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by Ash Lendzion, Jaclyn Hales
A zany, scripted, dark comedy that explores the bystander effect - a social psychological theory that states individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when in the presence of other people.Every season - new story, new Bystanders.Created by: Ash Lendzion and Jaclyn HalesExecutive Produced by: Black Label Media, Heather Morris, Ash Lendzion, Jaclyn Hales, Nick Blair Wilfong, and Marilee StaffordDirected by: Jaclyn Hales and Ash LendzionWritten by: Jaclyn Hales, Ash Lendzion, Nick Blair Wilfong, and Heather MorrisMusic by: Tory CumminsAudio Engineer and Sound Editor: Alex CarterSound Design by: Tim McKeownMusic Mix by: Tevin TurnerDolby Atmos Mixing by: Alex Carter and Tim McKeownAssistant Audio Engineer: Oliver Boon, Sloan Welsch and Mark De La FuenteAssociate Produced by: Alex Tassopoulos and Josh FisherCasting by: Brenden Rodriguez and Daniel SchwabArtwork by: Matt Mattson
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- Aug 17, 202336 min
Episode 206 - Billy Is A Squawk-Boy
As the bystanders last moments dwindle, they are cornered into confronting the chilling truth of the Beachview Lake assault. The secrets of that fateful day emerge into the light, leaving them no choice but to reckon with their past. However, in a distant corner of the city, Z stumbles upon a glimmer of hope, a flickering beacon that may finally offer the salvation he desperately seeks. Get ready for an explosive final episode, where the bystanders are given one last chance to do something. Will they seize this opportunity or succumb to the allure of their dark past? STARRING: Kathleen Turner as Joanna Vainglorious Margaret Cho as Dr. Jane Seymour Beth Dover as Alicia Hyde Joe Lo Truglio as Dirk Pifler-Hyde Jon Gries as Z Luke Cook as Todd Monte Markham as Father Anton Darren Criss as Billy Bobaggins and Wayne Knight as Officer Mann Narrated by: Jane Lynch FEATURING: Heather Morris as News Anchor Carol Shaun Broyls as News Anchor Kevin Ash Lendzion as Poppy Scott Lendzion as Bruce David D'Agostini As Sheriff Shareef Jaclyn Hales as Fauna and Timer Voice Nick Blair Wilfong as Sherry Alex Tassopoulos as Deputy Depudy Josh Fisher as Officer Office Michael Minto, Will Rubio, Ryan Ratcliff, Nabyl Sohle, Shannon Swartz, Joey Ariemma, and Jim Hales as The Homeless Camp Created by: Ash Lendzion and Jaclyn Hales Executive Produced by: Black Label Media, Heather Morris, Ash Lendzion, Jaclyn Hales, Nick Blair Wilfong, and Marilee Stafford Directed by: Jaclyn Hales and Ash Lendzion Written by: Jaclyn Hales, Ash Lendzion, Nick Blair Wilfong, and Heather Morris Music by: Tory Cummins Audio Engineer and Sound Editor: Alex Carter Sound Design by: Tim McKeown Music Mix by: Tevin Turner Dolby Atmos Mixing by: Alex Carter and Tim McKeown Assistant Audio Engineer: Oliver Boon, Sloan Welsch and Mark De La Fuente Associate Produced by: Alex Tassopoulos and Josh Fisher Casting by: Brenden Rodriguez and Daniel Schwab Special thanks to: The Cutting Room, Dave & Dave, and Blackbird Studios Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Aug 17, 202327 min
Episode 205 - While You Were Creeping
