Prop Talk

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. read less
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’Pride Month’ with Mellanie Urquiza and Nicole Ruby - Ep #9
5d ago
’Pride Month’ with Mellanie Urquiza and Nicole Ruby - Ep #9
PRIDE MONTH A conversation with Property Masters Mellanie Urquiza and Nicole Ruby. On this special Pride Month episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with PMG members Mellanie Urquiza and Nicole Ruby to discuss their experiences as LGBTQ Property Masters. They talk about the importance of helping each other succeed while tackling the added challenges of homophobia and sexism. Host: Chris Call - PMG Education Chairman, Local 44 Property Master, and Michael Trudel - PMG Member, Local 44 Property Master Guests: Mellanie Urquiza and Nicole Ruby - PMG Members, Local 44 Property Masters   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--
’Pride Month’ with Mellanie Urquiza and Nicole Ruby - Ep #9
5d ago
’Pride Month’ with Mellanie Urquiza and Nicole Ruby - Ep #9
PRIDE MONTH A conversation with Property Masters Mellanie Urquiza and Nicole Ruby. On this special Pride Month episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with PMG members Mellanie Urquiza and Nicole Ruby to discuss their experiences as LGBTQ Property Masters. They talk about the importance of helping each other succeed while tackling the added challenges of homophobia and sexism. Host: Chris Call - PMG Education Chairman, Local 44 Property Master, and Michael Trudel - PMG Member, Local 44 Property Master Guests: Mellanie Urquiza and Nicole Ruby - PMG Members, Local 44 Property Masters   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--
’Set Decoration’ with Nancy Haigh - Ep #8
May 16 2023
’Set Decoration’ with Nancy Haigh - Ep #8
SET DECORATION A conversation with Set Decorator Nancy Haigh We sit down with the legendary Nancy Haigh to discuss the vital collaboration between Set Decorators and Property Masters, her impressive career, and working with the Cohen Brothers, Terry Gilliam, Robert Zemeckis, and more.  Host: Chris Call - PMG Veteran and Education Chairman, Local 44 Property Master, and Michael Trudel - PMG Member, Local 44 Property Master Guest: Nancy Haigh - Local 44 Set Decorator; Hope Parrish - PMG Veteran and President, 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--
’The Fabelmans’ with Andy Siegel - Ep #7
May 2 2023
’The Fabelmans’ with Andy Siegel - Ep #7
In the fifth and final episode of our award season series, we talk to Andy Siegel, Property Master of 'The Fabelmans.'   Andy talks with us about his illustrious film and television career and working with Spielberg on the Director's biopic film.   Host: Chris Call - PMG Veteran and Education Chairman, Local 44 Property Master, and Michael Trudel - PMG Member, Local 44 Property Master   Guest: Andrew M. Siegel - 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--
’Everything Everywhere All at Once’ with Josh Bramer - Ep #6
Apr 25 2023
’Everything Everywhere All at Once’ with Josh Bramer - Ep #6
In the fourth episode of our award season series, we talk to Josh Bramer, Property Master of 'Everything Everywhere All at Once.'   Josh talks about his work on the Oscar-winning film and his rising career including "Don't Worry Darling" and "Blonde." Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Veteran and Education Chairman, Local 44 Property Master, and Michael Trudel - PMG Member, Local 44 Property Master Guest: Joshua Bramer - 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--
’Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ with Kris Peck - Ep #5
Apr 11 2023
’Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ with Kris Peck - Ep #5
In the third episode of our award season series, we talk to Kris Peck, Property Master of 'Glass Onion.'   Kris discusses the Glass Onion puzzle box and the challenges of working on some of the most highly anticipated movies in recent decades. Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Veteran and Education Chairman, Local 44 Property Master, and Michael Trudel - PMG Member, Local 44 Property Master Guests: Kris Peck - 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--
’Babylon’ with Gay Perello - Ep #4
Apr 4 2023
’Babylon’ with Gay Perello - Ep #4
In the second episode of our award season series, we talk to Gay Perello, Property Master of 'Babylon' about creating the glitz, debauchery, and insanity of the enormous period piece.   Hosted by CHRIS CALL, PMG Veteran and Education Chairman / IATSE #44 Property Master. A Panel discussion with GAY PERELLO, PMG Member / IATSE #44 Property Master, and MICHAEL TRUDEL, PMG Member / IATSE 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--
’Avatar: The Way of Water’ with Brad Elliott - Ep #3
Mar 28 2023
’Avatar: The Way of Water’ with Brad Elliott - Ep #3
In the first episode of our award season series we talk to Brad Elliott, Property Master of Avatar: The Way of Water about the unique process involved with creating props in a Visual Effects heavy film.   Hosted by CHRIS CALL, PMG Veteran, IATSE #44 Property Master an PMG Education Chairman. A Panel discussion with: Brad Elliott, PMG Member / IATSE #44 Property Master  and MICHAEL TRUDEL, PMG Member /  IATSE 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--
PMG Presents: A Panel of Property Masters of the 2023 Award Nominated Films
Mar 18 2023
PMG Presents: A Panel of Property Masters of the 2023 Award Nominated Films
Recorded LIVE from the Hollywood Heritage Museum, The Property Masters Guild Presents the first ever Panel Discussion with the Property Masters of Award-Nominated Films of the 2023 season.   Hosted by Anna Loesby, Founding member of the PMG and IATSE #44 Property Master. This Panel discussion Includes: GAY PERELLO: PMG Member and Property Master of the Award winning film BABYLON. KRIS PECK: PMG Member and Property Master of the Award winning film GLASS ONION B KNIVES OUT MYSTERY. JOSHUA BRAMER: PMG Member and Property Master of the Award winning film EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE. BRAD ELLIOT: PMG Member and Property Master of the Award winning film AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER. ANDREW M. SIEGEL: IATSE #44 Member and Property Master of the Award winning film THE FABELMANS.   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--
Pointing Guns and Pointing Fingers - Ep #2
Jan 31 2023
Pointing Guns and Pointing Fingers - Ep #2
How and why the "Rust" tragedy should have been prevented and the lessons we must learn.   Hosted by CHRIS CALL, PMG Veteran, IATSE #44 Property Master an PMG Education Chairman. A Panel discussion with: LARRY ZANOFF: Weapons Expert and Lead Set Armorer at Independent Studio Services Armory. DIANA BURTON, PMG Veteran, IATSE Local #52 Property Master, EUGENE MCCARTHY, PMG Veteran Local #44 Property Master and MICHAEL TRUDEL, PMG IATSE 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--
Woman Property Masters - Ep #1 Part 2
Jan 31 2023
Woman Property Masters - Ep #1 Part 2
Obstacles and Challenges in a male centric craft. PART 2   Our inaugural podcast is hosted by Caressa Douglas of Ben Entertainment, one of the PMG's many sponsors and a leader in brand integration and product placement.  She will be speaking with founding member and veteran Hope Parrish and one of the PMG's youngest board members, Property Master Marissa Bergman. This episode was recorded on March 12, 2022 in honor of woman's month.   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--
Woman Property Masters - Ep #1 Part 1
Jan 31 2023
Woman Property Masters - Ep #1 Part 1
Obstacles and Challenges in a male centric craft. PART 1   Our inaugural podcast is hosted by Caressa Douglas of Ben Entertainment, one of the PMG's many sponsors and a leader in brand integration and product placement.  She will be speaking with founding member and veteran Hope Parrish and one of the PMG's youngest board members, Property Master Marissa Bergman. This episode was recorded on March 12, 2022 in honor of woman's month.   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--