No Funny Business

Celebrity Traitors 2026 is rammed with comedians. Alan Carr won last season. What is it about being a stand-up that gives you an advantage in the castle? What gets in the way? We have insight. Rob, Romesh, Joe and Joanne are So You Think You’re Funny alums. We lift the lid on what makes them tick and why we think they’re going to sink or swim. Plus, what does it do for a comedian’s career when they branch out into this kind of mainstream entertainment? It’s not always a good thing. This is top quality Traitors insider tea. We also have exciting news about some upcoming gigs and a surprise celebrity cameo (listen to the end!). Exactly. Why would you miss it? Gettickets for The Big Comedy Roadshow here - https://bigcomedyroadshow.com/ Alan Davies' Think Ahead here - https://www.alandavies.live/ Find moreinformation about all our shows here https://gildedballoon.co.uk/ You can also find us – and loads of other great Gilded Balloon content - on our YouTube channel here -…

Maisie Adam won Taskmaster, killed on Last One Laughing, slays on her football podcast Big Kick Energy – and NOW she’s talking to Karen and Katy Koren. She has truly arrived (she also won So You Think You're Funny in 2017). She’s now one of the UK’s most successful comedians and is touring the UK and Europe with her brilliant new show, Whatsherface. Find out, amongst other things: The trauma of not making Romesh Ranganathan laugh Why her Dad thinks it’s OK to pee in front of her husband Why football and comedy have a LOT in common Why there was a VERY awkward aspect to her wedding (Dad involved again) Exactly. Why would you miss it? 00:00 Podcast catchup and planning 02:27 Meet Maisie Adam in the shed 04:52 Fringe grind and finding your voice 09:57 Whatsherface and football fandom 19:28 Women in comedy bias 20:36 Football parallels and pay gap 22:35 Gatekeeping and live hosting 25:24 TV shows and future plans Find out more about Maisie’s tour here https://www.maisieadam.com/ You can also find us – and loads…

What do Lee Mack, Aisling Bea, Sarah Millican, Romesh Ranganathan, Josh Widdicombe, Peter Kay and Maisie Adam have in common? Not just that they are some of the most successful comedians in the UK today. They also all entered the So You Think You’re Funny comedy competition - started by the one and only Karen Koren in 1988. Every year we hold the Grand Final of the competition on the last Thursday of the Fringe. In this episode, we find out what's happened in the life of last year's winner, Madeleine Brettingham. Plus we hear from celebrity judge, Nina Conti, and reveal who romped to victory in 2026 - could you be listening to the next Dylan Moran? Exactly. Why would you miss it? Check out the finalists on our YouTube channel here - https://www.youtube.com/@GildedBalloonEdinburgh Find out more about the competition including how to enter andprevious winners/finalists. https://soyouthinkyourefunny.co.uk/ We would love to hear fromyou. Email us on hiya@gildedballoon.co.uk Follow us on Instagram and TikTok…

Fiona Allen is one third of the Emmy-winningand Bafta-nominated TV sketch show, Smack the Pony. She’s also been in Shameless,Skins, Waterloo Road and EastEnders on TV and her filmsinclude 24 Hour Party People, Fat Slags, Gladiatress and FindingEmily. In 2023, she brought her show On the Run to the Fringe and thentoured the UK. This year, she’s back with White Lies, all about making up anexcuse to avoid a neighbour’s party. She joined us in the shed to share what it’slike learning to be a stand up, the early days of sketch comedy and the inside track on falling in love with a bull that’s the wrong colour! Exactly.Why would you miss it? ⁠The Fringe is still on tillMonday 31st August 2026. Find the Gilded Balloon 2026 programme –and book tickets – here –⁠⁠ https://gildedballoon.co.uk/⁠ We would love to hear fromyou. Email us on hiya@gildedballoon.co.uk Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @nofunnybusinesspod or https://www.instagram.com/nofunnybusinesspod/ Music composed by Lily Koren. No Funny Business is…

Jamie Kilstein is a comedian, writer, actor and radio host. He’s back at the Edinburgh Fringe with Can’t Tie Knots —a show that explores the death of his friend and mentor, Robin Williams; how he dealt with a very public mistake; his controversial spat on Joe Rogan’s podcast - with Joe Rogan; and what it means to carry on when life takes an unexpected and painful turn. It's quite a journey - with, surprisingly, lots of laughs. Exactly. Why would you miss it? Book tickets for Can’t TieKnots here https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/jamie-kilstein-can-t-tie-knots Find the Gilded Balloon 2026programme – and book tickets – here – https://gildedballoon.co.uk/ We would love to hear fromyou. Email us on hiya@gildedballoon.co.uk Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @nofunnybusinesspod or https://www.instagram.com/nofunnybusinesspod/ Music composed by Lily Koren. No Funny Business is producedfor Gilded Balloon by Podcart.

Legendary Scottish comedian, Jack Docherty, joins us in the No Funny Business shed to talk about how his new show – Butterfly – got off the ground, why his mother probably shouldn't come and see it, what's next for The Chief and why he's not too sure about social media. Exactly. Why would you miss it? Book tickets for Butterflyhere https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/jack-docherty-butterfly Find the Gilded Balloon 2026programme – and book tickets – here – https://gildedballoon.co.uk/ We would love to hear fromyou. Email us on hiya@gildedballoon.co.uk Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @nofunnybusinesspod or https://www.instagram.com/nofunnybusinesspod/ Music composed by Lily Koren. No Funny Business is producedfor Gilded Balloon by Podcart.

We have a cheeky dressing room chat with Graham Norton and Maria McCerlane moments before their VERY FIRST WangingOn audience show (part of the Gilded Balloon 2026 Fringe programme). Listen to discover, amongst other things:- Why hasn’t Graham done a Fringe show since 1997?- Are organ transplants funny?- What was Maria’s best entrance ever?- Why Wanging On won't do the Albert Hall? Exactly. Why would you miss it? Find the Gilded Balloon 2026 programme – and book tickets – here – https://gildedballoon.co.uk/ We would love to hear fromyou. Email us on hiya@gildedballoon.co.uk Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @nofunnybusinesspod or https://www.instagram.com/nofunnybusinesspod/ Music composed by Lily Koren. No Funny Business is produced for Gilded Balloon by Podcart.

Do you have a wondering womb? Do you fancy ice-cold water up the rectum? No to both? Women have been faced with (mainly male) misunderstanding and misdiagnosis of the menopause for centuries. Top broadcaster, Mariella Frostrup, and her friend, actress Gina Bellman, are bringing their show Cracking the Menopause to the Gilded Balloon and Mariella tells us all about what she’s doing to redress the balance. Plus, Karen and Katy have a LOT of experience between them so, whether you’re a punter or a performer, they’re giving their top tips for a successful Fringe. And, listen to discover – amongst other things:- What is a third party Klanger?- Who frightened Karen backstage at Late and Live?- Why did two mild-mannered New Zealanders got a Koren telling off in the street? Exactly. Why would you miss it? Find out more and get tickets for Cracking the Menopause here - https://tickets.gildedballoon.co.uk/event/14:7133/ Find the Gilded Balloon 2026 programme – and book tickets – here – https://gildedballoon.co.uk/ We…

Amanda Knox got world famous for being wrongly convicted for killing her roommate in Italy. This is not your average life experience and she’s dealing with it - how else? -by doing a one woman show - Cartwheel. Some people are outraged, some are fascinated. Listen to our frank, surprising, moving and, yes, amusing conversation with Amanda ahead of her run at Gilded Balloon. Plus, another Fringe first-timer from foreign parts is the woman behind HR:The Musical, Amy Mansfield. The show throws proper shade at all the ridiculous things that happen in the workplace and does it through music – including Latin plainchant dealing with passive aggressive emails and a Kraftwerk-type number consisting entirely of real LinkedIn posts. Plus, listen to discover – amongst other things: How many tickets we should have sold by now? Why your postcode could mean savings? What did Rich Hall give Karen as a 'thank you' present (it wasn’t Lindt but did involve balls)? Exactly. Why would you miss it? Find out information and…

It is July … yes it is … and we’re hurtling towards Edinburgh Fringe 2026. This means the Gilded Balloon team have to address the fact they have 230 shows to put on while not actually having an office. It also means that lots of people are starting to think about buying tickets – but where to start? Karen and Katy are here to help with their first round-up of suggestions for shows they think you’ll love as well as some insider tips for anyone – audience or artist - new to all things Fringe (including the secret to successful ‘flyering’). Plus, listen to discover – amongst other things: Who Karen is dreaming of interviewing. Which brilliant new comics Katy has been pursuing with “notes”. How it’s possible to be funny about hanging yourself (bit much?). Why a trapeze artist peed in a pint glass hanging from a truss (that’s a bit of stage equipment not a medical appliance). Exactly. Why would you miss it? Find out more about all the shows Karen and Katy talk about and the rest of the Gilded Balloon 2026 Fringe…

