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“SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers” is podcast show that explores the Scream film franchise in deep, focused analysis. It is the goal of this show to unite the engaging, film critic analysis with a fan’s passion and love for the mythology of Scream. This podcast aims to give equal airtime to Scream (1996), Scream 2, Scream 3, Scream 4, Scream (2022), Scream 6, and the upcoming Scream 7, as well as Scream-adjacent topics. Episode coverage will include character development, storylines, themes, symbolism, filmmaking techniques and craftsmanship, the horror genre, cinematic legacies, comparative discussions, and cultural impacts. In addition, “SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers” will provide coverage and discourse of news about upcoming installments in the movie series.
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Milestone alert! In this episode, Ryan celebrates the 250th episode of SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers. Ryan extends thanks to everyone who has listened, supported, followed the podcast and those who have subscribed to the Patreon over the last 250 shows. To celebrate, Ryan invites producer TJ Jones and Josh Carr to discuss everything slashers! Ryan, Josh, and TJ discuss the differences between 1980s vs. 1990s slashers, review their favorite and least favorite entries in each of the four big slasher franchises, and agree on a ranking of Scream, Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Friday the 13th. Then, Ashley joins Ryan to discuss Taylor Swift's epic month: her appearance on the New Heights podcast, the announcement of her new album "The Life of a Showgirl," and her engagement to Travis Kelce. Introduction Ryan & the Bros 80s vs. 90s Slashers Ranking the Franchises Favorite & Least Favorite Entries Taylor's Epic Month The Life of a Showgirl Engagement Follow us @ScreamWithRCS across all platforms, and subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs
Ryan is joined by the Patreon community for an epic debate about which returning cast member (if any) will meet their end at the hands of Ghostface in Scream 7: Sidney Prescott, Gale Weathers, Chad Meeks, or Mindy Meeks. This topic is especially prevalent considering Scream VI has been harshly criticized for its seven survivors and all six returning cast members surviving after they each endured near-death violence. The Case for No One “Untouchable” The Case of Sidney Prescott The Case for Mindy Meeks The Case for Gale Weathers The Case for Chad Meeks Taylor Swift Song of the Day: “Untouchable” (Fearless) Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and X at @screamwithrcs.
In this episode, Ryan C. Showers watches and performs an audio commentary for Wes Craven's “A Nightmare on Elm Street" (1984). Watch the film as you follow along, or listen like a regular podcast recording. Listen to the full commentary on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs
Today’s episode of SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers covers recent SCREAM news from announcements, speculation, and from “Your Favorite Scary Movie,” a book by Ashley Cullins, including: · Kevin Williamson stating his favorite sequel is Scream VI · Neve Campbell saying she hasn’t seen Scream VI, that Sam’s darkness “didn’t feel like Scream,” and that she told Radio Silence they were “losing her” while filming the Scream 5 finale · Neve’s resolution with Spyglass negotiating Scream 7 · Courteney Cox’s favorite Gale Weathers line of dialogue in the new films · Radio Silence’s “ham sandwich” excuse to complaints of plot holes · Rumors/timelines for the trailer · Cat in the Hat’s release date change. · Marco Beltrami’s posts about finishing the music for Scream 7 Ryan also shares stories from his recent travel to Europe and previews Taylor Swift’s big month of August, between her new album release and her engagement to Travis Kelce
We’re back! After two weeks off, SWRCS returns with SCREAM talk! First, Ryan is joined by Tamika to discuss Jada Pinkett Smith’s impact on Scream 2 and her opening victim character of Maureen Evans. Then, Amar Karim helps Ryan with a full review of Mason Gooding’s 2025 release “Heart Eyes.” Introduction “Karma” Maureen Evans and Jada Pinkett “Heart Eyes” Review Taylor Swift Song of the Day: “Karma” (midnights)
In the summer finale before a two-week hiatus, Ryan celebrates his 30th birthday (August 18th) with this special mega episode. First, Ryan explains “30 Reasons Why Scream 3 is the Best” in a passionate advocation of the third entry in the series. Then, Ryan is joined by Josh and Justine from the Scream Queens Podcast to commemorate ten years since the passing of Wes Craven’s death in August of 2015. Then, the episode round out with Ryan and Ashley’s coverage of the greatest Taylor Swift song of all time, “All Too Well” (Taylor’s Version Ten Minute Version). Introduction Reflection on the Moment 30 Reasons Why Scream 3 is the Best Ten Years Since Wes Craven’s Passing “All Too Well” (Taylor’s Version Ten Minute Version Taylor Swift Song of the Day: “All Too Well” (Taylor’s Version Ten Minute Version)
Ryan covers two controversial talking points in the current SCREAM discourse: (1) the impact of Alison Brie’s recent comments about “the Core Four,” her disappointment in the recent films, and Dewey’s death; (2) the potential of Melissa Barrera joining “Scary Movie 6” to spoof Sam Carpenter, her own divisive performance, and Scream overall after her controversial fallout with Spyglass and exit from the franchise. Joined by Amar Karim in the main segment and Anthony Dapuzzo in the epilogue, Ryan engages with these sensitive events as it relates to how Scream (2022) and Scream VI are discussed in the fandom. Introduction Alison Brie’s Comments The Reaction Melissa in Scary Movie 6 Social Media Response Find us on Patreon, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, BlueSky, and Youtube. Host & CEO: @ScreamWithRCS Producers: @squirrelandspud9 @ninnetimes @joneshiphop @tjonesfilms Feat. @AmarKarim @amaralikarim @anthonydapuzzo @NeverSplitUpPod
In this week’s episode, Ryan is joined by Matt Emert of the Happy Horror Time podcast to answer new podcast speed round questions specifically relating to the Halloween franchise and a mini competition between Halloween vs. Scream on a variety of topics. Introduction “Halloween Story” Halloween Questions Hallo-Scream Questions White Horse Find us on Patreon, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, BlueSky, and Youtube. Host & CEO: @ScreamWithRCS Producers: @squirrelandspud9 @ninnetimes @joneshiphop @tjonesfilms Feat. @HappyHorrorTime @mattybrooks116 Taylor Swift Song of the Day: “White Horse” (Fearless)
In this episode, Ryan C. Showers watches and performs an audio commentary for “Halloween H20" (1998). Watch the film as you follow along, or listen like a regular podcast recording. THIS IS A PUBLIC PREVIEW! Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to listen to full audio commentary! Find us on Patreon, Instagram, Facebook, X, BlueSky, and Youtube.
