Former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson and Director Aoife Kelleher joined Alison Curtis on Weekend Mrs. Robinson, a new documentary film sharing the story of her life. The film features contributions from family, friends, and public figures like Christiana Figures and Richard Branson. The film is due for release in Ireland this autumn.
She is an incredible swimmer, an inspiration to young people and she is the moment! Olympic Bronze Medalist Mona McSharry joined Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to recap her time at the Paris Olympics and look ahead to the closing ceremony!
We are obsessed with the Olympics! As the final curtain falls on an amazing couple of weeks in Paris, Newstalk Presenter Kieran Cuddihy joined Alison to chat about a historic games for Team Ireland and he told us what sport he thinks he could compete in! Producer Cathal also told Alison some of his highlights from the games!
Alison Curtis kicked off Today FM’s My Town on Weekend Breakfast! The show was LIVE from The Lifeboat Inn in Courtmacsherry in the beautiful County Cork. It was all part of My Town here on Today FM – celebrating the small towns and villages that demonstrate the best in community spirit. Tánaiste Micheál Martin was in the area and popped in to chat about his love for the area and he even taught Alison the country wave!
The hilarious Julie Jay is going on tour! Before heading to All Together Now, she chatted with Alison Curtis about the shows she's got coming up, living in Kerry and how she's been heckled at home.
She Is The Angel Of Our Dreams! JADE has launched her solo career with her debut single 'Angel of my Dreams' and she joined Paula MacSweeney on Weekend Breakfast to chat about the meaning behind it, what songs she would love to sample in the future and why she loves Eurovision SO MUCH!
'I Love You, I Love You, I Love You,' - Rumour has it if you say it three times in a row, people fall in love with you! Laura Dockrill, British author, illustrator and performance poet joined Alison to chat about her experience with postpartum psychosis and how her new novel 'I Love You, I Love You, I Love You' is based on her first love.
Actor Robert Sheehan joined Paula MacSweeney on Weekend Breakfast to chat about his role in 'Reunion' at Galway International Arts Festival. He also told us about THAT Instagram post of a gravestone with his name on it!
Is there 'Someone in the Attic?' Bestselling author, Andrea Mara joined Alison Curtis to chat about how she decided on the career path of an author, her new book 'Someone in the Attic' and finding out one of her novels was being made into a TV series...
Haven't you heard? Michael Fry has only gone and got his own radio show! Comedian Michael Fry joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to chat about his new show 'Lunchtime with Michael Fry' and quashing the beef with the Young Hot Guys.
"Do you like doughnuts?" Marty Gleeson is an Irish comedian from Limerick in Ireland based in London. She recently won the LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year 2024 and is known for her offbeat and disarming performance style. She has also secured a place at the Pleasance Comedy Reserve at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year. She joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to chat about her recent success and her hopes for the future...
Zak Moradi joined Alison on the show this weekend. Zak came to Ireland from Iran when he was just 11, and had to learn to speak English from scratch. Now he's won hurling championships with his club and volunteers as a coach with his club and with Kellogs Cul Camps! For the full chat, hit the play button!
The Leaving Cert weather is finally here! We've some sunny days coming which makes it the perfect weather for getting the barbecue out! Gina and Karol from The Daly Dish chatted barbecue recipes with Alison and these are must-makes. For the full chat, hit the play button! Summer Lemon Pasta Serves 2 What you need : 200g pasta (whichever type you prefer) 2 garlic cloves sliced finely 1 to 2 chilies (less or more depending on how hot you like it) sliced finely 1 lemon 3 slices of prosciutto 1 teas...
She's a winner baby! The iconic Belfast beauty, Blu Hydrange, winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Season 1 and Dancing With The Stars Runner-Up, joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to chat all things Pride and how she got her drag name.
Name a more iconic duo? We'll wait! Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen, the authors behind the 'Oh My God, What A Complete Aisling' series popped into studio with Alison to tell us all about their new venture, The Ballygobbard Project. The girls also talked about why Emer has PTSD from a quiz show she was on when she was a teenager, setting up a joint bank account and what do you call those GAA plaits that is on EVERY Irish person's suitcase?
