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Matty Durkin is back after a well-deserved hiatus, and he’s catching you up on everything — from major work events and exciting podcast appearances to weddings in the mountains of New Hampshire, including the unforgettable celebration of The Pop Corner’s own AJ Hernandez!
This week, Matty dives into the latest Oscar contenders, sharing his takes on Kiss of the Spider Woman starring Jennifer Lopez (already generating serious Academy Awards buzz) and One Battle After Another featuring Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn.
He also pays heartfelt tribute to the legendary Diane Keaton, reflecting on her extraordinary career and lasting impact on Hollywood.
Of course, it wouldn’t be The Pop Corner without a full dose of pop culture — from Taylor Swift’s “Life of a Showgirl” era to Housewives returning to Broadway, Matty’s weighing in on it all. Plus, don’t miss his must-watch list, including Monster: The Ed Gein Story, The Girlfriend, The Morning Show, and so much more.
Tune in for laughs, heart, and the latest from the world of entertainment — because at The Pop Corner, Matty always keeps it real, relatable, and a little bit fabulous.
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In this exclusive episode, host Matty Durkin is joined by Lauren Pevehouse (@allegedlybravo) , a badass attorney and Bravo superfan, host of Allegedly Bravo podcast, and legal expert.
Discover the shocking allegations against Real Housewives of Potomac star Dr. Wendy Osefo and her husband Eddie Osefo, accused of insurance fraud. Lauren provides expert legal analysis and breaks down the case’s latest updates, offering insight into celebrity scandals and courtroom drama, especially from her and Matty's time in the Jen Shah courtroom!
Additionally, Matty and Lauren share their hot takes on current Bravo seasons: Real Housewives of Orange County, Miami, New York, and Salt Lake City. They also rave about Adriana De Moura’s Emmy-winning performance during the RHOM Season 7 reunion, and what it means for Bravo fans.
If you're a Bravo fan, reality TV enthusiast, or love celebrity scandals, Bravo news, and pop culture commentary, this episode is packed with exclusive insights, recaps, and hot takes.
🔑 Keywords: Bravo TV, Real Housewives, Bravo drama, celebrity gossip, Bravo scandal, RHOP, RHOM, Real Housewives analysis, Bravo season updates, celebrity lawsuits, Bravo reunion, pop culture, reality TV news
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In this jam-packed episode of The Pop Corner, host Matty Durkin brings the heat with a blend of personal stories and pop culture commentary you won’t want to miss. Matty kicks things off with hilarious and heartfelt wedding anecdotes, before diving into spoiler-free movie reviews of The Long Walk and the haunting new true-crime documentary Unknown Caller.
Get the scoop on exciting film updates, including the highly anticipated 'Super Mario Bros.' sequel and the surprising 'Anaconda' reboot. In the world of music, Matty talks Cardi B’s first major tour, the latest on Lil Nas X, and vents some well-earned frustration over Ticketmaster pricing and the high cost of Broadway tickets.
Plus, don’t miss Matty’s full 2025 Emmys recap, featuring red carpet highlights, unforgettable fashion moments, and the standout wins of the night.
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On this episode of The Pop Corner with Matty Durkin, Matty sits down with friend of the pod, pop culture historian, and creator of the Netflix hit Ginny & Georgia — Sarah Lampert (sllampy & @gngbts)
Matty and Sarah dive into all things pop culture — from the iconic television shows and musical divas that shaped them, to the Bravo/ reality TV moments that still live rent-free in their heads. They take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, reflecting on the cultural touchstones that inspired Ginny & Georgia and helped make it a global streaming sensation.
In this fun, engaging, and sometimes vulnerable conversation, Sarah opens up about her journey from working writer to show creator, breaking down her creative process and the behind-the-scenes magic of building one of Netflix’s most talked-about shows. Plus, there's a surprise cameo from Sarah’s dog, Jax Taylor — yes, named after the Vanderpump Rules OG himself!
Whether you're a TV junkie, a Bravo superfan, or just love a good creative origin story, this episode is packed with insight, laughs, and pop culture gold. Don’t miss it!
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ty Durkin is celebrating a major milestone – Episode 50 of The Pop Corner! In this special episode, Matty shares heartfelt thanks to all the loyal listeners who’ve been with him since day one. 💛
This week, he’s breaking down his unforgettable weekend with Lady Gaga as she kicked off her Mayhem Ball residency at Madison Square Garden – and yes, it was everything! PAWS UP!
Matty also dives into his thoughts on the new romantic comedy "Splitsville" starring Dakota Johnson and Michael Angelo Covino – spoiler alert: he LOVED it!
