Prop Talk

A Conversation with Property Master Jeremy Armstrong   On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Property Master Jeremy Armstrong to explore the remarkable work that goes into creating props for a multi-camera television series. Jeremy shares his journey through the industry, from his early days as a production assistant and Assistant Property Master to landing his first department-head role...

A Conversation with Stunt Coordinator and Director Garrett Warren   On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with stunt coordinator and director Garrett Warren to explore the critical relationship between props and stunts on set. Garrett shares behind-the-scenes stories from Avatar and explains how the right stunt prop can make all the difference in selling the realism of a sequence to an audienc...

A Conversation with Assistant Property Masters Alfonso Ramirez and Livi Dom   On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Assistant Property Masters Alfonso Ramirez and Livi Dom to discuss the important work of the teams behind Property Masters. We hear about both of their journeys to get to these notable positions and how each of them play an integral role on set and assist with elevating the...

A Conversation with PMG Property Master Mel Urquiza   On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Property Master Mellanie Urquiza to explore her journey from studying Product Design to carving out a successful career in the property department. Mel shares how her background in design gave her a unique edge on set, and how her early days fabricating props at the Hand Prop Room launched her path...

A Conversation with Prop House Salesperson Nikki Hicks   On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with prop house salesperson Nikki Hicks to explore her journey from movie fan to working at one of the most renowned prop houses in the world. Nikki shares how her passion for horror films opened the door to a career in the industry, and what it’s like supporting some of the top Property Masters in t...

A Conversation with Property Masters Scott Buckwald, PMG & Brad Elliott, PMG   On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Property Masters Scott Buckwald and Brad Elliott to explore how they broke into the film industry and built their careers from the ground up. They dive into the artistry behind the role of a Property Master, the unique challenges that come with the job, and what it real...

On this episode of Prop Talk, we’re joined by Property Master Jim Murray, PMG, who takes us on a journey from his early days in Toronto to carving out a career through the non-union world, joining NABET, and ultimately landing in IATSE Local 873—thanks in part to his work on the iconic Saw franchise. Jim shares behind-the-scenes stories from 'Saw II–VI', gives us a glimpse into his work on 'Star T...

On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with third-generation Property Master Rob Kyker to explore what it’s like growing up in the business under his father’s guidance—and forging his own path along the way. Rob shares behind-the-scenes stories from hit shows like 'Lost,' along with his experience traveling the world while working on Season 2 of 'Hunters.'   Hosts: Michael Trudel – PMG Board Me...

On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with New Mexico based Property Master Keith Walters to discuss how his passion for westerns got his start in the film business and the various avenues his work has gone over his 30-year career. He talks about how the 'Rust' incident has changed the landscape of filmmaking in New Mexico and we hear set stories from films such as 'Tom and Huck', 'No Country...

A Conversation with Property Master Chris Redmond   On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Pennsylvania based Property Master Chris Redmond to discuss his career trajectory from starting in the film business in PA moving to Los Angeles and ending back in his hometown. Chris gives us a glimpse of what it was like starting his career in a secondary market and how you have to have a large set...

A Conversation with retired Property Master Christopher Geggie   On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with retired Property Master Christopher Geggie to discuss his journey into props working in Toronto, Canada. He breaks down the process of designing and manufacturing props for large scale features such as X-Men, IT and Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein.    Hosts: Michael Trudel – PMG Board...

A Conversation with retired Property Master Eugene McCarthy, PMG   On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with retired Property Master Eugene McCarthy, who shares his career journey from working in craft services in San Antonio, Texas, to taking a leap of faith and moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a Property Master. Eugene also dishes out behind-the-scenes stories from some of the bi...

A Conversation with Assistant Property Master Julie Gause   On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Assistant Property Master Julie Gause, who shares her path into the film industry—from her early days as a salesperson at Independent Studio Services to taking the leap from a steady career into life on set. Julie dives into her first gig on a multicam television show and opens up about the h...

A Conversation with Property Master Parker Swanson, PMG   On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Property Master Parker Swanson, PMG to trace his remarkable path from the world of acting and what led him to change his trajectory. Parker shares how he climbed the ranks from Assistant Property Master to leading major productions, revealing the creativity, precision and collaboration it takes...

A Conversation with Property Master J.P. Jones, PMG   On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Property Master J.P. Jones, PMG to hear how he broke into the film industry with no connections and carved his path to the top by discovering his passion for Prop Mastering. J.P. shares candid insight on how much of the job is learning as you go, the constant challenge of staying ahead of a massive...

A Conversation with Property Master Doug Ware   On this episode of Prop Talk, we chat with Property Master Doug Ware to discuss his work on the film, Sinners. We speak with Doug about what it's like to film in New Orleans and how the weather brings challenges to filming in a rainy environment. Doug divulges on his journey into Prop Mastering and how he landed the job of bringing the props to life...

A Conversation with Property Master Gary Greenham & Assistant Property Master Timothy Sheehan   On this episode of Prop Talk, we chat with Property Master Gary Greenham and Assistant Property Master Timothy Sheehan about their work on F1: The Movie. They share behind-the-scenes stories from filming in incredible locations around the globe and reveal what it's like to handle the high-pressure d...

Behind the Gurney: Props in Medical Dramas   A Conversation with Medical Technical Advisor Linda Klein   On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Medical Technical Advisor Linda Klein to explore her unique journey from registered nurse to Med Tech Advisor to Executive Producer and Director. With credits on iconic medical dramas like Grey’s Anatomy and Nip/Tuck, Linda shares how her real-life...

On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with PMG Property Master Mike Sexton to chat about his start in the film industry as a third generation Property Master. He walks us through working with some of the most iconic directors in the industry and the challenges that brings. From One Hour Photo to Straight Out of Compton, Mike teaches us that the biggest skill of a Property Master is interperson...

Achieving the Impossible   A Conversation with Property Master Brad Einhorn   On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with PMG Property Master Brad Einhorn to explore his impressive career journey and how it all began. Brad walks us through his script breakdown process and dives into the meticulous historical research behind his work. From Honey, I Shrunk the Kids to Season 2 of Fallout, he shar...

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 –...