Shouldn't Laugh But...Laura Smyth & Carmen Butcher

Laura and Carmen dive into the chaos of nudist beaches, naked bike rides and the revelation that Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham have bought a house near one of the UK’s best-known naturist spots.Plus, the girls unpack a story from a fellow butthead involving a beach picnic and an uncooked sausage placed in a very unfortunate position.There’s also a full double-date debrief after a night out with their Imindoors to see John Kearns, featuring accidental groupie behaviour, comedy crushes and one delayed message that arrives with absolutely no context.Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpod Laura - @thatlaurasmyth Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh Shouldn’t Laugh But… is a Global ProductionListen every Tuesday & Friday or watch us on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts

Laura and Carmen unpack 16-year-old Venezuela Fury’s lavish Isle of Man wedding, Molly-Mae attending pregnant without Tommy and why people are annoyed with Peter Andre.Laura also shares how she's been living like a DOGFLUENCER billionaire after heading to Goodwoof at the Goodwood Estate with her dog Betty for Sean Walsh and Jack Dee’s Oh My Dog! live show - complete with chauffeurs, champagne and celeb sightings, including Gemma Collins, Martin Clunes and Hugh Bonneville.Plus, John Travolta’s dramatic new face, the rise of “boy bleph” surgery and the biggest issue with Netflix’s three-hour Kevin Hart roast.Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughShouldn’t Laugh But… is a Global ProductionListen every Tuesday & Friday or watch us on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts

Laura and Carmen are in absolute stitches over a listener story involving mysterious chocolates appearing on an office desk, a growing workplace fantasy and a misunderstanding that spirals far further than it ever should.They also get stuck into a brilliantly awkward tale from Patagonia, where one listener’s very freeing walk in the wilderness takes a sudden unfortunate turn.Plus, there’s chaos over mixed signals, public humiliation and two neighbours who unknowingly end up in the strangest long-distance friendship imaginable.From office delusions to outdoor disasters, it’s another gloriously unfiltered episode packed with moments you really shouldn’t laugh at… but absolutely will.Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughShouldn’t Laugh But… is a Global ProductionListen every Tuesday & Friday or watch us on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts

NO ONE WILL TAKE OUR DRINKS AWAY! Laura and Carmen are fuming about Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary's proposal to limit passengers before their holidays! It's not what this great nation is built on. We LOVE sipping the nectar of our early-morning Wetherspoon's pint and the God-given right to get slightly too pissed before boarding.Not only has that wound them up, but the pair also tackle the story of a German tourist who won £900 in compensation after repeatedly losing the 6AM sun lounger race on a family holiday - something they'd fight tooth an nail for.Also Carmen has had the worst day imaginable - from exploding makeup, to tripping over a man's golf bag tripod on the tube and the shame of eating a yogurt in public. Laura on the other hand confesses to the time she opened a packet of prawns on the Northern Line and saw her own soul die in the eyes of two young women.Plus, they dissect the study that says women need a night out every 22 days, and the important question: why does a McDonald's always let you know you've had a McDonald's?Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughShouldn’t Laugh But… is a Global ProductionListen every Tuesday & Friday or watch us on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts

Laura and Carmen are absolutely beside themselves as they unpack a story about jet lag, sleeping tablets and a quick trip to the office toilet that turns into a full-blown nightmare.They also get stuck into a university tale involving a heavy night, a disciplinary meeting and one truly haunting piece of CCTV footage that refuses to stay buried.Plus, an innocent attempt to help an injured pheasant leads to a car journey that goes very, very differently to plan.From sleep-deprived disasters to bird-related chaos, it’s another gloriously unfiltered episode packed with moments you really shouldn’t laugh at… but absolutely will.Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughShouldn’t Laugh But… is a Global ProductionListen every Tuesday & Friday or watch us on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts

Laura and Carmen are obsessed with Maura Higgins declaring she doesn’t need a man - sparking a conversation about single life, social pressure and why being on your own is infinitely better than being in the wrong relationship.Also, the pair dive into the strange horror of getting older but somehow feeling 11 again, from mysterious BO and sweaty school-chair shame to the emotional rollercoaster of realising Claire’s Accessories might actually be disappearing from the high street.Meanwhile, Laura opens up about her daughter Bonnie growing up too fast after a traumatising shopping trip into the world of Bershka, Stradivarius and suspiciously grown-up tween fashion.Plus, there’s bank holiday chat, a passionate defence of caravan holidays, and the important question of why Rachel Reeves seems to love a caravan break while everyone else panics she’s about to make them more expensive.Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughShouldn’t Laugh But… is a Global ProductionListen every Tuesday & Friday or watch us on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts

Laura and Carmen are absolutely losing it over the kind of chaotic real-life moments that sound made up but somehow aren’t- starting with a man who risked it all (and his licence) for a hot Chinese take-away!Plus they dive into a jaw-dropping birth story involving flooded roads, a speeding car and a baby who simply could not wait. Laura shares her own surreal labour moment featuring an unexpected celebrity cameo that has to be heard to be believed.If that wasn’t enough, listener Tanya transports the pair to a Japanese spa experience gone spectacularly wrong, involving full nudity, a panic-stricken button press… and an entire room of strangers watching it unfold in horror.From takeaway desperation to naked humiliation, it’s another gloriously unfiltered episode packed with moments you really shouldn’t laugh at… but absolutely will.Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughShouldn’t Laugh But… is a Global ProductionListen every Tuesday & Friday or watch us on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts

Laura and Carmen dive straight into rumours of behind-the-scenes fallouts, from the alleged One Direction feud between Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik to the explosive TV drama on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, All Stars.They also get into some unexpected celebrity pairings taking centre stage. Some make perfect sense (hello Jacob Elordi and Kendall Jenner!?), while others feel like they were generated by AI. Naturally, the Kardashian universe makes an appearance, because when don’t they?Plus, Laura and Carmen react to shocking headlines coming out of the White House dinner, with an unhinged take on the attempted Trump assassination they genuinely can’t stop thinking about.Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! [email protected] Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughShouldn't Laugh But... is a Global ProductionListen every Tuesday & Friday or watch us on Global Player & YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Laura and Carmen are deep in second-hand shame as they relive some truly toe-curling awkward moments- from workplace cringe to post-gig humiliation and the kind of social misfires that keep you awake at 03:00 wondering why you’re like this.Plus, they get stuck into THE most ridiculous court clips imaginable- including one Zoom hearing that is so wildly ill-judged it has to be heard to be believed. Naturally, this leads to a passionate discussion about getting caught red-handed, the exact moment your stomach drops out of your body, and why some mistakes simply cannot be recovered from.And if that wasn’t enough, the pair hear from listener Spencer, whose Glastonbury toilet trip during Elton John’s farewell set turned into a full-blown festival nightmare. It starts with a tactical wee break and ends in a moment so painfully awkward, it’s ruined Elton forever.Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpod Laura - @thatlaurasmyth Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh Listen to episodes on Global Player and watch on YouTube. Bonus Episodes are available every Friday

Laura and Carmen unpack Victoria Beckham finally breaking her silence on Brooklyn Beckham’s family separation, while slipping into full protective mum mode as she subtly backs Cruz’s “grassroots” music career.Also, Euphoria is back and messier than ever, with Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, sky high budgets and off screen drama all colliding in one chaotic return. The big question remains: is this art, or just shock factor?Meanwhile, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! All Stars has served up David Haye’s wildly outdated hot take, and the internet is absolutely not letting it slide.Plus, Nicole Kidman’s unexpected “death doula” era and Donald Trump’s AI Jesus moment, because somehow that’s a real sentence now…Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! [email protected] Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughListen and watch Main Episodes every TuesdayBonus Episodes are available every Friday

Laura and Carmen are feeling high fashion as they get stuck into the hype already surrounding The Devil Wears Prada 2- from Anna Wintour, Meryl Streep and iconic Vogue covers, to whether anyone in that film has aged a single day.Plus, they get into one of the most ridiculous news stories imaginable: a man pulling a fake gun over the wrong takeaway sauce. Naturally, this leads to a passionate discussion about the emotional importance of garlic mayo, why Boss Man must always be respected, and how they react after someone gets their food order wrong.If that wasn’t enough, the pair also chat all things pub culture- from beer garden sun apps, to how far you’d go to still make it out for a pint, and the very important question of whether drunk Brits can be trusted around pub meerkats.Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodListen to episodes on Global Player and watch on YouTube.

This week, Laura and Carmen chat Kanye West, the Wireless backlash, festival cancellations, Chappell Roan, and why some celebrities always seem to escape criticism.They also dive into the wild world of Coachella, including $90 phone chargers, Paris Hilton floating through the desert like a billionaire woodland fairy, and Justin Trudeau eating noodles in a backwards cap with Katy Perry. Not to mention, there’s love for Justin Bieber stripping it all back on stage, thoughts on Sabrina Carpenter’s awkward crowd moment and a general appreciation for pop stars saying the wrong thing under unbearable amounts of pressure.Plus, the pair talk about Artemis II, the emotional moon mission moments that genuinely floored them, the astronaut naming a crater over his late wife, the floating Nutella, the broken space toilet, and why men hugging on the far side of the moon might just be the most hopeful thing to happen all year.Laura also shares tales from Easter on Mersea Island, being recognised in a caravan park, chaotic bingo, and a visit to Carmen’s gloriously intense parents. Meanwhile, Carmen reflects on family food pressure and why honesty really might be the best policy when you’re horrendously hungover.Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! [email protected] Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughListen to Main Episodes every Tuesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday.Bonus Episodes are available every Friday

Laura and Carmen dive into a full episode of glorious listener stories and they do not disappoint! From an all-inclusive Tenerife holiday that took a turn, to an anonymous dog walking story involving a tampon and a very awkward poo.Plus the girls swap their own scam stories, from dodgy booking links to beachside hustlers, and all the holiday chaos that comes with being caught off guard in the sun.Parrots, poolside scams and pet horrors- this one is pure listener gold.Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpod Laura - @thatlaurasmyth Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh Listen to Main Episodes every Tuesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday on Global Player and YouTube. Bonus Episodes are available every Friday.

