The CineNation Podcast analyzes the histories and tropes of film genres and why we love them.
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Script Analysis Podcasts
Each month, a group of screenwriters get together for a deep-dive, analytical discussion of a produced screenplay. This focuses on good screenwriting craft, whether that’s an evocative line of description, a story beat that effectively reveals character or a theme that resonates throughout the script. Script Club meetings are held online and are also streamed live on CenterFrame’s video channel, with a trimmed down version additionally posted after the event. All screenwriters in the CenterF ...
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Undercooked Analysis began with a simple idea: no script, no plan, and no filters as Creepypasta is put to literary scrutiny. Every Tuesday, join some mixture of David, Allen, Kaela and/or an ever-changing roster of guests as they attempt to make their way through whatever the internet throws at them. No story is safe from their raw feedback and inane banter.
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Ever wondered what’s the big deal with a particular play or playwright? Was Romeo really worth it? What exactly was Oedipus’ complex? Who was Antigone antagonising? And why was a play about vaginas revolutionary for its time? This is where Play: Notes comes in. Join Dramaturgs Emily Duncan and Allison Horsley as they give you the need-to-know notes on plays that have influenced how we watch, read, and think about theatre. Warning: Contains mature themes, language, and spoilers. Play:Notes is ...
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Ever notice how the people who claim to have all the answers usually have the most boring lives? We spent our twenties in underground clubs and festival fields, then built businesses in Vietnam. Now we're watching Western culture implode from 8,000 miles away. From historical figures to simulation theory, from AI's impact to why clever people often end up miserable - we tackle questions that keep curious minds awake. We're not experts claiming to have it all figured out, just two guys naviga ...
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A comedy podcast that helps answer the question “what is this play about?” … Plays are meant to be seen not read, but before an audience sees a production all the artists involved need to read the text and come to a unified interpretation of it. This show examines that process – we will read plays and look at them through the lens of different text analysis techniques, talk about the potential stories that could be told using that play, and go behind the scenes of the artistic process. This ...
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Nostalgic superhero film and TV show coverage, including unmade scripts, deleted scenes, and concept art.
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This is a place where I talk about the REAL struggles of being an independent filmmaker living in Los Angeles. I talk about Hollywood and the Studio system, and where I see the future of filmmaking going. I hope to inspire the next generation of filmmakers so they don’t fall into the same traps that I did. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rynoryder/support
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Don't Encourage Us is a podcast that explores the weird and wonderful world of creative ideas with two clever and quick-witted hosts. Their discussions range from thought-provoking analyses to hilarious and irreverent takes on fiction in all its forms. With a razor-sharp sense of humor and a deep appreciation for the power of storytelling, these hosts are sure to keep you entertained and engaged from start to finish. So, if you're looking for a podcast that will challenge your assumptions, e ...
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When we first achieve consciousness, most thinking people quickly realize that we are faced with a tremendous conundrum. On the one hand, we grasp that it is our birthright, our natural state, to be free to choose our own path in life; and yet, on the other hand, we understand that liberty, that emancipation, is a distant and perhaps unachievable goal. Everyone needs to have an income to live. The only question is at what price? If you'd like to access the full script and take quizzes for ea ...
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Niels Brabandt, the owner and founder of NB Networks, is your host. Sustainable Leadership. We are helping managers to become better leaders. This show dedicates time to help, to improve and to assist you in achieving your goals. You may already be a leader and aim to become better, or you want to be in a leadership position in the future and avoid mistakes on the way of getting there. Your host, Niels Brabandt, is in business since 1998. He worked for a large corporation as well as a global ...
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"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, symb ...
