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If you love some comedy on your social media then there's a good chance you will have come across Michelle Buteau in your timeline! She joined Alison to talk comedy, courage, and her long-awaited return to Dublin — with the 'Surviving and Thriving Tour' at the Ambassador Theatre on 14th November.Michelle chats about carving out her own lane as a storyteller (“my body IS The Daily Show”), why being a “professional oversharer” can be a gift, and the relatable chaos of raising twins!She also looks back on her early TV ambitions and how 9/11 became the turning point that got her on stage — and changed everything.

Killian McLaughlin, founder of Wild Ireland Nature Reserve in Donegal, has successfully rescued two Russian bears, Bu and Tiapa, after a five-year effort from over 100 people navigating global conflicts and logistical barriers! The bears, who faced hardship in captivity in Dagestan, are loving their new home in Donegal!

Halloween is perfect for panto --- all the dressing up and fun scares! So, it's great to see it back! Alison gets into the Halloween spirit with Claire Tighe (CEO & Creative Director of Theatre Works Productions) to chat about the return of the spooky panto, CreepyTown, Claire teases the story of Dorkula, a goofy, loveable vampire on a mission to make it into Creepy Town, meeting characters like the Bad Hatter, the Gate Creeper, the Creep Master and the fabulous villain, Mortabulous!!Plus: dress up and you could win the best-dressed competition! Landing back at The Helix from 24th–30th October — thehelix.ie

Páraic Kerrigan joins Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to chat all things Pop Culchie — his love letter to Irish popular culture (“Reeling in the Years” for your bookshelf).Páraic tells us about life inside The Traitors castle, the constant “faithful/traitor” slip-ups, and his empathy for Joanne McNally on Celebrity Traitors! Plus: the Irish deli counter as our unofficial Michelin guide in Ireland, the Ploughing Championships as a cultural phenomenon, the mystery of pop group Six, Housewife of the Year, and that iconic Nadine Coyle date-of-birth moment. "Meakin may a Jamini!"

Melanie C joins Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, ahead of her Dublin date at the 3Olympia. Melanie chats about her ninth solo album, Sweat, and why she’s done with being too introspective — she wants to have fun again and get people dancing. She talks about discovering DJing in her 40s, the joy it’s brought her, and why you’re never too old to try something new. Plus, Melanie reflects on the Spice Girls legacy, staying grounded, and that game-changing moment they decided to “just dress like ourselves”.

On Friday, Fiona got a call from Ray Foley that changed her life in an instant. Fiona from Louth joins Alison to chat about becoming €312,000 richer — and why it still doesn’t feel real!!Fiona, who works at a pharmacy in Dunleer, shares how the win couldn’t have come at a better time as she and her boyfriend Connor renovate a cottage and how they were saving so hard to make the ever growing list of work required. Plus: Connor turned 30 this weekend! And a brilliant shout-out to the team at Donald McGoey Pharmacy who were there to share her amazing moment.

This weekend on TodayFM’s Little Reader Book Club, we met Tom Collins, who’s nearly eight and already a passionate reader and keen golfer! Tom won a €50 book voucher, a special bookworm T-shirt, and a reading certificate for taking part. He chatted about his twin brothers, school life, and excitement for an upcoming county hurling final. Tom’s also raising funds for sick children through the annual Trick or Treat campaign with Children’s Health Foundation. Well done, Tom—what a superstar!

The brand new season of Is It Cake? Halloween dropped on Netflix this weekend and we have one of the stars of the show! Her name is Corinna Maguire and she is an award-winning baking artist based in Oranmore in Galway!!Corinna says the tv show is one of the most fun experiences she has had and it is a true joy behind the scenes. She chats about growing up between Ireland and Alberta and why baking became her much-needed creative outlet.Corinna has won numerous Gold medals at international cake decorating competitions and been named one of Ireland and the UK’s Best Cake Decorators. She is known for making over-the-top, eye-catching, sculptural cakes. YES! That hippo is a cake! Her Instagram is filled with the most insane, incredible creations. Go to https://www.instagram.com/lovinfromtheoven.ie/

Dublin Zoo has appointed its first official playground tester and we chatted to him live in studio!

·       Katherine Rundell is an award-winning author, screenwriter, presenter, and academic. ·       She is a Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author. ·       Her books have sold over 4 million copies worldwide! ·       Neverfear is the latest in her Impossible Creatures series and is out now. ·       She is now poised for global recognition with Disney adapting her series into a Harry Potter-esque film franchise. ·       Katherine is currently writing the screenplay and the film is being co-produced by her company, Impossible Films.

Alison is joined on Weekend Breakfast by travel and food creator Cassie Stokes — the Best Of Irish content creator who you've probably definitely seen on your social feeds -- she's just been named one of TikTok’s Top 10 foodie creators in the world and she has a fantastic new book out!Cassie’s talks about living between Ireland and Canada, her time working in PJ O’Brien’s in Toronto, and how she got the taste for travel.Plus, Cassie shares what’s inside her beautiful new book: ready-made Irish itineraries, must-visit breakfast and lunch spots, and Alison’s favourite topic — the best coffee stops in Ireland, from Greystones to Galway to Dublin 8. You can't beat a good brew!

The Blas na hÉireann Awards are back in Dingle for their 19th year, with over 3,000 entries across 200 categories showcasing Ireland's finest food and drink. Graham Herterich, known as the Cupcake Bloke, joined Weekend Breakfast to share his excitement about being named this year's Producers' Champion. He also gave a sneak peek at some standout products and the vibrant atmosphere of the Dingle Food Festival. Keep an eye out for the winners and all the delicious action on social media!

Alison Curtis is joined on Weekend Breakfast by “Disaster Dad” himself, Donncha O’Callaghan, to chat about book number three: Disaster Dad: Animal Antics — inspired by real-life parenting chaos, trips to places like Fota, and that dreaded moment when you realise you didn’t close the door properly…Donncha has some great advice for our young people - we need to teach them it's okay to make mistakes and get it wrong ---social media is making them think they have ton be perfect and Alison reminds Donncha of the legendary red underpants incident (it's the 20th anniversary!!) And his brand new TV show on Sunday evenings - Donncha’s Away Games which sound like brilliant chaos from wife-carrying in Finland to bathtub racing in Belgium with Tommy Bowe.

Hold on ... is that Alison? Alison is joined by her longtime pal and Gift Grub genius Mario Rosenstock to chat about his new book Gift Grub & Me: Life, Laughter & Langers! — Mario reveals some of the mad behind-the-scenes memories , from cowpoo nostalgia and radio sketch chaos to the stories that map 26 years of Irish life in comedy.Plus, a beautiful tribute to the late, great TodayFM legend Tony Fenton and recalling U2 playing at The Dude's funeral.

Alison Curtis is joined on Weekend Breakfast by two seriously impressive 18-year-olds from Dublin, Glen Anderson and Ben Hanlon from Back of the Class Podcast _1 They tell the mad, fairytale story of how Glen spotted Gayle King in Dublin, waited outside the hotel, and ended up pitching their podcast to Oprah herself — on camera — in a clip that went around CBS in America - and Oprah agreed!! Plus, the lads chat how the podcast started, why they’re focused on getting in the right rooms, the big guests they’ve already landed, and how that one Oprah moment sent their Instagram flying from a few thousand followers to over 20,000 - in three days!