Prop Talk

Pivoting & Following the Trends of the Industry   A Conversation with Property Master Ellen Freund   On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with PMG Property Master Ellen Freund to explore her remarkable career, her experience as one of the first female Property Masters, and how she’s navigated the evolving landscape of the film industry.    Hosts: Chris Call – PMG Founder & Local 44 Pr...

Working in the Big Leagues A Conversation with Property Master Mychael Bates & Assistant Property Master Bradley Good  On this episode of Prop Talk, we chat with PMG Property Master Mychael Bates and Key On Set Assistant Property Master Bradley Good about their rich and wide-ranging careers in the film industry. Mychael shares insights from rising through the traditional studio system, while B...

The Art of Prop Graphic Design A Conversation with Graphic Designer Tina Charad On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with acclaimed graphic designer Tina Charad to explore her fascinating journey from starting her design career in the UK to working on some of Hollywood’s biggest productions. Tina shares her origin story, early influences, and the path that led her to helping create story-cent...

Prop Weed, Medical Shows & MacGuffins A Conversation with Property Master Jode Mann On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with award-winning PMG Property Master Jode Mann to share behind-the-scenes stories from her work on Weeds, Pulse, and the MacGuffin-winning Lessons in Chemistry. From iconic props to on-set challenges, Jode reveals how the smallest details bring big stories to life.   ...

The Props of Severance A Conversation with Property Master Catherine Miller On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with PMG Property Master Catherine Miller to discuss her experience as a New York-based Property Master. She shares how having ample prep time allowed her to design, manufacture, and help build the distinctive props used by the characters on the show Severance. Hosts: Chris Call –...

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 p...

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 ch...

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 Abbot...

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 depart...

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...

How to Prop a TV Show From Start to Finish A 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. Host...

The Art of Creating Period Mail A 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'...

IATSE's Official Firearms Expert Update A 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 indus...

Second and Third Generation Property Masters A 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...

Working on Distant Shows to Work at Home A 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....

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 bigges...

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...

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....

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...

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 Me...

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...

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 & Lo...

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 a...

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 v...

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 & Lo...