Bystander Revolution

Season 1

Simple acts of kindness, courage, and inclusion anyone can use to take the power out of bullying.

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79 Episodes

  • Kevin Spacey - Confronting Them
    E1
    Kevin Spacey - Confronting ThemEver notice how people try to stay out of a mean kid's way and will only talk about what a drag it is when he or she is not around? Find out how House of Cards star Kevin Spacey handles bullying behavior on the set.
  • Jared Leto - Owning Yourself
    E2
    Jared Leto - Owning YourselfAs a kid, actor and musician Jared Leto says he was pretty different himself. Find out what he has to say to kids who feel they don't fit in.
  • Michael J. Fox - Bystanders
    E3
    Michael J. Fox - BystandersHow can you help someone who is bullied or stereotyped for their differences? Advice from actor Michael J. Fox, who lives with Parkinson's disease.
  • Elizabeth Banks - Cyber Hero
    E4
    Elizabeth Banks - Cyber HeroThink celebrities don't care about the mean comments people write about them online? Think again. Actress and producer Elizabeth Banks shares insight into how a kind post from anyone can make a difference to targets online.
  • Jamie Lee Curtis - Rumors
    E5
    Jamie Lee Curtis - RumorsA friend tries to share some juicy gossip with you. What do you say? A solution from an award-winning actress who knows how it feels to be the target of rumors.
  • Akon - Stand by Them
    E6
    Akon - Stand by ThemHow can you support someone during a bullying incident? A suggestion from singer / songwriter Akon.
  • Salma Hayek - Own Your Mistakes
    E7
    Salma Hayek - Own Your MistakesWhat can you say when someone teases you about a mistake? Suggestions from actress Salma Hayek.
  • Demi Lovato - Cyberbullying
    E8
    Demi Lovato - CyberbullyingRecording artist Demi Lovato opens up about her difficult experience with cyberbullying. Find out how she thinks bystanders can help.
  • Shailene Woodley - In Their Shoes
    E9
    Shailene Woodley - In Their ShoesWhat can you say if your group of friends is making fun of someone? What words can you use that won't get dismissed or laughed at? Fault in Our Stars actress Shailene Woodley has a suggestion.
  • Laura Dern - Citizens of Compassion
    E10
    Laura Dern - Citizens of CompassionWhy is it worth a little discomfort to help out when you see someone being mistreated? A story and advice from award-winning actress Laura Dern. . .
  • Ansel Elgort - Block Them
    E11
    Ansel Elgort - Block ThemEver tempted to fight back online? Find out what Fault in Our Stars actor Ansel Elgort did to stop a kid who harassed him in high school-- and how he thinks the story might have ended if he'd taken the bait.
  • Lily Collins - Gay Slurs
    E12
    Lily Collins - Gay SlursActress Lily Collins remembers a time when she stood up to a date who used a gay slur in conversation. Thoughts and advice on fears about confrontation.
  • Nina Dobrev - Feeling Different
    E13
    Nina Dobrev - Feeling DifferentWhat's great about being different? Advice from actress Nina Dobrev.
  • Jenna Elfman - Who's Left to Bully
    E14
    Jenna Elfman - Who's Left to BullyCan you use peer pressure for good? Thoughts from actress Jenna Elfman.
  • Jason Collins - Wearing a Mask
    E15
    Jason Collins - Wearing a MaskIs there something about yourself that you are hiding from others? NBA player Jason Collins recalls his struggles being a closeted gay athlete, and shares his encouragement and advice.
  • Lawrence Kasdan - Heroes
    E16
    Lawrence Kasdan - HeroesHow easy is it to be a hero in your own daily life? Thoughts from the award-winning screenwriter of Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark. . .
  • Tom Brady - Anti Bullying
    E17
    Tom Brady - Anti BullyingShould players blame a teammate for a loss? How can you support someone who is being mistreated, either on or off the field? Advice from NFL player Tom Brady.
  • Melissa Joan Hart - Words Hurt
    E18
    Melissa Joan Hart - Words HurtWords are like toothpaste. Hear the analogies actress Melissa Joan Hart uses to teach her kids about the power of words.
  • Rita Wilson - Speaking Up
    E19
    Rita Wilson - Speaking UpWhat feels worse than the fear of speaking up? Thoughts from actress and singer Rita Wilson.
