Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis

Jeff Kinney is a writing phenomenon. He is the creator of The Diary Of A Wimpy Kid series and they have sold a very un-wimpy 250 million copies. They're available in 65 languages and 79 editions. Kids worldwide have loved the adventures of Greg Heffley and Rowley Jefferson. And now those loved characters appear in an animated movie on Disney+ (out December 3rd) Jeff told Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast how excited he is about the new movie, how he has Irish roots, his best place to write (in his car, but wait till you hear where he is parked!) and loads more He has been interviewed many times. However this time he also gets grilled by an eight-year-old Irish superfan called Lara who keeps him on his toes! PRESS PLAY TO HEAR THE JEFF KINNEY CHAT [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/11/21115824/TDFM-J9-JEFF-KINNEY-WITH-LARA-INTERVIEW.mp3"][/audio] THIS LOOKS AWESOME! And make far more sense than the real life versions.  

We heart Aisling Bea! The star of brand new Home Sweet Home Alone spoke to Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast on TodayFM alongside co-star Archie Yates. Aisling started with some essential festive Irish language tuition for Archie: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/11/20095601/TDFM-J9-AISLING-BEA-ARCHIE-WITH-BED-AND-TRAILER.mp3"][/audio]   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Today FM 💛 (@todayfm) Check out the Trailer here:  

From hosting Blankety Blank as his alter ego Lily Savage to hosting his own talk show on Channel 4 Paul O'Grady is a television and comedy legend. He later became renowned as an animal rights advocate presenting hugely popular shows like For the Love of Dogs and Animal Orphans. Paul is already a best-selling author and his four volumes of adult autobiography are all Sunday Times bestsellers. Now, his latest challenge is in the world of children’s literature. His debut book is inspired by his love of animals and is called Eddie Albert and the Amazing Animal Gang: The Amsterdam Adventure Paul O Grady had a gorgeous, funny and heartwarming chat with Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast. Not only does he have three pregnant Alpacas, he has five dogs, five pigs, three goats, six barn owls, nine sheep and so many ducks and chickens he has lost count! He even had a cow called 'Dot' once, but she kept coming into the house and wouldn't leave the kitchen! Paul also talks about his rural Irish childhood on holidays in Glinsk, Galway and family who still live in the West. He learned to milk a cow at six-years- old! PRESS PLAY TO LISTEN BACK HERE [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/11/14132423/PAUL-O-GRADY-.mp3"][/audio]

Science Week 2021 is here! With so many amazing science themed events happening online and in the flesh - this year is set to be one of the best yet. It's a time to celebrate the people in the white coats with big hair... (and sometimes covered in hair) It runs from Nov 7-13. So, to tell us all about it Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis are absolutely delighted to have world renowned Immunologist and Professor of Biochemistry at Trinity College Dublin - Professor Luke O’Neil. He told Paula MacSweeney (in for Alison) why it's his favourite time of the year...like a mini Christmas! [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/11/07123444/LUKE-O-NEILL-SCIENCE-WEEK.mp3"][/audio] This year’s theme for Science week focuses around the Creating Our Future campaign – an opportunity to discuss and explore the collective future that they want for Irish society. There will be 12 pre-recorded Science Shows for Primary Schools available. From The role of STEM in caring for elephants at Dublin Zoo to Rocket Science with Dr. Naomi Lavelle to Ocean Challenges and Actions with Galway Atlantaquarium - There’s even A Mindful Movement and Meditation Workshop. And this year there will be 13 Science Week Festivals taking place all across the country. For a full list of the thrilling science shows, workshops and talks across the country, visit the Science Week website scienceweek.ie Professor Luke's new book  called ‘Keep Calm and Trust The Science’ is out now.   The wait is over - Science Week is finally here! With events, interviews, partnerships and more, there is something for everyone and every interest. Get involved and help us with #CreatingOurFuture! Learn more at https://t.co/MkKQnFfn5T#ScienceWeek #ScienceWeekIreland pic.twitter.com/OBY0eAJVOf — Science Week Ireland (@ScienceWeek) November 7, 2021

Adam King stole the hearts of the nation when he introduced us to his Virtual Hug at the Toy Show in November 2020. It gained the attention of the world from NASA to Joe Biden and beyond. For the rest of us it has become a national symbol of love and positivity. And now Adam and Dad David have written a book inspired by that hug travelling around the world. Adam and his Dad David joined Paula MacSweeney (in for Alison) on Weekend Breakfast: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/11/06121633/ADAM-AND-DAVID-KING-.mp3"][/audio] The book is shortlisted in the Children's Book Of The Year (Junior category) for the An Post Irish Book Awards. You can vote for Adam and David's Book - 'A Hug For You' here It was a joy to have Adam King and his Dad David in to to see us! 🤗❤️ Our Paula had a fab chat on #WeekendBreakfast with this little superhero 🙌🏼 He even signed a few copies of his book #AHugForYou ✍🏻📕😎 It’s out now! pic.twitter.com/BZwoDnY77C — Today FM 💛 (@TodayFM) November 6, 2021  

