SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

Recent episodes

1. 343 - Season Six Premiere: 30 Years of Scream, 30 Questions Interview & 'Scream 2.0' Story from SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

   Aug 2, 20261 hr 32 min

   Happy Season Six! In this premiere episode, Ryan celebrates the sixth season of SWRCS with the introduction of the '30 Years of SCREAM, 30 Questions' interview. Amar Karim joins as the inaugural guest for the interview questions. Ryan and Amar share their "Scream 2.0 Story," commit to a new franchise ranking, and answer three dozen questions about SCREAM. In addition, Ryan and Amar homage Wes Craven on his birthday, August 2nd. Sign up at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to get your own interview on the podcast like Ryan and Amar, in honor of the 30 th anniversary of SCREAM (1996). Wes Craven Birthday Wishes & Change Scream 2.0 Story 30 Speed Round Questions Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, Facebook, and X.

2. '30 Years of Scream, 30 Questions' Interviews Coming Soon! from SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

   Jul 29, 20267 min

   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

3. Special Edition Re-Release: THE FINAL SCREAM Script by Joe Vallese from SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

   Jul 19, 20263 hr 35 min

   "The Final Scream" is the 275 th 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.

4. 342 - Reflecting on the Scream 7 Era & Closure for Sidney, Tatum, and Gale (SEASON 5 FINALE) from SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

   Jul 7, 20261 hr 52 min

   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.

5. 341 - How Do Fans Rank The Modern Era of SCREAM Films? from SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

   Jul 1, 202653 min

   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

6. 340 - Scream 7 Perspectives & Taylor Swift's "I Knew It, I Knew You" from SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

   Jun 28, 20261 hr 35 min

   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

7. 339 - The Theme of Family in SCREAM 7 & ScoobyScream's Review of Scream 7 from SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

   Jun 24, 20261 hr 17 min

   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

8. 338 - Unboxing Scream 4 & 7 Releases, SCREAM Talk, and Parasocial Analysis of Ariana's 'Hate That I Made You Love Me' from SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

   Jun 21, 20261 hr 29 min

   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

9. 337 - Buffy Season 2 & "Becoming Part II" (Audio Commentary) from SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

   Jun 19, 202647 min

   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.

10. 336 - Kirby Reed Special: Why She Should Be in Scream 8 & Envisioning a Spinoff TV Series (Feat. Foolish Mortals & Happy Haunts) from SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

    Jun 17, 20261 hr 8 min

    Kirby Reed is one of the most popular characters ever in the SCREAM franchise. In this episode, Ryan is joined by Justin from "Foolish Mortals and Happy Haunts" to argue why Kirby's next appearance should be in SCREAM 8. Despite Hayden Panettiere's confirmation that there are no direct plans, Ryan and Justin also articulate a vision of what a Kirby/Ghostface/FBI spinoff Paramount+ show could look like. Justin's Review of Scream 7 Why Kirby Should Return for Scream 8 Vision for the Kirby TV Show 2026 Film Follow at @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, X, and Facebook. Subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs

11. 335 - Morality of Gale Weathers & Ranking Courteney Cox's TV Roles (Courteney Birthday Episode) from SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

    Jun 14, 20261 hr 35 min

    June 15th is Courteney Cox's birthday! In her honor, this episode explores the morality of Gale Weathers as character over 30 years and how she is discussed as a pop culture figure with Ivan. Then, Ryan is joined by Brendon for a discussion/ranking of Courteney Cox's TV shows and characters over the years from Friends, Dirt, Cougar Town, and Shining Vale. To round out the show, Ashley joins Ryan to analyze "Hoax" (from Taylor Swift's "folklore") in the context of Gale Weathers in Scream (2022), Scream VI, and Scream 7. Favorite Version of Gale Morally Grey Gale Weathers Review of Courteney's TV Show and Roles Ranking Courteney's Career "Hoax" Follow us @ScreamWithRCS at Facebook, Instagram, and X. Subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs

12. 334 - "Scary Movie" (2026) & How Its Message Relates to SCREAM from SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

