SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

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266 - Scream 7 Trailer Talk & Analysis of the Scream Audio Commentaries with Wes Craven (Feat. Foolish Mortals & Happy Haunts) Nov 14, 2025

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In this episode, Ryan is joined by Justin from 'Foolish Mortals and Happy Haunts.' The main topic involves Ryan and Justin diving deep into the audio commentaries performed by Wes Craven for "Scream," "Scream 2," "Scream 3," and "Scream 4." They analyze how Wes Craven approached discussion of these iconic films, fun facts, and how the audio commentaries impact understanding of the franchise. In addition, Ryan and Justin review the the newly released "Scream 7" trailer and Lady Gaga's latest album "Mayhem."

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265 - The Underrated Sequels: Scream 3 and Scream 4 (Scream 7 Trailer Reaction & The Fate of Ophelia) Nov 11, 2025

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In this episode, Ryan is joined by Lucas and Ashley to outline the legacies of Scream 3 and Scream 4 as the underrated sequels of the franchise. In particular, Ryan highlights how Scream 3 and Scream 4 were viewed and maligned early on into their journeys, but how over time, audiences have come to reevaluate each film for the merits that were misunderstood at the time of release. Ryan demonstrates how big social and culture shifts in pop culture have shaped a more favorable landscape for the two sequels, but that Scream 3 and Scream 4 have the lasting quality to deserve their newfound respect. Meanwhile, Lucas reacts to the Scream 7 trailer, and the novel "The Fate of Ophelia" is selected as the Taylor Swift Song of the Week, since Scream 3 and Scream 4's reputations were saved from the fate of being misunderstood and hated.

Scream 7 Trailer Reactions
Superior Scream 3 and Scream 4 Phone Calls
How Scream 3 and Scream 4 Evolved in Public Perception
The Fate of Ophelia

264 - Buffy Season 6 & 'Once More with Feeling' (Audio Commentary) Nov 08, 2025

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In this special release, Ryan publishes the first ever Buffy season review and audio commentary of an episode for Patreon subscribers. First, Ryan is joined by Sam, Kevin, and Quentin to review the sixth season, Ryan's favorite of the series. Then, Ryan performs an audio commentary of the musical episode "Once More with Feeling" (season 6, episode 7). Listen to the full audio commentary by subscribing at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs. We talk everything Sarah Michelle Gellar, the dark themes, and the dramatic effect of the season.

Season Six Review Part I
Season Six Review Part 2
"Once More with Feeling" Audio Commentary

263 - Scream 7 Trailer: What Did the Fans Think? Nov 06, 2025

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This week's second episode features members of the SCREAM w/ RCS Patreon weighing in on the Scream 7 trailer. Hear from more than a dozen Scream fans the great, the good, and the mixed about Kevin Williamson's first directed Scream film and the return of Sidney Prescott to the center of the narrative in the Scream 7 trailer.

To Spoil or Not to Spoil....
The Mother-Daughter Angle
Neve Campbell's Triumph
Gale and the Twins
Isabel May as Tatum
Ghostface, burning down the Macher House, & Pine Grove

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262 - The 'Scream 7' (2026) Trailer Nov 04, 2025

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At long last, the trailer for Kevin William's "Scream 7" (2026) has been released. Ryan is joined by Anthony, Jess, and Amar to discuss the mother-daughter focused storyline of the trailer, the preview of Neve Campbell's acting performance, Kevin Williamson's writing credit, and more! In particular, the group muses on whether the online backlash has helped fuel the trailer to exceed expectations and result in roaring success on Youtube and TikTok.

Overall Thoughts
Did the trailer show too much?
Sidney-Tatum
Gale, Chad, and Mindy
Favorite Moments from the Trailer
The Hype & Commercial Success

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261 - "Halloween" 1978 (Ryan's Audio Commentary) Oct 31, 2025

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In this episode released October 31, 2025, Ryan C. Showers watches and performs an audio commentary for John Carpenter's classic film, "Halloween" (1978). Watch the film as you follow along, or listen like a regular podcast recording.

Listen to the full commentary on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs

260 - Jamie Lee Curtis Tribute & 'Horror in Haddonfield' Oct 28, 2025

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For this Halloween Week Special, Ryan is joined by a panel of Patreons to honor the original Scream Queen herself, Jamie Lee Curtis, and celebrate her career accomplishments, Laurie Strode, and Halloween. In addition, Ryan interviews Andrew Grevas, author of "Horror in Haddonfield: Halloween's Untold Stories," a book that features a quote from Ryan about "Halloween H20."

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259 - Ranking the Ghostface Characters Oct 21, 2025

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In this episode, Ryan and Amar rank the 12 Ghostface killers based on a holistic criteria of motive, writing, the actor's performance, before the reveal and in the finale. Then, Ryan hosts a group of Patreons to play Smash, Slash, or Dash: Ghostface edition.

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258 - Favorite SCREAM Kill Oct 17, 2025

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In today's episode, Ryan is joined by the Patreon of SWRCS and plays a draft competition game of our favorite kills from the SCREAM franchise. The community elects the top 35 death sequences in the series. Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "no body, no crime" (evermore) Follow @ScreamwithRCS on X, Instagram, and Facebook. Subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs

257 - Scream 7 Predictions: How Halloween 2018 Will Inspire Scream 7 Oct 14, 2025

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In today's episode, Ryan is joined by Anthony Dapuzzo and podcast producer, TJ Jones, to predict how Halloween (2018) could inspire Scream 7, in approach to the returning original heroines, specific plot points, and overarching spirit. The team compares more than 20 items from Halloween (2018) in an attempt to predict Scream 7. Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "Begin Again" (Red) Follow @ScreamwithRCS on X, Instagram, and Facebook. Subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs

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