Plus, we’re talking upcoming movie buzz:
🎬 A Kobe Bryant biopic
🎬 Cruella 2
🎬 The future Oscar Contender.... Marty Supreme
And in music news, Mariah Carey is set to make VMA history as the next recipient of the prestigious Video Vanguard Award – iconic!
Lastly, Matty spills the tea on binging Netflix’s latest thriller "The Hunting Wives" – lez be honest, it’s addictive.
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Matty is back with a brand new episode of The Pop Corner — and this week, pop culture is popping off! From celeb headlines to must-watch movies, Matty's got all the piping-hot tea.
He kicks things off with his exciting debut as a Pop Culture Contributor on TMZ Live — tune in to hear what it was like behind the scenes and why it was so much fun!
Next up, Matty reviews the outrageous slapstick comedy The Naked Gun, starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson. It’s a five-kernel masterpiece that has him still giggling.
If you’re a horror fan, don’t miss Matty’s breakdown of Weapons — his pick for one of the best films of the year and the scariest of the summer! Spoiler alert: He’s still recovering from all those Simone Biles backflips from all of those scares!
And yes, it finally happened — Taylor Swift has announced her much-anticipated 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. Matty dives into the surprise announcement, her podcast debut on New Heights, and what this new era could mean for Swifties around the world.
To top it all off, Matty reacts to the jaw-dropping Season 6 trailer of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. It’s electric, it’s chaotic, and it’s got him feeling rejuvenated, healed, and ready for another herstoric season!
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Matty is BACK this week on The Pop Corner, and he's bringing all the pop culture heat! First up, he’s giving us the inside scoop on a star-studded night at RHONJ star Dolores Catania's "Battle for Brooklyn" Celebrity Charity Softball Game. From iconic Housewives moments to heartfelt charity vibes, Matty shares what it was like hanging with the girls he’s missed so much on screen. We need more Jersey energy—bring back RHONJ!
We’re also diving into Disney’s newest hit Freakier Friday, and Matty gets personal about the film’s nostalgic impact on his childhood. Plus, get ready for a pop culture moment—Hamilton is heading back to the big screen this September, and the hype is real!
In other breaking news: Miley Cyrus is reviving her Hannah Montana era with new covers in 2026 to celebrate the show’s 20th anniversary. Could there be a tour in the works? We’re manifesting it!
On the steamier side , we’re dishing all things Netflix’s The Hunting Wives—including THAT wild Malin Akerman moment just five minutes into the first episode. 🔥
And finally, RHOSLC fans, the countdown is ON. When are we getting that long-awaited Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 6 trailer?! Matty’s got all the thoughts—and maybe a few predictions. Plus Lisa Barlow is ACTIVATED!
Tune in and don’t miss this pop culture-packed episode of The Pop Corner with Matty Durkin—where nostalgia meets now, and the drama never stops!
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This week, Matty is recapping his sister Jenna and her new husband Kyle's magical Newport wedding weekend that includes surprise performances!! We are breaking down everything that happened from this iconic weekend.
Matty shares his thoughts on the latest horror flick I Know What You Did Last Summer, plus upcoming movies like Jay Kelly and Ella McKay. Will Adam Sandler finally earn that long-overdue Oscar? Could Jamie Lee Curtis make a triumphant return to Oscar gold? We’re also diving into the buzz worthy Hollywood Bowl production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic Jesus Christ Superstar, starring Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert, that’s taken over Instagram and TikTok.
From music news—honoring the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne to Lady Gaga leading the VMAs with 12 nominations—to TV highlights, including HBO Max’s Harry Potter series and Apple TV+’s new "The Holiday" limited series, we cover it all. And of course, Matty dishes on all the latest Bravo hot takes, from RHONJ casting news to Carole Radziwill’s triumphant return after seven years.
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Matty Durkin is back with another jam-packed episode of The Pop Corner with Matty Durkin , diving deep into this week’s biggest moments in pop culture! From Hollywood buzz to the music biz, nothing is off limits.
🎬 Blockbuster Buzz
Get ready—Devil Wears Prada 2 is officially in the works, and yes… Matty has thoughts (and Patrick!). Plus, we’re stirring the cauldron with Practical Magic as Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock reunite for a spellbinding sequel.
🎧 Music Moments
Matty breaks down Jessie Murph’s new album, celebrates Queen Mariah Carey’s announcement of her 16th studio album “Here for It All,” and throws some serious shade at his forever nemesis JoJo Siwa (spoiler: she needs to take SEVERAL seats).
