SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

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

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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

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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."

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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"

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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

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Starting August 2026, every week Ryan will interview one member of his community with a fresh set of questions about their specific viewpoint on SCREAM, reflect on living through the Spyglass era, and celebrate the 30th anniversary of SCREAM (1996).

There will be four to five long-form questions asked first, then 30 speed round questions that follow designed to evoke answers that describe your SCREAM personality. (This has been increased from 10 previously.)

Every member of the community will receive this opportunity for a 30-minute sit-down, and each interview is designed for the individual member to have spiritual ownership of the episode in which their interview is published.

Ryan hopes everyone to feel included, have a "moment" (another, better defined "moment" since most everyone has completed the original, more limited speed round) and be memorialized in the podcast, as we reflect and move into the SCREAM future.

How to sign up? You must have an active membership on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs, subscribe at any tier 2 and above, or tier 1 annually consecutively for three months. In the summer, I will send out a note and will compile a waiting list.

(NOTE: This feature is in addition to requests for appearing on main topic episode recordings and the quarterly group zooms.)

In this episode, Ryan meets with Anthony Dapuzzo and Jess Melendez to interrogate the themes of SCREAM 7 surrounding Ghostface, the identity of the characters under the mask, and bringing back Stu Macher via AI. The crew discusses how SCREAM 7's themes run through the opening to the finale and relate to the real world. Then, Ryan and Ashley discuss Anna Camp and Jessica through the lens of Taylor Swift's song "Sparks Fly," referencing the Macher house burning down in the opening.

• What is the Motive?
• Explaining Jessica
• Stu Macher AI
• Themes
• "Sparks Fly"

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Happy Mother's Day to all the SCREAM moms out there! In this episode, Ryan discusses how SCREAM 7 presents the central theme of motherhood through both Sidney Evans and the villain, Jessica Bowden. This is a significant moment in SCREAM history, considering the roots of the franchise are intertwined with Sidney's relationship with her mother's past. In addition, Ryan covers the (ridiculous) social media chatter about Courteney Cox's Instagram "like" from Friday 5/8/26 that was then removed.

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Melissa Barrera crashes out! In this emergency episode, Ryan covers Melissa Barrera's recent interview with Variety where she promoted conspiracy theories about Paramount and Spyglass "lying" and fabricated the box office success for Scream 7, as well as referring to her co-stars (Courteney Cox, Jasmin Savoy, Mason Gooding) as "scabs." First, Ryan reads the direct quotes from Variety and then is joined by Anthony to reflect on Melissa's unprofessional statements and conspiracy theories. Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS on Instagram, X, and Facebook. Subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs

As we continue with Jessica and Ghostface week, Ryan is joined by Amar to describe the motive behind the Ghostface characters in SCREAM 7. They discuss why many dislike the motive and unfold its brilliance. Then, Ryan and Amar place each of the three Ghostface characters — Jessica, Marco, and Karl — into their Ghostface ranking as individuals and as a group.

• Come back Thursday for the final episode of Jessica & Ghostface week!

• Describe the Motive

• Obsession and Parasocial Relationship

• Marco and Karl

• Ranking the 15 Ghostfaces

• Ranking the 7 Films by Ghostface Groups

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