“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, symb ...
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In Another World: A Pop Culture Podcast A celebration of pop culture. Every week, join host Zacary Landolt (@zacarywithnoh insta/Twitter) as he dives into a discussion about a different piece of pop culture. Sometimes it’s an old favorite, or a “pop culture blind spot” that needs to be filled in. Joined by lovely, entertaining guests, and filled with fun segments, it’s always sure to be a good time! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inanotherworld/support
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245 - 30 Reasons Why Scream 3 is the Best, Remembering Wes Craven & All Too Well (Summer Finale)
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2:04:44In 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 …
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244 - Alison Brie’s Core Four Comments & Melissa Barrera in Scary Movie 6
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1:24:06Ryan 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 he…
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243 – Halloween vs. Scream Q&A (Hallo-Scream)
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1:22:52In this week’s episode, Ryan is joined by Matt Emert of the Happy Horror Time podcast to answer new podcast speed round questions specifically relating to the Halloween franchise and a mini competition between Halloween vs. Scream on a variety of topics. Introduction “Halloween Story” Halloween Questions Hallo-Scream Questions White Horse Find us o…
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242 - Halloween H20 (Ryan's Audio Commentary)
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37:17In this episode, Ryan C. Showers watches and performs an audio commentary for “Halloween H20" (1998). Watch the film as you follow along, or listen like a regular podcast recording. THIS IS A PUBLIC PREVIEW! Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to listen to full audio commentary! Find us on Patreon, Instagram, Facebook, X, BlueSky, and Youtube.…
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241 – Scream 7 Predictions: How Halloween H20 Will Inspire Scream 7
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1:24:44In this week’s episode, Ryan is joined by Anthony and Amar to predict how similar “Scream 7” and “Halloween H20” will be in terms of plot, character arcs, and narrative choices, on the anniversary of the release of the seventh “Halloween” in theaters. Both films will have been written (uncredited) and shaped by Kevin Williamson and are the seventh …
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240 – The Problematic Production of Wes Craven’s ‘Cursed,’ the Attempted Werewolf Version of SCREAM (Feat. Wild Things & August)
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1:23:08In this week’s episode, Ryan summarizes the problematic production of “Cursed” (2005). The film that reunited Wes Craven, Kevin Williamson, Skeet Ulrich, Marianne Maddalena, Patrick Lussier, and Marco Beltrami to make the werewolf version of “Scream” that became a two-year nightmare for everyone involved under Dimension. Ryan invites Sam and Garris…
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In this week’s episode, Ryan invites Tarick Evans to figure out how to fix Scream VI. Ryan proposes three different versions to change Scream VI: moderate changes, alterations to Gale specifically, and a complete overhaul of the movie as we know it. Additionally, podcast producer TJ Jones joins to describe why Scream VI is better suited to be class…
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238 – The Good & Bad: ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ (2025) Breakdown
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1:52:46Join Ryan for a breakdown of the new “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (2025) film. Ryan is joined by guests who both absolutely loved the new film and others who find it deeply flawed. Find us on Patreon, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, BlueSky, and Youtube. Host & CEO: @ScreamWithRCS Producers: @squirrelandspud9 @ninnetimes @joneshiphop @tjonesfi…
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237 – I Know What You Did Last Summer: Comparisons to Scream (1996), Screentime Data, & Reactions to the New Movie
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1:44:28It’s “I Know What You Did Last Summer” week! Join Ryan to discuss reactions to the divisive requel film released on Friday with Josh and Amar. Then, Ryan invites Anthony and Jess to investigate the similarities and differences between the original “Scream” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” Then, the episode rounds out with a cameo from Kevin a…
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236 – First Reactions to ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ (2025) SPOILERS!
