SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

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274 - The 'Scream' (1996) Finale Dec 16, 2025

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In today's episode, Ryan hosts Josh and Breia to deep dive into the original, iconic "Scream" (1996) finale. They discuss the way this sequence outlined the formula for SCREAM finales that came after, as well as the identity of the killers, why they are important in slasher history, Sidney Prescott's first earth-shattering finale, Neve Campbell's performance, the violence, Gale Weathers's spoiler with the safety, and the two-killer twist. To round out the show, Ryan and Breia briefly discuss Sabrina Carpenter and her blockbuster hit music from the last two years.

The Final Scream Preview
The Scream 1 Finale
Sidney and Neve Campbell
Billy, Stu, and the Killers
Scream Story & Speed Round
Visiting the Macher House
Sabrina Carpenter

EXCLUSIVE: 'The Final Scream' Scene with Sidney & Gale and Cast/Character List Dec 14, 2025

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Please enjoy this sneak peek at "The Final Scream," a script by Joe Vallese, premiering on Friday, December 19, 2025 on this podcast. This trailer features the character/cast list for the story, and a short scene with Sidney and Gale reviewing the history of Ghostface.

Tune in Friday for the full script!

273 - 12 Ghostfaces, 12 Showgirls Dec 12, 2025

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12 Ghostface killers. 12 songs from "The Life of a Showgirl." December 12th. In this episode, Ryan and Ashley assign each of the twelve Ghostface killers a song by Taylor Swift from "The Life of a Showgirl" and explain each Scream character's personality through the song. This episode also wishes Taylor Swift a happy birthday, where Ryan and Ashley play "this or that" with her albums folklore and evermore.

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272 - Scream 7 Trailer Reactions & The Holidays with Scream (Feat. The Scream Vault & Scream Queens Podcast) Dec 09, 2025

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Happy holidays! Happy Scream 7! In this episode, Ryan continues coverage of the Scream 7 trailer, featuring Joey Noberini creator of "The Scream Vault," and Josh and Justine from the "Scream Queens Podcast." Each member offers a unique perspective about the history of the franchise and untapped points of view about the Neve Campbell and Sidney Prescott-focused trailer for Scream 7. Then, Ryan and Ashley cover "tis the damn season" from evermore for the Taylor Swift Song of the Day, explain the Scream connection with the festive winter holidays, and discuss how the small-town culture in Taylor's song could apply to Scream 7. Follow us @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, X and Facebook. Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "tis the damn season" (evermore)

271 - 'Wicked: For Good' Review (Feat. Foolish Mortals & Happy Haunts) Dec 05, 2025

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In this episode, Ryan reviews "Wicked: For Good" with the same crew as the review for "Wicked" Part 1 last year, Justin (from "Foolish Mortals and Happy Haunts"), Andy, and Michael Schwartz (previously of NextBestPicture). The gang describes how they experienced the film's interpretation of Act II of the source material, the acting from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, the film's reaction from critics, and the film's Oscar potential. Ryan lists his top five favorite moments from "Wicked: For Good" and describes how Part 1 and "For Good" should be viewed as one complete movie and story.

The Underrated Act II
Ryan's Top Five Moments
Critics Response
Ariana and Cynthia
The Flaws
Scream 7 Trailer Thoughts
Oscar Potential
"One Battle After Another"

270 - Scream 7 Fears: What Could Go Wrong? Dec 02, 2025

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Ryan spent the last two years unflinchingly standing in solidarity with Neve Campbell and the Scream franchise, and supported continuing on with Scream 7. A vast majority of fans believe the trailer for Scream 7 is terrific and this entry has some of the greatest potential ever in the series due to the talent involved.

However, in an effort to display objectivity, this episode explores potential red flags of Scream 7 and what could go wrong despite the high hopes and optimism.

Ryan focuses concerns on the identity of Ghostface and his/her motive, while Jess Melendez worries about the big-picture relevancy of Scream 7 in a chapter of Sidney's story. In the introduction, Anthony Dapuzzo (Never Split Up podcast) shares fears of Scream 7 playing into the modern trend of easter eggs.

