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

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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 …
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04 - Fangs, Fails, and Fan Mail: A Schmactors Special Part 1

This episode delves into James's auditions for the role of Spike in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' touching on his hesitations, preparation, and challenges he faced. James also details the painful hair-bleaching process he endu…
April 4, 2024

03 - Unraveling the Threads of Existence: Hot Dogs, AI, and Eternal Life!

This episode sees James Marsters and Mark Devine engaging in a spirited and sprawling conversation that covers everything from personal anecdotes involving Joker makeup to the intricacies of parenting and dieting. They touch…
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02 - Clowns, Nudity, and the Red Planet: A Wild Ride Through the Unbelievable

In this explosive episode, renowned actors James Marsters and Mark Devine pull back the curtain on the dark underbelly of Georgia's clown scene, shining a light on the sinister figure known only as "Mr. Tickles." The hosts a…
March 21, 2024

01 - Star Trek, Selfies, and Smooth Jazz

In the inaugural episode of 'Schmactors,' hosts James Marsters and Mark Devine embark on a journey to explore the nuances of being actors in Hollywood.

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.