This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But, Laura and Carmen are getting into why Easter is actually the superior bank holiday: less pressure than Christmas, more freedom, hot cross buns, slow-roasted lamb, fish on Good Friday and (usually) just enough sunshine to make everyone feel vaguely alive again.They also chat Easter traditions, from Hungarian Easter gifts and over-the-top egg hunts to little presents, rhyming clues, Jellycat bunnies, Easter decorations and the pure joy of a caravan holiday - except for when the toilet doesn't work...Plus, the Buttheads deliver one of the all-time great listener emails, involving a traumatising childhood Easter egg hunt. Merry Easter all!Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! [email protected] Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughBonus Episodes are available every Friday

Happy Good Friday, Buttheads! Laura and Carmen get into the Good Friday spirit with a surprisingly intense debate about the correct way to eat a Cadbury’s Creme Egg. From shrinkflation and sugary highs to the discovery that Creme Eggs are a weirdly sexual topic, things descend quickly.They dive into one of Laura’s favourite corners of the internet: mattress unboxing fails, where unsuspecting people get absolutely taken out by vacuum-packed beds. Also on the list of things that shouldn’t be this funny… people accidentally exposing themselves while trying to sell mirrors online.Plus, your DIY horror stories- from flooded gardens, to loose screws- you did not disappoint!Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmyth Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaughListen to episodes on Global Player and watch on YouTube.Bonus Episodes are available every Friday

This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But, Laura and Carmen kick things off with Ryan Gosling attempting to speak fluent Gen Z, which naturally leads to a full dissection of slang, ageing, and the brutal truth that the second a grown adult says “rizz” with confidence, it’s already over. They also chat about his marriage to Eva Mendes, the discovery that he apparently lives in Hampstead, his wholesome decision to make lighter films for his kids, and the timeless internet masterpiece that is Ryan Gosling Won’t Eat Cereal.Then it’s on to pubs banning children, chaotic parenting in public, entitled mum and dad behaviour, vaping squirrels, sharks found with traces of cocaine in their system, and the deeply unsettling first look at Dwayne Johnson in the live-action Moana remake… complete with a wig that has absolutely no business being on a blockbuster set.Plus, Laura shares the highs and laugh-out-loud moments of Alfred’s dinosaur-themed 8th birthday party, from a homemade Jurassic Park cake to overly competitive party games and a child who had, quite simply, too much birthday. Meanwhile, Carmen relives the moment she accidentally snapped at two undertakers outside her house… oops.Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! [email protected] Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughListen to Main Episodes every Tuesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday.Bonus Episodes are available every Friday

Laura and Carmen kick things off with the Chappell Roan fan drama, after Jude Law's 11-year-old daughter was reportedly told off by security for innocently walking past her idol at breakfast. From diva behaviour to disappointing your youngest fans, the girls get into where the line is between protecting your space and just being plain mean.The conversation then turns to Meghan Markle, as they unpack the Netflix rumours, polished celebrity personas, and why being too earnest can sometimes make people warm to you even less.Plus, messy sibling nights out, Tesla farts, spring-forward weekend plans, kids’ birthday parties, and why these really are the golden years.Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmyth Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaughListen to Main Episodes every Tuesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday on Global Player and YouTube.Bonus Episodes are available every Friday

This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But, Laura and Carmen are attempting the impossible… not laughing. Inspired by Last One Laughing, they kick things off with a moment of silence for Chuck Norris (which lasts approximately three seconds), before spiralling into iconic Norris memes, Jessica Simpson eyebrow-taping and whether the world feels slightly less safe now he’s gone.Saturday Night Live UK has officially landed! From backstage buzz to internet hot takes, Laura and Carmen unpack the mix of hype, cynicism, and why sometimes you just need to let the shiny young things crack on… while you sit back with strong “auntie energy”.Plus, Justin Timberlake’s painfully awkward drink driving arrest, why saying “this will ruin the world tour” is not quite the flex he thinks it is. And while the Spice Girls can’t quite get their act together for their 30th anniversary, at least everyone agrees that organising anything with a group of women (even icons) is basically impossible.From there, it’s tattoos with meaning, man buns with attitude, speed awareness courses that are somehow enjoyable and chaotic travel diaries, from sunny Glasgow gigs to eye-wateringly expensive Zurich chocolate… £130 for a handful of Easter treats YIKES.Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! [email protected] Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughListen to Main Episodes every Tuesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday.Bonus Episodes are available every Friday

We’re just weeks away from Easter, so this is a public service episode as Laura and Carmen taste the wackiest, most wonderful hot cross buns and Easter egg creations so you don’t have to.From elite flavour combos to slightly unhinged chocolate inventions, they sort the must-buys from the absolute monstrosities (and settle a very heated debate about raisins along the way).But just as things are feeling wholesome… a listener email completely derails the eggcelent chat. Think: a 20-hour coach journey, a locked toilet, and a truly unforgettable snowy field incident that leaves both of them completely traumatised.Safe to say… this one is not for the faint-hearted, but it’ll crack you up ;)Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmyth Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaughListen to Main Episodes every Tuesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday on Global Player and YouTube.Bonus Episodes are available every Friday

