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 Nov 14, 2023

United KingdomA conversation with Retired Property Master Barry Wilkinson
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Prop Master Barry Wilkinson and about his work over the past 50 years in the UK. We talk about the differences between the American and the English working system and what it takes to work on shows as big as the Harry Potter Franchise.
 
Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master with Michael Trudel - PMG Secretary & Local 44 Property Master
 
Guest: Barry Wilkinson - PMG Honorary Member & Retired UK Prop Master

Tuesday Oct 31, 2023

New YorkA conversation with Property Master Diana Burton
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Prop Master Diana Burton to talk about her work in a wide range of different genres in New York from working on The Sopranos to working for Directors like The Coen Brothers and Stephen Spielberg.
 
Hosts: Michael Trudel - PMG Secretary & Local 44 Property Master with Theresa Corvino - PMG Marketing Director & Local 44 Property Master
Guest:  Diana Burton - PMG New York Regional Director & Local 52 Property Master

Tuesday Oct 17, 2023

Video GamingA conversation with Property Master Chuck McSorley and Director of Entertainment Partnerships for Microsoft Jen Buckmaster.
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Chuck McSorley and Jen Buckmaster to discuss their experiences with using gaming systems as props and solving the problem of clearances and video playback.
 
Hosts:  Michael Trudel - PMG Secretary & Local 44 Property Master and Caressa Douglas of BENlabs, PMG sponsor and a leader in brand integration and product placement
 
Guest:  Chuck McSorley - PMG Member & Local 44 Property Master and Jen Buckmaster - Director of Entertainment Partnerships for Microsoft.

Tuesday Oct 03, 2023

Ontario CanadaA conversation with Property Master Mary Arthurs
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Mary Arthurs to discuss her experience as a Property Master working on tv shows and movies in the Toronto area as well as the work system they use there and the differences between the two unions.
 
Hosts:  Chris Call - PMG Education Chairman & Local 44 Property Master with Michael Trudel - PMG Secretary & Local 44 Property Master
Guest:  Mary Arthurs - PMG Board Member & Local 873 Property Master

Tuesday Sep 19, 2023

New OrleansA conversation with Property Master Leonard Marchand
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Leonard to discuss his experiences living and working in the film industry in New Orleans and around Louisiana as a Local 478 Prop Master.
 
Hosts:  Chris Call - PMG Education Chairman & Local 44 Property Master with Michael Trudel - PMG Secretary & Local 44 Property Master
Guest:  Leonard Marchand - PMG Member & Local 478 Property Master

Tuesday Sep 05, 2023

Prop InspirationA conversation with Property Masters Don Miloyevich and Chris Hansen
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Property Masters Don and Chris to discuss their most memorable set stories with props and what their biggest inspiration is in working in the film industry.
 
Hosts:  Michael Trudel - PMG Member & Local 44 Property Master and Caressa Douglas of BENlabs, PMG sponsor and a leader in brand integration and product placement
Guests:  Don Miloyevich - PMG Member & Local 44 Property Master and Chris Hansen - PMG Member & Local 44 Property Master
 
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/
 
©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 Aug 22, 2023

Working AbroadA conversation with Property Masters Jeffrey Johnson and Guillaume Delouche
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Jeffrey and Guillaume to discuss their experiences with the complications about working abroad and handling crossing borders with problem props such as firearms or drugs.

Tuesday Aug 08, 2023

Texas ProppingA conversation with Property Master Scott Reeder
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Scott to discuss his experiences with working in the film industry in Texas and starting his side hustle as a TikTok and YouTube influencer. 
Hosts:  Chris Call - PMG Education Chairman & Local 44 Property Master with Michael Trudel - PMG Member & Local 44 Property Master
Guest:  Scott Reeder - PMG Member & Local 484 Property Master

Tuesday Jul 25, 2023

Blood and KnivesA conversation with Property Masters Joshua Meltzer and David McGuire.
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Property Masters Josh and Dave to discuss their experiences in the more gory aspects of the film industry from working on shows like Vampire Diaries and Dexter.
 
Hosts:  Michael Trudel - PMG Member & Local 44 Property Master and Caressa Douglas of BENlabs, PMG sponsor and a leader in brand integration and product placement.
Guests:  Joshua Meltzer - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master and David McGuire - PMG Honorary Member & Retired Local 44 Property Master.
 
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 Jul 11, 2023

Cyber Skip and Prop MonsterA conversation with Property Masters James (Skip) Torvinen and John Harrington.
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Property Masters Skip and John to discuss their unique beginnings in the industry from starting in California as roommates and each going on their own paths to becoming predominant Property Masters in the Film and Television Industry.
Hosts:  Michael Trudel - PMG Member & Local 44 Property Master and Caressa Douglas of BENlabs, PMG sponsor and a leader in brand integration and product placement.
Guests:  James (Skip) Torvinen - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master and John Harrington - PMG Member & Local 44 Property Master.
 
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--

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