Schmactors

By: James Marsters Mark Devine and Jason DeFillippo
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  • 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 are idiots. Go to Schmactors.com to submit your question for the show!
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Episodes
  • 12 - Galaxies, Groupies, and the $30 Sandwich

    12 - Galaxies, Groupies, and the $30 Sandwich
    May 2 2025
    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 fame messes with your head. James cites a Tom Hanks survival strategy, and Mark tells a story that ends with a possibly scarred fan and a six-pack. Then it’s time for stargazing—literally. James nerds out about spiral galaxies, dark matter, and the unknowable mysteries of the universe, while Mark confuses UAPs with UPS. (No packages were delivered during the taping of this episode.) Got a burning question? Hit up ⁠schmactors.com⁠ — leave a voicemail or text, and maybe you’ll hear it on the show. And if you laughed (or at least snorted), do us a favor and share Schmactors with a friend. It’s cheaper than therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • 11 - Chug It, Brah: Dead Guys, Bad Plays, and Taco Butts

    11 - Chug It, Brah: Dead Guys, Bad Plays, and Taco Butts
    Apr 26 2025
    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-year-old cost him his Achilles — and a little bit of his dignity. Plus, the golden rule of acting: never date your co-stars (unless you love pain and awkwardness). Listener Q&A is back too! The guys tackle everything from their favorite words (warning: “diarrhea” is somehow involved) to how to survive bombing onstage, and even who would win in a caveman vs. astronaut throwdown (spoiler: it’s not who you think). Got a burning question? Hit up schmactors.com — leave a voicemail or text, and maybe you’ll hear it on the show. And if you laughed (or at least snorted), do us a favor and share Schmactors with a friend. It’s cheaper than therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Schmactors 2024 Holiday Special

    Schmactors 2024 Holiday Special
    Dec 23 2024
    Tis the Season for Schmacting! In this jingle-jammed holiday episode, James Marsters and Mark Devine unpack the highs, lows, and hilarity of the festive season. From giving cringe-worthy gifts (hello, brooding headshots and mall-recorded Desperado renditions) to the magic of believing in Santa, this is a Christmas special you’ll never forget! Listener Mailbag: The gang answers your burning holiday questions, including what art piece they’d swipe from a museum and what one change they’d make to the world. Spoiler alert: James just wants calorie-free pie. Don’t Miss This Episode Full of Laughs, Love, and a Bit of Schmactor Sentimentality! Got a holiday story or question for the next show? Visit schmactors.com and let James and Mark know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 mins

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