In this week’s episode, Ryan is joined by Anthony and Amar to predict how similar “Scream 7” and “Halloween H20” will be in terms of plot, character arcs, and narrative choices, on the anniversary of the release of the seventh “Halloween” in theaters. Both films will have been written (uncredited) and shaped by Kevin Williamson and are the seventh entries in their series that return to the original heroine’s storyline. Ryan explores 20 specific elements of “Halloween H20” and tries to apply it to “Scream 7.” Then, Ashley joins Ryan to discuss the “Halloween H20” audio commentary releasing Friday and how “The Prophecy” by Taylor Swift resembles the sibling/blood-relation curse that ail both Sidney Prescott and Laurie Strode Introduction How Blumhouse Did It Right Compared to Scream V/VI Predicting Scream 7 Using Halloween H20 Preview of Audio Commentary The Prophecy Find us on Patreon, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, BlueSky, and Youtube. Host & CEO: @ScreamWithRCS Producers: @squirrelandspud9 @ninnetimes @joneshiphop @tjonesfilms Feat. @AmarAliKarim @AnthonyDapuzzo @NeverSplitUpPod
In this week’s episode, Ryan summarizes the problematic production of “Cursed” (2005). The film that reunited Wes Craven, Kevin Williamson, Skeet Ulrich, Marianne Maddalena, Patrick Lussier, and Marco Beltrami to make the werewolf version of “Scream” that became a two-year nightmare for everyone involved under Dimension. Ryan invites Sam and Garrison from “Informed Nostalgia” to review “Cursed” and discuss the Neve Campbell movie “Wild Things” relates to the Ghostface characters across the “Scream” franchise. In addition, Ashley helps Ryan celebrate the month of August and preview episodes to come. Introduction Backstory on “Cursed” Charisma Carpetner & I Know What You Did Last Summer “Cursed” Review Wild Things August Find us on Patreon, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, BlueSky, and Youtube. Host & CEO: @ScreamWithRCS Producers: @squirrelandspud9 @ninnetimes @joneshiphop @tjonesfilms Feat. @sam.b.levy @Abandon06 @gnichols88
In this week’s episode, Ryan invites Tarick Evans to figure out how to fix Scream VI. Ryan proposes three different versions to change Scream VI: moderate changes, alterations to Gale specifically, and a complete overhaul of the movie as we know it. Additionally, podcast producer TJ Jones joins to describe why Scream VI is better suited to be classified as a “spinoff” than “franchise.” To close out the show, Jess Melendez weighs in about the inconsistent legacy Sam Carpenter leaves behind. Introduction Scream VI as a Spinoff Moderate Changes Getting Gale Weathers Up to Snuff Overhauling Scream VI Why Sam is an Inconsistent Character Find us on Patreon, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, BlueSky, and Youtube. Host & CEO: @ScreamWithRCS Producers: @squirrelandspud9 @ninnetimes @joneshiphop @tjonesfilms Feat. @EvansTarick @RavenFX5
Join Ryan for a breakdown of the new “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (2025) film. Ryan is joined by guests who both absolutely loved the new film and others who find it deeply flawed. Find us on Patreon, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, BlueSky, and Youtube. Host & CEO: @ScreamWithRCS Producers: @squirrelandspud9 @ninnetimes @joneshiphop @tjonesfilms Feat. @Sar.Campbell @RavenFX5 @thescreamvault
It’s “I Know What You Did Last Summer” week! Join Ryan to discuss reactions to the divisive requel film released on Friday with Josh and Amar. Then, Ryan invites Anthony and Jess to investigate the similarities and differences between the original “Scream” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” Then, the episode rounds out with a cameo from Kevin and a hot take about the original film involving Helen Shivers. Introduction New Screentimes for Julie & Ray! Reaction to the New Film Comparing Scream (1996) and IKWYDLS Rant Find us on Patreon, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, BlueSky, and Youtube. Host & CEO: @ScreamWithRCS Producers: @squirrelandspud9 @ninnetimes @joneshiphop @tjonesfilms Feat. @anthonydapuzzo @NeverSplitUpPod @RavenFX5 @joshgreinhold @amarkarim @kevcraven
Happy Sunday! In this emergency episode, Ryan is joined by Anthony Dapuzzo (from the Never Split Up Podcast) disclose their initial reactions to the new “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (2025) film. Ryan and Anthony discuss spoilers, the identity of the killers, the use of the legacy actors, and the overall film. Introduction Act 1 Danica and the New Cast The Legacy Actors Final Thoughts Find us on Patreon, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, BlueSky, and Youtube. Host & CEO: @ScreamWithRCS Producers: @squirrelandspud9 @ninnetimes @joneshiphop @tjonesfilms Feat. @anthonydapuzzo @NeverSplitUpPod