    Jun 10, 20261 hr 38 min

    "Scary Movie 6" starring Anna Faris and Regina Hall released just days ago to a massive box office overhaul, continuing Paramount Pictures' streak of franchise hits after "Scream 7." In this episode, Ryan reviews "Scary Movie 6" with producer TJ Jones, Josh Carr, Anthony Dapuzzo, and Jess Melendez. Ryan discusses the bold statement the Wayans Brothers make with the ending of this movie about embracing the original characters rather than the requel replacements, a concept that has been widely discussed in relation to the SCREAM franchise since "Scream VI." In addition, Ryan explains his point of view as to why the Wayans spoofed the exact narrative structure of "Scream" (2022) to undercut the message of the Radio Silence era with their own statement about how they view their franchise. Then, Ashley joins Ryan to for "Drop Dead" by Olivia Rodrigo as the song of the week ahead of the release of her new album, "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So In Love," this Friday. Opening Thoughts & Box Office Recap Jess's Take The Humor The Message of the Movie The Scream (2022) Recreation Top 10 Jokes "Drop Dead" Follow us @ScreamWithRCS on Facebook, Instagram, and X. Subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs

13. 333- How the Writing Improved with Scream 7 from Scream 5 & 6 from SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

    Jun 7, 20261 hr 48 min

    Most fans agree, Kevin Williamson's return to the franchise with SCREAM 7 led to many improvements. A notable, yet obvious, example is the writing. In this episode, Ryan is joined by Amar, Tarick, and Roy (from the Hoodie Talks Podcast) to evaluate the writing of the main characters, and how it improved from Scream 5 and 6. Sidney 5 vs. Sidney 7 Why Tatum Is Superior to Sam The Greatness of the Gale Massive Improvement of Chad and Mindy Who Killed Whom? The Great Character of Tatum Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS on Facebook, Instagram, and X. Subscribe at Patreon.com/ScreamWithRCS

14. 332 - Identifying with Final Girl/Sidney & Gale, Scream Talk, 'Scary Movie 6' Critics, Best of 2026 So Far, & 'Heated Rivalry' (Pride Month Special) from SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

    Jun 3, 20261 hr 33 min

    In this Pride Month special, Ryan takes a moment to open up about his experience as a gay man, how he connected to Sidney, Gale and the concept of 'the final girl' at a young age through the representation and subconscious identifying with them. Then, Ryan covers how Scream 7 was "the moment," and what that means for Scream 8. Also, Ryan makes a prediction about how the critics will treat Scary Movie 6 the same way as they did Scream 7. Ryan also covers the release of Marco Beltrami's Scream 7 Score. For the second half of the episode, Ryan goes through the best of 2026 in both television and film. Then, he is joined by Jess and Josh to discuss "Heated Rivalry" to round out the Pride Special. Ryan's Final Girl Pride Story Marco's Score for SCREAM 7 How Scream 7 was "The Moment" Scary Movie 6 and Predicting the Critics Best Film & TV of 2026 Heated Rivalry Review Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS on Facebook, Instagram, and X. Subscribe at Patreon.com/ScreamWithRCS

15. 331 - Scream 7's Tatum Evans As New Main Character from SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

    May 31, 20261 hr 35 min

    She's f*cking Sidney Prescott's daughter. In SCREAM 7, Kevin Williamson introduced a new main character for the franchise in Tatum Evans played by Isabel May. In the final character-centric episode, Ryan is joined by Amar, Anthony, and Jess to break down Sidney Prescott's daughter, her personality, how she changes over the course of SCREAM 7, and the impact she brings to the film. Then, Ashley joins Ryan and names "Eyes Open" (from Red and the original The Hunger Games film) as the Taylor Swift Song of the Week to match up with Tatum. Is Tatum Co-Lead or Supporting? Tatum's Self-Esteem The Cool Girl Mother-Daughter Understanding Tatum "Eyes Open" Follow us @SCREAMwithRCS at Facebook, Instagram, and X. Taylor Swift Song of the Week: "Eyes Open" (Red) Subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs

16. 330 - The Phenomenon of 'Obsession', the Hype & How It Handles Consent (Bonus, Feat. Jess Melendez, SPOILERS) from SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

    May 29, 202654 min

    In this bonus episode, SWRCS covers the new, cool, "it" factor movie, "Obsession." THIS EPISODE FEATURES SPOILERS FOR THE FILM! First, Ryan discusses the phenomenon around the movie, the cultural factors, how the hype made the film underwhelming upon his viewing and questions the film's perspective on its premise. Then, Jess performs a solo episode analysis of how "Obsession" represents the issue of consent and wrestles with the messaging of the film. The Phenomenon Ryan's Underwhelming Experience The Hype Jess's Reaction to the Characters The Representation of Examples Follow us @ScreamWithRCS at Facebook, Instagram, and X.

17. 329 - Scream the TV Series Season 2 (10th Anniversary) & Ranking the Seasons with the Films from SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

    May 27, 20261 hr 9 min

    Despite pushback from fans with the first TV season without Roger Jackson's voice, the iconic Ghostface mask, or the beloved trio, MTV pushed through a second season of SCREAM the TV Series, premiering on May 30, 2016. In this episode, Ryan and Taz review the second season of the TV show for its tenth anniversary and describe how the show should be re-evaluated for its merit and commitment to the SCREAM mythology -- especially compared to the Radio Silence films. Ryan and Taz start the episode ranking the three seasons of the TV show with the seven SCREAM films. They also discuss Taz's review of SCREAM 7, anticipation for Ariana Grande's new single out Friday, and rank all of her albums. Scream 7 Review Ranking the Films & TV Seasons Season 2 Review Ariana Albums and New Single Follow us @ScreamWithRCS on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

18. 328 - Wes Craven's New Nightmare (Ryan's Audio Commentary) from SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

    May 24, 202656 min

    In this month's audio commentary, Ryan watches and analyzes "Wes Craven's New Nightmare." This heralded 1994 project is widely viewed as Craven's prologue to his signature exploration of meta, the film industry, and art vs. reality in the "Scream" trilogy in the latter part of the decade. Join Ryan for a discussion about one of Wes Craven's smartest, most high-brow, and incredibly personal films of his career, either while watching the film along or listening like any other episode. To open the podcast, Jen joins Ryan to introduce the topic and reflect on the entire "A Nightmare on Elm Street" franchise and the connections between "New Nightmare" and the Hollywood-set "Scream 3." Listen to the full commentary on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs

19. 327 - The Scream 7 Culture & What Comes Next [Feat. The Scream Vault] from SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

    May 20, 20261 hr 33 min

    In this episode, Ryan is joined by Joey Noberini who runs The Scream Vault. Ryan and Joey discuss the culture of SCREAM 7 and make a compelling argument that SCREAM 8 and SCREAM 9 should build on SCREAM 7, its focus around Sidney and Tatum. #KeepGoing In addition, Ryan explores how the OG fans have won the culture war within the franchise. Then, Ashley joins Ryan for the Taylor Swift Song of the Week, "Clean" (1989), for many fans feel we "are finally clean" after SCREAM 7. How the OG Fans Won the Culture War The Vault and Remembering Jamie Blanks Scream 7 Analysis Why We Must #KeepGoing "Clean" Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS at Facebook, Instagram, and X. Subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs

20. 326 - Kevin's Scream 7 Direction, Remembering Wes & New Nightmare, '30 Years of SCREAM, 30 Questions' & Amar's Take on Melissa's Interview from SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

    May 17, 20261 hr 32 min

    In this episode, the central conversation analyzes the directing of SCREAM 7 by Kevin Williamson between Ryan and podcast superstar, Cory Wilson. We take a look at Kevin's point of view, the influence of 1970s slashers, and how he innovates the SCREAM franchise with the seventh movie as the filmmaker. In addition, Amar Karim joins Ryan to reflect on Wes Craven and "New Nightmare" and for Amar's take on the fallout of Melissa Barrera's Variety interview where she spread conspiracy theories. Also, Ryan discusses the '30 Years of SCREAM, 30 Questions' Interview for Patreon members that was announced last week. '30 Years of SCREAM, 30 Questions' Interview Remembering Wes Craven and 'New Nightmare' Amar's Disappointment with Melissa Barrera Cory's Take on Scream 7 Kevin Williamson's Directing Follow us @ScreamWithRCS at Facebook, X, and Instagram. Subscribe for your '30 Years of Scream, 30 Questions' Interview at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs