Show Notes
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.
More from Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis
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!!
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).
Melanie C joins Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, ahead of her Dublin date at the 3Olympia.
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!!
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!!