  • Billie Jean King - Social Media
    E20
    Billie Jean King - Social MediaHow can you use social media to help? Suggestions from tennis legend Billie Jean King.
  • Chad Smith - Being Different
    E21
    Chad Smith - Being DifferentRed Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith talks about two key solutions he sees for kids who feel they don't fit in or are being bullied for their differences.
  • Missy Franklin - Tall Girl
    E22
    Missy Franklin - Tall GirlHas anyone said something negative about you that has stuck with you for years? Find out what a boy in elementary school said about Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin, and what helped her change her mind about what it meant to her.
  • Olivia Holt - Isolation
    E23
    Olivia Holt - IsolationHow can you help someone you see feeling left out? Actress Olivia Holt shares a story of how one person made a difference for her.
  • Neil Gaiman - Different Is Good
    E24
    Neil Gaiman - Different Is GoodEver wish you could change something about yourself? A prediction from best-selling author and screenwriter Neil Gaiman.
  • John Green - Cyberbullying
    E25
    John Green - CyberbullyingDo people ever say terrible things about you online? Find out what this best-selling author does when negative comments hurt his feelings.
  • Nat Wolff - Be Inclusive
    E26
    Nat Wolff - Be InclusiveDo you know a kid who has trouble socially and gets picked on for it? So did Fault in Our Stars actor Nat Wolff. Find out what he did, and what he suggests.
  • Wayne Gretzky - Bigger Kids
    E27
    Wayne Gretzky - Bigger KidsHockey legend Wayne Gretzky was picked on for being smaller and younger than his teammates. Find out what he did.
  • Vanessa Marano - Bystander Friends
    E28
    Vanessa Marano - Bystander FriendsActress Vanessa Marano shares her own experience as a bystander in school. Find out what worked for her.
  • Jillian Michaels - Bystanders
    E29
    Jillian Michaels - BystandersAre there small things you can do to help if you see someone being bullied? Tips from America's Health and Wellness Expert Jillian Michaels.
  • Jason Mraz - Gay Slurs
    E30
    Jason Mraz - Gay SlursYour friend uses an anti-gay slur: what do you say? What words can you use to discourage it and do something to help change the culture? Suggestions from singer / songwriter Jason Mraz.
  • Kenny Ortega - Foster Kid
    E31
    Kenny Ortega - Foster KidWhen laughter on the set of High School Musical turned mean, award-winning director and choreographer Kenny Ortega stepped in. Find out how he managed to help everyone involved.
  • Amanda Palmer - Internet
    E32
    Amanda Palmer - InternetHow much might you help with a few positive words online? Insight from singer / songwriter Amanda Palmer.
  • Danica Patrick - Those Words Can't Hurt Me
    E33
    Danica Patrick - Those Words Can't Hurt MePeople say a lot of really mean things about her online. How does auto racing driver Danica Patrick handle it?
  • Raghava KK - Contextualize
    E34
    Raghava KK - ContextualizeNegative comments. Hate mail. Find out how this world-famous artist and cartoonist deals with it.
  • Gavin de Becker - A Single Word
    E35
    Gavin de Becker - A Single WordWhat are the universal warning signs in every student who commits a mass shooting? What simple actions stopped people who considered committing acts of violence? Insights from the leading expert on the prediction and management of violence.
  • Tony Robbins - Understand and Defend
    E36
    Tony Robbins - Understand and DefendMotivational speaker and author Tony Robbins shares a story and insights from his experience working with bullies and gang leaders.
  • George Stroumboulopoulos - Empathy
    E37
    George Stroumboulopoulos - EmpathyWhat class does this award-winning Canadian talk show host think every high school should teach?
  • Sam Trammell - Talk to the Bully
    E38
    Sam Trammell - Talk to the BullyWhat would happen if people focused more on trying to help the bully? Thoughts from True Blood star Sam Trammell.
  • Dr. Ruth - On Bullying
    E39
    Dr. Ruth - On BullyingWhat can you say to someone who's teasing you? And should you get help if it's bothering you? Advice from world famous sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer.
  • Colum McCann - Language
    E40
    Colum McCann - LanguageWhat words are stronger than the ones bullies use to hurt? Thoughts on the power of language from award-winning author Colum McCann.