Maria Mcerlane is with us! She and Graham Norton are bringing their hit podcast, Wanging On, to Gilded Balloon this Fringe. But before she was Graham Norton’s de facto wife, Maria was raging round the streets of Edinburgh with our very own Karen Koren and – you won’t be surprised – there are some stories to tell. Listen to discover – amongst other things: who had raw sex with fluffy girlies who had a pee through the floor of a moving lorry who had to ban doggy style because it was too boring who is Graham Norton’s second mother. Exactly. Why would you miss it? Find out more about our Gilded Balloon 2026 programme – and book tickets – here – https://gildedballoon.co.uk/ We would love to hear from you. Email us on hiya@gildedballoon.co.uk Find Wanging On here - https://open.spotify.com/show/0AGmASLU5XyIbaHSsB6qKf?si=34122d487e4d4a60 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @nofunnybusinesspod or https://www.instagram.com/nofunnybusinesspod/ Music composed by Lily Koren. No Funny Business is produced for Gilded…

We’re back! Have you missed us? We took a break. Katy had a baby. Karen had a bit of a rest. But we have returned with a new name, new sig tune, new guests and new energy to tell you all about being women, in business, in comedy, in Scotland. Gilded Balloon is gearing up for another Edinburgh Fringe and we’re hard at work trying to make sure all the things Karen and Katy started planning last November actually happen. Join us this time to discover – amongst other things: which VERY famous podcast is going to kick off our 2026 Fringe season (tickets are going fast!), how Karen ended up seeing 26 stand-ups in two days, why Tim Minchin is even more of superstar than we thought he was, why (and how) a man on a bike went crowd-surfing in 2002. Exactly. Why would you miss it? Find out more about Gilded Balloon 2026 programme – and book tickets – here – https://gildedballoon.co.uk/ We would love to hear from you. Email us on hiya@gildedballoon.co.uk Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @nofunnybusinesspod or…

In this episode, Karen and Katy finally reveal what they've been keeping under wraps, the Gilded Balloon's 40th Anniversary Fringe programme! Tune in as they lift the curtain on the incredible shows who'll be gracing Gilded stages this Summer, including Rosie O'Donnell and Smack the Pony. Book tickets for the full programme here. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠. Hosted by Karen and Katy Koren, the dynamic mother-daughter duo behind the renowned Gilded Balloon at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Boss Wummin' offers a unique insight into the world of running a women-led live comedy business. Join Katy as she takes on the responsibility of leading the business, gaining priceless life and business lessons along the way from Karen. Plus, they sit down with inspiring figures from the arts and comedy industry, who share their best tips on juggling business, creativity, and family.

In this episode, Karen and Katy catch up on a very busy couple of months - from the Glasgow International Comedy Festival to their Aussie adventures, road-tripping on the Big Comedy Roadshow and gearing up for the Fringe. Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠. Hosted by Karen and Katy Koren, the dynamic mother-daughter duo behind the renowned Gilded Balloon at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Boss Wummin' offers a unique insight into the world of running a women-led live comedy business. Join Katy as she takes on the responsibility of leading the business, gaining priceless life and business lessons along the way from Karen. Plus, they sit down with inspiring figures from the arts and comedy industry, who share their best tips on juggling business, creativity, and family.

In this episode, Karen and Katy sit down for a chat with former MP-turned-comedy sensation Mhairi Black. They delve into her childhood, how she got into politics, and why she ultimately stepped away from it all. Plus, they talk all about Mhairi's exciting journey into comedy, from selling out every single show at her first Fringe run to her upcoming live tour, hitting stages across Scotland this Spring. Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠. Click here to find out more about Mhairi Black's Tour. Hosted by Karen and Katy Koren, the dynamic mother-daughter duo behind the renowned Gilded Balloon at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Boss Wummin' offers a unique insight into the world of running a women-led live comedy business. Join Katy as she takes on the responsibility of leading the business, gaining priceless life and business lessons along the way from Karen. Plus, they sit down with inspiring figures from the arts and comedy industry, who share their best tips on juggling business, creativity,…

New year, new plans! In this episode, Katy and Karen discuss Hogmanay, share their 2025 resolutions and dive into the exciting process of planning this year’s festival programme. Plus - they're heading to Australia! Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠. Click here for Jack Docherty's Australian Tour Hosted by Karen and Katy Koren, the dynamic mother-daughter duo behind the renowned Gilded Balloon at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Boss Wummin' offers a unique insight into the world of running a women-led live comedy business. Join Katy as she takes on the responsibility of leading the business, gaining priceless life and business lessons along the way from Karen. Plus, they sit down with inspiring figures from the arts and comedy industry, who share their best tips on juggling business, creativity, and family.