🏆 Emmy Nominations Deep Dive
From Severance to White Lotus and the breakout hit The Studio, Matty reviews the 2025 Emmy nominations—who made the cut and who got totally SNUBBED.
🍊 Real Housewives Tea
RHOC royalty Gretchen Rossi is BACK after 12 years, and Matty is giving his thoughts on current season of The Real Housewives of Orange County.
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Matty is back from a summer break and diving headfirst into all things pop culture! This week’s episode kicks off with some personal updates—family weddings, wild bachelor parties, and a milestone: three incredible years living in NYC (time flies when you’re having fun!).
Then, it’s lights up on Broadway as Matty spills on snagging last-minute tickets to see Olivier Award winner and Tony nominee Tom Francis in his final—and electric—performance of Sunset Boulevard (his fourth time seeing it-he has a problem!!.
Here’s what else is popping on this week’s episode:
🎬 Jonathan Bailey in Jurassic World: Rebirth—and yes, the slutty little glasses deserve a moment.
📺 A raw, unplugged look at podcast queen Alex Cooper in the new documentary Call Me Alex.
📰 Reflecting on the iconic legacy of Barbara Walters with her new Disney+ Documentary
🎶 Music news you won’t believe—Beyoncé’s team suffers a break-in with unreleased tracks and top-secret footage stolen.
🔥 Plus, Justin Bieber just dropped Swag—and Matty is calling it his best work yet.
And of course, we’re deep in the Bravo trenches:
🍑RHOA Reunion—Can Porsha really lead the cast, or is it finally time for Nene Leakes to return?
🍊 RHOC Season 19 has arrived, and Matty is breaking down all the drama.
📱 Plus, the newest reality obsession: Next Gen—Matty’s officially hooked.
Stick around for what's trending, what’s binge-worthy, and what’s on Matty’s pop culture radar this week.
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🎙️ The Pop Corner with Matty Durkin is BACK again this week with Bravo historian and pop culture savant, Georgios Takounakis (@georgiosays) — and yes, we are mentioning it all!
From the explosive Season 4 cast reveal of Peacock’s The Traitors to hot takes on all your favorite Bravo shows, this episode is packed with reality TV gold and shade! We're breaking down all things Traitors everything from Travis and Jason Kelce's Mom, Donna Kelce, Former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, Lisa Rinna, and Ru Paul's Drag Race star, Monét X Change, to Former Real Housewives of Potomac icon, Candiace Dillard Bassett and so many more! Alan Cumming’s castle is about to be more dramatic than ever!
Matty and Georgios also deep dive into:
🔥 Whether you're a Bravoholic, Traitor,Faithful or just love a hot take, than this is one episode you can’t miss.
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🎙️ The Pop Corner with Matty Durkin – Reality TV Rewind with Georgios Takounakis (@georgiossays)
Matty Durkin is joined by Reality TV and Pop Culture expert Georgios Takounakis, host of the hit podcast Georgios Says, for a deep dive into the evolution of reality television over the past 20+ years.
From the dramatic MTV era—like Lauren Conrad crashing Heidi and Spencer’s wedding on The Hills—to the rise of pop culture juggernauts like Keeping Up With the Kardashians and the launch of the iconic Real Housewives franchise, Matty and Georgios revisit the most unforgettable moments that defined and reshaped the reality TV landscape.
They’ll break down how these shows didn’t just entertain us—they changed the cultural zeitgeist, shaped social media, and made household names out of everyday people.
📺 Whether you're a Bravo addict, a Kardashian connoisseur, or a nostalgia-loving millennial, this episode is a must-listen!!
🔥 Stay tuned for Part 2, where Matty and Georgios give their spicy hot takes on the latest drama from Bravo and Peacock reality shows.
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The Pop Corner with Matty Durkin is back with another fabulous episode celebrating pop culture, Pride, and pure chaos! 🎉 This week, Matty is joined by his friend, Steven D. Peters (@stevendpeters), host of the hit podcast He's My Girl. Together, they dive into the world of podcasting, sharing their behind-the-scenes experiences as creators and storytellers in the pop culture space.
To kick off Pride Month, Matty and Steven get candid about the intersection of pop culture and LGBTQIA+ identity—from their childhood obsessions with pop divas (and the signs that were right there) to what Pride means to them today. Expect real talk, laughs, and a celebration of queer joy.
And of course—it wouldn’t be The Pop Corner without some Bravo tea. Steven shares his unfiltered hot takes on the latest Bravo headlines, including:
Whether you're here for the culture, the community, or the Bravo chaos, this episode is a must-listen. Hit play and join us for a Pride-packed episode full of laughs, friendship, and Bravo, Bravo, f**king Bravo!
