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The Bystanders


23 episodes


Crime and Mystery Audio Drama


Synopsis:

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


Format: Audio Drama

Genres: Crime and Mystery, Comedy

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Episodes:

Episode 206 - Billy Is A Squawk-Boy

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 20:16:18 +0000

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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Episode 205 - While You Were Creeping

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 20:07:21 +0000

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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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Episode 204 - Stick It To The Mann

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:34:16 +0000

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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



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Episode 203 - Teenage Wasteman

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:22:47 +0000

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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



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Episode 202 - Who Who Who's Kidnapped You?

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:18:11 +0000

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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



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Episode 201 - The Attack

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 18:50:51 +0000

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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



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BONUS: Standing By with Kristin Chenoweth

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:36:15 +0000

A Bystanders aftershow special with Kristin Chenoweth.



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

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 13:06:00 +0000

A Bystanders aftershow special with Matt Mattson. Additionally a sneak peek interview with Creators: Jaclyn Hales, Ash Lendzion, and Heather Morris.



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BONUS: Standing By with Jim Lau & Karen Huie

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:56:00 +0000

A Bystanders aftershow special with Jim Lau and Karen Huie. 



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BONUS: Standing By with Michael Hitchcock

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:04:00 +0000

The Bystanders aftershow special with Michael Hitchcock.



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BONUS: Standing By with Ki Hong Lee

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:14:00 +0000

The Bystanders aftershow special with Ki Hong Lee.



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BONUS: Standing By with Ed Westwick

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:12:00 +0000

The Bystanders aftershow special with Ed Westwick.



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BONUS: Standing By with Oscar Nuñez

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 09:46:00 +0000

The Bystanders aftershow special with Oscar Nuñez. 



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BONUS: Standing By with Jane Lynch

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:22:00 +0000

The Bystanders aftershow special with Narrator Jane Lynch. 



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Episode 108 - Do Something

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:01:00 +0000

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Phil confronts Rick about killing Bunny only to learn some vital information that could free them all! But what happens when one of their own needs help again... will they do something?



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Episode 107 - Buried Alive

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:21:07 +0000

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Still new at the whole murder thing, our tenants scramble to find the evidence against them somewhere inside Bunny’s old apartment before it gets cleaned out!



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Episode 106 - Double Trouble

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:03:00 +0000

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The tenants go through interrogations and ‘show face’ at Bunny’s memorial. Depressed, scared and guilt ridden, these tenants never could have guessed who was about to walk into their lives.



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Episode 105 - Murder...Again

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:22:00 +0000

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The tenants watch in horror as their neighbor Bunny Bell Pasht gets stabbed to death right in the middle of their courtyard. It’s official. They all have blood on their hands.



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Episode 104 - Rick The Killer

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 07:05:00 +0000

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What the hell happened last night??? The Hungover tenants hurry to meet with Rick to explain their mistake and cancel the hit.



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Episode 103 - The Drunk Web

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 08:36:00 +0000

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The tenants gather to talk about what to do with their Bunny problem. A few drinks in and they’ve totally hired a sexy hit man named ‘Rick the Killer’.



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Episode 101 - The Murder

Tue, 25 May 2021 07:05:00 +0000

One rainy night Bunny Bell Pasht is stabbed to death in the courtyard of her apartment while her neighbors watch… and do nothing. Or did they? Lo and Behold, a week earlier Bunny became their new landlord.  



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Episode 102 - Lease Disagreements

Tue, 25 May 2021 07:05:00 +0000

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 Five days before her murder, Bunny makes the rounds with the new lease agreements. The tenants realize they may actually have to do something about this after all.



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Trailer: The Bystanders Season 1

Tue, 11 May 2021 12:21:00 +0000

HEADPHONES RECOMMENDED One rainy night Bunny Bell Pasht is stabbed to death in the courtyard of her apartment while her neighbors watch… and do nothing. Or did they?

STARRING

Kristin Chenoweth as Bunny Bell Pasht

Oscar Nuñez as Phil Absconder

Ki Hong Lee as Kyle Shyttles

Michael Hitchcock as Detective Lou Louie

Karen Huie as Fan He

Jim Lau as Hop He

Matt Mattson as Tim Hades

Jaclyn Hales as Lexi Hades

Ash Lendzion as Sara Fatbottom

Machete Bang Bang as Pasta

Victoria Atkin as Rebexa

August Nuñez as Frankie Absconder

Heather Morris as Clerk and

Ed Westwick as Rick the Killer


Narrated By: Jane Lynch


Created By: Jaclyn Hales and Ash Lendzion

Written and Directed By: Jaclyn Hales and Ash Lendzion


Produced By: Black Label Media, Heather Morris, Jaclyn Hales, and Ash Lendzion

Line Producers: Josh Fisher and Alex Tassopoulos

Music By: Tory Cummins

Sound Design: Tim McKeown

Sound Editor and Engineer: Alex Carter



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