The Pop Corner with Matty Durkin

After a month-long hiatus (and a lot of travel), Matty Durkin is back behind the mic on The Pop Corner with stories, hot takes, and plenty of pop culture chaos. Matty recaps a whirlwind month that included weddings, baby showers, a bachelorette weekend in New Orleans, and running the iconic London Marathon with his family. Then we dive into the biggest pop culture stories of the moment. Matty shar...

After recovering from a nasty virus, Matty Durkin (@mattydurkin & @thepopcornerpod) is back behind the mic for one final episode before heading to London to run the London Marathon and kicking off a one-month podcast hiatus. Matty is joined by friend of the pod and host of the Allegedly Bravo podcast, Lauren Pevehouse (allegedlybravo). The two catch up on Lauren’s recent trip back home to Oran...

Matty is back behind the mic breaking down all things 2026 Oscars! Before diving into Hollywood’s biggest night, he recaps his whirlwind St. Patrick’s Day celebrations—sharing run-ins with Joe Biden and viral Irish step dancer Kaitlyn Sardin from Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter era. Matty also takes a heartfelt trip down memory lane, reflecting on performing the classic Irish ballad Danny Boy for his gran...

This week, Matty is joined by Sarah Lampert (sllampy) , creator of Netflix’s hit series Ginny & Georgia, and film executive Gesumino Rulli for a supersized episode packed with TV and film industry insight. First, they break down how the entertainment industry has evolved — from streaming shifts to what’s next for film and television. Then, the trio dives deep into the breakout series Heated Ri...

Matty Durkin (@mattydurkin) is back from a much-needed family trip to St. John — aka “Scary Island” for the RHONY fans. Surrrrprissse! GO TO SLEEP! 🍎 He’s recapping the historic Blizzard of 2026, reflecting on the importance of unplugging on vacation, and sharing why we all need a reset. Then friend of the pod Danny Murphy (@kashmeredanny) — host of Virtual Realitea and Page Six Radio on SiriusXM...

Matty Durkin (@mattydurkin and @thepopcornerpod) kicks off his vacation on “Scary Island” (St. John for the RHONY fans 👀) with a full recap of Super Bowl 60’s unforgettable halftime show—headlined by Bad Bunny and featuring surprise appearances from Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, and Cardi B. Was it the greatest halftime show of all time ? Matty breaks down every moment and explains why he thinks this...

In this episode of The Pop Corner , host Matty Durkin (@mattydurkin & @thepopcornerpod) shares personal updates and honors the late Catherine O’Hara before diving into the latest entertainment news. Matty reviews recent films like Send Help , teases what’s next for Scream 7 , The Devil Wears Prada 2 and discusses buzz around the Michael Jackson biopic .He also breaks down the biggest moments f...

Fresh off a viral “Gay for Maye” broadcast moment, Emmy winner Colton Bradford joins Matty Durkin to break down sports, pop culture, and Grammy season buzz. On this episode of The Pop Corner , host Matty Durkin sits down with his bestie and Emmy Award–winning journalist, Colton Bradford (@iamcoltonbradford) for a fast-paced conversation blending sports headlines, entertainment news, and pop cultur...

In Episode 60 of The Pop Corner with Matty Durkin , Matty kicks off 2026 with a celebratory and pop-culture-packed episode, reflecting on his 31st birthday weekend, the year behind him, and what’s ahead. He shares heartfelt gratitude for The Pop Corner community and looks back at an incredible year of guests — from RHONJ star Margaret Josephs to Ginny & Georgia creator Sarah Lampert . Matty re...

Matty D is closing out 2025 — and what a year it’s been! On this final episode of 2025 of The Pop Corner with Matty Durkin , Matty is joined by his longtime friend, podcast host, and content creator Lauren Pevehouse (@ AllegedlyBravo ) for a lively, laugh-filled year-end catch-up covering holidays, work, life updates, and everything pop culture . The duo dives into the hottest TV shows of 2025 , f...

Matty is back from a brief hiatus and couldn’t be more excited to welcome one of his childhood best friends to the podcast: up-and-coming country music artist Ben Durand (@ben_durand_music) . In this heartfelt and hilarious episode, Matty and Ben take a trip down memory lane, revisiting their early days performing together on stage — including the moment Ben was once told “not to sing” during his...

Matty Durkin is back for another fabulous episode, diving into all things new in film, music, and pop culture! From the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic ( hee-hee! ) to Miss Piggy stealing the spotlight, Matty’s covering it all. We’re inching closer to the Wicked movie release on November 21, 2025 , and Matty’s got a full deep dive into the brand-new Wicked special, complete with thoughts...

Matty Durkin is back for a quick but jam-packed episode of The Pop Corner ! From Halloween fun to cheering on runners at the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon , Matty — or should we say Glinda — has plenty to recap, including a major announcement about something exciting happening in 2026… across the pond! 🇬🇧✨ This week, we’re talking all things Wicked , from Wicked: One Wonderful Night to Jonathan...

Matty is back on The Pop Corner with Matty Durkin with a spook-tacular episode just in time for Halloween! This week, he’s serving up a selection of spooky and not-so-spooky movies to get you in the Halloween spirit. From personal takes on classics like the Halloween series and Silence of the Lambs to modern hits like Weapons and Disney’s beloved Coco for Día de los Muertos — plus an ode to everyo...

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...

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 l...

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...

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 head...

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 hi...

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 com...

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 Je...

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-ove...

🎙️ The Pop Corner with Matty Durkin 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 cau...

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 T...

🎙️ 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 fr...