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🎙️ The Pop Corner with Matty Durkin: From Cowboy Carter to Courtroom Drama – Pop Culture Breakdown!
We’re back, Pop Corner fam! Matty Durkin returns from his “Mexicoma” just in time to saddle up for Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour — featuring none other than Blue Ivy and Rumi Carter! 🎤✨
This week’s episode is packed with all things pop culture:
🔥 Taylor Swift reclaims her music catalog
🧊 50 Cent inserts himself into the Diddy trial drama
🧙♀️ Wicked: For Good trailer anticipation
🍿 Upcoming movie buzz including Happy Gilmore 2 to The Devil Wears Prada 2
🎭 Matty reviews Disney's live action Lilo and Stich, Matteo Lane’s Al Dente Netflix special and Nonna starring Vince Vaughn and Susan Sarandon
We’re also dishing on what’s coming up on TV:
👀 Lady Gaga joins Wednesday Season 2
☀️ The Morning Show Season 4 preview
📺 And Just Like That… Season 3 premiere reactions and so much more!
And of course, Real Housewives tea is served:
🍑 Phaedra Parks returns to RHOA
⚖️ RHOBH’s Tom Girardi sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for wire fraud and Ponzi schemes
This episode is your one-stop pop culture roundup – from scandal to screen and everything in between.
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Join us for episode 40 of The Pop Corner with Matty Durkin! Celebrating Moms, Movies, Music and Must-Watch TV!
In this special milestone episode, we're honoring all the incredible moms and motherly figures who inspire us every day. Matty Durkin dives into his top 11 favorite films about moms, from the heartfelt emotion of Steel Magnolias (1989) to the hilarious chaos of Freaky Friday (2003) and the infectious sing-alongs in Mamma Mia! (2008). Discover which movies make Matty laugh, cry, and sing along every time!
Plus, get the latest on music industry buzz — is Madonna headed for a biopic limited series on Netflix? Matty shares his thoughts! He's also obsessed with the new Netflix series Four Seasons, starring Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Colman Domingo, Will Forte, and Kerri Kenney-Silver — and he can't stop raving about how Steve Carell is aging like fine wine.
In Bravo news, big announcements are on the horizon — the future of The Real Housewives of New York and exciting new shows coming to the Bravo universe. Don't miss this fun, engaging, and pop culture-packed episode!
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Welcome back to The Pop Corner with Matty Durkin!
Your weekly deep dive into the hottest moments in pop culture, music, Broadway, celebrity news, and more!
This week, Matty is reacting to Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter World Tour, and he’s absolutely obsessed with Rumi Carter’s viral performance — the internet’s new favorite superstar-in-the-making! He also breaks down Lady Gaga’s record-breaking concert in Brazil, plus gives you the scoop on the biggest music tours coming to the U.S. in 2025/2026.
On the theater front, Matty unpacks the buzz around the 2025 Tony Award nominations — from the most historic and herstoric nods to some jaw-dropping snubs. We’re talking:
After weeks of trying, Matty finally scored tickets to see the one and only Audra McDonald in her incredible, Tony-nominated performance in Gypsy — and yes, she absolutely delivered. But while the show was Broadway magic, the audience? A total mixed bag. Matty dishes on the thrill of finally seeing a legend live… and the chaos that came with it. We’re talking nonstop phone glow, whispers during solos, and yes — a woman sitting in the aisle like she was at home (WTF?!). Theater etiquette is not optional, and Matty’s got thoughts.
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Whether you're into Broadway, celebrity gossip, viral moments, or binge-worthy TV, this episode of The Pop Corner with Matty Durkin has something for every pop culture junkie. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review — it helps keep the tea hot and the takes even hotter!
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This Week on The Pop Corner with Matty Durkin: We're back with a quick episode diving into everything trending in pop culture! 🎉
Matty kicks things off with his excitement for Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter World Tour, launching this week in Los Angeles—and yes, the BeyHive is buzzing! 🐝
We reflect on the enduring legacy of Pope Francis as the timely release of the film Conclave sparks conversation. Then, Matty dishes on his latest movie reviews, from the highly anticipated Moana 2 to Sinners, featuring Michael B. Jordan like you’ve never seen him before (blouse off—woo!).