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50:45Happy Sunday! In this emergency episode, Ryan is joined by Anthony Dapuzzo (from the Never Split Up Podcast) disclose their initial reactions to the new “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (2025) film. Ryan and Anthony discuss spoilers, the identity of the killers, the use of the legacy actors, and the overall film. Introduction Act 1 Danica and the …
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235 - I Know What You Did Last Summer (Ryan's Audio Commentary)
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37:17In this episode, Ryan C. Showers watches and performs an audio commentary for “I Know What You Did Last Summer" (1997), written by Kevin Williamson, with deep ties to the SCREAM franchise, and ahead of the release of the new "I Know What You Did Last Summer" film released in theaters. THIS IS A PUBLIC PREVIEW! Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs…
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234 – M3GAN 2.0 Box Office Disaster & Previewing Upcoming Horror Releases
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1:29:20Ryan C. Showers and Josh Reinhold delve into the current state of the film industry’s unpredictability with box office results, in trying to solve the case of “M3GAN 2.0” and its recent financial disaster. They discuss the implications on “M3GAN 2.0” on the upcoming releases of “Scream 7” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” Ryan and Josh probe J…
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233 – Sidney and Gale’s Closure in Each SCREAM Film
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1:24:43In this special episode of the podcast, Ryan invites Ashley and the hosts of the Scream Queens Podcast, Josh and Justine, to analyze the moments of closure Sidney Prescott and Gale Weathers experience in each SCREAM film. The discussion also connects to Taylor Swift's song “Closure” from the evermore album. The conversation provides insights into e…
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232 – Scream The TV Series Season 1 (10th Anniversary)
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1:24:02In this off-the-beaten-path episode, Ryan C. Showers celebrates the 10th anniversary of the MTV Scream TV Show, season one. The pilot episode of the show premiered June 30, 2015. Ryan invites Adam and Taz to give justice to the perhaps underrated first season of the TV show. They discuss the controversies surrounding the show at the time it aired, …
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231 - 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' New Trailer & Scary Movie (25th Anniversary)
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1:27:10Happy Fourth of July! In this holiday special, Ryan is joined by TikTok Jake to discuss the new trailer for “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and predict its box office results. Then, Ryan celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Ghostface/SCREAM-spoof “Scary Movie,” originally released on July 7, 2000. Ryan surveys the differences in how SCREAM fans…
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230 – Gale Weathers’ Special Quality in Each Film and Her Fate in Scream 7
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1:28:17Ryan C. Showers and Josh Reinhold delve into the character of Gale Weathers played by Courteney Cox. They discuss her special, unique and identifying qualities in each of the six SCREAM films and identify predictions for her return in the upcoming Scream 7. They analyze Gale's character development and the potential for her fate in the next install…
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229 – Ranking the Characters in Scream 4-6 (Season 5 Premiere Part II)
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1:43:17In part two of the season five premiere of the podcast, Ryan and Amar continue the coverage of ranking all the characters in the franchise with “Scream 4,” “Scream” (2022), and “Scream VI.” In addition, Amar plays “Smash, Slash, or Dash: Ghostface Edition.” Introduction Smash, Slash, Dash: Ghostface Edition Scream 4 (2011) Characters Scream (2022) …
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228 – Ranking the Characters in the Original SCREAM Trilogy (Season 5 Premiere Part I)
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1:42:35In part one of the season five premiere of the podcast, Ryan welcomes Amar Karim for his return to the show after a hiatus in season four. In classic old-school fashion, Ryan and Amar rank all the characters from “Scream,” “Scream 2,” and “Scream 3.” Also, Ryan covers recent statements by Jennifer Love Hewitt about Neve Campbell and Scream 7. Then,…
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227 – Scream Fandom Generations & ‘The Final Scream’ Script Preview (Season 4 Finale)
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1:31:46In the season four finale, Ryan is joined by Ivan to discuss the post-modernism and different six generations or eras of the Scream fandom. Additionally, LA-Times Bestselling Writer, Joe Vallese, joins Ryan to commemorate the two-year anniversary of the “Scream 7” spec script and preview “The Final Scream” Introduction Two years of the “Scream 7” s…
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226 – What If Tatum was the Opening Victim in Scream?
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1:17:23In this episode, Ryan C. Showers is joined by the producer of the podcast, TJ Jones (also from the Box Office Buds podcast), for an interactive exercise which reimagines “Scream” (1996) if Tatum Riley was the opening kill rather than Casey Becker. How does this alter the narrative, characters, and overall story? Ryan and TJ answer these questions. …
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225 – Scary Movie (Ryan’s Audio Commentary)
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34:57In this episode, Ryan C. Showers watches and performs an audio commentary for “Scary Movie” (2000). This year marks the 25th anniversary of the spoof of “Scream,” “Scream 2,” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” This is an opportunity for the listeners to view “Scary Movie” through the lens of a “Scream” fan perspective. Subscribe on Patreon.com/…
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224 – Should SCREAM Abandon “The Rules” & What Comes Next After Scream 7?
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1:26:14In this episode, Ryan C. Showers and Josh Reinhold discuss what comes next for SCREAM after the release of “Scream 7.” Is it the end of “SCREAM” as we know it? Are we in for a Sidney 2.0 trilogy? Will Kevin Williamson direct the remaining Sidney movies? How will the franchise juggle Sidney, her daughter Tatum, and a potential Sam return? Then, Ashl…
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223 – Scream 7 News! Kevin Williamson & Guy Busick Speak Out (Headlines with RCS)
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1:36:59Scream 7 News Friday! Ryan and Anthony delve into the latest news surrounding Scream 7 as conveyed by Kevin Williamson and Guy Busick in recent interviews. In particular, Ryan and Anthony discuss Williamson’s comments about focusing on Sidney again and Busick revealing details about the “lost” Core Four movie. Additionally, they speculate on the fu…
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222 – Happy Horror Time with Ryan C. Showers
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1:26:29In this episode, Ryan C. Showers hosts Jacob Randall, Matt Emert, and Tim Murdock from the Happy Horror Time podcast. They discuss their friendship, the dynamics of podcasting, and everything SCREAM. Then, Ryan, Jacob, and Ashley usher in summer with an analysis of Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer” for the song of the day. Introduction Happy Horror Tim…
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221 – Rotten Tomatoes Questions; ‘Bloodlines’ Box Office Clue for Scream 7; Reviews: ‘Final Destination’ & ‘Bloodlines’
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1:17:38In this episode, Ryan analyzes how “Final Destination: Bloodlines” performed at the box office, and what it signals about what could come “Scream 7.” Additionally, Ryan muses about the way Rotten Tomatoes operates in the modern day and the odd the 92% score for “Final Destination: Bloodlines.” Then, Ryan is joined by Ashley and Garrison to review “…
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