The Pop Corner with Matty Durkin

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 and make 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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