From MTV Party Kid to Barbara Walters’ Co-Host: Debbie Matenopoulos on Fame, Firing & Regret

Hollywood Raw Podcast

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4.7 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 22 October 2025

⏱️ 69 minutes

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In this engaging episode of the Hollywood Raw podcast, hosts Dax Holt and Adam Glyn sit down with the talented Debbie Matenopoulos, a familiar face from "The View" and a multifaceted journalist. Debbie shares her remarkable journey through Hollywood, reflecting on her early days at MTV and how she was discovered by Barbara Walters. As the conversation unfolds, Debbie opens up about the challenges she faced during her tenure and the surprising lessons learned along the way. From her memorable moments on the red carpet to her interactions with celebrities, she provides an insider's perspective on the entertainment industry. The trio also dives into her new role as an ambassador for National Caregivers Awareness Month. Don't miss the chance to hear Debbie's heartfelt stories, her take on the evolution of "The View," and her exciting giveaway for listeners, including her latest cookbook, "Greekish," filled with delicious recipes and interactive cooking experiences! Here is the discount code Debbie mentioned regarding NoMo Smart Care to get 10% off: Promo code: HollywoodRaw10 https://nomosmartcare.com/discount/HollywoodRaw10 Don’t miss a thing! Follow Hollywood Raw on Insta, Facebook, and Twitter. Dax Holt -Insta / Twitter Adam Glyn -Insta / Twitter Debbie Matenopoulos - Insta This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hi, it's me Vicki Gunnvilsen.
0:01.6	And I'm Christian Gray Snow.
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0:33.5	why I would say that. I guess they're low odds. I don't know. We are manifesting amazing things for our podcast in 2025, and we want you, yes, you, and the little family van with us every step of the way. So what you need to do is follow my friend, my soulmate, my podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you already get your podcast. Woo-hoo. Everybody, it's Tony Robbins. Hey, guys. I'm Adriena Patch.
0:55.0	Hey, this Adam Carolla.
0:56.0	You're on the Hollywood Raw podcast.
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1:01.0	This is the Hollywood Raw podcast, hosted by entertainment veteran Dax Holt and street journalist
1:07.0	Adam Glenn, the podcast humanizing Hollywood.
1:09.0	From celebrities to media moguls, even
1:12.0	paparazzi and bodyguards have come to break news, break their silence, or just have a great
1:16.8	conversation on Hollywood Raw. If they're on Hollywood Raw, there's a reason. From page 6 to TMZ,
1:22.6	Daily Mail, and People magazine. Everyone is talking about the Hollywood Raw podcast with Dax Holt and Adam Glenn. Welcome to the Hollywood Raw podcast. I'm Dax Holt. Over there is Adam Glenn. We got a great episode for you coming up today. We're going to be talking to Debbie Metinopoulos. You know her from The View. She's from, she's done E. She's back in the day, she started on MTV. She's kind of done it all. You see her for Hallmark movies. We're going to ask her all about what it was like working for the view, how she got the gig, what it was like behind the scenes, how much she got paid, what Barbara Walters was like that we don't know, things that happen. Who's the most famous person she's got in her phone? We're going to get into it
2:02.4	all with her because she has had such a fascinating career and upbringing in Hollywood. So very
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