premiere League club Ryan supports. It's a Stuff Dreams Are Made Of smorgasbord. It's a Stuffgasbord!

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Regrets, I've Had a Few Mar 30, 2022

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On a very special The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of, David and Ryan open up and confess their collecting regrets. They reminisce about a combined lifetime as collectors, revisiting the things they should have bought (like that Greedo mask), those they shouldn't have bought (like that Blade sword), the things they shouldn't have sold (like Hicks' Colonial Marine armor), and all the other things they would have, could have, should have done differently (like Ryan bidding in that Lord of the RIngs auction). But one thing the guys definitely do NOT regret is their first multi-episode sponsor: Prop Store! Also, the contest winners -- yes, winners -- are finally announced.

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Putting the “Art" in Movie Poster Art Mar 24, 2022

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Sure we all love the cool Blade Runner poster on our wall, but did you ever wonder who actually painted it? The answer may surprise you as Ryan and David take you into the world of movie poster original art collecting. Learn all about the golden age of movie posters, how they were commissioned by the studios: the prelims and comps, the foreign editions and how to collect them all. Hear about treasures from Ryan and David’s personal collection: Conan the Barbarian by Casaro, Star Wars by Jung, and, yes, even Blade Runner -- one by John Alvin and another by Drew Struzan. Plus meet author and collector Jimmy Willis and hear about his collection of almost one thousand pieces of original poster art including works by Frazetta, MAC, and Frank McCarthy.

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More than T-shirts and Satin Jackets: The Crew Gift Mar 16, 2022

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Since the dawn of cinema, producers have given crews “wrap gifts” and the crews have thanked them and sold the gifts on ebay. Sure, you can find some amazing t-shirts and jackets with the film’s name on it, but that’s not all: wait till you hear about crew hats! Plus a few other unique items, both good and bad. Find out where the Cat in the Hat crew gift lands on that scale. And who better to shed a light on crew gifts, then a certain man with the initials "G.L.” who might know a thing or two about the Star Wars. Ryan and David cover it all from tiny metallic Tucker automobiles to rare Empire Strikes Back snow suits.

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The State of the Podcast Address Mar 09, 2022

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The podcast is dead. Long live the podcast! David and Ryan discuss their cancellation and resurrection as a fully armed and operational pirate ship, now broadcasting from international waters. They give personal updates, talk about their TV shows, their new acquisitions over the last few months, and then the guys discuss the main topic: bad collector behavior. Stay tuned... the rest of season 3 will follow soon!

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