This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But, Laura and Carmen are diving headfirst into the chaos of Inside the Manosphere. From TikTok “alpha males” and seven-hour livestreams, to dodgy money schemes and wildly confident nonsense about women, they try to make sense of a world that is equal parts terrifying and… deeply embarrassing.They also get into why Louis Theroux remains the undisputed king of awkward, and how his calm, softly-softly questioning manages to unravel these “high value men” in about 30 seconds flat. It’s fragile egos, accidental self-owns, and one or two moments that genuinely made them laugh out loud… before remembering they probably shouldn’t.There’s also a chat about rage bait, why being nice is unlikely to make you go viral, and the slightly depressing realisation that the internet rewards whoever shouts the loudest (and worst).Then it’s onto the Beckham universe, where Harper Beckham’s skincare launch opens up a wider conversation about beauty standards, growing up online, and why 14-year-olds absolutely do not need a collagen routine. From family drama to petty social media moments, they unpack the ongoing Beckham saga and ask the big question: if you’re that rich, why are you still being this messy?Plus, Mother’s Day politics, the competitive sport of being “so busy and so tired”, and a genuinely lovely story about an old woman in Nottingham that somehow cuts through all the chaos.Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! [email protected] Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughListen to Main Episodes every Tuesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday.Bonus Episodes are available every Friday

Timothée Shalama-lama-ding-dong (Chalamet) is under fire after sharing his thoughts on opera and ballet and sparking a full blown internet pile on. Laura and Carmen unpack the backlash, the memes, and why the internet loves nothing more than uniting against a rogue celebrity opinion.Plus, The Beckham family saga rumbles on! Laura and Carmen get stuck into the latest birthday post controversy and the internet reaction: should David and Victoria have wished Brooklyn a happy birthday on Instagram or not?And if that wasn’t enough… a dog sitting job turns into a full scale street crossing disaster involving a giant poo, oncoming traffic, and one unfortunate brother who definitely got far more involved than he planned.Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpod Laura - @thatlaurasmyth Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh Listen to Main Episodes every Tuesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday on Global Player and YouTube. Bonus Episodes are available every Friday

This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But, Laura and Carmen dive straight into the chaos that is Britney Spears. From the head shaving era to the conservatorship and the recent internet debate of “maybe we shouldn’t have freed Britney”, they try to answer the impossible question: what does actual support for a mega famous pop star even look like?They also get into Harry Styles’ mysterious ever-changing accent, why British people simply cannot take anything seriously (especially grief), and Raye’s very public “where the hell is my husband?” era which sparks a deep dive into heartbreak, petty revenge and whether men who hurt you ever actually care.Plus, Lily Allen is turning post break up rage into performance art with a dress covered in receipts and a spotlight for unsuspecting men in the audience.And finally, personal updates: Laura has been living the celeb adjacent life at Alan Davies’ birthday party, while Carmen returns from a wholesome Canadian ski trip straight into the gritty reality of New York, where the steaks are good, the arguments are loud, and the crackheads are plentiful.Sleep deprived, slightly feral, and still chasing the dream of becoming podcast millionaires.Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! [email protected] Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughListen to Main Episodes every Tuesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday.Bonus Episodes are available every Friday

This week, Laura and Carmen spiral from ski slopes to strip clubs after a listener confession about a half-dressed skiing disaster that ends with an injured stranger… and a three hour plane journey of silent guilt.Then there’s the viral chair throwing incident that backfires spectacularly, starting beef with monkeys in Malaysia, rogue sheep standoffs in Wales and the internet’s newest side hustle: becoming a keynote speaker after getting caught on Coldplay’s kiss cam.But the real cultural debate of the episode? Stand up bum wiping. Send help… or wet wipes.Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmyth Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaughListen to Main Episodes every Tuesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday on Global Player and YouTube.Bonus Episodes are available every Friday

This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But, one of us is living her best ski life in Canada while the other is glue gunning her way through World Book Day and awaiting secondary school news like it is the Hunger Games.There are rogue ski puns, Winter Olympics overshares and listener stories bringing peak slope humiliation: teenage wipeouts, French ski school casualties, dads shouting “get a room” and an apres ski table jump that results in full resort infamy and the nickname “Table Girl”.Laura and Carmen also cover business class delusions, the healing power of podcast laughter in dark times and why you must always trust your florist.Helmets on. Drinks upright. And absolutely no table dancing in ski boots *cough cough* Carmen Butcher!Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! [email protected] Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughListen to Main Episodes every Tuesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday.Bonus Episodes are available every Friday

This week, Laura and Carmen spiral from blizzards to baked beans as Margot Robbie’s rogue nacho confession sends them into a full blown food combo frenzy. Tuna and cottage cheese. Marmite and tomatoes. Milky Ribena. We are unwell.But the real villain of the episode? The Finger Princess. The group chat menace who asks for details that are literally three messages up. The Facebook poster who could have Googled it. The fully grown adult who still needs someone else to check the sell by date. Heads will roll. Mostly Carmen’s.Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpod Laura - @thatlaurasmyth Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh Listen to Main Episodes every Tuesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday on Global Player and YouTube. Bonus Episodes are available every Friday