In this episode, Karen and Katy catch up on all the latest happenings at Gilded Balloon since the Fringe wrapped up, and share their exciting plans as they look ahead to 2025. They chat about potential new venues and the challenges they bring, and discuss the importance of being resilient. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Hosted by Karen and Katy Koren, the dynamic mother-daughter duo behind the renowned Gilded Balloon at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Boss Wummin' offers a unique insight into the world of running a women-led live comedy business. Join Katy as she takes on the responsibility of leading the business, gaining priceless life and business lessons along the way from Karen. Plus, they sit down with inspiring figures from the arts and comedy industry, who share their best tips on juggling business, creativity, and family.

In this episode, recorded live at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe, Karen and Katy sit down with singer, actor, writer, and comedian Michelle Brasier. They dive into Michelle's fascinating journey, from her childhood to her diverse career, and discuss her heartbreaking and hilarious memoir, My Brother's Ashes Are in a Sandwich Bag.

It's time for Fringe 2024 and Karen and Katy give you a rundown of what they have planned for Gilded Balloon this August. Follow Us On Social Media ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ Boss Wummin' is a podcast about Women in Business in Comedy. It's hosted by Karen and Katy Koren, the mother daughter powerhouse team behind the Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue, Gilded Balloon. Listen as Katy asks her mum for important business and general life advice to help her take the reins in running a company in the world of entertainment. Or listen in as they interview some incredible people in the arts and comedy industry to get their tips and tricks of how to survive as a business and a family.

In this episode we welcome the 3rd generation of Boss Wummin' to the podcast. Follow Us On Social Media ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ Boss Wummin' is a podcast about Women in Business in Comedy. It's hosted by Karen and Katy Koren, the mother daughter powerhouse team behind the Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue, Gilded Balloon. Listen as Katy asks her mum for important business and general life advice to help her take the reins in running a company in the world of entertainment. Or listen in as they interview some incredible people in the arts and comedy industry to get their tips and tricks of how to survive as a business and a family.

The Boss Wummin' are back for a brand new series and there is some VERY exciting news!! There is a Gilded Baby on the way! Follow Us On Social Media Instagram Twitter Facebook Boss Wummin' is a podcast about Women in Business in Comedy. It's hosted by Karen and Katy Koren, the mother daughter powerhouse team behind the Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue, Gilded Balloon. Listen as Katy asks her mum for important business and general life advice to help her take the reins in running a company in the world of entertainment. Or listen in as they interview some incredible people in the arts and comedy industry to get their tips and tricks of how to survive as a business and a family.

Karen & Katy catch up with their long time friend Lynn Ferguson on this episode of Boss Wummin'. Listen to a few of the many highlights of Lynn's career, her childhood, relationship with her parents and more importantly how she met Karen. Follow Us On Social Media Instagram Twitter Facebook Boss Wummin' is a podcast about Women in Business in Comedy. It's hosted by Karen and Katy Koren, the mother daughter powerhouse team behind the Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue, Gilded Balloon. Listen as Katy asks her mum for important business and general life advice to help her take the reins in running a company in the world of entertainment. Or listen in as they interview some incredible people in the arts and comedy industry to get their tips and tricks of how to survive as a business and a family.

In the final instalment of Live at The Fringe episodes Karen & Katy are joined in the Gilded Garden by Lucy Porter. Lucy talks about starting out in comedy, how she still enjoys The Fringe 20 years later and her relationships with her parents growing up. Follow Us On Social Media Instagram Twitter Facebook Boss Wummin' is a podcast about Women in Business in Comedy. It's hosted by Karen and Katy Koren, the mother daughter powerhouse team behind the Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue, Gilded Balloon. Listen as Katy asks her mum for important business and general life advice to help her take the reins in running a company in the world of entertainment. Or listen in as they interview some incredible people in the arts and comedy industry to get their tips and tricks of how to survive as a business and a family.

