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The Pop Corner with Matty Durkin

The Pop Corner with Matty Durkin breaks down whats poppin' in the world of pop culture. From reality TV to music, film, and current affairs, Matty will welcome a wide range of special guests who will reach into the popcorn bowl and answer the tough questions. Hosted on Acast.

Podcast · By Matt Durkin · English · Official site

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Sep 23, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 23, 2026

    This... is American Idol! with Jim Verraros (opens the original)

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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 shor

  2. Episode · Sep 16, 2026

    Seeing Red with Michelle Barone: The Interviewer Gets Interviewed! (opens the original)

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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

  3. Episode · Sep 9, 2026

    🍎RHONY Season 16 Premiere Recap & Hot Takes with Josh Banfield (opens the original)

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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 a

  4. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    Dolly Parton’s Legacy, Married at First Sight Recap & UGT: Roaring 20th with Lauren Pevehouse (opens the original)

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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! L

  5. Episode · Aug 12, 2026

    I’m BACK! The Odyssey, Bravo Parties, Broadway & Summer Pop Culture (opens the original)

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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 o

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