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#454 When Leaders Need a Script: How Off-Script Moments Become Strategic Risks | A Leadership Analysis by Niels Brabandt
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15:00Leaders are expected to communicate confidently, clearly and without notes. Yet the reality inside organisations — and on the global stage — shows a different truth: some leaders need a script, and when they abandon it, organisations pay the price. In this episode, Niels Brabandt, international leadership expert and founder of NB Networks, examines…
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271 - 'Wicked: For Good' Review (Feat. Foolish Mortals & Happy Haunts)
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2:16:58In this episode, Ryan reviews "Wicked: For Good" with the same crew as the review for "Wicked" Part 1 last year, Justin (from "Foolish Mortals and Happy Haunts"), Andy, and Michael Schwartz (previously of NextBestPicture). The gang describes how they experienced the film's interpretation of Act II of the source material, the acting from Ariana Gran…
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"You can't even dream a whole dream, can you?" For Episode 386, David and Brandon kick off December with THE HOLDOVERS as part of CineNation's series on Christmas Comedies. Listen as they discuss how the story evolved from a modern-day television show to a period piece movie, how Dominic Sessa got discovered, how they used multiple schools for the …
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#455 Excellent Executive Coaching: How Top Leaders Grow Through Real Impact – with Niels Brabandt & Ash Seddeek
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14:33In this week's episode, Niels Brabandt welcomes internationally recognised executive coach Ash Seddeek for a deep, evidence-based conversation on excellent executive coaching—what it is, how it works, and why it has become essential for today's business leaders. The unregulated coaching market is crowded with self-proclaimed experts, online "gurus,…
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#456 Standing Up for Values: Why Modern Leadership Fails Without Conviction – with Niels Brabandt
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21:43In this new episode, Niels Brabandt, international leadership expert and founder of NB Networks, examines one of the most overlooked but decisive factors in modern business leadership: standing up for values. Across industries, executives frequently speak about values, ethics, and integrity—yet real-world decisions often tell a very different story…
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270 - Scream 7 Fears: What Could Go Wrong?
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1:37:38Ryan spent the last two years unflinchingly standing in solidarity with Neve Campbell and the Scream franchise, and supported continuing on with Scream 7. A vast majority of fans believe the trailer for Scream 7 is terrific and this entry has some of the greatest potential ever in the series due to the talent involved. However, in an effort to disp…
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Facebook's Secret Study: Our Platform Makes You Depressed
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54:17Send us a text 30,000 people paid $6 for boxes of actual cow dung on Black Friday. Meanwhile, Facebook buried a study proving their platform causes depression. Jack Austin and Adam Garcia uncover Meta's hidden mental health research and count down the wildest Black Friday disasters. **This Week's Stories:** ✓ Facebook's buried "Project Mercury" stu…
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'The Final Scream' Script by Joe Vallese, Coming Dec. 19 (Trailer)
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7:38"The Final Scream," the third and final spec script written LA-Times best-selling writer, Joe Vallese, will be released on the SWRCS podcast on December 19, 2025, on the heels of the Scream (1996) anniversary and the holiday season. This script follows "Scream 7" (the end of the Carpenter sister era, episode 112) and "Screams (a Gale-centric script…
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385 - The Night of the Hunter (1955)
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2:02:06"It's a hard world for little things." For Episode 385, Brandon and David finish their series of Horror Noir with one of the greatest films of all time, THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER. Listen as they discuss why led Charles Laughton to direct the Southern Gothic film, how Laughton's sexuality played a factor in the film's themes, why Robert Mitchum wanted…
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#453 Critical Intelligence: Strengthening Human Thinking in the Age of AI | Niels Brabandt Interviews Geoff Gibbins
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13:35Artificial intelligence is transforming industries at unprecedented speed — but the organisations that thrive will not be those that automate the fastest. They will be those that think the best. In this episode, Niels Brabandt speaks with Geoff Gibbins, author of Critical Intelligence: Strengthening Human Thinking in the Age of AI and founder of Hu…
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#452 Disrupt Everything and Win: How Leaders Take Control of Their Future in Times of Radical Change | Niels Brabandt Interviews Dr. Patrick Leddin
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19:13In a world defined by volatility, disruption and rapid transformation, leaders face a critical question: Do you merely react to disruption, or do you use it to take control of your future? In this episode, Niels Brabandt speaks with Dr. Patrick Leddin — professor at Vanderbilt University, bestselling author, former U.S. Army officer, entrepreneur a…
