The Pop Corner with Matty Durkin

I’M BACK, POPPERS! 🍿🎙️ After a whirlwind few weeks, Matty Durkin (@mattydurkin) is back in The Pop Corner with a jam-packed fall pop culture catch-up covering celebrity news, reality TV, horror, Broadway, music, and ALL the Bravo drama!

First, Matty catches you up on life outside the podcast, including serving as Man of Honor at his cousin Angie’s wedding in New Hampshire, celebrating friends Craig and Dustin in Boston, raising over $300,000 at Concern Worldwide’s Boston Soirée, and stepping in front of the camera for his first-ever magazine photo shoot with Amare Magazine alongside Teresa Giudice, Renee Graziano, Justina Valentine, and more!

Plus, it’s time for another Pop of Good! Matty celebrates Harry Styles helping a fan come out as bisexual at his Madison Square Garden concert and a heartwarming engagement proposal on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. Because we love pop culture, but we love a little queer joy even more!

Then it’s time to get into the entertainment headlines. From Robert Pattinson’s A24 film Primetime and the upcoming gay NYC comedy Club Kid to Hilary Duff’s Christmas album, Billy Joel’s health update, and Gaten Matarazzo joining the 30th-anniversary production of Rent, Matty has plenty to say. And don’t forget the upcoming Dance Moms parody musical featuring Rosie O’Donnell and Kristin Chenoweth!

Spooky season is officially HERE! Matty breaks down Mike Flanagan’s new adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie, starring Summer H. Howell and Samantha Sloyan, and shares why the series earned five kernels. He also checks in on Crystal Lake and dives into the latest season of The Traitors: New Bloods, plus the upcoming Season 6 celebrity cast.

And, of course, we have to talk about the Housewives! Matty shares his hot takes on The Real Housewives of New York City Season 16, why the new RHONY cast is finally delivering, the return of The Real Housewives of Potomac, the latest chaos on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, his frustrations with The Real Housewives of Orange County, and the latest buzz surrounding Teresa and Gia's new restaurant!

From Bravo drama and celebrity news to horror TV, Broadway, weddings, and exciting career updates, this episode is serving EVERYTHING.

Grab your favorite cozy fall beverage, Poppers, and settle in!

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Matty Durkin (@mattydurkin and @thepopcornerpod) is back in The Pop Corner with a very special guest who knows a thing or two about both fashion and the stars!

This week, Matty sits down with fashion expert and astrologer, Alyssa Polinsky (@starsxalyssa) for a conversation that brings together two of our favorite things: pop culture and self-expression.

Alyssa shares her fascinating journey from the world of fashion into astrology, explaining how her personal experiences, studies and passion for the stars shaped her unique approach to understanding ourselves—and each other—through astrology.

Matty and Alyssa dive into the resurgence of fashion trends, the influence of pop culture on what we wear, and how celebrity style continues to shape fashion and reality television. Alyssa breaks down the evolution of fashion on reality TV and shares her thoughts on the iconic style of some of your favorite stars, from Lady Gaga and Diane Keaton to Lisa Rinna.

And because this is The Pop Corner, we couldn't talk about astrology without getting a little personal! Alyssa gives Matty his very own astrology reading and explains how astrology and tarot can be used as tools for self-reflection, personal growth, mental health and self-expression.

From celebrity fashion and reality TV style to astrology, tarot and discovering more about ourselves, this episode is a little bit fashion, a little bit cosmic and A LOT of fun.

Fashion. Astrology. Celebrity style. Pop culture. What more could you want?

Grab your popcorn and get ready to look at your favorite stars—and maybe yourself—a little differently!

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Matty (@mattydurkin) is back with another Pop Corner exclusive, and this week we’re going all the way back to Season 1 with Top 10 finalist, Jim Verraros! (@jimverraros)

Jim is pulling back the curtain and taking us behind the scenes of the original American Idol phenomenon—sharing memories, stories, and what it was really like to be part of a television show before it became one of the biggest pop culture sensations in history.

Jim also opens up about his coming-out journey and being outed shortly after his American Idol experience, and how that chapter shaped his life and career as an openly gay artist.

From there, we dive into Jim’s successful music career, his 2025 album Explicit, and his latest music projects. Jim even gives Matty the behind-the-scenes scoop on his recent “Good Boy” music video… WOOO!

And, of course, it wouldn’t be a Pop Corner episode without talking about the DIVAS!

Jim and Matty take a trip down memory lane to celebrate the women, pop stars, and cultural icons who shaped us—and there are plenty of laughs, nostalgia, and pop culture moments along the way.

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Matty Durkin (@mattydurkin) is back with a Pop Corner exclusive! This week, Matty sits down with media personality, podcast host, and host of The Red Podcast, Michelle Barone (michellebaroneofficial) — and his new partner-in-crime and bestie!

Michelle is usually the one asking the questions, having interviewed everyone from Martha Stewart and reality TV icons like Teresa Giudice of The Real Housewives of New Jersey to music legends like Clive Davis. But this time, the tables are turned as Matty puts Michelle in the interview chair to hear the story behind the woman behind the microphone.

Michelle opens up about her career, the grit and heart that have shaped her journey, the people she’s met along the way, and why she’s always looking for the next great story — and a great time. Expect plenty of laughs, pop culture, behind-the-scenes stories, and an inside look at Michelle beyond the interviews.

It’s a fun, candid conversation between two new besties who clearly have a lot to talk about!

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Matty Durkin (@mattydurkin / @thepopcornerpod) is BACK in the Pop Corner and kicking off the highly anticipated Season 16 premiere of The Real Housewives of New York City with Bravo historian, content creator and trusted Bravo insider Josh Banfield (@joshtherhonystan)!

But before they dive into the RHONY ladies, Matty gets to know the man behind the Bravo takes. Josh shares his journey from political wonk to pop culture savant and Bravo historian, building a trusted following on social media along the way. The two also take a trip down memory lane and bond over their shared obsession with WWE, becuase we love the

Josh also dishes on his experience attending a TikTok pre-screening of Practical Magic 2, giving Matty the scoop on one of the most anticipated upcoming films.

Then it’s time for the Pop of Good! Matty highlights the opening of the new Dolly Parton International Airport and celebrates Taylor Swift’s donation to Ashley Taunton, who is being recognized for her heroic actions. (Donate here!)

And FINALLY… it’s time for the main event: RHONY Season 16! Matty and Josh break down the explosive season premiere, share their hot takes and predictions, discuss Josh’s experience at the RHONY premiere party, and react to the epic return of Carole Radziwill. From the new season of The Real Housewives of New York City to the latest Bravo news and everything happening across the reality TV universe, Matty and Josh are MENTIONING IT ALL!. If you’re a RHONY fan, Bravo fan, Housewives fan or pop culture obsessive, this is an episode you do NOT want to miss.

Grab your popcorn, Poppers. The new RHONY era is here!

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Matty Durkin (@mattydurkin) is BACK with an extended episode of The Pop Corner—and this time, he’s bringing one of his favorite Poppers along for the ride! 🎙️🍿

Matty welcomes back Pop Corner favorite and co-host Lauren Pevehouse (@alledglybravo) for a jam-packed catch-up covering life, pop culture, Bravo and everything in between.

First, Lauren catches Matty up on everything happening in her world, from killing it as a lawyer to embracing her newest passion: becoming a full-fledged horse girl! Lauren also shares her “Pop of Good” with Matty, and it is every bit as sweet as you would expect.

Matty then shares all the details from his cousin’s bachelorette weekend in Maine, before the two take a moment to honor some of the beloved stars we’ve lost, including Hayden Panettiere, Tim Curry and American treasure Dolly Parton.

Movie talk is next, with Matty and Lauren discussing End of Oak Street and Tony, before diving into the show that has had them both in a CHOKEHOLD all summer: Married at First Sight on Peacock.

And then we head straight into the Bravo universe! Matty and Lauren break down The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th, celebrating 20 years of the Housewives franchise, and look ahead at the future of Bravo—including the exciting addition of Leah Remini.

It's an extended episode, it's full of laughs, opinions and pop culture, and it's basically a long-distance catch-up between two friends who have A LOT to talk about.

The Pop Corner with Matty is back—and Lauren Pevehouse is officially back in the Pop Corner!

