James Marsters Interview: Buffy, Spike, Slayers & Star Trek Dreams

To celebrate Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel joining ITVX in the UK, this week’s Geektown Behind The Scenes podcast features a very special guest — Spike himself, James Marsters!In this candid and wide-ranging interview, James reflects on the enduring legacy of Buffy, the emotional toll of playing Spike, and the joy of returning to the role for Audible’s Slayers. He also talks about the infamous musical episode, teases involvement in the Buffy reboot, and shares the story of how he almost joined Star Trek — until a case of fanboy nerves got in the way.Whether you're a longtime Buffy fan or just discovering it for the first time on ITVX, this is a must-listen.00:00 – Welcome & Introduction00:30 – Why Buffy Still Resonates Today02:00 – The Personal Toll of Writing Buffy03:15 – The Early Days: Getting Cast as Spike04:30 – From Temporary Villain to Series Icon06:00 – The Emotional Arc of Spike08:00 – The Accent Struggles09:00 – When Acting Gets Too Real10:00 – Favourite Episode: “The Body”11:00 – The Musical Episode: Once More, with Feeling13:00 – Returning for Slayers: A Buffyverse Story14:30 – Cast Highlights in Slayers15:30 – The New Buffy Reboot16:30 – The Message of Buffy Today17:30 – Dream Role: Star Trek19:00 – Wrapping UpSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.