Next up, we’re breaking down the must-watch TV shows of the moment—Matty’s obsessed with Hacks starring Jean Smart, and the dark comedy You’re Friends and Neighbors with Jon Hamm.Of course, no episode is complete without diving into the Bravo Universe! We’re spilling the tea on the new dating series Love Hotel, where Countess LuAnn (RHONY), Shannon StormsBeador (RHOC), and Gizelle Bryant & Ashley Darby (RHOP) are looking for love at the Love Hotel. 💋 Plus, get the latest updates on this season of The Valley-- messy!!!
Don’t miss this pop culture-packed episode—whether you’re here for celebrity news, TV recaps, or just a good time with Matty, it’s all happening right here on The Pop Corner!
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Pop Corner Exclusive: Margaret Josephs of The Real Housewives of New Jersey Talks Pop Culture, 80s Hair, and More!
Matty is back from a quick trip home celebrating Greek Easter (Xristos Anesti!) and is ready to dive into a Pop Corner Exclusive with Real Housewives of New Jersey star, Margaret Josephs! In this fun-filled episode, Matty catches up with the RHONJ legend to find out what she’s been up to since the Real Housewives season wrapped last summer.
Margaret answers YOUR fan questions in the popcorn bowl, as Matty takes her on a trip down memory lane. From her high school days waiting for Bon Jovi tickets to her iconic 80s hair and her love for pop culture, we cover it all! We also chat about her current TV obsessions and dive into her personal connections to pop culture moments that have shaped her.
Tune in for laughs, insights, and all the juicy behind-the-scenes stories from the world of Real Housewives and beyond!
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Matty is back this week to break down all of the hot topics in pop culture. You better believe that he is talking about the heart pumping Season 3 finale ofThe White Lotus on MAX, Miss Kenya Moore's dramatic and controversial mid-season firing from the Real Housewives of Atlanta after 12 seasons and how Sutton from RHBOH lives on a F*CKIN Main road!! We are also breaking into Matty's thoughts about the new action flick, The Amateur starring Academy Award winner, Rami Malek and the new comedy horror flick, Hell of a Summer. We are discussing what went down in Las Vegas at CinemaCon 2025- are we ever going to to get the Wicked: For Good trailer?! We are talking about what Kelly Clarkson had to say about her experience as a coach on NBC's The Voice and other moments in pop culture this week!
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Matty is back this week after a warm weekend in NYC and he is of course diving into all hot topics. This episode will kick off with celebrating Trans Visibility Day (3.31) where Matty is highlight members of the Trans community who have made incredible advancements in the entertainment industry/ pop culture, the LGBTQIA+ community and the globe! Some include: Laverne Cox, Elliot Page and of course a READ from Dominique Jackson from role as Elektra Evangelista in the hit FX show, Pose. Matty is sharing his thoughts about Chelsea Handler:The Feeling (on Netflix), Bob Trevino Likes It & Disney's Snow White- both in theaters now! We are also getting a life update from Jessica Simpson that maybe? could become a trend- unclear. We are also breaking down the new shows Matty has been watching, "The Studio" on Apple TV+ and Mid Century Modern on Hulu.
Tune in next week for all things White Lotus finale and Bravo!
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Matty is back from vacation and is ready to get into hot topics! He has been all over the place this month from Boston for St. Patrick's Day to NYC for the NYC Half Marathon/ Sunset Blvd to visiting his big bro in Colorado! Matty is giving his movie reviews for The Iron Claw (2023), Novocaine (2025) and Trap (2024). We are honoring the late-Tejano Star, Selena Quintanilla Perez 30 years after her murder by her fan club President, Yolanda Saldivar, Mileys new visual album "Something Beautiful",and Lizzo's upcoming projects. Matty also has some harsh words for Mr. Kanye West after recent tweets he made on his social platforms. We are are also checking in to the White Lotus and Matty is giving his thoughts about this current season and where he thinks we are headed for the final two episodes.Finally, Matty is talking all things Bravo from the explosive Sweet 16 season of Real Housewives of Atlanta to Garcelle leaving Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after 5 seasons and Teresa might be in hot water again for her taxes.... oh Madonna Mia......
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Matty is joined by MTV's The Challenge star/ friend of the pod, Jakk Maddox! They are catching up on all things MAYHEM by Lady Gaga, his experience working in reality tv, Bravo and of course, the ELECTRIC season of The Traitors! Did you watch the finale? Are you happy with the outcome? Who were your favorites?
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Matty is breaking down Hollywood's biggest night, the 2025 Academy Awards from the high-end fashion, electric performance's and the industry's biggest awards! Matty is talking all things Anora, Wicked, the songwriter from Emilia Perez and so much more!
Did you watch?!
