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SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

"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, symbolism,

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Episode 143 - Scream News & The Faculty 25th Anniversary

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2024/01/30

This week, Ryan covers the Kevin Williamson written film “The Faculty” and celebrates its 25th anniversary with Patreon supporters, its similarities to “Scream,” and how its reputation has evolved over time. In addition, Ryan covers news including the “Scream 7” release date and new public statements made by the cast since Melissa Barrera was fired. Listen to the full review on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs Introduction Opening Thoughts Scream Story and Speed Round Kevin Williamson

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01:33:45

Episode 142 – Scream 7 Update: Neve Campbell Speaks Out

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2024/01/23

Neve Campbell recently spoke to reporters about the status of “Scream 7.” She shared her perspective on the production of the next chapter in the franchise since Melissa Barrera was fired from the project in November. Ryan covers all of the public statements Neve made – where she professionally and notably emphasized the importance of the fans of the franchise – as well as the fandom response to her commentary. If Scream (2022) was #ForWes, Neve’s return to “Scream 7” could be #ForTheFans. In

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01:58:18

Episode 141 - Scream v. Star Wars

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2024/01/16

This week, Ryan is joined by SWRCS podcast editor, Albert M. Padilla (host of “The Cantina Cast”), for an epic “Scream” and “Star Wars” crossover episode. Ryan and Albert discuss the similarities between the two franchises: their trilogy structures, themes of family and good v. evil, character dynamics, how the two series have evolved, and controversies within the fandoms. In addition, Albert shares his perspective on “Scream” as a longtime producer of the podcast. To watch the video component of

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01:38:42

Episode 140 - Chris Landon Exits Scream 7, 2023...

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2024/01/09

In the first episode of 2024, Ryan returns from the holiday break covering the news of Christopher Landon’s departure as the director from Scream 7 and giving a “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” to the notable horror television shows and films of 2023 with Ryan Young. Then, Ryan is joined by Nick Meece, who runs ScreamThrillogy.com for Scream talk, the history of the Scream website, and discussing the future. Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs Introduction Christopher Landon Exits Scream 7 2023

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01:33:04

Episode 139 - Rating Scream 2 (1997) & Scream 7...

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2023/12/20

This week, Ryan and Amar Karim are joined by Anthony Dapuzzo (Never Split Up podcast and Youtube) to evaluate “Scream 2” (1997). This is the second episode in a series featuring Ryan and Amar “rating” each of the “SCREAM” films. In addition, Ryan, Amar, and Anthony discuss two possible lanes for “Scream 7” to pursue in terms of a main storyline with Sidney Prescott, her children and family, and Gale Weathers. Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs Introduction Two Possible Storylines for Sidney in

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Episode 138 - Courteney Cox’s ‘Shining Vale’...

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2023/12/12

This week Jeff Astrof, the showrunner of “Shining Vale,” returns to the podcast with Ryan to discuss season two of the horror-comedy television series starring Scream Queen Courteney Cox. Jeff describes the writing process of season two, shares stories from the set, and discloses exclusive information about season three. Then, bestselling author of “It Came From the Closet” Joe Vallese joins Ryan to review “Shining Vale” season two, available for Patreon subscribers of the podcast. Listen to the

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01:39:58

Episode 137 - Rating Scream (1996) & Scream News

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2023/12/05

This week, Ryan and Amar Karim evaluate the original, “Scream” (1996). This is the first episode in a series of episodes featuring Ryan and Amar “rating” each of the “SCREAM” films. Before that, Ryan opens the episode with news about “Scream 7,” the fallout and how to “keep going.” In addition, Ryan features Patreon Lana for her perspective on “Scream VI” and the Meeks family. Introduction Ryan Opening Thoughts: Keep Going Lana Segment, Scream 6, and the Meeks Fam Explaining the Concept Rating

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Episode 136 - Sidney & Sam 3-Hour Bonus Event

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2023/11/30

In a special 3-hour bonus Patreon event, Ryan is joined by a panel of Patreons to compare and contrast the two leads of the Scream franchise: Sidney Prescott, the legacy lead, and Sam Carpenter, the requel lead. In Part One, Ryan and his guests have a general discussion about their backstories, personalities, and how they function as a final girl. There is no “competition” between the two legends, but rather a friendly thought experiment and discourse about the series heroines. In Part Two, Ryan and

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01:26:02

Episode 135 - SCREAM 7: Melissa Barrera Fired, Jenna...

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2023/11/28

Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega will not reprise their roles of Sam and Tara Carpenter in “Scream 7.” Barrera was let go of the project due to her comments about the Israel/Palestine conflict, according to the studio. Ortega bowed out of her obligations due to scheduling conflicts for “Wednesday” season two. Variety reported “Scream 7” is being re-written for a focus on the legacy storyline of Sidney Presott (Neve Campbell), Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox), and Mark Kincaid (Patrick Dempsey). Some

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Episode 134 - Bride of Chucky (25th Anniversary) &...

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2023/11/21

Continuing the celebration of the 1998 Scream-inspired slasher films celebrating 25th anniversaries this year, this week’s episode is all about “Bride of Chucky.” Ryan and a panel of Patreons review the film, evaluate the screenwriting, and reflect on the legacy of Jennifer Tilly as Tiffany. In the introduction, Ryan discusses the first half of “Chucky” season three. Introduction Chucky TV Show Overview Season 3 Scream Talk with Walt Bride of Chucky The Script & Writing Tiffany / Jennifer Tilly

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01:36:26

Episode 133 – Which SCREAM VI Survivor Should Have Died?

