Episode 123: Hero Props vs. Fake Props

Imagine walking into your living room, and alongside your couch is a prop from one of your favorite childhood movies. Sure, it was costly but this is a piece of pop culture history, and it's right here in your home. Now imagine you found out that prop was a fake. I talk with prop collectors Tiana Armstrong, Wesley Cannon, prop appraiser Laura Woolley, prop maker Ross MacDonald, and museum curator Jacob MacMurray about the dark web of swindlers and forgers who prey on sci-fi fantasy fans. 

Movie Props vs Fake Props transcript

MUSIC LIST

• Astrix by Blue Dot Sessions

• The Crisper by Blue Dot Sessions

• Great is the Contessa by Blue Dot Sessions

• Poverty Island by Sono Sanctus