Episodes 50
Avg. Duration 49m
Activity Sporadic
Since Jun 2018
Latest Episode May 2025

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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. Edited by Finn Koren, Produced by Katy and Karen Koren Listen as Katy asks her mum important business advice to help her take the reins in running a company in the world of comedy.

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Series 6 - Episode 7 - Revealing our 40th Anniversary Programme

May 08, 2025 1h 1m

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…

S6E6 Series 6 - Episode 6 - A full-on couple of months

May 05, 2025 39m

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…

S6E5 Series 6 - Episode 5 - Politics and Punchlines with Mhairi Black

Feb 12, 2025 59m

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…

Series 6 - Episode 4 - Hello 2025!

Jan 24, 2025 46m

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…

S6E3 Season 6 - Episode 3 - Beyond the Fringe: Resilience, Venues, and What's Next

Jan 13, 2025 45m

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…

S5E2 Season 6 - Episode 2 - Michelle Brasier

Dec 10, 2024 55m

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…

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Fringe 2024 - It's here!!

Jul 28, 2024 1h 1m

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…

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Merry Christmas

Dec 20, 2023 16m

Karen, Katy and Penny wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Follow Us On Social Media ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ Boss Wummin' is a podcast about Women in Business in Comedy. It's…

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Introducing Penny Ellen Koren Bjerkseth

Nov 03, 2023 43m

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…

S5E3 Season 5 - Episode 3 - Team GB

Jun 20, 2023 45m

Fringe 2023 is just arriving fast, as is Katy's baby. In this episode Katy & Karen talk about the team behind Gilded Balloon's Fringe programme, some of the struggles they may face in August and…

S5E2 Season 5 - Episode 2 - The Joy

May 02, 2023 58m

This week Karen and Katy talk about what brings them joy at work BUT it's not joyful all the time. And, we get an update on the baby!! Follow Us On Social Media Instagram Twitter Facebook Boss…

S5E1 Series 5 - Episode 1 - The Bump

Mar 21, 2023 51m

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…

S4E9 Series 4 - Episode 9 - Lynn Ferguson

Nov 22, 2022 1h 18m

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…

S4E8 Series 4 - Episode 8 - Lucy Porter at The Fringe

Oct 25, 2022 53m

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…

S4E7 Series 4 - Episode 7 - Kiri Pritchard-Mclean at The Fringe

Oct 11, 2022 1h 5m

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,…

S4E6 Series 4 - Episode 6 - Susie McCabe Live From The Fringe

Sep 27, 2022 1h

Karen & Katy are in the Gilded Garden at Teviot and in this episode they are joined by Susie McCabe.  They talk about Susie moving from construction to comedy all from a dare, her early memories…

S4E5 Season 4 - Episode 5 - with Francesca Moody at The Fringe

Sep 13, 2022 55m

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…

S4E4 Season 4 - Episode 4 - with Kaye Adams at The Fringe

Aug 30, 2022 1h 1m

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,…

S4E3 Season 4 - Episode 3 - 35 Years of So You Think You're Funny?

Jul 19, 2022 1h 3m

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…

S4E2 Season 4 - Episode 2 - Changes To The Fringe - The Good and The Bad

Jun 14, 2022 55m

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…

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