This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But, Laura and Carmen spiral gently from wholesome half term fun into full blown cost of living chaos. There’s caravan nostalgia, Center Parcs outrage and the gradual realisation that a two bed in Battersea Power Station now costs about the same as long term peace of mind.We get gig life glamour in Manchester, early circuit flashbacks, Frog and Bucket lore, and the pure serotonin of someone saying “see you on the circuit” for the first time. There’s North South divide discourse, pub flashbacks, eyebrow trauma, and the joy of strangers actually talking to each other.Elsewhere, it’s Lent gone rogue: the man who gave up chairs, the woman who gave up listening to men, the chaos of yoghurt eaten by hand, and a bold proposal to simply stop being polite in emails forever. There’s spring cleaning strain levels that rival competitive sport, winter bodies emerging blinking into daylight, and a pedicure confession that has truly seen some things.Plus: fake tan fears, sunbed scandals, hacked firesticks, TV licence paranoia, supermarket self scan crimes, and the moral grey area of five pence plastic bags.Spring is coming. The hooves are out. And absolutely nobody is paying for full priced wine.Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! [email protected] Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughListen to Main Episodes every Tuesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday.Bonus Episodes are available every Friday

Laura and Carmen dive straight into the chaos after, former Prince, Andrew’s birthday arrest, the unforgettable car photo, and a PR machine working overtime. From London Fashion Week to carefully timed royal appearances, nothing escapes scrutiny.Plus David Beckham’s birthday tribute to Cruz raises eyebrows with one pointed phrase (we’re assuming towards Brooklyn Beckham), and suddenly we are knee deep in questions about loyalty, authenticity and the kind of family chaos that makes you feel slightly better about your own.Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! [email protected] Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh

It’s Carmen’s first Friday as a forty year old and the birthday debrief is still in full swing. From candle blowing sabotage and middle child gift politics to traumatic mascot memories and the cultural dominance of Mr Blobby, Laura and Carmen unpack the chaos that seems to follow any celebration.Plus, a listener’s thirtieth spirals from classy Turkish dinner to violent taxi sickness and a missed surprise party delivered via blank pub screen and disembodied apology. Add in hamster funerals, beer fear, and ski trip anxiety, and it is proof that sometimes the party is not the problem, the morning after is.Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmyth Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaughListen to Main Episodes every Tuesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday on Global Player and YouTube.Bonus Episodes are available every Friday

This episode includes discussion of sensitive topics, including sexual assault, that some listeners may find distressing. Please take care while listening, and feel free to pause or step away if you need to.This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But, it’s the aftermath of Carmen’s 40th and the debrief is as chaotic as the dancefloor. There are hotel lobby rolly-polies, luxury Four Seasons cake carnage, fish and chips that looked… anatomically confusing, and an escalating late night chant of “City Lounge” that very nearly derailed the entire evening. Laura arrives already hungover after a boozy appearance on Saturday Kitchen, only to wake up the next morning as a fully fledged tabloid star thanks to some extremely dramatic headline writing.From there, things take a turn. Off the back of the brand new America’s Next Top Model documentary, the girls dive headfirst into the glossy, deeply unhinged world of the show itself. What starts as nostalgia quickly spirals into discussions about toxic producers, moralising meltdowns, ethically questionable photoshoots, reality TV villains and Tyra Banks’ almost supernatural ability to dodge accountability while delivering a life lesson.As if that wasn’t enough, it’s Pancake Day, the start of Ramadan, Chinese New Year and we are officially entering the Year of the Fire Horse, which apparently means bold moves, big energy and absolutely no half measures. Goodbye Year of the Snake… shedding old skin, shedding dignity, shedding the booze for Lent. New beginnings all round.All wrapped up with birthday gratitude and the firm belief that if you show up properly for your childless friend’s 40th, the universe will reward you.Additional support:If you've been affected by anything you've heard in this episode, please take a moment to read the resources listed: Rape Crisis, Women's Aid, Victim SupportEmail us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! [email protected] Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughListen to Main Episodes every Tuesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday.Bonus Episodes are available every Friday

From tooth fairy trauma and Friday the 13th paranoia to valentines gone wrong, Laura and Carmen are riding a romantic rollercoaster with zero brakes. There’s boiling water mishaps, forgotten fairy duties, and a heartfelt email that proves sometimes you just know when you’ve found a good egg.But don’t worry, it’s not all hearts and flowers. We’ve got a Valentine’s bouquet of listener chaos: a florist working ex who spectacularly fumbled the bag, a bedroom bloodbath that left one flatmate deeply concerned, and a passionate spank that went catastrophically off target. Add in quiet red wine dads, party prep panic, and the looming birthday bash of the century, and you’ve got one very messy love story.Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmyth Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaughListen to Main Episodes every Tuesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday on Global Player and YouTube.Bonus Episodes are available every Friday