  • Dr. Philip Zimbardo - The Bystander Effect
    E41
    Dr. Philip Zimbardo - The Bystander EffectWhat keeps people from helping when others are being mistreated? Answers and a solution from a famous psychologist and expert on the Bystander Effect.
  • Kevin Spacey - Distractions
    E42
    Kevin Spacey - DistractionsCan trying to imagine the feelings of others help you avoid regret? Advice from House of Cards star Kevin Spacey.
  • Jared Leto - Make Amends
    E43
    Jared Leto - Make AmendsCan you recover from a mistake? Is it too late to change yourself and your reputation? Advice from actor and musician Jared Leto.
  • Michael J. Fox - Suicides
    E44
    Michael J. Fox - SuicidesWhat are the warning signs of a child who is struggling? Thoughts from parent, actor and author Michael J. Fox.
  • Elizabeth Banks - Fear vs. Love
    E45
    Elizabeth Banks - Fear vs. LoveHow do you feel when you know in your gut that something is wrong? What happens when you overcome your fear about doing something to help? Thoughts from actress and producer Elizabeth Banks.
  • Jamie Lee Curtis - Share
    E46
    Jamie Lee Curtis - ShareAward-winning actress and author Jamie Lee Curtis draws on her experience with alcoholism and drug addiction to offer insight and a solution for those who are struggling.
  • Akon - Regret
    E47
    Akon - RegretCan bullying become a habit? Advice on change and avoiding regret from singer / songwriter Akon.
  • Salma Hayek - You Can Overcome
    E48
    Salma Hayek - You Can OvercomeHave you made a mistake? Are you going through a hard time? Advice from actress Salma Hayek.
  • Demi Lovato - Save a Life
    E49
    Demi Lovato - Save a LifeShe was ganged up on in the locker room, then chased into hiding in a bathroom stall. A story and advice for bystanders and targets from multi-platinum recording artist Demi Lovato.
  • Shailene Woodley - Rumors
    E50
    Shailene Woodley - RumorsWhat's behind rumors and cyberbullying among teen girls? What can you think about before forwarding that catty message? Thoughts from Fault in Our Stars actress Shailene Woodley.
  • Laura Dern - Mr. Moh
    E51
    Laura Dern - Mr. MohWhat would happen if you were able to have no reaction, inside or out, to what a bully is saying about you? Martial arts wisdom from actress and parent Laura Dern.
  • Ansel Elgort - Middle School
    E52
    Ansel Elgort - Middle SchoolAre you a frequent target for bullying at your school? So was Fault in Our Stars actor Ansel Elgort. Find out what he did that helped him through a really rough period.
  • Lily Collins - Rumors
    E53
    Lily Collins - RumorsWhat can you say to your friends to stop the rumor and gossip habit? Solutions from actress Lily Collins.
  • Nina Dobrev - Pixie Haircut
    E54
    Nina Dobrev - Pixie HaircutWhen actress Nina Dobrev got a pixie hair cut in middle school, she was called a boy and taunted by classmates. Find out who stuck up for her and how.
  • Jenna Elfman - Goodness Travels Faster
    E55
    Jenna Elfman - Goodness Travels FasterWhat happens when you befriend a target? Advice from actress Jenna Elfman.
  • Jason Collins - Homophobia in Sports
    E56
    Jason Collins - Homophobia in SportsNBA player Jason Collins shares his experience as a gay professional athlete, and thoughts on how changing reactions to slurs and stereotypes in the industry are affecting the culture.
  • Lawrence Kasdan - Be Decent
    E57
    Lawrence Kasdan - Be DecentHas something small ever flipped your day from light to dark? Has anyone ever flipped it back again? Thoughts from the award-winning screenwriter of Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark.
  • Melissa Joan Hart - Bullied
    E58
    Melissa Joan Hart - BulliedActress Melissa Joan Hart was bullied as a teen because she was a late bloomer. Find out what would have made a difference to her during this tough time.
  • Rita Wilson - Stopping Rumors
    E59
    Rita Wilson - Stopping RumorsEver wonder what to say when a friend shares a rumor about someone you know? Find out how actress and singer Rita Wilson handles it.
  • Billie Jean King - Be a Protector
    E60
    Billie Jean King - Be a ProtectorWhat can bigger kids do to help smaller kids and kids who are getting picked on? Solution from tennis legend Billie Jean King.
