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The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of

Hosted by David Mandel, Ryan Condal

The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of, hosted by collectors David Mandel and Ryan Condal, covers Hollywood memorabilia from film and television, including props, costumes and art. The show has 184 episodes released weekly, typically 55 to 75 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of

Engaged collector audience of a weekly Hollywood memorabilia show with Apple rating 4.8

  • 181 Apple ratings average 4.8 stars, with 170 five-star reviews.
  • 184 episodes released weekly, with episodes typically running 55 to 75 minutes.
  • Hosts are screenwriters David Mandel and Ryan Condal, and episodes cover auctions and film props.
Best forcollectibles and memorabilia brandsfilm and streaming related merchandisepremium hobby products
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings, not published downloads, and the show's contact and sponsorship history is not visible in the feed.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Movies60%
Television25%
Art15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, interview, narrative
Tone
enthusiastic, knowledgeable
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
55 to 75 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 181 Apple ratings (2,000 to 8,000 band), 184 episodes, weekly cadence, Simplecast hosting and a Podcast Index popularity of 9, with the band shifted up for a show under six years old.
Audience asks aboutHow are screen-used props authenticated and valued?What happened at recent memorabilia auctions?Which famous props are coming up for sale?
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
30%35-44
35%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
BleavHeritagePropstore
Categories promoted
auction houses, media production
Affiliate links
No

Auction houses Heritage and Propstore appear in episode titles as subjects of coverage, not as paid sponsors; no sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode title 'Auction Recaps and Auction Fu*kery' contains mild profanity; the explicit flag is 0 and no other concerns appear in the titles.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 63 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks9 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

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…
The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of

The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of is a weekly podcast hosted by collectors and screenwriters David Mandel and Ryan Condal, who discuss iconic props, costumes and art from film and television. According to the show's website at bleav.com, the hosts bring their own collecting experience to episodes covering auctions, studio memorabilia and the stories behind famous pieces. The feed lists 184 episodes with typical runtimes of 55 to 75 minutes.

The show has an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 181 ratings, with 170 five-star reviews, according to Apple Podcasts. Listener size is an estimate only: based on those ratings, the show likely reaches roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, with an audience skewing toward collectors and film enthusiasts in the United States. The feed shows no sponsors, and the auction houses named in episode titles appear as subjects of coverage rather than advertisers.

At an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read spot in the feed would be priced at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. That fits collectibles, hobby and premium film-related brands seeking an engaged, niche audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of

How much does The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not published prices.

What is The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of about?

The show features hosts David Mandel and Ryan Condal discussing famous Hollywood props, costumes and art, along with auctions and the stories behind them. New episodes are released weekly.

How do I contact The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of about sponsoring an episode?

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