Prop Talk

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...

The MacGuffin Awards A conversation with members of the PMG Awards Committee. On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with PMG Awards Committee members and Property Masters Lauren Shell, Theresa Corvino, and Brad Elliott to talk about the first ever awards show honoring Property Masters 'The MacGuffin Awards' taking place September 14th.    To see more information on the nominees and the MacGuff...

'Moving Forward' A conversation with IATSE Local 44 Business Agent Tobey Bays. On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Local 44 Business Agent Tobey Bays to discuss details on the most recently ratified IATSE Basic Agreement contract, and what we as Property Masters can do moving forward to continue to achieve gains in the future.    Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Pr...

Prepping a Show while building a Trailer. A conversation with Property Master Rose Leiker, PMG On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with PMG Property Master Rose Leiker to talk about her experiences with working on popular TV shows like 'Beef' and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' as well as building out a new Prop trailer while in the middle of working on a show.    Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Mem...

Attitude is Everything A 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...

How to Become a Property Master A 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 & Lo...