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2023/11/14

This week, Ryan hosts the first ever Group Topic Episode. The central question of today’s podcast is one that has inspired much debate in the SCREAM fandom: Which survivor should have died in Scream VI? The sixth film featured the most returning survivor leading characters in the franchise history – Sam, Tara, Gale, Kirby, Chad, and Mindy. Yet, none were killed off in the story, despite most of them being given a fake-out “death scene.” Ryan is joined by a panel of Patreons who each share their

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01:26:19

Episode 132 – SCREAM Ranking Competition

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2023/11/07

This week, Ryan is joined by Abby and Amar, as well as nearly 40 Patreon guests, for a SCREAM Competition. The group goes through 11 rounds of voting which results in a ranking of the six SCREAM films from best to worst. Introduction Welcoming the Patreon Guests Scream 1 v. Scream 2 Scream 3 v. Scream 4 Scream 5 v. Scream 6 Winners and Losers Final Ranking Conclusion Subscribe on Patreon at www.patreon.com/screamwithrcs All Episodes Available: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, GooglePodcasts, Audible,

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01:47:35

Episode 131 – Scream & Halloween Parallels

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2023/10/31

Happy Halloween! In today’s episode, Ryan is joined by Patreon Chris for a spooky holiday special. Everyone knows screenwrier Kevin Williamson’s favorite film is Halloween (1978) and served as heavy inspiration for his writing of Scream (1996). Ryan and Chris dissect the two films and their basic structures, characters, and long-running series similarities. In addition, Amar joins Ryan in the introduction for an updated Scream ranking and speed round segment. Introduction Updated Scream Rankings

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01:35:33

Episode 130 - Trilogy Final Girls: Sidney in Scream 3...

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2023/10/24

This week, Ryan is joined by Patreons Jess and TikTok Jake for an epic episode comparing and contrasting the trilogy arcs of Sidney Prescott in the original “Scream” trilogy and Laurie Strode in “Halloween” 1978-1981-H20 trilogy and the Blumhouse trilogy. Specifically, the panel focuses on Sidney in “Scream 3,” Laurie in “Halloween H20,” and Laurie in “Halloween Ends,” and how each of these character arcs pursue similar and different paths to bring some resolution to the greatest final girl stories

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Episode 129 – Halloween H20 (25th Anniversary Special)

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2023/10/17

“Halloween H20” is one of the most beloved sequels by many “Scream” fans. This year, the seventh installment of the series that reunited Jamie Lee Curtis’s Laurie Strode with Michael Myers celebrates its 25th anniversary, from its 1998 release. Ryan honors “Halloween H20,” the Scream version of a Halloween movie, with a full episode today and a panel of Patreons. Introduction Warm Up with Sarah Laurie Strode’s Character Arc Jamie Lee Curtis’s Performance The Writing Scream Story and Speed Round

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Episode 128 – The Exorcist: Believer and The Death of...

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2023/10/10

Listen to the full episode on Patreon at www.patreon.com/screamwithrcs It is “Exorcist” week on SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers. First, Ryan is joined by Chris from Dead Noise to discuss “The Exorcist” (1973). Then, Ryan welcomes a panel of Patreons to review “The Exorcist: Believer” and analyze the state of the requel formula in horror that “Scream” and “Halloween” developed and mastered. Introduction “The Exorcist” (1973) Review with Dead Noise Scream Story and Speed Round “The Exorcist: Believer”

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01:35:54

Episode 127 – Happy 50th Birthday Neve Campbell

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2023/10/03

Neve Campbell, our final girl, Sidney Prescott of the SCREAM franchise, turns 50 years old on October 3, 2023. This week, Ryan hosts more than 20 Patreon members who celebrate her birthday by sharing what Neve means to them, their favorite Sidney moments, or anything else to ring in the occasion. Introduction Introduction by Ryan Group Zoom Birthday Party for Neve Signing Off Conclusion Subscribe on Patreon at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs All Episodes Available: Apple Podcasts, Spotify,

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Episode 126 – Urban Legend 25th Anniversary Patreon...

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2023/09/26

This week, Ryan and a panel of Patreons celebrate the 25th anniversary of “Urban Legend” as part of the coverage of iconic 1998 films. “Urban Legend” borrows the slasher who-done-it formula, but summons its own identity with camp and weaving together familiar fables into horror set pieces. In this episode, the group discusses the appeal of the concept deployed by this film and why it remains so popular all these years later. Subscribe on Patreon to listen to the full episode. In addition, Zack

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01:51:03

Episode 125 - The End of the Requel: Scream 7 &...

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2023/09/19

The End of the Requel. In June, this podcast released a spec script of “Scream 7” written by Los Angeles Times Best Selling writer Joey Vallese, performed and narrated by Ryan C. Showers. In this episode, Ryan and Joey are joined by Jess to discuss the podcast version of “Scream 7” with “Halloween Ends.” The similarities are unintentional yet striking. In addition, Ryan and Joey announce plans for a “Scream 8” script featuring Gale Weathers as the lead coming early 2024. In addition, the trio

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01:38:23

Episode 124 - Honest Scream Talk & Updates with Epic...

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2023/09/12

Ryan is reunited with Justin and Brady from the Epic Film Guys podcast. The Epic Film Guys covers a range of genre works from all things horror, Batman, and prestige films. Justin and Brady return to SWRCS for the first time since the release of Scream 6. Ryan, Justin and Brady also scope out the future of the franchise and new series rankings. In addition, Patreon Ashley shares her love for Scream 4 and Kristen Bell in an introduction Introduction Catching Up Ryan Check In Epic Film Guys Scream

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