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! New episodes drop twice a month. Subscribe to catch them 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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Episodes

Tuesday Jun 25, 2024

Attitude is EverythingA conversation with Property Master Tim Wiles, PMG
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with PMG Property Master Tim Wiles to talk about his extensive career experience, traveling the world with the Happy Madison production team, and the family environment that it has created. 
 
Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master with Michael Trudel - PMG Secretary & Local 44 Property Master 
Guest: Tim Wiles - PMG Member & Local 44 Property Master
 

Tuesday Jun 11, 2024

How to Become a Property MasterA conversation with Property Masters Lauren Shell and Theresa Corvino.
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with newer generation Property Masters and PMG officers Lauren Shell and Theresa Corvino to discuss how to go about breaking into the film industry as a Property Master and the challenges one might face. 
 
Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master with Michael Trudel - PMG Secretary & Local 44 Property Master 
Guest: Lauren Shell - PMG Vice President & Local 44  Property Master and Theresa Corvino - PMG Marketing Director & Local 44 Property Master.
 

Tuesday May 28, 2024

The Co-Property Masters of FalloutA conversation with Property Masters Peter Gelfman and Michael Jortner.
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with New York based PMG Property Masters Peter Gelfman and Michael Jortner to talk about their experience co-property mastering together on multiple projects and how they were able to take props, vehicles, robots and Power Armor from a video game and help bring it to life in the new Amazon show 'Fallout.' 
 
Hosts: Michael Trudel - PMG Secretary & Local 44 Property Master with Theresa Corvino - PMG Board Member & Local 44 Property Master 
Guest: Peter Gelfman and Michael Jortner - Local 52 Property Masters and PMG Members
 

Tuesday May 14, 2024

All in the FamilyA conversation with Property Master Scott Buckwald.
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with PMG Property Master Scott Buckwald to discuss his experiences working alongside his wife and how he structures his prop team for a successful show.
 
Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master with Michael Trudel - PMG Secretary & Local 44 Property Master
Guest: Scott Buckwald - PMG Member & Local 44 Property Master
 

Tuesday Apr 30, 2024

Finer Points of the KillerA conversation with Property Master James Eddy and Assistant Property Master Kelsi Eddy.
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with PMG Property Master James Eddy and his daughter Kelsi Eddy to discuss their working relationship and experiences with working for Directors like David Fincher.
 
Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master with Michael Trudel - PMG Secretary & Local 44 Property Master
Guest: James Eddy - PMG Member & Local 44 Property Master with Kelsi Eddy - Local 44 Assistant Property Master
 

Tuesday Apr 16, 2024

Food StylingA conversation with Food Stylist Melissa McSorley
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Food Stylist and PMG Founding member Melissa McSorley to discuss her experience with creating food for everything from Fantasy movies to commercials and music videos.
 
Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master with Michael Trudel - PMG Secretary & Local 44 Property Master
Guest: Melissa McSorley - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Food Stylist
 

Tuesday Apr 02, 2024

Recorded LIVE from the Hollywood Heritage Museum, The Property Masters Guild Presents: Spotlight On Props: A Panel Featuring the Property Masters from nominated feature films on the design of their props. 
Hosted by Hope Parrish, IATSE Local 44 Member, PMG Founding Member and Retired Property Master.
This panel discussion Includes:
Guillaume Delouche: PMG Founding Member, IATSE Local 44 Member and Property Master of "Oppenheimer."
Matt Cavaliero: PMG Member, IATSE Local 44 Member and Property Master of "Killers of the Flower Moon."
James Eddy: PMG Member, IATSE Local 44 Member and Property Master of 'The Killer."
Jamie Wilkinson: PMG Member and Property Master of "Wonka."
 
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
 
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©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--

Tuesday Mar 19, 2024

History For HireA conversation with the owners of the prop house History for Hire, Jim and Pam Elyea.
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with the owners of the prop house, History for Hire, to discuss the importance of historical accuracy in props and set dressing within the film industry.
 
Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master with Michael Trudel - PMG Secretary & Local 44 Property Master
Guest: Jim and Pam Elyea - PMG Sponsors & Owners of History for Hire.
 

Tuesday Mar 05, 2024

Recorded LIVE from the Vancouver Fan Expo 2024, The Property Masters Guild Presents: Panel Discussion Featuring the Prop Teams from the Disney show Percy Jackson and the Olympians. 
 
Hosted by Clayton Flagg, IATSE Local 891 Member and Vancouver based Assistant Property Master.
 
This panel discussion Includes:
Dean Goodine: PMG Member, IATSE Local 891 and Property Master of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
Michelle Hendrickson: IATSE Local 891 Member and Property Master of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
 
 
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--

Tuesday Feb 20, 2024

The Other Side of The MoonA conversation with Retired Property Master Pola Shreiber.
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Retired Local 44 Property Master Pola Shreiber to talk about her experience growing up and leaving Soviet Russia to make a new life in the United States and start a career in the film industry.
 
Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master with Michael Trudel - PMG Secretary & Local 44 Property Master
Guest: Pola Shreiber - PMG Honorary Member & Retired Local 44 Property Master.
 
Follow the link below to purchase a copy of Pola's new book "The Other Side of the Moon."
https://www.amazon.com/OTHER-SIDE-MOON-Pola-Shreiber/dp/B0CHGGXTSB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VCRSS2P8Z1IL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nbZZCO3SkVF10OeLpzNgNeHnVHwUtFAtkYualJhyIB9nTIRn7zX4DMvaAWEgVR9D-cx-qRR6UOu9jYCQQGA2V4mE1dDnqlfgaF3RjMaLf6_cAD0tu3C6SteMGyuc2FCmVAPJ6CaP2CAFojbmWSD7SCC4EMBArziS60K6K8wjYV_9fSUij6NWQ8Alariv3CMu-HW12ZEO-Mbx6-czsSzB3yHKYujlSXf4BgdI3uHAjwc.zuf5jsDoSNasSG_Gg2gV9SdF82gUsvPiVwhdZYmlZW8&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+other+side+of+the+moon&qid=1708370081&sprefix=the+other+side+of+the+moon%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1
 

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