In this episode Karen & Katy speak to Kiri Pritchard-Mclean in the Gilded Garden at The Fringe. They talk about Kiri's childhood and how she got into comedy, who her early influences were, working relationships and being on a comedy course at Uni. She also tell us about The Covid Arms during the pandemic and setting up the wonderful Get Off Comedy, an industry born and funded independent HR that aims to eradicate sexual harassment within live comedy. Find out more about Get Off Comedy HERE Follow Us On Social Media Instagram Twitter Facebook Boss Wummin' is a podcast about Women in Business in Comedy. It's hosted by Karen and Katy Koren, the mother daughter powerhouse team behind the Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue, Gilded Balloon. Listen as Katy asks her mum for important business and general life advice to help her take the reins in running a company in the world of entertainment. Or listen in as they interview some incredible people in the arts and comedy industry to get their tips and tricks of how to…

In this episode Karen & Katy are joined by Francesca Moody in the Garden at Teviot for a chat about her career so far, how she got into the industry, the History of her coming to The Fringe and it's future and being involved with Fleabag. Follow Us On Social Media Instagram Twitter Facebook Boss Wummin' is a podcast about Women in Business in Comedy. It's hosted by Karen and Katy Koren, the mother daughter powerhouse team behind the Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue, Gilded Balloon. Listen as Katy asks her mum for important business and general life advice to help her take the reins in running a company in the world of entertainment. Or listen in as they interview some incredible people in the arts and comedy industry to get their tips and tricks of how to survive as a business and a family.

In this episode Karen & Katy catch up with Kay Adams in the Garden at Teviot in the middle of the Fringe. They talk about Kay approaching 60, Karen starting to hand Gilded Balloon over to Katy, being a woman in the media and much more. Follow Us On Social Media Instagram Twitter Facebook Boss Wummin' is a podcast about Women in Business in Comedy. It's hosted by Karen and Katy Koren, the mother daughter powerhouse team behind the Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue, Gilded Balloon. Listen as Katy asks her mum for important business and general life advice to help her take the reins in running a company in the world of entertainment. Or listen in as they interview some incredible people in the arts and comedy industry to get their tips and tricks of how to survive as a business and a family.

In this episode Karen & Katy look back at 35 years of Gilded Balloon's new comedy competition So You Think You're Funny? Karen talks about the origins of the competition, how it's evolved and they talk about some of the notable winners and finalists over the years. Check out this year's programme - Fringe 2022 Leith Social at The Pitt - Tickets Work With Us - Jobs Follow Us On Social Media Instagram Twitter Facebook Boss Wummin' is a podcast about Women in Business in Comedy. It's hosted by Karen and Katy Koren, the mother daughter powerhouse team behind the Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue, Gilded Balloon. Listen as Katy asks her mum for important business and general life advice to help her take the reins in running a company in the world of entertainment. Or listen in as they interview some incredible people in the arts and comedy industry to get their tips and tricks of how to survive as a business and a family.

Karen and Katy are back for another episode of Boss Wummin' In this episode they discuss the changes, good and bad, The Fringe has gone through as we celebrate the 75th Anniversary in 2022. Check out this year's programme - Fringe 2022 Leith Social at The Pitt - Tickets Work With Us - Jobs Follow Us On Social Media Instagram Twitter Facebook Boss Wummin' is a podcast about Women in Business in Comedy. It's hosted by Karen and Katy Koren, the mother daughter powerhouse team behind the Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue, Gilded Balloon. Listen as Katy asks her mum for important business and general life advice to help her take the reins in running a company in the world of entertainment. Or listen in as they interview some incredible people in the arts and comedy industry to get their tips and tricks of how to survive as a business and a family.

Our last episode of series two! Our lovely pal Mary Tobin is the brains behind Mary Tobin Presents. Formed in 1986 the company has produced hundreds of unsubsidised shows in a variety of genres including comedy, cabaret, magic, music and theatre. Mary has been presenting the finest and funniest International and Australian Comedy for over 30 years and we caught up with her to hear about how her career has changed over the years. -- Boss Wummin' is a podcast about Women, Comedy and Business. It's hosted by Karen and Katy Koren, the mother daughter powerhouse team behind the Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue, Gilded Balloon. Listen as Katy asks her mum for important business and general life advice to help her take the reins in running a company in the world of comedy.

Jay Lafferty, everyone's favourite Greenock comic join Karen and Katy for a wee catch up at the Fringe. At this year's Fringe, Jay was 7 months pregnant and still managed to perform in 3 shows every single day. A great pal of both Karen and Katy - Jay chats about working with her husband, her wee mum and what she'd like for her unborn baby! -- Boss Wummin' is a podcast about Women, Comedy and Business. It's hosted by Karen and Katy Koren, the mother daughter powerhouse team behind the Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue, Gilded Balloon. Listen as Katy asks her mum for important business and general life advice to help her take the reins in running a company in the world of comedy.

