SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

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333- How the Writing Improved with Scream 7 from Scream 5 & 6 Jun 07, 2026

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Most fans agree, Kevin Williamson's return to the franchise with SCREAM 7 led to many improvements. A notable, yet obvious, example is the writing. In this episode, Ryan is joined by Amar, Tarick, and Roy (from the Hoodie Talks Podcast) to evaluate the writing of the main characters, and how it improved from Scream 5 and 6.

Sidney 5 vs. Sidney 7
Why Tatum Is Superior to Sam
The Greatness of the Gale
Massive Improvement of Chad and Mindy
Who Killed Whom?
The Great Character of Tatum

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332 - Identifying with Final Girl/Sidney & Gale, Scream Talk, 'Scary Movie 6' Critics, Best of 2026 So Far, & 'Heated Rivalry' (Pride Month Special) Jun 03, 2026

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In this Pride Month special, Ryan takes a moment to open up about his experience as a gay man, how he connected to Sidney, Gale and the concept of 'the final girl' at a young age through the representation and subconscious identifying with them. Then, Ryan covers how Scream 7 was "the moment," and what that means for Scream 8. Also, Ryan makes a prediction about how the critics will treat Scary Movie 6 the same way as they did Scream 7. Ryan also covers the release of Marco Beltrami's Scream 7 Score.

For the second half of the episode, Ryan goes through the best of 2026 in both television and film. Then, he is joined by Jess and Josh to discuss "Heated Rivalry" to round out the Pride Special.

Ryan's Final Girl Pride Story
Marco's Score for SCREAM 7
How Scream 7 was "The Moment"
Scary Movie 6 and Predicting the Critics
Best Film & TV of 2026
Heated Rivalry Review

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331 - Scream 7's Tatum Evans As New Main Character May 31, 2026

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She's f*cking Sidney Prescott's daughter. In SCREAM 7, Kevin Williamson introduced a new main character for the franchise in Tatum Evans played by Isabel May. In the final character-centric episode, Ryan is joined by Amar, Anthony, and Jess to break down Sidney Prescott's daughter, her personality, how she changes over the course of SCREAM 7, and the impact she brings to the film. Then, Ashley joins Ryan and names "Eyes Open" (from Red and the original The Hunger Games film) as the Taylor Swift Song of the Week to match up with Tatum.

Is Tatum Co-Lead or Supporting?
Tatum's Self-Esteem
The Cool Girl
Mother-Daughter
Understanding Tatum
"Eyes Open"

Taylor Swift Song of the Week: "Eyes Open" (Red)

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330 - The Phenomenon of 'Obsession', the Hype & How It Handles Consent (Bonus, Feat. Jess Melendez, SPOILERS) May 29, 2026

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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

329 - Scream the TV Series Season 2 (10th Anniversary) & Ranking the Seasons with the Films May 27, 2026

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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

328 - Wes Craven's New Nightmare (Ryan's Audio Commentary) May 24, 2026

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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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327 - The Scream 7 Culture & What Comes Next [Feat. The Scream Vault] May 20, 2026

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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"

326 - Kevin's Scream 7 Direction, Remembering Wes & New Nightmare, '30 Years of SCREAM, 30 Questions' & Amar's Take on Melissa's Interview May 17, 2026

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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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Announcement: '30 Years of SCREAM, 30 Questions: A SWRCS Interview' – Coming Soon! May 15, 2026

Show notes

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.)

325 - Scream 7 Ghostface Themes, Stu Macher, & AI May 13, 2026

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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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