HEADPHONES RECOMMENDED In a nostalgic trip to the 1990s, Todd Cuisinart unveils the touching tale of his fateful encounter with Billy Bobaggins, his closest confidant, and the hidden truths of that ill-fated day at Twitchercon 1990. Meanwhile, in the shadowed alleyways, Z battles against the relentless darkness, desperately seeking aid until an unexpected ally presents him with a perilous revelation that could transform an improbable savior into a true hero of the night. Gird your loins for an episode where friendships are forged, secrets unravel, and the line between heroism and villainy blurs beneath the city's brooding skyline. STARRING: Kathleen Turner as Joanna Vainglorious Margaret Cho as Dr. Jane Seymour Beth Dover as Alicia Hyde Joe Lo Truglio as Dirk Pifler-Hyde Jon Gries as Z Luke Cook as Friend Darren Criss as Billy Bobaggins and Wayne Knight as Officer Mann Narrated by: Jane Lynch FEATURING: Lincoln Bonilla as Young Todd Kellen Raffaelo as Young Billy Ignacio Diaz-Silverio as Lord Kristian Kordula as Jack Verstigo Heather Morris as News Anchor Carol Shaun Broyls as News Anchor Kevin Amelia Morck as Todd's Mom Ash Lendzion as Billy's Mom Lynn Lendzion as Nurse Louise Jaclyn Hales as Fauna and Timer Voice Nick Blair Wilfong as Sherry Alex Carter as Mr. Walker Bradley Andersen, Charlie Andersen, Chloe Cluff, William Cluff, Harrison Cluff, Kahea Hales, Nixon Lendzion, and Bentz Lendzion as The Kids Created by: Ash Lendzion and Jaclyn Hales Executive Produced by: Black Label Media, Heather Morris, Ash Lendzion, Jaclyn Hales, Nick Blair Wilfong, and Marilee Stafford Directed by: Jaclyn Hales Written by: Jaclyn Hales, Ash Lendzion, Nick Blair Wilfong, and Heather Morris Music by: Tory Cummins Audio Engineer and Sound Editor: Alex Carter Sound Design by: Tim McKeown Music Mix by: Tevin Turner Dolby Atmos Mixing by: Alex Carter and Tim McKeown Assistant Audio Engineer: Oliver Boon, Sloan Welsch and Mark De La Fuente Associate Produced by: Alex Tassopoulos and Josh Fisher Casting by: Brenden Rodriguez and Daniel Schwab Special thanks to: The Cutting Room, Dave & Dave, and Blackbird Studios Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Aug 17, 202327 min
Episode 204 - Stick It To The Mann
HEADPHONES RECOMMENDED As Officer Mann and the enigmatic Z stealthily navigate the shadows, hope flickers in their pursuit of justice. But in this unforgiving landscape, hope is a treacherous illusion. With their lives hanging in the balance, the desperate bystanders must act swiftly, yet the line between salvation and peril blurs dangerously. As another plan crumbles to dust, they scramble for survival, stumbling upon a concealed chamber harboring a sinister secret that could seal their fate forever. Hear for yourself an enthralling episode of intrigue and suspense, where the desperate struggle for life unravels in the darkest corners of the hidden room. STARRING: Kathleen Turner as Joanna Vainglorious Margaret Cho as Dr. Jane Seymour Beth Dover as Alicia Hyde Joe Lo Truglio as Dirk Pifler-Hyde Jon Gries as Z Luke Cook as Friend Monte Markham as Father Anton Darren Criss as Billy Bobaggins and Wayne Knight as Officer Mann Narrated by: Jane Lynch FEATURING: Kevin Farley as Manager Kel Ryan Everett as Chick N' Chips Employee Ethan Richardson as Scooter Kid Heather Morris as Training Potty Vocals Jaclyn Hales as Fauna, Timer Voice, and Barista Created by: Ash Lendzion and Jaclyn Hales Executive Produced by: Black Label Media, Heather Morris, Ash Lendzion, Jaclyn Hales, Nick Blair Wilfong, and Marilee Stafford Directed by: Heather Morris Written by: Heather Morris, Ash Lendzion, Nick Blair Wilfong, and Jaclyn Hales Music by: Tory Cummins Audio Engineer and Sound Editor: Alex Carter Sound Design by: Tim McKeown Music Mix by: Tevin Turner Dolby Atmos Mixing by: Alex Carter and Tim McKeown Assistant Audio Engineer: Oliver Boon, Sloan Welsch and Mark De La Fuente Associate Produced by: Alex Tassopoulos and Josh Fisher Casting by: Brenden Rodriguez and Daniel Schwab Special thanks to: The Cutting Room, Dave & Dave, and Blackbird Studios Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Aug 17, 202323 min
Episode 203 - Teenage Wasteman
HEADPHONES RECOMMENDED In the shadowed corners of the warehouse a mysterious figure emerges, an additional bystander who witnessed the harrowing attack. Doubt creeps in like cigarette smoke as the group questions how he eluded the clutches of their captor. As desperation gnaws at their resolve, a daring scheme is unveiled that teeters on the razor's edge of fatality. Tune in to this riveting episode to witness a moment of self-preservation, where the bystanders contemplate the chilling thought: better him than me. STARRING: Kathleen Turner as Joanna Vainglorious Margaret Cho as Dr. Jane Seymour Beth Dover as Alicia Hyde Joe Lo Truglio as Dirk Pifler-Hyde Jon Gries as Z Luke Cook as Friend Darren Criss as Billy Bobaggins and Wayne Knight as Officer Mann Narrated by: Jane Lynch FEATURING: Ignacio Diaz-Silverio as Lord Jaclyn Hales as Fauna and Timer Voice "Let the Binkies Hit the Floor" Vocals by Tory Cummins Ash Lendzion as Poppy Scott Lendzion as Bruce Created by: Ash Lendzion and Jaclyn Hales Executive Produced by: Black Label Media, Heather Morris, Ash Lendzion, Jaclyn Hales, Nick Blair Wilfong, and Marilee Stafford Directed by: Ash Lendzion and Jaclyn Hales Written by: Nick Blair Wilfong, Jaclyn Hales, Heather Morris, and Ash Lendzion Music by: Tory Cummins Audio Engineer and Sound Editor: Alex Carter Sound Design by: Tim McKeown Music Mix by: Tevin Turner Dolby Atmos Mixing by: Alex Carter and Tim McKeown Assistant Audio Engineer: Oliver Boon, Sloan Welsch and Mark De La Fuente Associate Produced by: Alex Tassopoulos and Josh Fisher Casting by: Brenden Rodriguez and Daniel Schwab Special thanks to: The Cutting Room, Dave & Dave, and Blackbird Studios Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Aug 17, 202330 min
Episode 202 - Who Who Who's Kidnapped You?
HEADPHONES RECOMMENDED In the dark underbelly of their captivity, the unsuspecting bystanders are thrust into a sinister game orchestrated by their captor: maneuvering through treacherous 90s board games designed to reveal their deepest, darkest secrets all while teaching them what it means to be a friend. While the shadows grow thicker, a former cop and his newfound sidekick, take up the scent, tracking the elusive kidnapper's trail from the outside. Brace yourself for this nail-biter of an episode where survival, friendship, and a relentless pursuit of justice converge in the face of overwhelming odds. STARRING: Kathleen Turner as Joanna Vainglorious Margaret Cho as Dr. Jane Seymour Beth Dover as Alicia Hyde Joe Lo Truglio as Dirk Pifler-Hyde Jon Gries as Z Luke Cook as Friend Darren Criss as Billy Bobaggins and Wayne Knight as Officer Mann Narrated by: Jane Lynch FEATURING: Ignacio Diaz-Silverio as Lord David D'Agostini as Sheriff Shareef Jaclyn Hales as Fauna and Timer Voice Ash Lendzion as Poppy Scott Lendzion as Bruce John Weselcouch as Stefan London Created by: Ash Lendzion and Jaclyn Hales Executive Produced by: Black Label Media, Heather Morris, Ash Lendzion, Jaclyn Hales, Nick Blair Wilfong, and Marilee Stafford Directed by: Ash Lendzion Written by: Ash Lendzion, Nick Blair Wilfong, Jaclyn Hales, and Heather Morris Music by: Tory Cummins Audio Engineer and Sound Editor: Alex Carter Sound Design by: Tim McKeown Music Mix by: Tevin Turner Dolby Atmos Mixing by: Alex Carter and Tim McKeown Assistant Audio Engineer: Oliver Boon, Sloan Welsch and Mark De La Fuente Associate Produced by: Alex Tassopoulos and Josh Fisher Casting by: Brenden Rodriguez and Daniel Schwab Special thanks to: The Cutting Room, Dave & Dave, and Blackbird Studios Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Aug 17, 202323 min
Episode 201 - The Attack
HEADPHONES RECOMMENDED In the midst of a serene paddle boat tour, Billy finds himself thrust into a world of darkness when he becomes the victim of a vicious attack while his fellow tourists stand idly by. Billy's fate hangs in the balance as the apathetic bystanders continue their carefree lives…but in the shadows, a reckoning awaits. Prepare for a gripping episode where complacency and cruelty collide, and the haunting question lingers: How long can they evade the consequences of their indifference? STARRING: Kathleen Turner as Joanna Vainglorious Margaret Cho as Dr. Jane Seymour Beth Dover as Alicia Hyde Joe Lo Truglio as Dirk Pifler-Hyde Jon Gries as Z Luke Cook as Friend Darren Criss as Billy Bobaggins and Wayne Knight as Officer Mann Narrated by: Jane Lynch FEATURING: Ignacio Diaz-Silverio as Lord Kristian Kordula as Jack Verstigo Heather Morris as News Anchor Carol Shaun Broyls as News Anchor Kevin Nick Blair Wilfong as Sherry Ash Lendzion as Teddy Ruxby Jaclyn Hales as Fauna Created by: Ash Lendzion and Jaclyn Hales Executive Produced by: Black Label Media, Heather Morris, Ash Lendzion, Jaclyn Hales, Nick Blair Wilfong, and Marilee Stafford Directed by: Jaclyn Hales and Ash Lendzion Written by: Jaclyn Hales, Ash Lendzion, Nick Blair Wilfong, and Heather Morris Music by: Tory Cummins Audio Engineer and Sound Editor: Alex Carter Sound Design by: Tim McKeown Music Mix by: Tevin Turner Dolby Atmos Mixing by: Alex Carter and Tim McKeown Assistant Audio Engineer: Oliver Boon, Sloan Welsch and Mark De La Fuente Associate Produced by: Alex Tassopoulos and Josh Fisher Casting by: Brenden Rodriguez and Daniel Schwab Special thanks to: The Cutting Room, Dave & Dave, and Blackbird Studios Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Jul 15, 202147 min
BONUS: Standing By with Kristin Chenoweth
A Bystanders aftershow special with Kristin Chenoweth. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Jul 14, 202152 min
BONUS: Standing By with Matt Mattson & Creators: Jaclyn Hales, Ash Lendzion, and Heather Morris
A Bystanders aftershow special with Matt Mattson. Additionally a sneak peek interview with Creators: Jaclyn Hales, Ash Lendzion, and Heather Morris. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
About The Bystanders
A zany, scripted, dark comedy that explores the bystander effect - a social psychological theory that states individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when in the presence of other people.Every season - new story, new Bystanders.Created by: Ash Lendzion and Jaclyn HalesExecutive Produced by: Black Label Media, Heather Morris, Ash Lendzion, Jaclyn Hales, Nick Blair Wilfong, and Marilee StaffordDirected by: Jaclyn Hales and Ash LendzionWritten by: Jaclyn Hales, Ash Lendzion, Nick Blair Wilfong, and Heather MorrisMusic by: Tory CumminsAudio Engineer and Sound Editor: Alex CarterSound Design by: Tim McKeownMusic Mix by: Tevin TurnerDolby Atmos Mixing by: Alex Carter and Tim McKeownAssistant Audio Engineer: Oliver Boon, Sloan Welsch and Mark De La FuenteAssociate Produced by: Alex Tassopoulos and Josh FisherCasting by: Brenden Rodriguez and Daniel SchwabArtwork by: Matt Mattson
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