Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis

Alison chats to Jamie and Jack, two friends from Meath who turned a lockdown campervan obsession into a full-time business.

They’re the co-founders of SAOR Campers, building high-quality handcrafted van conversions that look like “tiny apartments on wheels”.

These lads are an inspiration and a great positive story. Totally self-taught they have built a van community and quality of work that is absolutely top level - check out their Insta: https://www.instagram.com/saorcampers/

Plus, the pair chat on van life meetups, workshops, and the growing community around it all.

The biggest cash prize on Irish radio was won this week.

A truly life changing amount of €311,000

Katie Kelleher from Cobh spoke to Alison on Weekend Breakfast all about an amazing call and day for her and her lovely family. It makes us so happy when a really lovely family win.

Have they any plans? What has everyone been asking for?

Let's find out!

Today FM’s Listener of the Month celebrates the brilliant people who tune in every day.

Each month, we shine a spotlight on one standout listener from our community, whether they have shared a great story, made us laugh, or simply been a loyal supporter!

It is our way of saying thanks for listening.

For August it was Pat in Mayo who told Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast about his very special drive to pick up his new born baby girl! What a year it's been for him!

This week Weekend Breakfast went full Hollywood!

We caught up with the brilliant cast behind the new comedy Spa Weekend (in cinemas August 21st) — Alison sat down with Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, Michelle Buteau and Anna Faris — about the kind of pure entertainment we all desperately need right now!!

They dive into friendship, motherhood, and the impossible balance of work and family… plus that big “choose yourself” moment in the movie that feels like a rally cry!

Michelle talks about how exhausting it is being angry all the time, why women are always stronger together, and she also confirms she’s bringing her stand-up to Dublin — November 14th!

We love having Cecelia on the show, and we learn something new about her every time!

Detective Thingy Majiggy, is the first in a new children's series inspired by bedtime reading with all her kids. But it was her youngest daughter, Blossom (age 6) who took editorial duties!

Blossom even stopped an early draft reading and told her Mum “Get to the point!”

The book is about Mia, a 10-year-old who can talk to inanimate objects… and they talk back. She uses their clues to solve mysteries, but the real magic is how those conversations help her understand feelings, empathy and herself.

Cecelia also shares why books can still beat screens for imagination.

Plus: the brilliant story of her (possibly expired!) forklift driver’s licence!!

Judi Love is an award winning comedian, TV presenter, parent and advocate who is a beloved panellist on ITV’s Loose Women and has appeared on hit shows including Taskmaster and Last One Laughing among many more

She has been described as much more than a comic she is a “force of nature” and her authenticity and empathy shines through in her comedy.

Judy tells Alison Curtis all about her Irish stand-up debut show at The Ambassador Theatre on September 4th and loads more.

How to raise confident kids, why empathy feels lost in a digital world, and what’s next: Rebel Wilson’s new movie 'Girl Group' and Channel 4’s' Schooled'.

***This is a specially extended uncut chat for podcast.***

Irish Illustrator and author Karen Hart joins Alison Curtis live from All Together Now, fueled by a coffee, a strong battery… and the afterglow of an epic Pulp set!

You will know Karen's work already through the Milly McCarthy series but this is her debut solo graphic novel.

'Effie Is Offline', has a very timely and brilliant hook: a 15-year-old raised in an influencer family who’s had her whole life posted, sponsored and monetised — and now just wants privacy!

From the “Kidfluencer Support Group” opening to the scandal that kicks the story into gear, Alison and Karen dig into what it means for kids growing up online, and why graphic novels are such a powerful way to get young readers hooked.

What are the greatest TV shows of all time — and do you agree with the rankings? Alison Curtis and her producer Lenny dive into a Weekend Breakfast “Top 50 shows everyone should watch” list based on IMDb ratings, and it instantly turns into the ultimate weekend watchlist chat.

From rewatching The U.S. Office (the “Stayin’ Alive” is still one of the greatest TV comedy moments ever!) to big hitters like Mad Men, True Detective (season one), The Wire, Stranger Things, Game of Thrones and Succession, they debate what deserves a place… and what absolutely doesn’t (looking at you, Lost).

Plus listener texts, Irish show shout-outs, and the big reveal of the number one show.