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The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of

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Star Wars
Heritage Auctions
Prop Collecting
Hollywood Memorabilia
Game Of Thrones
Film Memorabilia
Comic Art
House Of the Dragon
Blade Runner
Indiana Jones
Darth Vader
Hollywood Entertainment Auction
Propstore Auction
Lightsaber
Film Props
Film History
Collectibles
Props Collecting
Collecting
Batman

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 ... more

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The podcast gets more cosmopolitan this week as David and Ryan are joined by not one but two native French speakers: French super-collector Arnaud (the "d" is silent, you American scum!) Grunberg and French film writer/collector Patrice Girod (the "d... more

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David and Ryan are joined by exactly no one to discuss the New York Times article on the neuroscience of clutter and collecting and how those two things so closely intersect in our little ape brains (and what you can do to help let go). Then the guys... more

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Matt Truex joins David and Ryan today to provide an inside look at the Warner Bros. Archives, its history, strategy, philosophy, and operation. And Matt is not only an archivist, he's a collector and a fan, so he comes at this topic with a unique ble... more

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Science fiction royalty joins the podcast in the corporeal form of Rod Roddenberry and Ethan Teller from Roddenberry Entertainment, Rod being the CEO and son of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry himself. They regale the guys with tales of sci-fi yor... more

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Arnaud Grunberg
French science-fiction collector and co-author of The Fifth Element: A Visual Retrospective
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Episode: The Fifth Element: A Visual Retrospective
Patrice Girod
French film writer and collector, and co-author of The Fifth Element: A Visual Retrospective
Starfix Museum
Episode: The Fifth Element: A Visual Retrospective
Matt Truex
Collections manager at the Warner Bros. Archives and former Prop Store employee
Warner Bros. Archives
Episode: Inside the Warner Bros. Archives
Rod Roddenberry
Son of Gene Roddenberry; executive at Roddenberry Enterprises
Roddenberry Enterprises
Episode: The Roddenberry Archive
Ethan Teller
Executive at Roddenberry Enterprises; oversees Roddenberry Archive initiatives
Roddenberry Enterprises
Episode: The Roddenberry Archive
Mari-Claudia Jimenez
Art lawyer and former Sotheby's president specializing in art market strategy and transactions
Withers
Episode: The Nazi-Hunting Art Detective
Todd McFarlane
Guest; legendary comic artist and toy creator
McFarlane Toys / Todd McFarlane Productions
Episode: Live (on Tape) from San Diego Comic Con - with Todd McFarlane!
David Zucker
One third of the Airplane team; filmmaker and comedian
Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker
Episode: David Zucker of Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker
Felix Liu
Founder/host of Felix Comic Art Podcast
Felix Comic Art
Episode: The Felix Comic Art Podcast Crossover - Part II

Hosts

Ryan Condal
Host of The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of; writer/collector with affiliations including Colony and House of the Dragon.
David Mandel
Host of The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of; writer/collector with affiliations including Veep and Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 317 ratings
  • Great podcast

    I'm a big fan of Ryan10 and V*ger. The McQuarrie book is good too. I'm not a big fan of "Did you ever noticed this, did you ever notices that" type of humor but this is great prop collecting podcast. The random screaming of "HOW DARE YOU!!!" can be triggering but give it a listen if you are a collector.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheClashRules
    United States5 months ago
  • Fun and interesting stuff

    Really enjoying this podcast. Probably found it through Dave M. Comic art collection. I collect comic art. Even though I don’t collect movie props, it’s interesting and informative. I have to rewatch a bunch of movies that they discuss. But I will start looking at movie props also. Hope Stanley Kubrick props aren’t too expensive. Love the comments on the state of the studios and political shenanigans.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Altarob
    United States8 months ago
  • i'll never look at a lightsaber the same again

    i had no idea that so much work and thought went into prop collecting, and this podcast talks about the variety of auctions and acquisitions and especially validation of props from the perspective of two people who are both buyers and sellers with from what i can tell fascinating collections that include objects that anyone can identify from films like the original star wars and indiana jones. while i am unlikely to ever buy a very expensive prop myself, ive learned that you can get smaller prop... more

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    5
    Lemyrrio
    United States8 months ago
  • Dave pressured me

    Wherever this fits in, I’m leaving a review of approval for how much I enjoy The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of! Dave & Ryan are great, unless Dave is interrupting Ryan. I don’t know what else to say, I’ll just leave it at that I don’t know what else to say.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SKH23
    United States8 months ago
  • Cracking movie podcast

    Whilst bidding is out of my budget I have to say this is such a fun and entertaining listen. To hear so many of my favourite movies being talked about is such a blast. Ryan and David always bring laughs, great stories and knowledge to the show along with some excellent guests and deep dives along the way. I now watch my 4Ks in a different light. So stop thinking about Prometheus props and get listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DGriff20
    United Kingdom8 months ago

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Criticism centers on hosts talking over guests and the depth sometimes skewing toward inside-baseball.
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The Fifth Element: A Visual Retrospective
Q: How does The Fifth Element enter your world, and what did it mean?
Girod was excited by Luc Besson's science-fiction project after following his earlier films. Grunberg became more appreciative after seeing it, recognizing Besson's combination of Star Wars, comics, fantasy, and distinctive visual design.
The Fifth Element: A Visual Retrospective
Q: How did you get into this whole crazy world that led you into publishing a book?
Girod and Grunberg describe meeting through their shared interest in Star Wars, collecting film-related material, and eventually building extensive collections and working together on exhibitions and books.
The Nazi-Hunting Art Detective
Q: Any overall advice? ... Maybe a philosophy or something of that nature if there is one.
She says collectors often place valuable objects in trusts or LLCs and cautions that estate planning is complex and depends on state and federal rules.
The Nazi-Hunting Art Detective
Q: Do you have, do you have a point of view?
Jimenez says major auction houses are unlikely to hold regular general movie-memorabilia sales because they want marquee pieces that can generate attention; estate collections and exceptional single objects are a better fit.
Inside the Warner Bros. Archives
Q: How do you guys actually decide what you are willing to get rid of?
The archive protects the core collection and does not auction scarce hero pieces. It considers selling extra examples of production-made items when it has enough to retain for preservation and future use, and connects sales to anniversaries or marketing efforts.

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Two writer-collectors share their obsession with Hollywood memorabilia, exploring iconic props, costumes, art, and ephemera from film and TV. Episodes blend origin stories, provenance, auction lore, and deep dives with guests from the prop/art world, offering practical buying strategies, restoration anecdotes, and authenticating methods. The show stands out for its candid banter, deep industry knowledge, and strong focus on provenance, display, and the business of collecting, making it a must-listen for fans and professionals interested in the world of memorabilia and pop-culture artifacts.

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2. Patrice Girod
3. Matt Truex
4. Rod Roddenberry
5. Ethan Teller
6. Mari-Claudia Jimenez
7. Todd McFarlane
8. David Zucker

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