Susan Provan joins the Korens at the Edinburgh Fringe. Susan is the Director of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and is a long time pal of both Karen and Katy's, who has had an incredible career at the helm of the biggest comedy festival in the world for over 23 years. They discuss her business mentors, her mother and her relationship with her own daughter as well as the comedy landscape in Australia and how it has changed over the years. -- Boss Wummin' is a podcast about Women, Comedy and Business. It's hosted by Karen and Katy Koren, the mother daughter powerhouse team behind the Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue, Gilded Balloon. Listen as Katy asks her mum for important business and general life advice to help her take the reins in running a company in the world of comedy.

In this episode, comedian Laura Lexx joins Katy and Karen for a chat during the Fringe. Laura is one of the best acts on the UK comedy circuit at the moment with a natural skill that grips any room she is in. This is her second Fringe with the Gilded Balloon and they chat about Laura's comedy career, the global climate crisis, family planning and her wonderful relationship with her own family - all whilst Katy suffers from a raging Fringe hangover (sorry listeners). -- Boss Wummin' is a podcast about Women, Comedy and Business. It's hosted by Karen and Katy Koren, the mother daughter powerhouse team behind the Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue, Gilded Balloon. Listen as Katy asks her mum for important business and general life advice to help her take the reins in running a company in the world of comedy.

Kate Copstick is a Paisley-born Scottish actress, television presenter, writer, critic, director and producer. She is part of the furniture of Edinburgh Fringe with more stories than most - Karen and Katy could not get enough of her! Kate is absolutely fascinating to listen to and in this episode - the longest interview they've had with any guest - Kate reveals so much about her upbringing and family, her incredible charity Mama Biashara and of course producing porn films. -- Boss Wummin' is a podcast about Women, Comedy and Business. It's hosted by Karen and Katy Koren, the mother daughter powerhouse team behind the Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue, Gilded Balloon. Listen as Katy asks her mum for important business and general life advice to help her take the reins in running a company in the world of comedy.

In this episode Katy and Karen chat to Esther Manito - a Lebanese British Comedian doing her debut at this year's Fringe. Esther was the first female comedian to ever perform at the Dubai Opera House this year and was a finalist in Gilded Balloon's So You Think You're Funny? Competition in 2017. They discuss Fringe first's, family, feminist and how to juggle them all during the Fringe and in life. -- Boss Wummin' is a podcast about Women, Comedy and Business. It's hosted by Karen and Katy Koren, the mother daughter powerhouse team behind the Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue, Gilded Balloon. Listen as Katy asks her mum for important business and general life advice to help her take the reins in running a company in the world of comedy.

The first of many interviews this Fringe! Katy and Karen chat to Grace Campbell - comedian, activist and wanker. She also happens to be the daughter of Alastair Campbell. Have a listen to this lovely chat all about Fringe, politics, wanking and mental health. Thanks to Grace Campbell for being this Fringe's first fabulous guest! -- Boss Wummin' is a podcast about Women, Comedy and Business. It's hosted by Karen and Katy Koren, the mother daughter powerhouse team behind the Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue, Gilded Balloon. Listen as Katy asks her mum for important business and general life advice to help her take the reins in running a company in the world of comedy.

In this episode Katy and Karen chat about how preparations are going two weeks out from opening their doors for the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Gilded Balloon's 34 year of presenting shows. They talk networking tips and how to make it through the Fringe; their programme highlights; this year's Pink Wednesday plans and Karen's annual BBQ. -- Boss Wummin' is a podcast about Women, Comedy and Business. It's hosted by Karen and Katy Koren, the mother daughter powerhouse team behind the Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue, Gilded Balloon. Listen as Katy asks her mum for important business and general life advice to help her take the reins in running a company in the world of comedy.

In this episode, Katy and Karen chat to Lou at Karen's kitchen table. Lou Sanders is a British writer, stand-up, and actor. They discuss Lou's career, her family and Jill in the Pyrenees, Lou's energy healer - the usual girl talk stuff! -- Boss Wummin' is a podcast about Women, Comedy and Business. It's hosted by Karen and Katy Koren, the mother daughter powerhouse team behind the Edinburgh Fringe venue, Gilded Balloon. Listen as Katy asks her mum for important business and general life advice to help her take the reins in running a company in the world of comedy.

In our second episode of series two - Katy and Karen discuss all the elements you need to consider to put on a good live comedy show. Karen shares an insight into booking one of the most notorious comedy gigs in the UK, Late'n'Live. -- Boss Wummin' is a podcast about Women, Comedy and Business. It's hosted by Karen and Katy Koren, the mother daughter powerhouse team behind the Edinburgh Fringe venue, Gilded Balloon. Listen as Katy asks her mum for important business and general life advice to help her take the reins in running a company in the world of comedy.

