32 episodes

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

The Bystanders The Bystanders Podcast

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    • 4.9 • 380 Ratings

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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

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    Episode 206 - Billy Is A Squawk-Boy

    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

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    • 36 min
    Episode 205 - While You Were Creeping

    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

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    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    • 27 min
    Episode 204 - Stick It To The Mann

    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

    • 27 min
    Episode 203 - Teenage Wasteman

    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

    • 23 min
    Episode 202 - Who Who Who's Kidnapped You?

    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

    • 30 min
    Episode 201 - The Attack

    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

    • 23 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
380 Ratings

380 Ratings

Lcanc ,

Fantastic!

Humorous and clever!! Absolutely love the cast and story line. Just the right amount of thrilling for me. Loving the listen so far 👍👏🥰

flora_smith ,

Brilliant, Hilarious,

This show is so good, loved every second! The world is chock-full of interesting characters, enriching sound design, witty dialogue, the whole you-name-it for an entertaining listen.

The world building in both seasons is very meticioulus and unique. From following an overbearing landlord to a crazed kidnapper, both stories are told with their own eccentrics and voice. The paths unraveling such crime has been nothing short of an adventure. It’s clear that lots of talent and passion is sculpting The Bystanders; I applaud the cast and crew!

Excited to see anything new in the works!

Lindavb4190 ,

Bystanders!! Aamaziny Funny

Jane!! Love you . Kristen you’re so funny!! Thanks for a second season.

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