91 episodes

From Kane’s Rosebud to Indy’s Whip to Captain America’s shield... Iconic treasures from the world of film and television are centerstage in this podcast hosted by collectors David Mandel (Veep, Curb Your Enthusiasm) and Ryan Condal (Colony, House of the Dragon). Every week, the two writers share their love of Hollywood memorabilia, revealing unbelievable stories around some of the most famous and culturally important props, costumes, art, and ephemera in silver screen history.

The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of

    • TV & Film
    • 4.8 • 154 Ratings

From Kane’s Rosebud to Indy’s Whip to Captain America’s shield... Iconic treasures from the world of film and television are centerstage in this podcast hosted by collectors David Mandel (Veep, Curb Your Enthusiasm) and Ryan Condal (Colony, House of the Dragon). Every week, the two writers share their love of Hollywood memorabilia, revealing unbelievable stories around some of the most famous and culturally important props, costumes, art, and ephemera in silver screen history.

    Deep Dive: The Imperial TIE Pilot

    Deep Dive: The Imperial TIE Pilot

    The Stuff Dreams are Made Of figured they'd switch things up a bit and talk about Star Wars for once. So David and Ryan are joined by self-professed "TIE Pilot Lunatic" Jay Swkarlo to talk all things TIE Pilot! This TIE triumverate digs deep into the nerdy chasm of knowledge and answers all the questions you and your mom might ever have had about the TIE Pilot: who made it, how it was made, how many were made, where are they now, what matches, who has them, and will Dave ever complete his TIE Pilot costume?
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    • 1 hr 21 min
    A Comic-Art-Movie-Prop Crossover Event!

    A Comic-Art-Movie-Prop Crossover Event!

    David and Ryan are joined by fellow comic art collector and podcaster (and dealer) Felix Lu who admits to falling to the movie props dark-side by everyone’s favorite movie props podcast (yes, this one). Join Felix and the guys to hear all about Hong Kong movies, the greatness of the Peking Opera Blues, and experience a live-unboxing of Felix’s very first movie prop! Welcome to the party, Richter!
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    • 1 hr 21 min
    There Can't Possibly Be Another Prop Auction!?!

    There Can't Possibly Be Another Prop Auction!?!

    Not only is there another Prop Auction, but it’s another Greg Jein Auction! This week, Ryan and Dave dive into the all new Heritage Auctions Greg Jein Showcase Auction which features even more pieces from the fabled collector/propmaker’s collection. The boys are joined by famed Star Trek collector Rob Klein, as they discuss everything from WWII model kit box art to Thunderbirds are go! to Greg’s infamous box of fake phasers? This really has to be the last auction for a while because nobody has any money left. Enjoy!!!
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    • 1 hr 25 min
    We’re Live from Planet Hollywood

    We’re Live from Planet Hollywood

    In its second-ever live episode, The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of explored the far corners of Planet Hollywood, uncovering the best pieces from classic Hollywood, the guys’ favorite vehicles up for auction, the best studio-scale props, which Mel Gibson pieces Ryan is gifting Dave, the epic weirdness of Mr. Toilet Man, how bad Titanic really is (it’s worse than Judge Dredd), and the guys break down their favorite pieces from each session before deciding what they’re going to be bidding on. Come hear the replay of all the fun you missed out on live because YOU had to spend time with your FAMILY.
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    • 1 hr 29 min
    Heritage Auctions' Planet Hollywood Collection

    Heritage Auctions' Planet Hollywood Collection

    David and Ryan return with another round of March Auction Madness!  This time it's for Heritage Auctions' Planet Hollywood collection which goes under the hammer from March 20th through 24th and features over 1,600 lots of Hollywood glory.  We have Shining Axes (hero and stunt), James Dean's monkey, Lt. Commander Data costumes, Apollo Creed costumes, Biff bats, Nurse Ratched's duty wear, Conan knives, Terminator jackets, Heston spacesuits, Leia blasters (hero and stunt), Indiana Jones whips (maybe a Raiders one?), Home Alone hats, Princess Bride ships, Joker over coats, Spaceballs: The Action Figures (no, Dave, I didn't see you playing with your dolls again), dino-DNA smuggling Barbasol cans, and Hocus Pocus spellbooks!  Get your hands off our lots, you damned dirty apes!
    It's almost too much to fit into one podcast... which is why we're doing two!  Join us again on Sunday, March 17th at 7pm GMT, 4pm EDT, 12pm PDT for our second-ever live-auction-catalog trawl as the guys are drawn into the gravitational well of Planet Hollywood!
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    • 2 hr 1 min
    LIVE Episode: In Deep with the Propstore Catalogue

    LIVE Episode: In Deep with the Propstore Catalogue

    That’s right, the first ever live episode of the Stuff Dreams are made of, as Ryan and Dave challenge each other to dig even deeper into this week’s Propstore’s Treasures from Film and Television Auction. What’s the most surprising piece in the Auction? The weirdest? The one Dave wishes Ryan would buy him? The one Ryan will buy Dave as a joke? What piece would their wives hate?  What would they love? And, of course, what is the worst Prometheus prop in the auction? Hint, it’s from Prometheus! Plus listen as the boys field questions live from the audience— never have so many people not had anything better to do on a Sunday! 
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    • 1 hr 24 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
154 Ratings

154 Ratings

OffTheSetProps ,

From one prop collector to another

This series is a must, an intriguing look into our nerdy world of prop collecting and preservation for all to enjoy! Just remember, relax, it’s only a movie and always, ALWAYS, do your research!

Mr. Michael ,

RE: Greg Jein

Fascinating episode but one big question: what is the provenance of all the original proof sheets, negatives and transparencies that he acquired? That type of material was never released to the public. They were only acquired one way and it isn’t necessarily an above board way. I know as I worked at Paramount in the 80s and 90s and original photo materials at that time were not under lock and key….

jpitt32 ,

Great!

Great Podcast!

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