Welcome to our second series of Boss Wummin'! In this episode Katy and Karen discuss new venues for this year's Fringe and how to make a new space feel like home. Karen tells Katy of all the venues she's operated in the past and their typical quirks that make them unique pop-up venues during the Fringe over the years. -- Boss Wummin' is a podcast about Women, Comedy and Business. It's hosted by Karen and Katy Koren, the mother daughter powerhouse team behind the Edinburgh Fringe venue, Gilded Balloon. Listen as Katy asks her mum important business advice to help her take the reins in running a company in the world of comedy.

In the final episode of 2018 - Katy and Karen talk about the city they call home, Edinburgh. They discuss their love and hates of Scotland's beautiful capital city. This episode ends with Sean Cullen's 'Oh Edinburgh' which he performed at the last Late'n'Live of 2001. Written and sung by Sean and his fellow comedy pals - this song means a lot to the Gilded Balloon and perfectly encapsulates this beautiful city. Watch them perform it here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-4AB-3VDc4 -- BOSS WUMMIN’, the new, hot off the press, fresh AF podcast from the female powerhouses behind Gilded Balloon: Katy and Karen Koren. As Katy takes the reins of the comedy giant over the coming years, who better to give her advice on running a successful business than the founder of Gilded Balloon – and her mum – Karen. Featuring guests from the world of comedy and inspiring female leaders, BOSS WUMMIN’ delves into the depths of Karen’s mind, and the vision both she and Katy have for the future of Gilded Balloon. Keep up to date…

Katy and Karen sit down with Shona McCarthy, renowned arts industry leader and ambassador. Shona McCarthy is the Chief Executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society. She has a wealth of knowledge of the Arts Industry both in the UK and Ireland. In this interview she shares some incredible wisdom she's learnt over the years. -- BOSS WUMMIN’, the new, hot off the press, fresh AF podcast from the female powerhouses behind Gilded Balloon: Katy and Karen Koren. As Katy takes the reins of the comedy giant over the coming years, who better to give her advice on running a successful business than the founder of Gilded Balloon – and her mum – Karen. Featuring guests from the world of comedy and inspiring female leaders, BOSS WUMMIN’ delves into the depths of Karen’s mind, and the vision both she and Katy have for the future of Gilded Balloon. Keep up to date with new episodes, guest goss and new happenings here: @gildedballoon gildedballoon.co.uk

In this episode, Karen and Katy catch up with their very very good friend, Kath Mainland CBE. Recording during Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2018 it's more of a catch up between besties than an actual interview but hey! Enjoy! -- BOSS WUMMIN’, the new, hot off the press, fresh AF podcast from the female powerhouses behind Gilded Balloon: Katy and Karen Koren. As Katy takes the reins of the comedy giant over the coming years, who better to give her advice on running a successful business than the founder of Gilded Balloon – and her mum – Karen. Featuring guests from the world of comedy and inspiring female leaders, BOSS WUMMIN’ delves into the depths of Karen’s mind, and the vision both she and Katy have for the future of Gilded Balloon. Keep up to date with new episodes, guest goss and new happenings here: @gildedballoon gildedballoon.co.uk

In Episode 15, Scottish comedian, broadcaster and political commentator, Ayesha Hazarika MBE joins Katy and Karen during the Edinburgh Fringe 2019. Listen as they discuss politics, comedy and women. Lovely! -- BOSS WUMMIN’, the new, hot off the press, fresh AF podcast from the female powerhouses behind Gilded Balloon: Katy and Karen Koren. As Katy takes the reins of the comedy giant over the coming years, who better to give her advice on running a successful business than the founder of Gilded Balloon – and her mum – Karen. Featuring guests from the world of comedy and inspiring female leaders, BOSS WUMMIN’ delves into the depths of Karen’s mind, and the vision both she and Katy have for the future of Gilded Balloon. Keep up to date with new episodes, guest goss and new happenings here: @gildedballoon gildedballoon.co.uk

Katy and Karen are joined at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Henry Naylor; award winning writer, producer and performer. Henry was head writer for Spitting Image, and has written for many shows including, Alas Smith and Jones, Dead Ringers and Alistair McGowan's Big Impression. More recently Henry has been described as ‘one of our best new playwrights’ in The Times for the incredible play's that have been premiered at the Gilded Balloon over the past five years. -- BOSS WUMMIN’, the new, hot off the press, fresh AF podcast from the female powerhouses behind Gilded Balloon: Katy and Karen Koren. As Katy takes the reins of the comedy giant over the coming years, who better to give her advice on running a successful business than the founder of Gilded Balloon – and her mum – Karen. Featuring guests from the world of comedy and inspiring female leaders, BOSS WUMMIN’ delves into the depths of Karen’s mind, and the vision both she and Katy have for the future of Gilded Balloon. Keep up to date with new episodes,…

