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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 & Introduction

00:30 – Why Buffy Still Resonates Today

02:00 – The Personal Toll of Writing Buffy

03:15 – The Early Days: Getting Cast as Spike

04:30 – From Temporary Villain to Series Icon

06:00 – The Emotional Arc of Spike

08:00 – The Accent Struggles

09:00 – When Acting Gets Too Real

10:00 – Favourite Episode: “The Body”

11:00 – The Musical Episode: Once More, with Feeling

13:00 – Returning for Slayers: A Buffyverse Story

14:30 – Cast Highlights in Slayers

15:30 – The New Buffy Reboot

16:30 – The Message of Buffy Today

17:30 – Dream Role: Star Trek

19:00 – Wrapping Up


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