Schmactors

Schmactors

Are actors just vapid, self-involved schmucks? James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Mark Devine (Sex and the City) reunite to give their warped take on questions of the day, pull back the curtain on the life of acting for stage and screen, and attempt to disprove the idea that all actors ar...

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May 30, 2024

10 - Season Finale: Pet Peeves, Pre-Performance Rituals, and Star Trek Hair

In the season finale of Schmactors, hosts James Marsters and Mark Devine discuss a variety of entertaining and thought-provoking topics. They start with a playful debate on which classic 80s TV show is better: "The Dukes of …
May 23, 2024

09 - Fatherly Wisdom: Masculinity Myth, High School, Hardships, and Humility

Join James Marsters and Mark Devine in this episode of Schmactors as they delve into the quirks of personal advice, the pressures of masculinity, and their lives beyond Hollywood. Listen in as they share hilarious and heartf…
May 16, 2024

08: Superpowers vs. Orgasms: A Shocking Schmactors' Showdown

In this riotous episode of "Schmactors," James Marsters and Mark Devine take you on a wild ride through Hollywood's quirks. They kick off with Marsters' spot-on British impressions and a deep dive into "Call the Midwife." Hi…
May 9, 2024

07: Clowns, Wrinkles, Jailbirds, and Billionaires... Oh My!

In this engaging episode of Schmactors, James Marsters and Mark Devine explore a variety of thought-provoking topics with their usual blend of humor and depth. They discuss the societal implications of wealth distribution, p…
May 2, 2024

06 - Olympic Schmackdowns, Reality Revolt, Oh Noes it's Toes, and Bucket List Musts

On this episode of Schmactors, James Marsters and Mark Devine dive into a whirlwind of topics, ranging from their personal anecdotes to the intriguing concept of chess boxing and extreme sports for the Olympics. They share t…
April 25, 2024

05 - Fangs, Fails, and Fan Mail: A Schmactors Special Part 2

In this episode of Schmactors, James and Mark dissect James's journey with his character Spike, revealing the physical tolls and meticulous preparation involved. James shares the stark realities of the hair-bleaching ordeal …

About the Hosts

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James Marsters

Host

James Marsters is an L.A. actor best known for playing Spike in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Marvel’s Runaways, Smallville, P.S. I Love You, Torchwood, Dragonball Super, and about 100 plays.

He and Mark Devine produced and starred in ViDiOTS, a madcap online travelogue show about two friends seeing the world, understanding nothing, and deciding to play video games in their hotel room instead.

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Mark Devine

Host

Mark Devine is an actor and producer most notably known for Sex and the City, Six Feet Under, Big Love, CSI Miami, and The Master of Disguise. He played opposite Gordon Jump for seven years as the Lonely Maytag Men. In 2010, he teamed up with his friend, James Marsters, to create ViDiOTS. Devine claims to be the original founder of GoFundMe, founded in his mind by himself in a bar in 2003. Having never actually written anything down, he eventually forgot about it. Also, electric cars.

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Jason DeFillippo

Producer

Jason DeFillippo is an award-winning full-time podcast producer, host, and editor who has been podcasting professionally for over eleven years. He is the co-host of Grumpy Old Geeks and has worked on podcasts, including The Tim Ferriss Show, The Jordan Harbinger Show, The Kevin Rose Show, The Kara Goldin Show, Follow Your Different & Lochhead on Marketing with Christopher Lochhead, Build with Rob with Rob Dyrdek, and Noah Kagan Presents. Jason was an award-winning web developer for 22 years but wanted to be a photographer when he grew up.