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Episode 10
David and Ryan are joined by Tom Spina of Tom Spina Designs to discuss all things restoration. When should one restore a prop or costume piece? How m…
5 years, 9 months ago
Displaying for Keeps
Episode 9
David and Ryan discuss the art of protecting and properly displaying their collections, how they go about it, who they use to do it, and how, exactly…
5 years, 10 months ago
Fakes, Frauds, & Fugazis, Or How Do You Know It (Isn't) Real?
Episode 8
In the first episode of glorious 2021, David and Ryan discuss the topic that haunts all prop collectors: fakes. Hear all about fake lightsabers, fake…
5 years, 10 months ago
We're Not in Oz Anymore...The Saga of the Ruby Slippers
Episode 6
On the evening of August 27, 2005 an original pair of Ruby Slippers were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Who stole th…
6 years ago
Back to the Future...of Collecting Wardrobe
Episode 5
Want to know the secret of Marty McFly’s Back to the Future jacket? Dave and Ryan are joined by special guest collector Rob Klein -- former Disney St…
6 years ago
Auction Tales: Bidding Against a Billionaire
Episode 4
Dave and Ryan take listeners into the high-stakes world of movie prop auctions. They get a visit from their first guest, Joe Maddalena -- the founder…
6 years ago
The Hunt for the Riddle of Steel, and Also Some Burger King Glasses
Episode 3
Ryan and David take listeners on the hunt for a Conan sword and some missing STAR WARS art. They tell two wild stories from the collecting trenches, …
6 years ago
How Do You Know It's Real?
Episode 2
Welcome to the premiere episode of “The Stuff Dreams are Made of.” Co-hosts Ryan Condal and David Mandel introduce listeners to the world of collecti…
6 years ago
Introducing The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
Episode 1
Welcome to 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 an…
6 years, 1 month ago