Best Alter Guild Podcasts (2025)

1
#318 No Mega-Church May 1:01:05

1d ago1:01:05

1:01:05

Emmy and Natalia answer our most commonly asked listener question about churches and how to find a “good” church that also is safe, but also has good music, and also good preaching, and and and and and. Links: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristianBy Cafeteria Christian & Alter Guild

1
'Prop Weed, Medical Shows & MacGuffins' with Jode Mann - Ep. #55 1:41:55

8d ago1:41:55

1:41:55

Prop Weed, Medical Shows & MacGuffins A Conversation with Property Master Jode Mann On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with award-winning PMG Property Master Jode Mann to share behind-the-scenes stories from her work on Weeds, Pulse, and the MacGuffin-winning Lessons in Chemistry. From iconic props to on-set challenges, Jode reveals how the …

1
#317 Practicing Being Human w/ Beth Silvers 1:07:30

8d ago1:07:30

1:07:30

Emmy and Natalia welcome Beth Silvers of Pantsuit Politics to spend a little time talking about the intersections of faith and politics and why we haven’t given up on either just yet. Links: Pantsuit Politics: https://www.pantsuitpoliticsshow.com/ Sarah Bessey Article: https://sarahbessey.substack.com/p/are-we-still-calling-ourselves-christians www…

1
#316 The Noise of Your Songs 57:05

14d ago57:05

57:05

Emmy and Natalia talk about a few stories about Christianity that have been in the news this week, and why it matters to stay in this faith thing, even when it feels like it would be easier to just walk away. www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristianBy Cafeteria Christian & Alter Guild

1
#315 Get in Loser, We’re Going Conclaving 1:02:30

21d ago1:02:30

1:02:30

Natalia drags Emmy into her rabbit hole of interest in the papacy and tries to convince her that it matters and that we should care - even if we’re super not Catholic. http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristianBy Cafeteria Christian & Alter Guild

1
'The Props of Severance' with Catherine Miller - Ep. #54 1:31:16

21d ago1:31:16

1:31:16

The Props of Severance A Conversation with Property Master Catherine Miller On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with PMG Property Master Catherine Miller to discuss her experience as a New York-based Property Master. She shares how having ample prep time allowed her to design, manufacture, and help build the distinctive props used by the char…

1
#314 Post-Easter Mini-sode with Emmy 20:36

25d ago20:36

20:36

Emmy offers a short meditation on life after Easter Sunday. Content warning for discussion of a suicide attempt. www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristianBy Cafeteria Christiaan & Alter Guild

1
PMG Presents: Prop Master Class Q&A - Recorded Live from Wondercon 2025 48:13

29d ago48:13

48:13

Recorded LIVE from the Anaheim Convention Center at Wondercon 2025. The Property Masters Guild Presents: Prop Master Class Q&A featuring two seasoned professional Property Masters to discuss working on Manufacturing heavy shows and answer questions on the best ways to make and repair certain props. Hosted by Livi Dom, PMG Associate Member and IATSE…

1
#313 Hope is Sewer Rat with Feathers 1:03:32

1M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

Emmy and Natalia talk about hope - and why it is so hard to hold onto right now, and what we are doing to hold onto hope when everything else is telling us to just let it go. Poem: Hope is Not a Thing with Feathers Emily, It Is a Sewer Rat - by Caitlin Seida www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristianBy Cafeteria Christian & Alter Guild

1
'The Masters of Sketch Comedy' with Jonathan Buchanan and Todd Daniels - Ep. #53 1:34:02

1M ago1:34:02

1:34:02

The Masters of Sketch Comedy A Conversation with Property Master Jonathan Buchanan and MacGuffin award winning Property Master Todd Daniels On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with PMG Property Masters Jon Buchanan and Todd Daniels to discuss the art of Property Mastering comedy television shows and specifically creating props that can be the…

1
#312 Why Does Holy Week Matter? 56:31

1M ago56:31

56:31

Emmy and Natalia talk about how we show up during a week of complicated emotions and feelings, and one that often has a lot of church baggage attached to it. As we get closer to this particular week in the church, let’s reflect on what really matters about each day, and why. http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian…

1
PMG Presents: How Props Become Icons - Recorded Live from Wondercon 2025 54:35

1M ago54:35

54:35

Recorded LIVE from the Anaheim Convention Center at Wondercon 2025. The Property Masters Guild Presents: Panel Discussion featuring two seasoned professional Property Masters discussing what makes a prop become a MacGuffin. Hosted by Michael Corrie, PMG Associate Member and IATSE Local 44 Property Master. This panel discussion includes: Skip Torvin…

1
'Communication Between a Property Master and a First Assistant Director' with Ross Novie - Ep. #52 1:31:13

2M ago1:31:13

1:31:13

Communication Between a Property Master and a First Assistant Director A Conversation with First Assistant Director Ross Novie. On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with DGA 1st AD Ross Novie to discuss the importance of clear communication when it comes to scheduling, planning safety on set when it comes to stunts with props, and creating a h…

