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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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- Yesterday7 min
'30 Years of Scream, 30 Questions' Interviews Coming Soon!
Season 6 of the 'SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers' podcast will premiere on August 2, 2026 (Wes Craven's birthday). This season will also feature a new segment on the show: '30 Years of Scream, 30 Questions.' As the franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary in December, Ryan will provide an interview of four in-depth questions and then 30 speed round questions, for approximately 30 minutes to Patreon members on the podcast. This is designed to be an all-encompassing Q&A to expose every kind of SCREAM opinion a person can have. The podcast will begin scheduling interviews with Patreon subscribers on August 1. Every week will feature a new interview. Join the Patreon at any tier 2 and above, or annually to become eligible for the 30 Years of SCREAM, 30 Questions interview. Subscribe here: Patreon.com/screamwithrcs
- 1 weeks ago3h 35m
Special Edition Re-Release: THE FINAL SCREAM Script by Joe Vallese
"The Final Scream" is the 275th episode of this podcast first released December 19, 2025. Please enjoy this re-release of a spec script by Joey Vallese, performed by Ryan, envisioning an alternative version of Sidney's life if she had been married to Mark Kincaid and a story focused on her young children. If you weren't able to listen in December, here is your second chance while the podcast is on hiatus between season five and six. Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, Facebook, and X.
- 3 weeks ago1h 52m
342 - Reflecting on the Scream 7 Era & Closure for Sidney, Tatum, and Gale (SEASON 5 FINALE)
In the season five finale of the podcast, Ryan brings together a reflection of the SCREAM 7 era as well as a discussion about the closure of Sidney, Tatum, and Gale in the film. First, Ryan is joined by Anthony and Jess to look back at the buildup to SCREAM 7 over the last year and 100 episodes in the before-during-after of the SCREAM 7 release. They discuss the legacy SCREAM 7 is leaving behind, and the divisive (and frustrating) nature of the discourse around Jessica, the movie and finale. Then, Ryan is joined by Josh, Justine and producer Ashely to follow up on their episode from last year, "Closure for Sidney and Gale in Each SCREAM Film" (ep. 233) released July 2025. The group analyzes the closure at which Sidney, Gale, and Tatum arrive in the epilogue of SCREAM 7. This framework ties into Taylor Swift's song "closure" from evermore. Subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to join the Patreon and ensure your "30 Years of SCREAM, 30 Questions" Interview in Season 6. Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
- 4 weeks ago53 min
341 - How Do Fans Rank The Modern Era of SCREAM Films?
Building a consensus in general can be tough. Among the hundreds of people associated with SWRCS, the verdict could not be clearer. Most fans rank the new era of films produced by Spylgass and Paramount as the following: Scream 7 > Scream (2022) > Scream VI. In this episode, Ryan is joined by Joey Vallese (writer of "The Final Scream" and the other podcast spec scripts), Amar, and Christian to discuss the ranking. Then, in the second half of the episode, the Patreon group joins Ryan with their rankings of the Spyglass era SCREAM films. THIS IS A PUBLIC PREVIEW - the full episode is available to subscribers only. The Clear Majority Ranking Joey's Take on Scream 7 & This Era The Patreon Weights In Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, Facebook, and X. Get your "30 Years of SCREAM, 30 Questions" Interview on the show and listen to the full episdoe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs
- Jun 28, 20261h 35m
340 - Scream 7 Perspectives & Taylor Swift's "I Knew It, I Knew You"
In this episode, Ryan is joined by two guests (Sarah and Alex) with different perspectives on SCREAM to review SCREAM 7: one who has defended Scream 5 ad 6 era, and another who is primarily a Wes Craven fan. The results may surprise you! In addition, Ryan opens the episode with a discussion of how it felt to get Sidney and SCREAM back with SCREAM 7 using the lens of "I Knew It, I Knew You," Taylor Swift's original song recently featured in "Toy Story 5". Toy Story 5 & "I Knew It, I Knew You" How It Felt Getting Sidney & SCREAM Back Scream 7 POV from a Wes Craven or Bust Fan Scream 7 POV from a Pro-Radio Silence Fan Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, Facebook, and X. Get your "30 Years of SCREAM, 30 Questions" Interview on the show and Subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs
- Jun 24, 20261h 17m
339 - The Theme of Family in SCREAM 7 & ScoobyScream's Review of Scream 7
In this episode, Ryan explores the theme of family in SCREAM 7 with Kelly. They discuss Sidney's family unit with Tatum and Mark, as well as Mindy and Chad's sibling dynamic and Jessica's view of her family. Then, Ryan welcomes back Jake from TikTok, aka ScoobyScream, for a triumphant review of SCREAM 7 after years of hype and anticipation. Family in Scream 7 Sidney, Mark & Tatum Chad & Mindy ScoobyScream's Take on Scream 7 Thumbs Up on Jessica and the Motive Sidney and Gale's Legend Status New Ranking Follow us @ScreamWithRCS at Facebook, Instagram, and X. Subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs
- Jun 21, 20261h 29m
338 - Unboxing Scream 4 & 7 Releases, SCREAM Talk, and Parasocial Analysis of Ariana's 'Hate That I Made You Love Me'
In this episode, Ryan unboxes all of the physical media from SCREAM 4 and SCREAM 7 that were released in the last three weeks. Then, Ryan is joined by Brian Balcarcel (host of "Gay for the Record") to review SCREAM 7 and highlight strengths of SCREAM 4. Then, the duo analyze Ariana Grande's new song "Hate That I Made You Love Me" through a parasocial lens and connect it to SCREAM 7, as well as discussion of Ariana's "positions" album. Ryan Unboxing SCREAM 4 and Scream 7 Scream 7 Review and Scream 4 Talk Ariana Grande: "Hate That I Made You Love Me" and Positions Follow us @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, Facebook, and X. Subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs
- Jun 19, 202647 min
337 - Buffy Season 2 & "Becoming Part II" (Audio Commentary)
In this special release, Ryan reviews Buffy the Vampire Slayer season two and remembers the late Anthony Stewart Head, featuring Sam Levy. Then, Ryan performs an audio commentary of an episode for Patreon subscribers for the series-defining "Becoming Part II" season finale. Remembering Giles Buffy Season 2 Review "Becoming Part II" Audio Commentary Listen to the full audio commentary by subscribing at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs.
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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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