This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But, Laura and Carmen lean fully into Valentine’s Week!There’s birthday chat galore as Carmen gears up for her 40th, conspiracy theories, rage baiting and the creeping realisation that no one seems to be in charge of anything anymore…Valentine’s chat obviously divulges into full celebrity chaos, from blood vial jewellery and aquarium dates, to Kenny G logistics, oily sexy sax men, olive trees, billionaires who simply will not stop shopping and the deeply important question of are Daniel Radcliffe and Megan Thee Stallion actually dating?!As if that wasn’t enough, the Winter Olympics arrive with gnarly commentary, figure skating obsession, Cool Runnings nostalgia and a late breaking rumour involving ski jumpers, hyaluronic acid and medically questionable aerodynamic choices.All wrapped up with a love letter to friendship, Galentine’s, chosen family and the radical idea that love doesn’t have to be romantic to be worth celebrating.Happy Valentine’s Week. Please leave five stars. Consider it your Valentine gift to us <3Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! [email protected] Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughListen to Main Episodes every Tuesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday.Bonus Episodes are available every Friday

An innocent debate about wiping technique spirals into apologies, trauma, and one unforgettable Spanish water park incident.Laura and Carmen dive headfirst into listener embarrassment, public toilet shame, tits out disasters, and the real reason you should never trust an enclosed flume. There’s owl impressions, Valentine’s chat, co-sleeping confessions, and proof that once you’ve shit yourself in front of someone, you’re friends for life.Listener discretion advised. This one absolutely ponged.Get involved in the show! Email Laura and Carmen your Shouldn’t Laugh But... moments at [email protected]. You can also DM them on Instagram: @shouldntlaughpod.Shouldn’t Laugh But… with Laura Smyth and Carmen Butcher is a Global Player Original Podcast. You can listen, watch and subscribe to the podcast now on Global Player, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmyth Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaughListen to Main Episodes every Tuesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday on Global Player and YouTube.Bonus Episodes are available every Friday

This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But... there’s a heartfelt goodbye to comedy royalty, a brief moment of wet eye, and then straight into celebrity dating discourse as Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton go public and somehow just make sense.Laura and Carmen do a deep dive into the Take That documentary, from boyband hysteria and Gary Barlow redemption to nineties nostalgia and MTV memories.Elsewhere, Carmen attends a murder mystery party where she accidentally becomes the murderer, while Laura navigates a sticky gig with drunk front row aunties.And then things get horny. Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi’s aggressively sexy press tour sparks a debate about secure relationships, visor hands, flirting as performance, jealousy, work wives and why being Australian makes you instantly cool.All in all, a reminder that everyone is confused, everyone is jealous, everyone is online too much and laughing is still the best coping mechanism.Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! [email protected] Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughListen to Main Episodes every Tuesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday.Bonus Episodes are available every Friday.

This episode of Shouldn’t Laugh But is a full body immersion into the chaos of leisure centres, from flumes that should absolutely be age restricted to the deeply cursed realisation that Leisure World is one of those places that hits very differently as an adult. Laura and Carmen unpack childhood water park joy, vending machine culture, plasters in the pool, and the horror of realising you are now the entertainment on a flume.There’s also a listener debate that truly splits the nation on how you wipe your bum, including power stances, wall leaning, and why some habits should never be passed down through generations. Plus, the girls get stuck into the Ryanair versus Elon Musk beef, social media pile ons, and how you have to be a very specific kind of prick to make the CEO of Ryanair look like a legend.Flumes, arses, airlines and billionaires getting owned. A lot is covered.Get involved in the show! Email Laura and Carmen your Shouldn’t Laugh But... moments at [email protected]. You can also DM them on Instagram: @shouldntlaughpod.Shouldn’t Laugh But… with Laura Smyth and Carmen Butcher is a Global Player Original Podcast. You can listen, watch and subscribe to the podcast now on Global Player, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmyth Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaughListen to Main Episodes every Wednesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday on Global Player and YouTube.Bonus Episodes are available every Friday

This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But, Laura and Carmen are riding high after accidentally making the Daily Mail, spiralling into full hun culture chaos and asking the only question that matters: is Nigella Lawson about to make Bake Off unbearably sexy?From Spice Girls reunion delusions and Traitors obsessing to soggy bottoms, flirt offs and why Paul Hollywood will simply not survive the Nigella era, the girls unpack the biggest TV gossip of the week.Elsewhere, there’s winter sun in Morocco, fake Chanel sunglasses, buffet blindness, one on one parenting revelations and the emotional rollercoaster of discovering your ten year old has the playlist of a gay man in his forties.And just when you think it couldn’t get more unhinged, Steven Bartlett enters the chat with gene pools, incels and unsolicited womb opinions, prompting a collective scream into the void and a reminder that absolutely none of this is our responsibility.Come for the Bake Off filth and celebrity nonsense, stay for the parenting confessions, relationship resentment, existential dread and permission to laugh at things you definitely shouldn’t.Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! [email protected] Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughListen to Main Episodes every Wednesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday.Bonus Episodes are available every Friday