1
#311 Theology of Reality 1:01:47

2M ago1:01:47

1:01:47

Emmy and Natalia get into a deeply theological talk about God and faith and life right now and why scripture is still relevant and where God is right now. Notes: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian www.facebook.com/groups/cafeteriachristian Book Club Form link: https://forms.gle/QobkVMPsvLQX44QP7By Cafeteria Christian & Alter Guild

1
#310 Good Soil w/ Jeff Chu 56:56

2M ago56:56

56:56

Emmy and Natalia welcome Jeff Chu to talk about his new book, Good Soil. Get Jeff’s Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/729761/good-soil-by-jeff-chu/ See Jeff on his book tour: https://byjeffchu.com/tour www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristianBy Cafeteria Christian & Alter Guild

1
'A Property Master and their Key On Set Props' with Robbie Duncan and Butch Kitchen - Ep. #51 1:39:11

2M ago1:39:11

1:39:11

A Property Master and their Key On Set Props A Conversation with Property Master Robbie Duncan and Key On Set Assistant Property Master Butch Kitchen On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with PMG Property Master Robbie Duncan and Key On Set Assistant Property Master Butch Kitchen to discuss their experience working together on many projects an…

1
#309 Disciples of White Jesus w/ Angela Denker 59:34

2M ago59:34

59:34

Natalia welcomes back friend of the pod friend of God Angela Denker to talk about her new book “Disciples of White Jesus: the Radicalization of American Boyhood.” This is a relevant, timely, and important book for anyone connected to young men and boys. Links for Angela: Angela’s Website: https://www.angeladenker.com/ Buy Angela’s Book: https://boo…

1
#308 Empathy IS Christian 50:25

2M ago50:25

50:25

OMG we can’t believe we have to say this (Empathy is Christian) but it turns out some people are really pushing an anti-compassion anti-empathy rhetoric right now and Emmy and Natalia are here to clear the air. We check in about baby eagles and new cars to start, and the main topic begins around min 15. Links: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Jac…

1
'How to Prop a TV Show From Start to Finish' with Sarah Snyder - Ep. #50 1:36:37

3M ago1:36:37

1:36:37

How to Prop a TV Show From Start to Finish A Conversation with Property Master Sarah Snyder On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with PMG Property Master Sarah Snyder for a topical episode where we break down the steps of being a Property Master on a TV show. We review everything from getting the call for the job, budgeting and breaking down t…

1
#307 Lent Is a Rollercoaster Baby We're Gonna Die 58:28

3M ago58:28

58:28

Emmy and Natalia talk about Lent and the rollercoaster of this whole season in the church: ups and downs and ups and downs and ups? It’s a lot. When life is already a lot. How do we do this sad season when life feels pretty sad on its own? www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Links: Emmy’s Article: https://sojo.net/articles/unintended-consequences-sp…

1
#306 The Beatitudes (Emmy & Natalia’s Bible Corner) 1:01:53

3M ago1:01:53

1:01:53

Emmy and Natalia take some time to talk about a newly controversial topic: The Bible. Hahahahaha obviously this isn’t new, but we thought we’d start with a set of familiar verses to dig into for our return to reclaiming the Bible for good. Notes: Spencer LaJoy - Plowshare Prayer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHQ9FoQC3BI www.patreon.com/cafeteriac…

1
'The Art of Creating Period Mail' with Elliott Boswell - Ep. #49 1:29:34

3M ago1:29:34

1:29:34

The Art of Creating Period Mail A conversation with Property Master Elliott Boswell On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Atlanta Georgia based Property Master Elliott Boswell to discuss his experiance working on the movie "The Six Triple Eight" and what he had to go through on the 9 months of prep to create thousands of pieces of World Wa…

1
#305 Embodied - Even Now w/ Ellie Roscher 1:00:24

3M ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Natalia welcomes back Ellie Roscher to talk about how we stay in our bodies despite the many ways the world is trying to get us to disengage, and how we can show up as regulated as possible each day, no matter what is happening. Links: www.ellieroscher.com www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristianBy Cafeteria Christian & Alter Guild

1
#304 A Few Things That Are Helping 57:52

3M ago57:52

57:52

Emmy and Natalia talk about the different large and small ways they are trying to survive and manage their mental, physical, and spiritual health during this new era. Links: Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer: https://www.wordwoman.com/a-daily-dose-of-poetry/ Natalia’s Weekly Uplift: https://www.nataliaterfa.com/uplift www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian…

1
'IATSE's Official Firearms Expert Update' with Larry Zanoff - Ep. #48 1:37:53

4M ago1:37:53

1:37:53

IATSE's Official Firearms Expert Update A conversation with Armorer and firearms expert, Larry Zanoff On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with returning guest and Armorer Larry Zanoff to discuss him being named IATSE's Official Firearms Expert and Representative for the union's Basic Agreement and his plans with the help of Local 44, the PMG,…