In this episode, Ryan C. Showers watches and performs an audio commentary for “I Know What You Did Last Summer" (1997), written by Kevin Williamson, with deep ties to the SCREAM franchise, and ahead of the release of the new "I Know What You Did Last Summer" film released in theaters. THIS IS A PUBLIC PREVIEW! Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to listen to full audio commentary! Find us on Patreon, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, BlueSky, and Youtube. Host & CEO: @ScreamWithRCS Producers: @squirrelandspud9 @ninnetimes @joneshiphop @tjonesfilms
Ryan C. Showers and Josh Reinhold delve into the current state of the film industry’s unpredictability with box office results, in trying to solve the case of “M3GAN 2.0” and its recent financial disaster. They discuss the implications on “M3GAN 2.0” on the upcoming releases of “Scream 7” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” Ryan and Josh probe Jason Blum’s theory of the case about whether movies must be “events” in order to be lucrative in the modern day. Introduction ‘Cat in the Hat’ Trailer M3GAN 2.0: What Happened? I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) Do Movies Have to be “Events” at the Box Office? Ranking Taylor Swift Albums Find us on Patreon, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, BlueSky, and Youtube. Host & CEO: @ScreamWithRCS Producers: @squirrelandspud9 @ninnetimes @joneshiphop @tjonesfilms Feat. @joshgreinhold @209swiftie Taylor Swift Segment of the Day: Ranking Taylor Swift Albums
In this special episode of the podcast, Ryan invites Ashley and the hosts of the Scream Queens Podcast, Josh and Justine, to analyze the moments of closure Sidney Prescott and Gale Weathers experience in each SCREAM film. The discussion also connects to Taylor Swift's song “Closure” from the evermore album. The conversation provides insights into emotional conclusions – whether triumphant or tragic – of Sidney and Gale in all of the five SCREAM films. Introduction “Closure” Scream (1996) Scream 2 Scream 3 Scream 4 Scream (2022) Find us on Patreon, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, BlueSky, and Youtube. Host & CEO: @ScreamWithRCS Producers: @squirrelandspud9 @ninnetimes @joneshiphop @tjonesfilms Feat. @screamqueenspodcast @moveefrk @podcast_queens @justinemarie711 Taylor Swift Song of the Day: “Closure” (evermore)
In this off-the-beaten-path episode, Ryan C. Showers celebrates the 10th anniversary of the MTV Scream TV Show, season one. The pilot episode of the show premiered June 30, 2015. Ryan invites Adam and Taz to give justice to the perhaps underrated first season of the TV show. They discuss the controversies surrounding the show at the time it aired, and the quality that has been appreciated over time. Additionally, Ryan and Taz explore Ariana Grande's album “Eternal Sunshine.” Introduction Flashback to 2015 Unfair Opposition Ranking the Films & Seasons What Works, What Doesn’t Eternal Sunshine Find us on Patreon, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, BlueSky, and Youtube. Host & CEO: @ScreamWithRCS Producers: @squirrelandspud9 @ninnetimes @joneshiphop @tjonesfilms Feat. @itsadambxxch @tazmayy Featured Music of the Day: Eternal Sunshine Album by Ariana Grande, specifically “We Can’t Be Friends,” “The Twilight Zone,” and “Hampstead”
Happy Fourth of July! In this holiday special, Ryan is joined by TikTok Jake to discuss the new trailer for “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and predict its box office results. Then, Ryan celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Ghostface/SCREAM-spoof “Scary Movie,” originally released on July 7, 2000. Ryan surveys the differences in how SCREAM fans view “Scary Movie” as it relates to SCREAM. Introduction Scream 7 with TikTok Jake New Trailer for I Know What You Did Last Summer Box Office Predictions Three Sad Virgins Parody Scary Movie Find us on Patreon, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, BlueSky, and Youtube. Host & CEO: @ScreamWithRCS Producers: @squirrelandspud9 @ninnetimes @joneshiphop @tjonesfilms Taylor Swift Song of the Day: “Three Sad Virgins” (SNL)
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