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269 - Gale Weathers Debrief Pre-Scream 7: Who Is She in the Requel Era? ('Elizabeth Taylor' and the Legacy Sequel Approach of Scream & Jurassic World)
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1:48:33In this episode, Ryan and Ashley Summers (Squirrel and Spud) use Taylor Swift's new song "Elizabeth Taylor" as an entry point to analyze Gale Weathers in the requel era before entering Scream 7. Ryan and Ashley question who is Gale Weathers after Scream (2022) and Scream VI, how has she changed, and who is the woman we will meet in the next film. T…
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AI Song Hits 2.3 Million Listeners (But There's a Catch)
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56:35Send us a text An AI-generated country song just hit 2.3 million monthly Spotify listeners. Plus: someone's suing for their human right to eat Vegemite in prison. Jack Austin and Adam Garcia uncover the truth behind the "first AI #1 hit" that isn't quite what it seems. Plus the week's wildest stories from ultra-processed food to North Korean execut…
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"The world is a fine place and worth fighting for." For Episode 384, Brandon and David continue their Noirvember series on Horror Noir with Se7en. Listen as they discuss how Andrew Kevin Walker wrote the script while working at Tower Records, what convinced David Fincher to do the movie, which A-List directors and actors turned down the movie becau…
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268 – Scream 7 Scoop & Trailer Analysis (Feat. Jude Jarjoura & ScoobyScream)
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1:28:10In this episode, Ryan is joined first by Jude Jarjoura, who has provided insights about Scream 7 for the last seven months that would later be confirmed by the trailer. Then, Ryan hosts Jake from TikTok, aka "ScoobyScream," to analyze the trailer, the production, and the returns of Sidney and Gale. Trailer Thoughts Scream 7 Scoop Predicting Gale We…
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#451 Ghosting in Business: Why Leaders Must Stop Disappearing | Insights from Niels Brabandt
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11:32Ghosting has become one of the most underestimated risks in today's professional world. Whether it appears in leadership communication, recruiting processes, internal collaboration, or high-stakes sales negotiations, disappearing without explanation damages credibility, weakens employer branding, and undermines organisational culture. In this episo…
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267 – How Neve Campbell Became the Leader of the SCREAM Franchise ('Father Figure')
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1:44:04In this episode inspired by Taylor Swift's new song "Father Figure," Ryan lays out how Neve Campbell became the leader of the SCREAM franchise. Ryan describes Neve's contributions to the series, and step-by-step the recent history of SCREAM: How Wes Craven was the leader of the first 20 years of the series; how only Neve could have filled his shoes…
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Someone Failed Their Driving Test 128 Times It Cost £3000
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54:59Send us a text Someone failed their UK driving theory test 128 times, spending £3,000. The previous record was 21. Jack Austin and Adam Garcia can't believe this is real. Plus: China just wiped out Nvidia's entire business model overnight. And the world record for snapping cucumbers that absolutely nobody asked for. **In this episode:** ✓ 128 faile…
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266 - Scream 7 Trailer Talk & Analysis of the Scream Audio Commentaries with Wes Craven (Feat. Foolish Mortals & Happy Haunts)
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1:28:33In 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 comment…
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Episode 147: Family is the bedrock of society. It is accepting of our many blemishes and embraces us just the same.
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"All the things that used to be inside of me... now they are all outside." For Episode 383, David and Brandon continue CineNation's series on Horror Noir. Listen as they discuss the early career of Kiyoshi Kurosawa, his incredible direction in this film, how a real-life cult affected the film, why the film took a while to find an audience outside o…
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#450 Why Hybrid Work Depends on Great Leadership — Insights from MIT Sloan and Niels Brabandt
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21:39In this episode of The Leadership Podcast, Niels Brabandt explores the decisive factor that determines whether hybrid work succeeds or fails: leadership quality. Drawing on new evidence from the MIT Sloan Management Review, Brabandt examines why hybrid work itself is not the real challenge — ineffective leadership is. He unpacks how executives fall…
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265 - The Underrated Sequels: Scream 3 and Scream 4 (Scream 7 Trailer Reaction & The Fate of Ophelia)
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2:20:32In 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 misun…
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Episode 146: In the breast of every human being is the desire to live life as if it were a great adventure. We are only stopped by our own fear of failure. We should imagine the excitement of success.