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Matty is FINALLY having one of his best friends from High School, Kara Tuohy on the podcast this week! Kara is the female version of Matty, when it comes to being a "Pop Culture Savant" and "Real Housewives Historian". They had so much to say that we had to split this episode into TWO PARTS! Matty and Kara take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about how pop culture has been the cornerstone of their nearly 15 year friendship. Everything from attending multiple Lady Gaga concerts with Kara's aunts to High School stories to when Matty pretended to be Phil and Lil's Mom from Rugrats in Paris and broke a bed (you need to hear the full story!!). Matty and Kara are also kicking off the "2025 Academy Awards" special by sharing some of their favorite films, award show moments and fashion with a side of hot takes and shade... free of charge! :) Join us for an episode of laughs, friendship and pop culture nostalgia!
PART 2 DROPS SAME DAY!! 👯♀️🍿
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AND THE OSCAR GOES TOO......
The 2025 Oscar pre-show continues where Matty and Kara are sharing their knowledge of seeing EVERY film (besides Dune Part: 2, sorry!) nominated at this years 97th Academy Awards. They are breaking down every single category by giving their personal picks and where they feel the Academy will go. Who will take home the Oscar? Will Demi finally get her first Oscar for The Substance? After all of controversy around Karla Sofia Gason's tweets, can Emilia Perez recover? Can Wicked fly andmake history?
Have you seen any of the Best Picture nominees?
Anora
The Brutalist
A Complete Unknown
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Emilia Pérez
I'm Still Here
Nickel Boys
The Substance
Wicked
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Matty is celebrating 50 years of the iconic sketch show, Saturday Night Live and its impact on pop culture, himself and the world! We are going down memory lane and Matty is sharing some of his favorite cast members of all time and their skits! Matty will be reminiscing about Adam Sandler, Chris Farely, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Rachel Dratch and Kristen Wiig. We are also recapping last weekends iconic festivities commemorating 50 years of laughs and memories with the Homecoming Concert and Anniversary Special. This weekend brought back SNL alumni and hosts who have made a major impact on the show including Lady Gaga/ The Lonely Island, Steve Martin, Meryl Strep, Jimmy Fallon, CHER and so much more!
What are your favorite SNL moments? Its hard to find just a few!!
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Matty is breaking down all of the moments from last weeks "Critics Choice Awards" hosted by Chelsea Handler from the the wins, snubs, fashion and laughs! Matty is also talking about Super Bowl 59- did you watch? What did you think of Kendrick Lamars halftime performance?! We are hearing about what he has been watching with this reviews on the new horror/romantic slasher, Heart Eyes and Oscar contenders, Anora and A Real Pain. Matty is all about spreading the L.O.V.E with sharing some of his favorite romantic movies and love songs to ring in Valentines Day 2025! What are some of your go-to's ?!
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Matty is back from visiting family and friends back home! This week Matty is breaking down some of his thoughts from last weeks episode of the hit Peacock show, "The Traitors". Are the traitors ever going to get along? Will our New Jersey Queen, Dolores Catania finally take down T*M Sando*al?? Matty is also sharing his movie recommendations from his online segment , "Matty's Movie Mondays": The Wild Robot, The Substance,A Complete Unknown, Companion, Emilia Perez & Conclave.
Matty is also breaking down everything 2025 Grammy Awards!!! Our Queen Bey FINALLY received "Album of the Year" for her country album, "Cowboy Carter" which has sparked a bunch of controversy of many country fans denouncing it. Matty is going through all the wins and snubs in all major categories. Can we also talk about the "Best New Artist" category??? He is sharing his thoughts on his favorite performances of the night and dive into the FASHION!!
Have you listened to Lady Gaga's new song, "Abracadabra"?!
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2X Emmy Winning Journalist and friend of the pod, NBC 10 Boston anchor, Colton Bradford (@iamcoltonbradford) stops by to discuss hot topics, give his hot takes and shares his predictions on this years Grammy nominations!
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Matty is back from celebrating the big 3-0 with all of his favorite people and of course his birthday was one big pop culture marathon. We are diving in to the whole weekend and you going to get all the dish from Titanique to his Renaissance Party to sitting front row at THE VIEW! We are also breaking down moments from last weeks episodes of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and The Traitors. Matty is recapping the EXPLOSIVE season 5 finale of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City!
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Hello 2025! Matty is back rested from the holidays and kicking off 2025 talking about this years Golden Globe Awards, hosted by Nikki Glaser!
Did you watch Nikki's HILARIOUS opening monologue? Did you see the amazing and not so amazing fashion? Did actually see any of the movies/ shows besides Wicked and The Bear? Matty is breaking down all the moments from the kick off of the 2025 award season!!
