Show Notes
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What would YOU do… if it happened in your town?
A gunman enters a public space. An armed citizen stops him. The footage goes viral.
But what if that's only the beginning?
Joe sits down with author and PR professional John David to unpack The Bystander — a thriller inspired by real events that asks uncomfortable questions about gun rights, media narratives, and what's "normal" in modern America.
This isn't a lecture. It's not left. It's not right. It's the tension in the middle.
CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to John David and His Work 06:04 The Core Story of 'The Bystander' 11:33 The Writing Process and Challenges 17:05 Blending Fiction with Real-World Issues 24:03 Trends in Entertainment and Storytelling 26:15 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
⚠️ STAY UNTIL 26:15 — the final takeaway reframes the entire discussion.
👇 HUGE QUESTION FOR YOU 👇 If you were there… would you step in? Would you film? Would you freeze?
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