1
#303 I've Got Questions w/ Erin Hicks Moon 59:36

4M ago59:36

59:36

Emmy and Natalia sit down with the amazing Erin Hicks Moon to talk about her new book: I”ve God Questions: The Spiritual Practice of Having It Out with God. Cafeterians, Erin is our people, and this book is for us. Links: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Erin Hicks Moon details: Buy/preorder her book: https://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/i-ve-g…

1
#302 Even After Everything - w/Stephanie Duncan Smith 1:09:23

4M ago1:09:23

1:09:23

Emmy and Natalia welcome author Stephanie Duncan Smith for an utterly gorgeous conversation about life’s cycles of loss and grief and joy. Links: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian https://stephanieduncansmith.substack.com/ @stephduncansmith on instagramBy Cafeteria Christian & Alter Guild

1
'Second and Third Generation Property Masters' with Bill and Drew Petrotta - Ep. #47 1:39:14

4M ago1:39:14

1:39:14

Second and Third Generation Property Masters A conversation with Property Masters Bill and Drew Petrotta On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with father and son Property Master legends Bill and Drew Petrotta to discuss their experiences working on some of the biggest features in Hollywood and how the responsibilities of a Property Master can …

1
#301 This is January 20, 2025 58:53

4M ago58:53

58:53

Emmy and Natalia talk about the complicated feelings about this particular January 20th - when we celebrate MLKJr Day and also the presidential inauguration day and how it all cycles into our ability to believe, not believe, and act with love anyway. Links: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian The Drum Major Instinct: https://bethlehemfarm.net/wp-con…

1
#300 Full Circle 1:06:31

4M ago1:06:31

1:06:31

Emmy and Natalia celebrate their 300th episode (!) and reflect on where they’ve been and where they’re going next, and how where we are now really feels like a good time to go back to our roots. Links: Alter Guild, ep 12: Ritual Promise - https://go.ivoox.com/rf/35237112 www.facebook.com/groups/cafeteriachristian www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian…

1
'Working on Distant Shows to Work At Home' with Susannah McCarthy - Ep. #46 1:14:37

4M ago1:14:37

1:14:37

Working on Distant Shows to Work at Home A conversation with Property Master Susannah McCarthy On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Philadelphia-based Local 52 PMG Property Master Susannah McCarthy to talk about her experience working on shows both in New York and Pennsylvania as a Philadelphia-based Property Master, and her return to wor…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Alter Guild Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

1
Cafeteria Christian

Cafeteria Christian & Alter Guild

1
Prop Talk

Prop Talk

1
#318 No Mega-Church May 1:01:05

1
'Prop Weed, Medical Shows & MacGuffins' with Jode Mann - Ep. #55 1:41:55

1
#317 Practicing Being Human w/ Beth Silvers 1:07:30

1
#316 The Noise of Your Songs 57:05

1
#315 Get in Loser, We’re Going Conclaving 1:02:30

1
'The Props of Severance' with Catherine Miller - Ep. #54 1:31:16

1
#314 Post-Easter Mini-sode with Emmy 20:36

1
PMG Presents: Prop Master Class Q&A - Recorded Live from Wondercon 2025 48:13

1
#313 Hope is Sewer Rat with Feathers 1:03:32

1
'The Masters of Sketch Comedy' with Jonathan Buchanan and Todd Daniels - Ep. #53 1:34:02

1
#312 Why Does Holy Week Matter? 56:31

1
PMG Presents: How Props Become Icons - Recorded Live from Wondercon 2025 54:35

1
'Communication Between a Property Master and a First Assistant Director' with Ross Novie - Ep. #52 1:31:13

1
#311 Theology of Reality 1:01:47

1
#310 Good Soil w/ Jeff Chu 56:56

1
'A Property Master and their Key On Set Props' with Robbie Duncan and Butch Kitchen - Ep. #51 1:39:11

1
#309 Disciples of White Jesus w/ Angela Denker 59:34

1
#308 Empathy IS Christian 50:25

1
'How to Prop a TV Show From Start to Finish' with Sarah Snyder - Ep. #50 1:36:37

1
#307 Lent Is a Rollercoaster Baby We're Gonna Die 58:28

1
#306 The Beatitudes (Emmy & Natalia’s Bible Corner) 1:01:53

1
'The Art of Creating Period Mail' with Elliott Boswell - Ep. #49 1:29:34

1
#305 Embodied - Even Now w/ Ellie Roscher 1:00:24

1
#304 A Few Things That Are Helping 57:52

1
'IATSE's Official Firearms Expert Update' with Larry Zanoff - Ep. #48 1:37:53

1
#303 I've Got Questions w/ Erin Hicks Moon 59:36

1
#302 Even After Everything - w/Stephanie Duncan Smith 1:09:23

1
'Second and Third Generation Property Masters' with Bill and Drew Petrotta - Ep. #47 1:39:14

1
#301 This is January 20, 2025 58:53

1
#300 Full Circle 1:06:31

1
'Working on Distant Shows to Work At Home' with Susannah McCarthy - Ep. #46 1:14:37