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Matty is checking in before we say adios to 2024!
Thank you for all of the support! See you in 2025!
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Matty is feeling so thankful this week - so he is bringing on his friend Lauren Pevehouse, podcast host, Allegedly Bravo. They are talking all things pop culture and sharing what moments in pop culture they are thankful for. From Phaedra Parks reading Kenya at the RHOA S6 reunion to Devil Wears Prada to Disney Channel original movies. We hope this episode will make you laugh and smile as you travel home, do your last minute shopping or relax on your days off. Happy Thanksgiving to everything! xo
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Matty is talking about the surprise Beyonce halftime show on Christmas to the midseason trailer for RHONY that dropped this week. Matty is also getting into this weeks episode of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, where the feuds continue. Will Lisa live sitting in coach for 47 minutes? I guess we are going to have to find out!
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Matty is back after the craziness called the 2024 election, where he gives his listeners where his head is at and some lovin'! We are breaking down the 2025 Grammy nominations that were DOMINATED by the gals, especially the Queen Bey herself with 11 nominations for "Cowboy Carter". Who will take home the gold this year? Will Beyonce finally get the nights biggest award after breaking history with 32 wins and 99 nominations? We are also talking about the Martha Stewart documentary and the EXPLOSIVE season 2 of House of Villains. Matty will also be recapping this weeks couples trip to Palm Springs with the gals from Salt Lake City!
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Matty is back! This week we are breaking down everything from Queen Bey hittin the campaign trail with VP Kamala Harris to back basics Lady Gaga and her new song "DISEASE" and the explosive season 14 trailer for the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills- are the girls turning on Kyle Richard this season? I guess we are going to have to watch what happens live and go to Bravo TV.com for more information. Matty shares what has been going on the past few weeks in his personal and professional life! We are recapping this weeks episode from the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, where the ladies are celebrating Angie and Shawn's Greek Mafia 25th anniversary party. Would it be a party with the girls if there wasn't some screaming drama?! Listen to hear Matty's thoughts..
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We are taking a detour this week for something different! Well, kind of! Matty is changing it up this week with special guest and friend of the pod, Phil Stallone AKA "Psychic Stallone". They are talking about Phil's background of working and channeling spirit as a psychic medium, as well as breaking down everything you need to know about channeling spirit and/or manifesting! They also of course are talking about housewives and may pull a card or two about whats going on in the Bravo Universe!
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Matty is catching up with his pal, Ali Larrabee, who is the co-host of the podcast, "Kinda Hot, Kinda Healthy" with Ali Larrabee and Maddy Martinez! They are discussing everything going on in the Bravo and Ryan Murphy Universe, other hot topics, as well as Matty's "interesting" evening at an OFF Broadway production of "SAW: the musical" ... I know.
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Matty is back this week and is giving his thoughts on recent pop culture news from Diddy's arrest to Phaedra's first dance on DWTS to his thoughts on seeing the recent thriller "Speak No Evil" with James McAvoy and #RHONYAlumn Kristen Taekman's doppelgänger. We are also going to talk about the explosive ending to last weeks fiery stand off on Real Housewives of Orange County between Queen Emily Simpson and "Jesus Jugs" Alexis Bellino! Matty is also so excited that we are back to the mountain of Utah for the season 5 premiere of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City!! Now THAT'S how you do a premiere!!! BESOS!
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Matty is talking about last weeks news items from the presidential debate between VP Kamala Harris and Fmr. President Donald Trump to this years EMMY awards! Matty is also talking about the fire season 9 trailer of the Real Housewives of Potomac - it's going to be a doozey! We are also recapping this weeks Real Housewives of Orange County, where the gals are strutting in a fashion show for "Family Equality" a non profit is a national American nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance legal and lived equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual,, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) families, and for those who wish to form them, through building community, changing hearts and minds, and driving policy change. We also are getting more into the Shannon Vs. Johnny J & Jesus Jugs of it all, along with "Paparazzi Gate".
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Matty just got back from the "Happiest Place On Earth" with his bestie, Rachel! You are going to hear about his trip and some hot topics. Matty is also breaking down this week's explosive episode of the Real Housewives of Orange County! We are standing in solidarity with Shannon Storms Beador as she is in the fight of her life against Johnny J and Jesus Jugs!!!
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Matty is recapping this weeks episode of the Real Housewives of Orange County! Tamra is bringing the hit Peacock show behind the gates of Coda De Caza. Matty also shares his Labor Day plans, including seeing, "The Notebook musical. Also, what is going on between Katie Rost and Chris Samuels?