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264 - Buffy Season 6 & 'Once More with Feeling' (Audio Commentary)
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1:47:21In 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 …
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Batman Enigma: The Fanmade Burton Batman 3 Deep Dive
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2:08:08https://www.patreon.com/superherosyskWe dive into Batman Enigma, the fanmade version of Burton's Batman 3, that became both an online comic and a motion comic/audio drama. Guest starring the creators of the comic, Eric Elliott and Triple Threat Comics' Ian Miller, and Neuverse Creative's Tim Maxwell!Big thanks to our producer and editor Dan Yamat f…
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Episode 145: You can achieve your own level of success. Don't be dissuaded from what you truly want out of your piece of life.
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"You're the ghost who needs to wake up." It's time to celebrate Noirvember! For Episode 382, Thomas and Brandon kick-off CineNation's series on Horror Noir with PERFECT BLUE. Listen as they discuss Satoshi Kon's early career, why he was hesitant to make a horror film, how much he wanted to change from the original novel, how the film gained popular…
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263 - Scream 7 Trailer: What Did the Fans Think?
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2:09:03This 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 Spoi…
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#449 Are Strong Opinions Dangerous? – How Effective Leaders Separate Confidence from Competence - with Niels Brabandt
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21:23In this episode of The Leadership Podcast, Niels Brabandt, Founder and Owner of NB Networks (London | Zurich), explores one of the most pressing challenges for today's leaders: When does a strong opinion become a leadership asset – and when does it turn into a liability? In a world dominated by loud voices and instant expertise, leaders face a cruc…
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262 - The 'Scream 7' (2026) Trailer
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1:28:33At 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 ha…
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Episode 144: Given a choice between optimism and pessimism, we all know which we would choose. That said, we cannot not be naive and must fully nurture our powers of analysis. Being prepared for any result ...
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Humanoid Robots Cost Less Than Care Homes
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1:03:28Send us a text A $500/month robot that cleans, cooks, and guards your home just launched. Meanwhile, a comet with its engines pointing THE WRONG WAY is heading past Earth. Jack Austin and Adam Garcia break down the week's wildest developments from flooded Vietnam. Plus: Why Doug Casey says skip university, and wine for dogs is apparently a thing no…
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Episode One: Halloween Join us for an in-depth discussion about John Carpenter and Debra Hill's script for Halloween. Host Luke Foster is joined by director and producer Sylvia Caminer, director, writer and producer Pat Higgins, writer/director Ethan Evans and writer/producer Jess Bartlett. Writer/Director Nathan Haines fields questions and comment…
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Episode 143: We must all nurture our powers of observation. This will give us a sense of gratitude and modesty as we "fight the many battles" in life -- undoubtedly, to a positive end.
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261 - "Halloween" 1978 (Ryan's Audio Commentary)
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32:29In 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
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197 - "Raggedy Bill" by Dartmouth and Friends
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55:10David and returning guest Ben Paddon have a Halloween tale to tell, as an old man recollects his dark experience one October 31st in the swamps of the Deep South. But first, they have to shamelessly plug the 2nd season of Ben’s Jump Leads audio drama. Story by Dartmouth and Friends.By David King/Ben Paddon
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"I am your mother!" For Episode 381, David and Brandon finish off their Folk Horror series with Ari Aster's HEREDITARY. Listen as they discuss the film's casting, Toni Collette's incredible performance, the film's meticulous production design, why it is one of A24's most influential films, why Folk Horror is on the rise, and more! Also, don't forge…
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