Boss Wummin'

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 th...

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,...

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 Kore...

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 Ins...

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 Com...

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 ca...

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 Busi...

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 landscap...

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 - al...

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 fam...

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....

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 h...

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 Bus...

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...

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 ven...

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 Ka...

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 b...

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 gian...

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 comin...

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...

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 busines...

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. Featu...

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, wh...

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, w...

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 o...