No Funny Business

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 with new episodes, guest goss, new happenings or ask the KK's a question using @gildedballoon on Facebook. Twitter or Instagram. Get up to date on all episodes here - https://gildedballoon.co.uk/boss-wummin/

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, guest goss and new happenings here: @gildedballoon gildedballoon.co.uk

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

The KK's discuss business disasters, how they've affected them and how to pick yourself back up an keep going! -- 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

Join Katy and Karen this week as they discuss 'that gut feeling'. From Tim Minchin to Maisie Adam the KK's chat the good and bad in trusting ones gut. -- 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 back chatting to their first guest - comedian Jayde Adams! -- 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 take a break at their favourite holiday destination - Norway. Listen while they discuss the difficulties of taking time off from your own business. -- 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 gets to grips with whether there is more of a gender balance in the comedy industry these days than what's been before. Have things changed? Aisling Bea's episode on the Adam Buxton Podcast - http://adam-buxton.co.uk/podcasts/ep67-aisling-bea -- 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

Episode 1 - The story of Gilded Balloon <3 Apologies for the poor sound quality and the washing machine in the background in this episode... it was recording in the kitchen...! -- 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