SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

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246 - Jada Pinkett & 'Heart Eyes' Review Sep 05, 2025

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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)

245 - 30 Reasons Why Scream 3 is the Best, Remembering Wes Craven & All Too Well (Summer Finale) Aug 17, 2025

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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)

244 - Alison Brie's Core Four Comments & Melissa Barrera in Scary Movie 6 Aug 15, 2025

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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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243 – Halloween vs. Scream Q&A (Hallo-Scream) Aug 12, 2025

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In 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

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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "White Horse" (Fearless)

242 - Halloween H20 (Ryan's Audio Commentary) Aug 07, 2025

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In 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!

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241 – Scream 7 Predictions: How Halloween H20 Will Inspire Scream 7 Aug 05, 2025

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In 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 entries in their series that return to the original heroine's storyline. Ryan explores 20 specific elements of "Halloween H20" and tries to apply it to "Scream 7." Then, Ashley joins Ryan to discuss the "Halloween H20" audio commentary releasing Friday and how "The Prophecy" by Taylor Swift resembles the sibling/blood-relation curse that ail both Sidney Prescott and Laurie Strode

Introduction
How Blumhouse Did It Right Compared to Scream V/VI
Predicting Scream 7 Using Halloween H20
Preview of Audio Commentary
The Prophecy

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240 – The Problematic Production of Wes Craven's 'Cursed,' the Attempted Werewolf Version of SCREAM (Feat. Wild Things & August) Aug 01, 2025

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In 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 Garrison from "Informed Nostalgia" to review "Cursed" and discuss the Neve Campbell movie "Wild Things" relates to the Ghostface characters across the "Scream" franchise. In addition, Ashley helps Ryan celebrate the month of August and preview episodes to come.

Introduction
Backstory on "Cursed"
Charisma Carpetner & I Know What You Did Last Summer
"Cursed" Review
Wild Things
August

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239 – How to Fix 'Scream VI' Jul 29, 2025

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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 classified as a "spinoff" than "franchise." To close out the show, Jess Melendez weighs in about the inconsistent legacy Sam Carpenter leaves behind.

Introduction
Scream VI as a Spinoff
Moderate Changes
Getting Gale Weathers Up to Snuff
Overhauling Scream VI
Why Sam is an Inconsistent Character

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238 – The Good & Bad: 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' (2025) Breakdown Jul 25, 2025

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Join 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.

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237 – I Know What You Did Last Summer: Comparisons to Scream (1996), Screentime Data, & Reactions to the New Movie Jul 22, 2025

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It'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 and a hot take about the original film involving Helen Shivers.