The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of

The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of, Bleav
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The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of

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.

  1. The Darth Vader Helmet, Part 1

    4 DAYS AGO

    The Darth Vader Helmet, Part 1

    Brace yourselves, True Believers, this is a nerdy one. The "deep-dive" format returns to the podcast after a too-long absence, and boy is it a biggie. To discuss every detail surrounding (and inside and outside) Darth Vader's helmet, David and Ryan are re-joined by the great Gino Sabatino, expert of all things Star Wars. And Gino has a lot to say. So much, in fact, that it was too much for just one episode. Tuck in for more Darth Vader spoilers than David Prowse himself could manage (RIP). Part 1 covers everything Darth Vader from concept to design to A New Hope and on through Empire Strikes Back...

    1h 8m
  2. Interlinked: The Blade Runner 2049 Auction

    FEB 19

    Interlinked: The Blade Runner 2049 Auction

    It’s auction season again, and this time you can bid on everything that was great about the hit 2017 sci-fi legasequel, Blade Runner 2049! Join David and Ryan as they pore through the official Alcon Entertainment auction, offering over 100 gorgeous lots from Denis Villaneuve’s beautiful and haunting masterpiece. 4 Officer K costumes! 3 Deckard blasters! 2 Officer K blasters! Replicant scanners! JOI emanators! Ossuaries! JOI costumes! Blood bags! Origami! Do you like our owl?

    1h 13m
  3. Propas: the Little Things in Life

    FEB 12

    Propas: the Little Things in Life

    This week on The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of, David and Ryan explore the little things -- the tapas of props, if you will, or, better -- "propas." It's often easy to get lost in X-Wings and Batwings and Ruby Slippers as those are the sales that steal all the headlines, but this hobby is completely accessible to the movie mad collector at any price point. The guys illuminate all the smaller pieces that collectors can collect, from scripts to crew gifts to call sheets to storyboards. Even if you are a new collector with means and you're not sure how to get in (or how deep you want to get in how fast), these propas are a great starting point. So come to the table, enjoy some sharing plates, and help us make this terrible pun stick. #propas

    1h 5m
  4. The Spectacular Season 10 Premiere Episode!

    FEB 5

    The Spectacular Season 10 Premiere Episode!

    Is it more impressive that The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of has already recorded ten seasons or that we're entering our 6th year of making this podcast for very little money? Either way, David and Ryan are thrilled to be joined by "new" collector Larry Chalkley as he talks about the conversion therapy he experienced listening to this fine podcast. After being a replica collector for twenty-five years, Larry became hooked on The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of, saw the light and switched teams to become a collector of originals. Hear his fascinating story, what he bought first, what he bought next, how many replicas he sold to fund his new obsession, where he's going with his collection and, of course, what his "holy grail" (quiet Dave) piece might be. Bienvenue, saison dix! Or is it dix saison?

    1h 21m
  5. The Los Angeles Fire Disaster Special

    JAN 16 · BONUS

    The Los Angeles Fire Disaster Special

    It was an awful week in movieland. Thousands of people lost their homes in two different wildfires that consumed a hundred years of memory and history and likely resulted in the loss of countless pieces of film and television memorabilia. David first shares his own harrowing experience being within sight of the Hollywood fire, facing evacuations from his family's home and his collection's home, and what he took with him when he had limited time to make decisions. The guys pore over the enormity of the tragedy, how it impacts their view of their collections and collecting, how you can prepare for the un-preparable as a collector, and the dreaded question on so many collectors' minds these days: what happens when you call the insurance company and tell them your whole collection is gone? This episode is brought to you by the World Central Kitchen. Please donate to their tremendous wildfire disaster relief efforts in Los Angeles. http://donate.wck.org/

    1h 3m
  6. The Ruby Slippers: Definitely Real Rubies

    12/18/2024

    The Ruby Slippers: Definitely Real Rubies

    David and Ryan are, along with the rest of the world, gobsmacked by the result of Heritage Auctions' ruby slippers sale. They break that down along with the rest of the wild and wacky 2024 for this year-ending, season-ending episode of the podcast. Join the guys they talk about the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future on this round-up episode of the podcast and are joined by a super special guest (and fellow, budding TikTok legend) to talk about the fifteen minutes of prop bidding heard round the world. It's the last episode until 2025, so pour yourself some eggnog and tuck in to another evening with your favorite prop nerds!

    1h 31m
  7. Collectors vs. Dealers

    12/11/2024

    Collectors vs. Dealers

    On a guest-free (and auction-catalog-free!) episode of The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of, David and Ryan delve into a sticky topic: what separates the collector from the dealer.  In a hobby where many dealers also collect, the delineation can be fuzzy — and therein lies the problem. Drawing from their long experience navigating these murky waters, the guys provide their opinion on why this distinction is so important and why (they believe, at least), it is absolute.

    1h 9m

  8. 12/04/2024

    Live from Oz: It’s Heritage’s Ruby Slippers Auction Preview

    But it wasn't a dream. It was a place! And you, and you, and you, and you were there! Buckle your seatbelts Auntie ‘Em as David and Ryan take you through the entire Heritage Auctions Hollywood Entertainment Auction featuring the ruby slippers of Oz. Along with special guest Heritage's Brian Chanes who answers questions from the live audience, the boys drool over King Kong gas bombs, Mario Puzo’s own version of the Coppola Godfather notebook, the original hero Jumanji game board, and the Wicked Witch’s hat. Plus, hear all about the infamous ruby slippers robbery, and learn once and for all that the slippers are one hundred percent actually covered in real rubies. Or are they?

    2h 20m
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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.

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  • Creator
    The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of, Bleav
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    126
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of

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