What do you get when you mix animals and space? A great idea for a children's book, that's what! Comedian and author, David Walliams joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to chat about his new book 'Astrochimp', what it's like working with his friend Matt Lucas again and how he ended up getting his own branded Tupperware containers! Who doesn't love Tupperware?
Bridgerton fever has hit Today FM! Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton joined Alison Curtis in studio to chat about the third series of Bridgerton and THOSE raunchy scenes. And in radio first, Luke Newton's secret talent was revealed to Nicola LIVE on air!
She is booked and busy and she IS the moment! Katja Mia, Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon ambassador, popped into studio with Alison Curtis to chat about her busiest year ever, her training schedule and who she would include in Today FM's Top 1000. For the full podcast click the 'Play' button on this page.
Rhasidat Adeleke is Ireland's sprinting sensation! The new University of Texas graduate is weeks away from her debut on the Olympic stage. She joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to chat about the story behind her realising her lightning speed and her journey from promising talent to international star. Catch the full chat by pressing the play button on this page.
Comedian Shane Dan Byrne is a man of many talents but admin is NOT one of them! He can however spot an Irish person abroad from a mile away. He has been all over the country and even Down Under with his show 'But He's Gay'. He joined Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to chat about his tour, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and comedy just being for fun. Catch the full chat by pressing the play button on this page.
Bridgerton is back! Esteemed members of Today FM, on this very special day, Lady Alison Curtis was joined on Weekend Breakfast by some of the cast of Bridgerton to discuss the goings on in Mayfair and what viewers can expect from this season.
We’re celebrating 25 years of Gift Grub on Today FM and the man of the hour, Mario Rosenstock joined Alison Curtis in studio to chat about how it has evolved over the years. The guys looked forward to his gig in the 3Arena next year and Alison made a stab at some of Mario's best known impressions.
Journalist Vicki Notaro has just released her highly-anticipated debut novel, Reality Check. She joins Alison for chats about where the idea came from, how everyone seems to want to write a book and what TV show Alison just can't get into. For the full chat, press the play button on this page.
The new season of The Young Offenders has just started and Hilary Rose is back! She chats with Alison about how close she's become with one cast member in particular, how they've aged up the characters and her podcast. For the full chat, hit the play button on this page.
What do you get when you put your Kerry mother and Scottish husband in a room together? A lesson in how to Google Translate! Comedy Singer-Songwriter and Performer Riona O'Connor joined Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to chat about creating relatable content, her love for her home county of Kerry and why she stockpiles Savlon.
Looking for some top recommendations? Well look no further! Cassie Stokes has become a name everyone knows after her ‘Best Of’ series took off on social media, showcasing the best of Ireland for food and drink. Cassie joined Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to reveal some of her favourite spots to visit around the country for pizza, pints and craic.
Bradley Riches is fresh from his stint in the Celebrity Big Brother house. People will also recognise him from his role as James McEwan in Season 2 of the Netflix series 'Heartstopper.' Bradley joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to discuss what plans are in store for Season 3 and what it's like to live with the King of Talent, Louis Walsh.
Actress India Mullen is probably best known for her roles in 'Red Rock' and the hit series 'Normal People.' But she wasn't always going to be an actress! She joined Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to chat about how she became an accidental actress, why 'Normal People' is her favourite project she has worked on and the wave of Irish talent taking the acting world by storm.
Have you got a wok at home but you never quite manage to use it right? Resident chef for the Six O'Clock Show, Kwanghi Chan, chatted with Alison on Weekend Breakfast about his book 'WOK' being the first Irish-Chinese cookbook to ever be published and how to avoid the most common mistakes made with using a wok! To hear the full chat, hit the play button on this page.
Broadcaster Kathryn Thomas joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to chat about how becoming a mother impacts your career, what age you feel and the song that follows her everywhere. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
