Prop Talk

PMG Presents: Prop Master Class Q&A - Recorded Live from Wondercon 2025

Recorded LIVE from the Anaheim Convention Center at Wondercon 2025. The Property Masters Guild Presents: Prop Master Class Q&A featuring two seasoned professional Property Masters to discuss working on Manufacturing heavy shows and answer questions on the best ways to make and repair certain props. 
 
Hosted by Livi Dom, PMG Associate Member and IATSE Local 44 Assistant Property Master.
This panel discussion includes:
Brad Elliott, PMG Member and Property Master of the Rebel Moon, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Avatar: The Way of Water, The Muppets Series, Team America World Police.
Andy Siegel, PMG Member and Property Master of Avatar, The Amazing Spiderman, Star Trek Into Darkness, Fantastic Four, Antman and the Wasp and The Fabelmans.
 
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'The Masters of Sketch Comedy' with Jonathan Buchanan and Todd Daniels - Ep. #53

The Masters of Sketch Comedy
A Conversation with Property Master Jonathan Buchanan and MacGuffin award winning Property Master Todd Daniels
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with PMG Property Masters Jon Buchanan and Todd Daniels to discuss the art of Property Mastering comedy television shows and specifically creating props that can be the punchline to a joke when scripts are fluid and changing. 
Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founder & Local 44 Property Master and Michael Trudel - PMG Board Member & Local 44 Property Master
Guest: Todd Daniels - PMG Member, MacGuffin Award Winner & Local 44 Property Master and Jonathan Buchanan - PMG Member & Local 44 Property Master
 

PMG Presents: How Props Become Icons - Recorded Live from Wondercon 2025

Recorded LIVE from the Anaheim Convention Center at Wondercon 2025. The Property Masters Guild Presents: Panel Discussion featuring two seasoned professional Property Masters discussing what makes a prop become a MacGuffin. 
 
Hosted by Michael Corrie, PMG Associate Member and IATSE Local 44 Property Master.
This panel discussion includes:
Skip Torvinen, PMG Member and Property Master of the Abbott Elementary, Hacks, Mixed-ish, The Kids are Alright, The Middle and Californication.
John Harrington, PMG Member and Property Master of The Ted Series, Magnum PI, The Right Stuff, US, Justified, and SeaQuest.
 
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'Communication Between a Property Master and a First Assistant Director' with Ross Novie - Ep. #52

Communication Between a Property Master and a First Assistant Director
A Conversation with First Assistant Director Ross Novie.
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with DGA 1st AD Ross Novie to discuss the importance of clear communication when it comes to scheduling, planning safety on set when it comes to stunts with props, and creating a healthy environment for the whole crew where departments can have the time they need to do their work efficiently. 
Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founder & Local 44 Property Master and Michael Trudel - PMG Board Member & Local 44 Property Master
Guest: Ross Novie - DGA First Assistant Director.
 

'A Property Master and their Key On Set Props' with Robbie Duncan and Butch Kitchen - Ep. #51

A Property Master and their Key On Set Props
A Conversation with Property Master Robbie Duncan and Key On Set Assistant Property Master Butch Kitchen
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with PMG Property Master Robbie Duncan and Key On Set Assistant Property Master Butch Kitchen to discuss their experience working together on many projects and the importance of a strong relationship between the Property Master and Assistant Property Master. We also go over the benefits of having mentors to be able to come up under. 
Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founder & Local 44 Property Master and Michael Trudel - PMG Board Member & Local 44 Property Master
Guest: Robbie Duncan - PMG Member & Local 44 Property Master and Butch Kitchen - Local 44 Assistant Property Master
 

'How to Prop a TV Show From Start to Finish' with Sarah Snyder - Ep. #50

How to Prop a TV Show From Start to FinishA Conversation with Property Master Sarah Snyder
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with PMG Property Master Sarah Snyder for a topical episode where we break down the steps of being a Property Master on a TV show. We review everything from getting the call for the job, budgeting and breaking down the script to how you crew up a Property team.
Hosts: Michael Trudel - PMG Board Member & Local 44 Property Master and Hunter Nelson - PMG Board Member & Local 44 Property Master
Guest: Sarah Snyder - PMG Member & Local 44 Property Master
 

'The Art of Creating Period Mail' with Elliott Boswell - Ep. #49

The Art of Creating Period MailA conversation with Property Master Elliott Boswell
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Atlanta Georgia based Property Master Elliott Boswell to discuss his experiance working on the movie "The Six Triple Eight" and what he had to go through on the 9 months of prep to create thousands of pieces of World War II era mail and packages. We also cover Elliott's years of experience working for Tyler Perry Studios and the differences it presents from an ordinary set.
Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master and Michael Trudel - PMG Board Member & Local 44 Property Master
Guest: Elliott Boswell - Local 479 Property Master
 

'IATSE's Official Firearms Expert Update' with Larry Zanoff - Ep. #48

IATSE's Official Firearms Expert UpdateA conversation with Armorer and firearms expert, Larry Zanoff
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with returning guest and Armorer Larry Zanoff to discuss him being named IATSE's Official Firearms Expert and Representative for the union's Basic Agreement and his plans with the help of Local 44, the PMG, and Contract Services in further creating a industry standard when it comes to using firearms on set.  
Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master and Michael Trudel - PMG Board Member & Local 44 Property Master.
Guest: Larry Zanoff - Local 44 Armorer & IATSE's Official Firearms Expert

'Second and Third Generation Property Masters' with Bill and Drew Petrotta - Ep. #47

Second and Third Generation Property MastersA conversation with Property Masters Bill and Drew Petrotta
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with father and son Property Master legends Bill and Drew Petrotta to discuss their experiences working on some of the biggest features in Hollywood and how the responsibilities of a Property Master can change depending on what Director you are working with.  
Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master and Michael Trudel - PMG Board Member & Local 44 Property Master
Guest: Bill Petrotta - Honorary PMG Member & Local 44 Property Master and Drew Petrotta PMG Member & Local 44 Property Master
 

'Working on Distant Shows to Work At Home' with Susannah McCarthy - Ep. #46

Working on Distant Shows to Work at HomeA conversation with Property Master Susannah McCarthy
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Philadelphia-based Local 52 PMG Property Master Susannah McCarthy to talk about her experience working on shows both in New York and Pennsylvania as a Philadelphia-based Property Master, and her return to work after taking a 10 year hiatus from the industry.  
Hosts: Michael Trudel - PMG Board Member & Local 44 Property Master and Scott Buckwald - PMG Member & Local 44 Property Master
Guest: Susannah McCarthy - PMG Member & Local 52 Property Master
Technical Director: Grant Hyde - Associate PMG Member & Local 44 Assistant Property Master