Too Many Easter Eggs
Urgency of Sidney's Story
Ghostface and Their Motive
Mark Evans
Not Solving Gale's Scream VI Disaster
The Twins

'The Final Scream' Script by Joe Vallese, Coming Dec. 19 (Trailer) Nov 28, 2025

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"The Final Scream," the third and final spec script written LA-Times best-selling writer, Joe Vallese, will be released on the SWRCS podcast on December 19, 2025, on the heels of the Scream (1996) anniversary and the holiday season.

This script follows "Scream 7" (the end of the Carpenter sister era, episode 112) and "Screams (a Gale-centric script, episode 155).

"The Final Scream" completes this SWRCS trilogy by focusing on Sidney's family (two younger daughters, unlike Tatum in the upcoming Scream 7) and her marriage to Mark Kinciad (not Evans, like in the upcoming Scream 7).

The plot is: Sidney Prescott's sense of peace and security is unmoored by the revelation of a dark secret - and a slew of new Ghostface murders hitting too close to home.

We hope this script provides some closure to the Sidney/Mark Kincaid fans since Patrick Dempsey did not return for the feature film releasing in February.

"The Final Scream" is emotional and contemplative, yet it's also epic and wide in scope. Gale Weathers also assumes an important role and the arc of the film ties into the fabric of the original trilogy.

Like the past two scripts, "The Final Scream" will be read aloud by Ryan like an audio book and released as a podcast episode. The script itself will be available to Patreon subscribers Tier 2 and above to read.

We hope to see everyone on December 19 for the premiere!

269 - Gale Weathers Debrief Pre-Scream 7: Who Is She in the Requel Era? ('Elizabeth Taylor' and the Legacy Sequel Approach of Scream & Jurassic World) Nov 25, 2025

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In this episode, Ryan and Ashley Summers (Squirrel and Spud) use Taylor Swift's new song "Elizabeth Taylor" as an entry point to analyze Gale Weathers in the requel era before entering Scream 7. Ryan and Ashley question who is Gale Weathers after Scream (2022) and Scream VI, how has she changed, and who is the woman we will meet in the next film. Then, Ryan is joined by contributors Anthony Dapuzzo (Never Split Up Podcast) and Jess Melendez to compare the different approaches to legacy sequels of Scream with the Jurassic World films.

Elizabeth Taylor: The Song and The Person
Gale Weathers Post-Scream 5 & 6
Looking Ahead to Scream 7
Scream 5 vs. Jurassic Park: Dominion
How Franchises Do The Requel

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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "Elizabeth Taylor" (The Life of a Showgirl)

268 – Scream 7 Scoop & Trailer Analysis (Feat. Jude Jarjoura & ScoobyScream) Nov 20, 2025

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In this episode, Ryan is joined first by Jude Jarjoura, who has provided insights about Scream 7 for the last seven months that would later be confirmed by the trailer. Then, Ryan hosts Jake from TikTok, aka "ScoobyScream," to analyze the trailer, the production, and the returns of Sidney and Gale.

Trailer Thoughts
Scream 7 Scoop
Predicting Gale Weathers in Scream 7
Sidney, Tatum, & Gale
I Know What You Did Last Summer Sequel?

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267 – How Neve Campbell Became the Leader of the SCREAM Franchise ('Father Figure') Nov 18, 2025

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In this episode inspired by Taylor Swift's new song "Father Figure," Ryan lays out how Neve Campbell became the leader of the SCREAM franchise. Ryan describes Neve's contributions to the series, and step-by-step the recent history of SCREAM: How Wes Craven was the leader of the first 20 years of the series; how only Neve could have filled his shoes; how the Radio Silence era lacked a true leader; how the studio and creatives would not allow Neve to fill this role on Scream (2022); and how Neve inherited this role by taking the risk and standing alone to save the franchise in Scream 7 during a rocky time.

Neve's Contributions
De Facto Leader in Scream 5
No Leader in Scream VI
Saving Scream 7
Confession: What if Scream is Tainted Forever?
"Father Figure"

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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "Father Figure" (The Life of a Showgirl)

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