This episode of Shouldn’t Laugh But tackles the question no parent is ever prepared for: when your kid asks what 69 is. From kitchen chats about consent to likening the act to the Bermuda Triangle, Laura and Carmen unpack why 69ing is far more admin heavy and far less glamorous than the films ever suggested.Meanwhile, Heated Rivalry has Carmen mentally rehearsing what she’s absolutely going to shout when she sees ice hockey IRL on her upcoming Canada trip, and the girls deliver the final word on the sexiest accents. Essex takes the crown, but the Russian accent is… dangerously fit.Get involved in the show! Email Laura and Carmen your Shouldn’t Laugh But... moments at [email protected]. You can also DM them on Instagram: @shouldntlaughpod.Shouldn’t Laugh But… with Laura Smyth and Carmen Butcher is a Global Player Original Podcast. You can listen, watch and subscribe to the podcast now on Global Player, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmyth Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaughListen to Main Episodes every Wednesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday on Global Player and YouTube.Bonus Episodes are available every Friday

This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But, Laura and Carmen are serving piping hot tea because there is only one thing anyone cares about: Brooklyn Beckham's angry Instagram post to his parents David and Victoria!From blocked family members and missing birthdays to those Insta stories that sent the internet into meltdown, the girls deep dive into the Beckham family drama and ask the big questions. Is it a brand implosion? A marriage defence of Nicola Peltz? Or just what happens when family beef goes fully online?Plus there’s big dog energy in real life, admin nights that absolutely do not need to exist, baffling 2016 throwback trends and the quiet rage of watching everyone else overshare.Come for the celebrity chaos, stay for the existential dread, unhinged takes and permission to laugh at things you probably shouldn’t.Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! [email protected] Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughListen to Main Episodes every Wednesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday.Bonus Episodes are available every Friday

This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But, Laura and Carms are back in the studio and feeling all the feelings. From a genuinely emotional listener gift, to Pammy Watch updates and a chaotic rant over posties.Expect stories of stolen coats, missing fizz, extortionate socks that don’t even heat, and a ranking of sexy accents that leaves the girls deeply, deeply rattled.Spoiler alert: Kiwi at number one does not go down well.Get involved in the show! Email Laura and Carmen your Shouldn’t Laugh But... moments at [email protected]. You can also DM them on Instagram: @shouldntlaughpod.Shouldn’t Laugh But… with Laura Smyth and Carmen Butcher is a Global Player Original Podcast. You can listen, watch and subscribe to the podcast now on Global Player, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmyth Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh

On this week’s Shouldn’t Laugh But, Laura and Carmen are back! Carmen is fully embracing January with no drinking, cosy nights in and shopping for all the ski gear, while Laura is deeply mourning the loss of twiglets and Baileys.There’s a big catch up on all the latest Traitors drama, plus a New York jewellery feud that feels like a film but absolutely is not.Consider this your permission to stay in, judge strangers and laugh through January.Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! [email protected] Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughListen to Main Episodes every Wednesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday.Bonus Episodes are available every Friday

Laura Smyth and Carmen Butcher have hand-picked their favourite highlights from the podcast to bring you the very best moments of 2025.Expect everything from Harry Styles allegedly launching his own sex-toy range, to a Canadian tourist having her hands bitten off by a shark, and that unforgettable Cardi B court case.They also get personal, offering a peek behind the curtain of their own lives - including an outrageous 18th birthday party that ended with a police visit, and Carmen’s “him indoors” being gifted a brand-new Hispanic nickname.Chaotic, revealing, and very on-brand - consider this your essential catch-up.Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! [email protected] Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpod Laura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughListen to Main Episodes every Wednesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday.Bonus Episodes are available every Friday

“My asshole needs a break for the beige train"It's the final of the 12 Laughs of Christmas...let's never say the C word again! Laura is gearing up to get back on the road and Carmen is dreading a regular working week. And if you have a January birthday - the girls have beef with you!In this episode the duo dig into Timothee Chalamet's love for Susan Boyle.Also have you ever heard of two people struggle to say Timothee Chalamet's name as much as Laura and Carmen?Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! [email protected] Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh

“I don't condone breaking the law of being gorgeous"Who's fighting the urge to head to the January sales? Laura and Carmen definitely aren't, but they are reminiscing over good old fashioned travel agents on the high street.BUT the big viral of the moment of the year is the pair fangirling over the sexy criminals from The Louvre Heist...which leads them to thinking of how they can shoplift using their good looks.Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! [email protected] Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh

“I'm touching cloth mate"Seriously guys, what day of the week is it? It's say 10 of the 12 Laugh's of Christmas and Carmen is back at work - which Laura think's is disgusting behaviour. Brad Pitt caused a storm by Catfishing a member of the public and duping her out of lots of money...of course it wasn't the real Brad. And Carmen has her own embarrassing Catfishing story after a sober date. Plus Producer Adem reveals George Ezra was also part of a Catfish scam...which leads to the duos new game of midweight celebrity. Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! [email protected] Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh

“Let your beige farts out"Laura and Carmen are here with day #9 of their Christmas specials and it's New Years Eve and they're claiming the festive week is FINALLY over. But they're here to chat about Liam Gallagher & Noel Gallagher reuniting Oasis for the best tour of 2025! Even their producer is saying it's the greatest night of his life...and he's not even a fan. Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! [email protected] Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh

“You're either shaking a tail feather or curling up on the sofa"Laura is setting intentions for the new year, while Carmen has one very clear goal: get RICH.Will 2026 be the year Laura and Carmen transform into rich ski ladies? We’re saying yes, absolutely, manifest it!As everyone’s ringing in the new year and getting ready to party, today’s 12 Laughs of Christmas episode dives into the most talked-about party of 2025 - Jeff Bezos’ wedding.As Laura perfectly puts it, “Every c*nt and their cat was there.” From A-list overload to viral moments, there was so much to unpack - including a special shout-out to Leonardo DiCaprio, who was very clearly pretending he wasn’t there.Whether you’re out shaking a tail feather or curled up on the sofa, this episode has you covered. 🥂Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! [email protected] Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh

“FILL YOUR GOOCH! FILL YOUR GOOCH!”There are harmonies on the show today - should Laura and Carms start an a cappella group, or are we stopping this before it starts?In this 12 Laughs of Christmas episode of Shouldn’t Laugh But…, Laura’s heading to the pub to celebrate her husband Ali’s birthday, while Carmen is back in London, which means she can finally enjoy noisy sex and immediately retreat into full hibernation mode at home. Balance ✨The girls tackle the internet’s most unhinged debate: 100 Men vs 1 Gorilla. Who’s winning? Is the gorilla from Hong Kong? The answers may (or may not) surprise you.They also get philosophical, discussing their Roman Empires - Laura’s, specifically, being whether Big dying in Sex and the City on a Peloton had a devastating effect on sales.And finally, can we just take a moment to say how much we adore a Carmen segway.Festive chaos. Questionable logic. Absolute vibes.Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! [email protected] Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh

“Stuffing is not just for Turkeys” – WAYYYYYYEY!God bless ye merry gentlemen (and women) if you’re back working today - yes, some people do work during the holidays! Your favourite hohohoes, Laura and Carmen, are back with a festive 12 Laughs of Christmas episode…Laura’s been soaking up the culture at the panto with Basil Brush, while Carmen has been absolutely thriving on the island - Essex, not Barbados (unfortunately).This week, the girls are serving up pure TV gold, diving headfirst into Alan Carr on Celebrity Traitors.From his MEME'd cloak look, dressing like an evil oil baron in the finale, and being tied to Celia Imrie, it was comedy that simply couldn’t be ignored. A gasssss. Literally.Pop a mince pie on, loosen the waistband, and enjoy this little Christmas cracker of an episode.Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! [email protected] Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh

"I don't like the film The Holiday...when I say it, people disown me!"Laura owes Carmen £100 for guessing what day in Christmas it is, and Carms is feeling delightfully delirious in the strange limbo between Christmas and New Year.Together, they're diving into festive films: confession time-Carmen doesn’t like Nancy Meyers’ The Holiday (sorry, what?), while Laura isn’t a fan of Love Actually, even as a die-hard Richard Curtis fan.Of course, they can’t resist Home Alone, which they agree is pure perfection… we’ll just glaze over Kevin not touching a single bite of macaroni cheese.In this 12 Laughs of Christmas episode, the girls tackle a proper “shouldn’t laugh but” viral moment of 2025: the hilarious news that Macaulay Culkin revealed his kids don’t even recognise him in the film!Enjoy - YA FILTHY ANIMALS!Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! [email protected] Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh

“If you’ve got enough Pringles and pickled onions in the house, you can survive the gooch.”We’re deep in the gooch of Christmas - that strange limbo of “it’s going to be a lot of woodland walks” and finally using the bath salts you were gifted from your Auntie who doesn't really know you.For Day 4, Laura and Carmen tackle one of the craziest stories of 2025: Bonnie Blue allegedly shagging the nation.In case you missed it (how could you?), OnlyFans creator Bonnie Blue claimed she slept with 1,057 men in 12 hours - supposedly breaking a world record.Laura can barely get on the Central Line, let alone manage numbers like that.They unpack the chaos of the queue, including mums loudly cussing out their sons, and question how it’s even physically possible to have sex with that many people.And don’t worry, the Christmas cracker viral moments coming up next are promised to be a little more savoury.Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! [email protected] Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh

“Let them be beasts!”It’s Boxing Day and Day 3 of the 12 Laughs of Christmas. Today, the girls dive headfirst into the controversy surrounding the Shrek 5 teaser trailer and its truly terrible CGI… seriously, has Shrek been on Ogre-zempic?Plus, Laura spills the beans on what Boxing Day looks like in the Smyth household- a gloriously selfish affair that includes watching My Fair Lady, complete with some highly questionable accents thrown in for good measure (sorry, Audrey Hepburn).And Carmen is standing her ground: Die Hard IS a Christmas film. But that raises the ultimate festive question-what actually is the best Christmas movie? Home Alone? Elf? National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation? Let the debate begin. 🎄Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! [email protected] Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh