The Bystanders

Aug 17 2023 23 ep. 26 mins 737
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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 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

Artwork by: Matt Mattson

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Episode 206 - Billy Is A Squawk-Boy

Aug 17 2023 36 mins  
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 s

Episode 205 - While You Were Creeping

Aug 17 2023 27 mins  
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

Episode 204 - Stick It To The Mann

Aug 17 2023 27 mins  
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, the

Episode 203 - Teenage Wasteman

Aug 17 2023 23 mins  
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 th

Episode 202 - Who Who Who's Kidnapped You?

Aug 17 2023 30 mins  
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, tak

Episode 201 - The Attack

Aug 17 2023 23 mins  
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 comp

BONUS: Standing By with Kristin Chenoweth

Jul 15 2021 47 mins  
A Bystanders aftershow special with Kristin Chenoweth. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

BONUS: Standing By with Matt Mattson & Creators: Jaclyn Hales, Ash Lendzion, and Heather Morris

Jul 14 2021 52 mins  
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

BONUS: Standing By with Jim Lau & Karen Huie

Jul 14 2021 40 mins  
A Bystanders aftershow special with Jim Lau and Karen Huie. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

BONUS: Standing By with Michael Hitchcock

Jul 14 2021 32 mins  
The Bystanders aftershow special with Michael Hitchcock. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy