SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

In this episode, Ryan speaks with Joseph Maddrey, the author of "The Soul of Wes Craven," about the legacy left behind from the beloved SCREAM franchise director. Then, Ryan and Josh Calamari discuss Chad and Mindy working for Gale Weathers in Scream 7 and the potential for their new trio within the SCREAM world. Rounding out the show, Ryan and Ashley make predictions for Taylor Swift's new album releasing Friday, "The Life of a Showgirl."

• 'The Soul of Wes Craven'
• Nightmare and Scream
• Gale and Mindy
• NYC Trio Speech Round
• The Life of a Showgirl Predictions

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Welcome to the Autumn Spectacular episode! First, Ryan interviews Ashley Cullins, author of the recently released book "Your Favorite Scary Movie" covering the history of the SCREAM franchise. Then, Ryan is joined by Amar to "remake" an episode from five years ago, discussing the spooky season of Autumn and answering questions sent in by fans for SCREAM 7. In addition, they discuss the importance of recognizing the reevaluation of Scream 3 and Scream 4 in recent years. Then, Ryan, Amar, and Anthony review "The Conjuring: Last Rites" and analyze its smash hit box office results.

• Ashley Cullins
• Remaking the First Day of Autumn
• Appreciating the Scream 3 and 4 Reappraisal
• Scream Q&A
• "The Conjuring: Last Rites" Review
• Taylor Swift & Autumn

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Ryan invites Jess and Phil to analyze the depiction of mental health representation of the SCREAM franchise's heroines -- Sidney, Sam, and Tara -- and the differences between the approach of Wes Craven vs. Radio Silence. Then, Ryan chats with Nuala, a long-time Patreon who discuss the future of the lgeacy characters after Scream 7.

• Breaking News! w/ Ryan and Ashley
• Phil's Speed Round
• Sidney's Mental Health
• Sam Carpenter's Mental Illness Accuracy?
• Tara Carpenter's Odd Choices in Scream VI
• "The Last Time"
• Nuala's Scream Story
• What's Next for the Legacy After Scream 7

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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

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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)

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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.

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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

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