Episodes

In this episode of Schmactors, James and Mark crack open a fresh six-pack of emotional baggage and Red Bull to revisit James’ Buffy-era fitness routine—spoiler alert: it involved starvation, rollerblading disasters, and enough sugar to trigger a Canadian health minister. But it doesn’t stop there. The guys detour into tragic photography gigs, baby handling on British TV sets, and the unspoken truth about producing: most scripts are bad, and even actors don’t trust actors with money. There’s a w...

In this wildly emotional and hilariously revealing episode, James Marsters returns from the convention circuit with juicy Buffy reboot rumors (which he can't actually talk about). Meanwhile, Mark Devine contemplates the delicate art of crying (spoiler: he struggles) and reminisces about his eyebrow-raising appearance on Sex and the City. James reflects on why vampires remain eternally youthful and appealing, sparking a lively debate about supernatural skincare and the magic of CGI de-aging. The...

This week on Schmactors, it’s time to zap into the void with a cattle prod, question your Beatle loyalty, and wonder aloud if David Caruso is still standing under that same damn porch light. Mark recounts the surreal politics of Hollywood parties (spoiler: Caruso smokes cigars like he’s in a noir), while James waxes philosophical about the dangers of going full Clooney at Seth Green’s birthday. Jason dares to suggest space is cool—if there’s a big enough window—and makes a bold stand against sp...

In this episode of Schmactors , James and Mark go from superhero vision exams to existential midlife meltdowns in under 40 minutes. First up: can Clark Kent’s ophthalmologist really be fooled by a pair of glasses? The guys spiral into Superman’s colonoscopy cover stories, locker room etiquette, and how lying to protect a secret identity might actually destroy your soul. Then it’s on to the art of on-screen kissing —who’s the better smoocher: John Barrowman or Sarah Michelle Gellar? James un...

This week on Schmactors, James and Mark dive into the psychological side effects of method acting, accidental hate-symbol cosplay, and the crushing guilt of being slightly less generous than your saint-like friends. From dialysis dinner duty to Doc Martens and flannel misfires, it’s a journey into the absurdity of good intentions and the existential spiral that follows. The duo also tackles some big listener questions: – Can roles mess with your real-life psyche? – Would you rather meet your ...

In this wildly unpredictable episode of Schmactors, James Marsters and Mark Devine dive headfirst into the philosophical, the musical, and the deeply absurd. From pondering whether Patrick Mahomes is the Mozart of football or just another heartbreak waiting to happen, to deathbed confessions involving DB Cooper, Madonna, and… fake buried treasure, the guys explore the art of leaving a legacy—fictional or otherwise. Mark relives his first KISS concert, complete with Satanic Panic and steak-scent...

In this episode of Schmactors, James Marsters and Mark Devine catch up on travel tales, revisit brushes with fame, and plunge headfirst into the black hole of existential curiosity. From James’ sticker-shock in Australia (turns out the $30 sandwich isn’t quite what it seems) to Mark’s brush with Sex and the City fame (and the ensuing emotional breakdown in a bodega), the guys get real about the soul-poisoning effects of celebrity. They tackle a fan question from Uruguay—yes, Uruguay!—about how...

Welcome back to Schmactors! Season 2 kicks off with James Marsters and Mark Devine diving straight into the fine art of… playing dead. Yep, it’s harder than it looks, and they’ve got the stories (and the scars) to prove it. They’re also spilling the beans on caffeine binges before shows, disastrous productions that still haunt their dreams (Marriage of Figaro, we’re looking at you), and experimental theater that went way off the rails. Mark shares the hilarious tale of how trying to race an 18-y...