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Matty is BACK! After a three-month hiatus, Matty Durkin returns for Episode 70 of The Pop Corner with Matty and, as always, he is ready to MENTION IT ALL!

In this jam-packed comeback episode, Matty catches the Poppers up on everything they missed during his time away—from moving into his own NYC apartment to hosting and attending events with some of your favorite Bravolebrities.Matty takes you behind the scenes of a special Concern Worldwide US event, where Erin Lichy from The Real Housewives of New York City joined him and his organization to honor Laura Modi, CEO and Co-Founder of Bobbie Formula. He also shares the details from attending the Next Gen NYC Season 2 premiere, where DJ Meredith Marks was dropping the hits (and yes… WE WERE ENGAGING). Speaking of engaged, Matty talks about the Married at First Sight premiere party officiated by Summer House queen, Lindsay Hubbard,

Then it's time for a major summer pop culture catch-up! Matty breaks down the biggest movies of the summer, including Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, The Invite, Obsession and Toy Story 5—which apparently required tissues (you will too)

The divas are also RUNNING the music game, with Matty dishing on Olivia Rodrigo, Madonna and Ariana Grande and the biggest moments in pop music.

Broadway is next! Matty shares his thoughts on the hit Tony award winning Best Musical, Schmigadoon!, Death Becomes Her, CATS: The Jellicle Ball, and the Off-Broadway production of Girl, Interrupted, starring his friend Sally Shaw.

And finally, Matty gives you his summer TV watchlist, including I Will Find You on Netflix, The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th, Your Friends & Neighbors and so much more.

After three months away, it feels SO GOOD to be back in the Pop Corner. Grab your popcorn, pour yourself a cocktail (or something fun) and get ready to catch up!

Welcome back, Poppers! We're back, baby!

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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 shares his thoughts on the year’s most talked-about upcoming movies—from Michael to The Devil Wears Prada 2—and why he’s already planning his next trip to the theater.

Plus, we get into the latest music and industry news:

• The **Spotify Top 20 and what everyone is streaming
• Ariana Grande’s upcoming “feral” album Petal
• The guilty verdict surrounding Beyoncé’s alleged music “burglar” from last year and so much more!

And of course, Matty breaks down the biggest announcements from this week’s NBC Upfronts, including plenty of news for fans of Bravo.

Travel stories, pop culture breakdowns, and Matty’s unfiltered opinions—The Pop Corner is officially back.

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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 Orange County for Easter and Matty’s plans for Greek Easter weekend (Xristos Anesti!).

They also take a nostalgic trip through the Disney Channel universe, paying homage to the icons who raised them — including Hilary Duff, Raven-Symoné, and Kimberly J. Brown.

Matty is also breaking down his reactions to Hollywoods buzziest movie news and releases that everyone is talking about — from Ryan Gosling starring in the space film, Project Hail Mary to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to Zendaya and Robert Pattinson in the wild new psychological drama and romantic comedy, The Drama. (no spoilers!!)

Of course, it wouldn’t be The Pop Corner without Bravo talk. Matty and Lauren dive into the latest drama surrounding Summer House — including the ongoing tension between Amanda Batula, West Wilson, and Ciara Miller (#TeamCiara). They also unpack the newest addition to the Housewives universe, The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, sharing their reactions to the first two episodes and what it could mean for the future of Bravo.

Plus, the duo reacts to the finale of Love Story and why nepotism absolutely does not apply to Grace Gummer. Join Matty and Lauren for one last chaotic, pop-culture-filled conversation before the show takes a short break!

See you in May!

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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 grandparents 20 years ago—and the unhinged story that came with it.

Plus, he shares his experience at the Bravo Clubhouse, where he met Andy Cohen, Jennifer Tilly, and the cast of Bravo’s buzzworthy Ladies of London revival.

On the TV front, Matty dives into what he’s watching now—from Hulu’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette to Shrinking—and why he’s officially become a “deckie” thanks to Below Deck Down Under (Hi, Captain Jason 😉).

Finally, it’s a full 2026 Academy Awards recap: the fashion, standout moments from host Conan O'Brien, unforgettable performances, major wins and snubs, A-list guests, and the emotional In Memoriam honoring legends like Diane Keaton, Catherine O'Hara, and Rob Reiner.

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