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Matty is back from summer break! He is going to share his summer trip and all what has been happening in the world of pop culture and current events over the past few weeks!
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We're back! Matty is breaking down all that has been happening this week from the Olympics to Madame Brat to Bravo's return to this years Emmy awards. Matty is going to be doing his final recap of the Real Housewives of New Jersey before switching over to Orange County!
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Matty is sitting down with his FRIEND, HIS SOULMATE, HIS SISTER and "Good Judy"... Lifestyle Expert & Content Creator, AJ Hernandez!! Matty and AJ are going to share their 10 favorite pop culture moments to commemorate 10 episodes of "The Pop Corner with Matty Durkin". From historic Super Bowl to white refrigerators to hot Disney Channel Original Movie DILFS. These besties don't hold anything back!!!
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Happy Pride!
Hot off the press! We are coming back to the OC the season 18 trailer for the Real Housewives of Orange County with the reunion with "Jesus Jugs", Alexis Bellino and SO much more!!! Matty is giving his thoughts about the heartbreaking exclusive interview with Celine Dion and Hoda Kotb before her Amazon Prime Documentary, "I AM Celine". Matty also is giving an update on some celebrity memoirs that he has been listening to that you should too- old and new! We are also breaking down some current shows/ films that are on Matty's list that he wants to dive into over the next couple weeks. We are breaking down this weeks fiery episode on Real Housewives of New Jersey with the sit down of the season between Teresa and John Fuda. Do you think John is overreacting or has a right to be this mad???
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Matty is breaking down all of the hot topics this week from The Traitors season 3 cast announcement, to Lady Gaga's sister Natali's York Beach wedding and gives his thoughts on the RHONJ Reunion shake up! Matty also is going to be recapping this weeks ELECTRIC episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey.
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Matty is breaking down all the music, tv-shows and movies that he has been diving into lately!
From comedies to historical dramas to iconic concert films, Matty will be giving his hot takes on all his favorites!
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Matty is breaking down all of the news in the Bravo universe from Dorit and PK's split to the RHOA cast shake up. We are diving into the AMAZING Wicked trailer that SLAYED all of us. Matty is recapping all of the happenings with the girls in New Jersey from this weeks Real Housewives of NJ! Will Teresa and Jen Fessler's new friendship send the girls into disarray??? STAY TUNED
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We're back!!!
After being "put on pause" for the past few weeks.... the "Pop Corner with Matty Durkin" is back in full swing!
Matty will be breaking down everything that has been happening in the world of pop culture since going off. We are talking about "Cowboy Carter" to the Tom Brady roast to "The Challengers" and so much more! Matty of course is sharing his thoughts on the looks that popped off at this years Met Gala, and those who didn't! We are kicking off our comeback with a recap of the electric season 14 premiere of the Real Housewives of New Jersey. Are you TEAM TRE or TEAM FUDA? It's going to be another amazing season in the Tri-state!
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Matty checks in with listeners to promote Beyonce's much anticipated eighth studio album, "actii: Cowboy Carter" which will be available on Friday March 29th, 2024! We are going to take a quick pause for the month of April, but we are so excited to be back in May to dive in to the new season of Real Housewives of New Jersey!
See you in May!
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Episode 3!
Matty is going to recap Hollywood's biggest night all from the fashion (or lack there of @ John Cena) to the wins, the snubs to his favorite moments! Matty is also going to breakdown last weeks EMMY WORTHY Traitors finale! Can we talk about that ENDING! (Chills!)
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We are back for a SUPERSIZED episode!
Matty chats with his friend and actor, Carlos Clemenz to talk all things Oscars (past/present/future), what it was like working on SNL and with Steven Spielberg on the 2021 Oscar Nominated film, "West Side Story" to now serving as emcee on tour with Countess Lu Ann in her new Cabaret show, "Marry F Kill". They are going to "Mention it All" and breakdown all of their thoughts of the 2024 Oscar nominees after seeing ALL of the nominated films in respective categories! Matty is also introducing his first segment of "Pop of Good", where he asks Carlos which charity means the most to him!
In the words of American Idol, "we're going to Hollywood!"
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Welcome to the Pop Corner with Matty Durkin!
Listeners will get to meet Matty and hear about what is to come on the Pop Corner. Matty will go down memory lane and share what Pop Culture means to him. We’ll talk about everything from Reality TV and Daytime TV to Iconic moments in music and film.
In the words of Shania Twain..."Let's Go Girls..."
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