  • Chad Smith - Son's Bus Story
    E61
    Chad Smith - Son's Bus StoryWhat can parents do to increase the odds that their kids will share problems with them? And how can they help when problems arise? A story and advice from Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.
  • Missy Franklin - Gossip
    E62
    Missy Franklin - GossipRumors. How can you stop it when your friends bring them up? Ideas from Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin.
  • Olivia Holt - Rumors
    E63
    Olivia Holt - RumorsWhat can you say or do when friends try to share gossip and rumors? Advice from actress Olivia Holt.
  • Neil Gaiman - Spitting Story
    E64
    Neil Gaiman - Spitting StoryWhat can you do if you find yourself caught up in the cruel behavior of a crowd? A story and advice from best-selling author and screenwriter Neil Gaiman.
  • John Green - Good Internet
    E65
    John Green - Good InternetHow can going online help you if you're feeling isolated by your differences at school? Advice from the best-selling author of The Fault in Our Stars, who is co-creator of the Nerdfighter Community.
  • Nat Wolff - Facebook
    E66
    Nat Wolff - FacebookFind out what annoying thing actor Nat Wolff's parents did that helped keep him out of drama at school.
  • Wayne Gretzky - Be Inclusive
    E67
    Wayne Gretzky - Be InclusiveHockey legend Wayne Gretzky offers advice to parents about teaching their children to be kind and inclusive.
  • Jillian Michaels - About Them
    E68
    Jillian Michaels - About ThemWhy do people bully? Thoughts from America's Health and Wellness Expert Jillian Michaels.
  • Jason Mraz - Jason's Experience
    E69
    Jason Mraz - Jason's ExperienceWhy share your personal bullying story? Thoughts from singer / songwriter Jason Mraz, and his own story of a childhood friend who bullied him verbally and physically.
  • Kenny Ortega - As a Gay Man
    E70
    Kenny Ortega - As a Gay ManDirector and choreographer Kenny Ortega expresses his pride in how much has changed for gay men and women in his lifetime and in his industry, and shares advice for those who are struggling.
  • Amanda Palmer - End the Hate
    E71
    Amanda Palmer - End the HateEver noticed how much time you spend judging? Thoughts from singer / songwriter Amanda Palmer on what can happen when you stop.
  • Danica Patrick - England
    E72
    Danica Patrick - EnglandWhat can you do when you know people are making fun of you behind your back? A story and solutions from auto racing driver Danica Patrick.
  • Raghava KK - Creativity and Exposure
    E73
    Raghava KK - Creativity and ExposureWhat is the key ingredient in solutions for bullies, bystanders, and targets? Thoughts from a world-famous artist and cartoonist.
  • Gavin de Becker - Jeffrey and Mick
    E74
    Gavin de Becker - Jeffrey and MickA tragic story of a violent revenge attack on a bully with plenty of followers. What could have helped? Reflections from the nation's leading expert on the prediction and management of violence.
  • Tony Robbins - Highschool Reunion
    E75
    Tony Robbins - Highschool ReunionMotivational speaker and author Tony Robbins recounts his experience being bullied for being smaller and poorer. Find out which coping strategies he tried that he wouldn't recommend, and which ones helped.
  • George Stroumboulopoulos - Cyberbullying
    E76
    George Stroumboulopoulos - CyberbullyingHow can conversation with friends help you deal with cyberbullying? Thoughts from award-winning Canadian talk show host George Stromboulopoulos.
  • Sam Trammell - Mob Mentality
    E77
    Sam Trammell - Mob MentalityIs there one kid at your school who gets picked on by almost everyone? Could it be just as easy to get the crowd to go along with something different? Thoughts from Fault in Our Stars actor Sam Trammel.
  • Colum McCann - Empathy
    E78
    Colum McCann - EmpathyWhat would you see if you tried to imagine what was making your bully unhappy enough to mistreat you? Thoughts from award-winning author Colum McCann.
  • Dr. Philip Zimbardo - The Evil of Inaction
    E79
    Dr. Philip Zimbardo - The Evil of InactionEver feel yourself hesitate to help when someone is being mistreated? Insights on what is going on from a famous psychologist and founder of the Heroic Imagination Project.

 

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