Katy and Karen are joined at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Zoe Lyons; comedian, aspiring chef and a firm favourite at Gilded Balloon. -- BOSS WUMMIN’, the new, hot off the press, fresh AF podcast from the female powerhouses behind Gilded Balloon: Katy and Karen Koren. As Katy takes the reins of the comedy giant over the coming years, who better to give her advice on running a successful business than the founder of Gilded Balloon – and her mum – Karen. Featuring guests from the world of comedy and inspiring female leaders, BOSS WUMMIN’ delves into the depths of Karen’s mind, and the vision both she and Katy have for the future of Gilded Balloon. Keep up to date with new episodes, guest goss and new happenings here: @gildedballoon gildedballoon.co.uk

Katy and Karen catch up post Fringe 2018 to discuss the highs and lows. -- BOSS WUMMIN’, the new, hot off the press, fresh AF podcast from the female powerhouses behind Gilded Balloon: Katy and Karen Koren. As Katy takes the reins of the comedy giant over the coming years, who better to give her advice on running a successful business than the founder of Gilded Balloon – and her mum – Karen. Featuring guests from the world of comedy and inspiring female leaders, BOSS WUMMIN’ delves into the depths of Karen’s mind, and the vision both she and Katy have for the future of Gilded Balloon. Keep up to date with new episodes, guest goss and new happenings here: @gildedballoon gildedballoon.co.uk

Katy and Karen sit down with 2017's So You Think You're Funny Winner Maisie Adam. Maisie Adam went on to be nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Award 2018. Congratulations Maisie! -- BOSS WUMMIN’, the new, hot off the press, fresh AF podcast from the female powerhouses behind Gilded Balloon: Katy and Karen Koren. As Katy takes the reins of the comedy giant over the coming years, who better to give her advice on running a successful business than the founder of Gilded Balloon – and her mum – Karen. Featuring guests from the world of comedy and inspiring female leaders, BOSS WUMMIN’ delves into the depths of Karen’s mind, and the vision both she and Katy have for the future of Gilded Balloon. Keep up to date with new episodes, guest goss and new happenings here: @gildedballoon gildedballoon.co.uk

Karen and Katy record live from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with guests Edwina Lunn; Director of Programming at the Melbourne Arts Centre and Linda Catalano; Director/Producer of Briefs Factory. -- BOSS WUMMIN’, the new, hot off the press, fresh AF podcast from the female powerhouses behind Gilded Balloon: Katy and Karen Koren. As Katy takes the reins of the comedy giant over the coming years, who better to give her advice on running a successful business than the founder of Gilded Balloon – and her mum – Karen. Featuring guests from the world of comedy and inspiring female leaders, BOSS WUMMIN’ delves into the depths of Karen’s mind, and the vision both she and Katy have for the future of Gilded Balloon. Keep up to date with new episodes, guest goss and new happenings here: @gildedballoon gildedballoon.co.uk

Karen and Katy celebrate Karen's all clear. -- BOSS WUMMIN’, the new, hot off the press, fresh AF podcast from the female powerhouses behind Gilded Balloon: Katy and Karen Koren. As Katy takes the reins of the comedy giant over the coming years, who better to give her advice on running a successful business than the founder of Gilded Balloon – and her mum – Karen. Featuring guests from the world of comedy and inspiring female leaders, BOSS WUMMIN’ delves into the depths of Karen’s mind, and the vision both she and Katy have for the future of Gilded Balloon. Keep up to date with new episodes, guest goss and new happenings here: @gildedballoon gildedballoon.co.uk

Karen and Katy discuss the trials and tribulations of managing people! -- BOSS WUMMIN’, the new, hot off the press, fresh AF podcast from the female powerhouses behind Gilded Balloon: Katy and Karen Koren. As Katy takes the reins of the comedy giant over the coming years, who better to give her advice on running a successful business than the founder of Gilded Balloon – and her mum – Karen. Featuring guests from the world of comedy and inspiring female leaders, BOSS WUMMIN’ delves into the depths of Karen’s mind, and the vision both she and Katy have for the future of Gilded Balloon. Keep up to date with new episodes, guest goss and new happenings here: @gildedballoon gildedballoon.co.uk