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!

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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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