The Pop Corner with Matty Durkin

🎙️ 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 —t...

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...

🎙️ 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...

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 t...

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 conce...

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...

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...

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 of The 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 abo...

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...

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...

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? Follow for more info! @mattydurkin @thepopcornerpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

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?! Follow for more information: @thepopcornerpod @mattydurkin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 T...

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...

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...

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 conte...

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 Wi...

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! Follow us on IG: @mattydurkin @thepopcornerpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SUPERSIZED EPISODE 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...

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!!...

Matty is checking in before we say adios to 2024! Thank you for all of the support! See you in 2025! Follow us: @mattydurkin @thepopcornerpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 trave...

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! Follow us: @mattydurkin @thepopcornerpod Hosted on Acast. See acas...

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...

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...