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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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- 2 days ago56 min
354 - Joe Vallese Interview & Scream Spec Scripts Retrospective (Special Edition)
In this special edition episode, Ryan interviews Joe Vallese. As a legend of the podcast, Joe is a college professor, writer/editor of "It Came From the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror", and host of "Introverted But Willing To Discuss Tori Amos." But in SCREAM circles, he is best known for writing three scripts for the podcast that Ryan performed aloud on the show: SCREAM 7 (ep. 112), SCREAMS (ep. 155), and THE FINAL SCREAM (ep. 275). Ryan performs the 30 Years of SCREAM interview for Joey, but in addition, Ryan and Joey reflect on their trilogy of scripts now that time has passed. Joey's Role at SWRCS & His 2.0 Story Special Script Speed Round Questions 30 Years of SCREAM Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, Facebook, and X. Sign up at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to get your own interview on the podcast in honor of the 30th anniversary of SCREAM (1996).
- 4 days ago13 min
353 - Scream Fans Remember Hayden Panettiere (Public Preview)
In this Patreon bonus exclusive episode, Ryan invites the Patreon community to share memories and thoughts in honor of Hayden Panettiere after her tragic passing last month. Panettiere left an enormous impact on the series as Kirby Reed in Scream 4 and Scream Vi. Listen to the full episode at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs.
- 1 weeks ago1h 34m
352 - Ranking the SCREAM Opening Scenes
The opening scenes of the SCREAM films are a sacred commodity. In fact, Drew Barrymore's stunning opening in the original film is perhaps the single most iconic aspect of the franchise. Today, Ryan is joined by Amar Karim to rank the seven openings of the SCREAM series. Ryan and Amar reveal their rankings, then analyze each film's introduction on the merits. Then, Roy "Hoodie" Garza, from the Hoodie Talks Podcast, joins Ryan as the 30 Years of SCREAM, 30 Questions Interview. Rankings from Best to Worst Scream (1996) Scream 2 Scream 3 Scream 4 Scream (2022) Scream VI Scream 7 30 Years of SCREAM Interview: Roy "Hoodie" Garza Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, Facebook, and X. Sign up at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to get your own interview on the podcast in honor of the 30th anniversary of SCREAM (1996).
- 2 weeks ago2h 10m
351 - State of SCREAM: Will Critics Be Fair to SCREAM 8 & Wrong Lessons from Scream 7 ('Petal' Review)
In this episode, Ryan is joined by Anthony and Jess to discuss the state of the Scream franchise. The trio look forward to Scream 8: will the critics be fair to the movie, or is the era of the critics being fair to the series and seeing SCREAM as "trendy" is over for now? In addition, Ryan, Anthony, and Jess evaluate the alleged "lessons" from SCREAM 7 that anti-fans believe need to be improved upon in the next film. The trio present arguments as to why many of these suggestions are the incorrect lessons to learn from the last year. Then, Ryan interviews John Cardy for the 30 Years of SCREAM, 30 Questions segment of the week. To end the episode, Ryan is joined by Brian to review Ariana Grande's new album "petal." Remembering Hayden & Preface Statements Will Critics Be Fair to SCREAM 8? Wrong Lessons from SCREAM 7 30 Years of SCREAM, 30 Questions: John Cardy REVIEW: "Petal" by Ariana Grande Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, Facebook, and X. Sign up at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to get your own interview on the podcast in honor of the 30th anniversary of SCREAM (1996).
- 2 weeks ago2h 1m
350th Episode Special - Ranking & Grading Every Scene in SCREAM 7
In the milestone 350th episode, Ryan ranks and grades every scene from SCREAM 7 from weakest to best. In season six, Ryan plans to cover all of the SCREAM films and more, ranking all the scenes within that film, one per month. Then, Ryan is joined by special guest Cory Wilson for the 30 Years of SCREAM Interview this week. To finish up, Ashley joins Ryan for a fun Taylor Swift Song song to celebrate the 350th occasion, "22" from Red. All 31 Scenes in SCREAM 7 Ranking & Grading the SCREAM 7 Scenes Remembering Hayden 30 Years of Scream Interview: Cory Wilson Taylor Swift Song of the Week: "22" (Red) Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, Facebook, and X. Sign up at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to get your own interview on the podcast in honor of the 30th anniversary of SCREAM (1996).
- 3 weeks ago1h 38m
349 - The Evolution of the 'Final Girl'
In this episode, Ryan and Isaías Rapan go through the history of the "final girl." Ryan and Isaías discuss Carol J. Clover's writing about the term, describe the different interpretations of the concept, and investigate the qualities that make a character a "final girl." They catalog specific examples that show the evolution of this character mold from the 1970s to 2026. Ryan and Isaías each name an underrated final girl, as well as thoroughly examining the final girl through the characters of SCREAM. Then, Ashely joins Ryan to discuss the Taylor Swift song of the week, "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me" from the Tortured Poets Department. Who Counts as a Final Girl? Characteristics of a Final Girl The Evolution of Final Girls from 1970s through 2026 Underrated Final Girls & The Future "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, Facebook, and X. Sign up at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to get your own interview on the podcast in honor of the 30th anniversary of SCREAM (1996).
- 4 weeks ago1h 54m
348 - Top 7 Moments from SCREAM 7 & The Moments Sidney Knew
In this week's episode, Ryan welcomes Dustin Putman (Author of "The Fright File" and Writer from "The Film File") to countdown the Top 7 Moments from SCREAM 7, as well as ranking the moments of realization Sidney has each time Ghostface returns across the franchise. Then, Ryan and Ashley use "The Moment I Knew" as the Taylor Swift Song of the Week, in honor of Ryan's birthday last week on August 18. Dustin's Dismantling the Criticism Against SCREAM 7 Honorable Mentions Top 7 Moments of SCREAM 7 Ranking the Moments Sidney Knew Taylor Swift Song of the Week: "The Moment I Knew" (Red) Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, Facebook, and X. Sign up at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to get your own interview on the podcast in honor of the 30th anniversary of SCREAM (1996).
- Aug 17, 202625 min
347 - Hayden Panettiere Passes at Age 36 (Emergency Ep)
In this emergency episode, Ryan covers the tragic news of Hayden Panettiere's Passing at the age of 36. Ryan recaps the facts and pays tribute to Hayden's legacy as Kirby Reed in Scream 4 and Scream VI.
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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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