No Funny Business

Gilded Balloon
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Ever wanted to listen to a podcast discussing mother/daughter dynamics, a family business, women (in business and, you know, in general) and, oh yeah, all the ups and downs behind running Gilded Balloon - Scotland's leading producer of live comedy and entertainment? Well, look no further because have we got a treat for you…

  1. 1d ago

    We're back - and with a new name!

    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 @gildedballoon or https://www.instagram.com/gildedballoon/ Music composed by Lily Koren. No Funny Business is produced for Gilded Balloon by Podcart.

    35 min

  2. 05/08/2025

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

    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.

    1h 1m

  3. 05/05/2025

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

    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.

    40 min

  4. 02/12/2025

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

    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, and family.

    1 hr

  5. 01/24/2025

    Series 6 - Episode 4 - Hello 2025!

    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.

    46 min

  6. 01/13/2025

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

    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.

    46 min

  7. 12/10/2024

    Season 6 - Episode 2 - Michelle Brasier

    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.

    55 min

  8. 07/28/2024

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

    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.

    1h 2m
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Ever wanted to listen to a podcast discussing mother/daughter dynamics, a family business, women (in business and, you know, in general) and, oh yeah, all the ups and downs behind running Gilded Balloon - Scotland's leading producer of live comedy and entertainment? Well, look no further because have we got a treat for you…

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  • Creator
    Gilded Balloon
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Gilded Balloon
  • Show Website
    No Funny Business