SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

351 - State of SCREAM: Will Critics Be Fair to SCREAM 8 & Wrong Lessons from Scream 7 ('Petal' Review)

In this episode, Ryan is joined by Anthony and Jess to discuss the state of the Scream franchise. The trio look forward to Scream 8: will the critics be fair to the movie

350th Episode Special - Ranking & Grading Every Scene in SCREAM 7

In the milestone 350th episode, Ryan ranks and grades every scene from SCREAM 7 from weakest to best. In season six, Ryan plans to cover all of the SCREAM films and more,

349 - The Evolution of the 'Final Girl'

In this episode, Ryan and Isaías Rapan go through the history of the "final girl." Ryan and Isaías discuss Carol J. Clover's writing about the term, describe the differen

348 - Top 7 Moments from SCREAM 7 & The Moments Sidney Knew

In this week's episode, Ryan welcomes Dustin Putman (Author of "The Fright File" and Writer from "The Film File") to countdown the Top 7 Moments from SCREAM 7, as well as

347 - Hayden Panettiere Passes at Age 36 (Emergency Ep)

In this emergency episode, Ryan covers the tragic news of Hayden Panettiere's Passing at the age of 36. Ryan recaps the facts and pays tribute to Hayden's legacy as Kirby

346 - How SCREAM Explores Meta (Feat. Hot Takes Film Club)

In this episode, Ryan is joined by Ben from the Hot Takes Film Club to discuss how the concept of meta is employed in the SCREAM franchise. Ben provides a tutorial of the

345 - Scream 8's Focus & Filming, Neve/Kevin Instagram False Reports, Neve's HBO Show, Elm Street Reboot, & 'Final Girl Support Group'

In this episode, Ryan and Anthony cover the big news items connected to the world of SCREAM from this summer. They discuss the viral online gossip and false information s

344 - Scream 7 (Ryan's Audio Commentary) - PUBLIC PREVIEW

In this episode, Ryan watches in real time and performs an audio commentary of Kevin Williamson's "SCREAM 7" (2026). Ryan analyzes every detail of the filmmaking, story,

343 - Season Six Premiere: 30 Years of Scream, 30 Questions Interview & 'Scream 2.0' Story

Happy Season Six! In this premiere episode, Ryan celebrates the sixth season of SWRCS with the introduction of the '30 Years of SCREAM, 30 Questions' interview. Amar Kari

'30 Years of Scream, 30 Questions' Interviews Coming Soon!

Season 6 of the 'SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers' podcast will premiere on August 2, 2026 (Wes Craven's birthday). This season will also feature a new segment on the show: '3

Special Edition Re-Release: THE FINAL SCREAM Script by Joe Vallese

"The Final Scream" is the 275th episode of this podcast first released December 19, 2025. Please enjoy this re-release of a spec script by Joey Vallese, performed by Ryan

342 - Reflecting on the Scream 7 Era & Closure for Sidney, Tatum, and Gale (SEASON 5 FINALE)

In the season five finale of the podcast, Ryan brings together a reflection of the SCREAM 7 era as well as a discussion about the closure of Sidney, Tatum, and Gale in th

341 - How Do Fans Rank The Modern Era of SCREAM Films?

Building a consensus in general can be tough. Among the hundreds of people associated with SWRCS, the verdict could not be clearer. Most fans rank the new era of films pr

340 - Scream 7 Perspectives & Taylor Swift's "I Knew It, I Knew You"

In this episode, Ryan is joined by two guests (Sarah and Alex) with different perspectives on SCREAM to review SCREAM 7: one who has defended Scream 5 ad 6 era, and anoth

339 - The Theme of Family in SCREAM 7 & ScoobyScream's Review of Scream 7

In this episode, Ryan explores the theme of family in SCREAM 7 with Kelly. They discuss Sidney's family unit with Tatum and Mark, as well as Mindy and Chad's sibling dyna

338 - Unboxing Scream 4 & 7 Releases, SCREAM Talk, and Parasocial Analysis of Ariana's 'Hate That I Made You Love Me'

In this episode, Ryan unboxes all of the physical media from SCREAM 4 and SCREAM 7 that were released in the last three weeks. Then, Ryan is joined by Brian Balcarcel (ho

337 - Buffy Season 2 & "Becoming Part II" (Audio Commentary)

In this special release, Ryan reviews Buffy the Vampire Slayer season two and remembers the late Anthony Stewart Head, featuring Sam Levy. Then, Ryan performs an audio co

336 - Kirby Reed Special: Why She Should Be in Scream 8 & Envisioning a Spinoff TV Series (Feat. Foolish Mortals & Happy Haunts)

Kirby Reed is one of the most popular characters ever in the SCREAM franchise. In this episode, Ryan is joined by Justin from "Foolish Mortals and Happy Haunts" to argue

335 - Morality of Gale Weathers & Ranking Courteney Cox's TV Roles (Courteney Birthday Episode)

June 15th is Courteney Cox's birthday! In her honor, this episode explores the morality of Gale Weathers as character over 30 years and how she is discussed as a pop cult

334 - "Scary Movie" (2026) & How Its Message Relates to SCREAM

"Scary Movie 6" starring Anna Faris and Regina Hall released just days ago to a massive box office overhaul, continuing Paramount Pictures' streak of franchise hits after