Killian Sundermann is so unassuming about the huge success of his online comedy. The Dublin born comedian with German parents never knew that when he dad asked him to do a quick video on Irish/German cultural differences that it would be viewed by over 10 MILLION people and counting. If I've learned anything it's that anytime your dad asks you to make a video about Irish/German cultural differences for the Goethe Institut's 60 anniversary in Dublin, you should say yes — Killian Sundermann (@killersundymann) October 9, 2021 He did the favour and the rest is online viral hit history. Killian chatted to Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast about his sudden viral fame and how much of his comedy is inspired by his parents .. and hedges. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/10/31125424/KILLIAN-SUNDERMANN-.mp3"][/audio] Killian has now gained over 350,000 followers across Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. He is one of a new breed of hugely talented online Irish comedian collective alongside Sean Burke, Justine Stafford, Serena Terry, Michael Fry, Tony Cantwell and more. Killian has a new show called ‘Free Gaff’ with Darren Conway and Joe McGucken coming out on RTE Player Nov 3rd Check out the sketch that went viral crazy here: Irish and German people offering things pic.twitter.com/AoPgWJpK6L — Killian Sundermann (@killersundymann) October 7, 2021  

Laura de Barra is one of our favourite people. The Gaff Goddess aka The Queen of She-I-Y told weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis about her fabulous new book and she has a ton of advice. Who else would describe the hallway as, "the place that kisses you goodbye before you go to work!" [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/10/30113308/LAURA-DE-BARRA-FULL-INTERVIEW-USE.mp3"][/audio] Her Book 'Decor Galore' is out now and it's up for an Irish Book Award!   We are delighted that the SHE-IY queen's Décor Galore has been shortlisted for the Bookstation Lifestyle Book of the Year @AnPostIBAS. Congratulations @LauradeBarra 🍸🎉 Read an interview @IrishTimesBooks - https://t.co/exSWINCyrs pic.twitter.com/akomwacjse — Penguin Books Ireland (@PenguinIEBooks) October 21, 2021 Check out her fabulous Instagram. It funny, fabulous and full of practical tips!       View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Laura de Barra (@lauradebarra)  

The delightful Donal Skehan is back with a brand-new TV series, Donal’s Family Kitchen filmed entirely in his home. It's two episodes in and Alison is absolutely hooked! He told Weekend Breakfast all about the fun he had making the show and his new book, Everyday Cook currently the number 1 cookbook in Ireland! Donal also had a blast with some lovely messages from listeners which included Niamh - who sent in a pic of the brack she made from his recipe!   [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/10/24123734/DONAL-SKEHAN-TV-SHOW.mp3"][/audio]  

ACTUAL HUMANS IN THE STUDIO!!! This has to be one of the greatest rugby tales. Former Leinster, Ireland and Lion, Gordon D'Arcy has swapped the rugby field for fiction. Alongside fabulous Irish writer Paul Howard (Ross O'Carroll Kelly & Aldrin Adams) they have created the book series Gordon's Game. The newest edition is Gordon's Game: Lion's Roar. Thanks so much everyone, delighted Lion’s Roar is going down well @AkaPaulHoward @easons pic.twitter.com/fBGKoa6uoH — Gordon D'Arcy (@Gordonwdarcy) October 20, 2021 Gordon has been inspired by some of the fabulous and funny moments from his incredible career in the book. This includes an absolutely hilarious story about Shane Horgan hiding in a locker just to scare Geordan Murphy! (you'll also learn what the squad calls the injured players on a tour... it's so cruel but VERY FUNNY!) [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/10/23123351/GORDON-DARCY-AND-PAUL-HOWARD-LIONS-ROAR.mp3"][/audio]   Thank you for a great chat @AlisonTodayFM https://t.co/uMqmQxZqHM — Gordon D'Arcy (@Gordonwdarcy) October 23, 2021  

TV presenter Kathryn Thomas knows exactly how expectant Mothers have felt during this pandemic. Alongside countless others she has had scans shared over the phone as husband Padraig waits in the car park while she gets her appointment. She says it's been tough but is thankful she has such wonderful support from her family and the medical staff themselves. Alison Curtis chatted to Kathryn on Weekend Breakfast about how things are going with baby number two, how baby number one, Ellie is coping with her little sister news, and Kathryn's brand new pre-and post natal fitness program called 'Bumpfit.' [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/10/10123854/KATHRYN-THOMAS-BUMPFIT-.mp3"][/audio]