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.

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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 All Stars has served up David Haye’s wildly outdated hot take, and the internet is absolutely not letting it slide.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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 ;)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 <3

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 🥂

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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. 🎄

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MERRY CHRISTMAS, you beautiful, chaotic bunch! It’s the 25th of December, and Laura and Carmen are still grafting their way through The 12 Laughs of Christmas - because joy doesn’t clock off for bank holidays.

Today, they’re unwrapping one of the most ICONIC moments of the year… honestly, maybe even the century. Yes, we’re talking about the time Coldplay’s Chris Martin accidentally exposed Astronomer CEO Andy Byron getting extra festive with his HR staffer on the Kiss Cam at a Boston gig. The moral of the story? If you’re playing away, maybe don’t do it in 4K on a stadium screen the size of a small planet.

Plus, Laura and Carmen debate the greatest Christmas bangers, the ultimate cheese board essentials, and what Christmas morning really looks like in their houses - including a deeply suspicious 9am boiled ham. And of course… presents. Because nothing says Christmas quite like unwrapping something you’ll politely pretend to love for the sake of social harmony.

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Deck the halls and hide your uncles - Laura Smyth and Carmen Butcher welcome you to The 12 Laughs of Christmas, a festive feast of 12 snack-sized episodes packed with their most unhinged and iconic viral moments of 2025. And this is Day 1.

For the first laugh of Christmas, the duo dive headfirst into Katy Perry’s highly questionable “trip to space” aboard Blue Origin, alongside Gayle King, Lauren Sánchez, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, and Kerianne Flynn - with absolutely no one behaving like an adult. From zero-gravity glam to mid-air chaos, it only gets messier from there.

There’s also chat about conspiracy theories, 50 Cent’s faltering acting career, and several wild tangents no one asked for… but everyone needed.

And because it’s Christmas Eve, Laura and Carmen unwrap their own festive traditions - expect emotional oversharing, rogue relatives, and an alarming amount of fish discourse.

Tune in, laugh irresponsibly, and finally discover why Wetherspoons is apparently the nation’s top finger-based danger zone. After all, everyone needs to double up for a quid.

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In this episode, Laura is on the verge of getting a chest tattoo, the girls discuss Timothée Chalamet’s glow-up from “Medieval Shoe” to full Nike Air Force One energy now that he’s dating Kylie Jenner, and an email about giving up manicures leaves them thinking, “hell yeah!”

Plus, there’s a message that genuinely renders them speechless - and you’ll have to listen to find out why.

From everyone at Shouldn’t Laugh, But…, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Carmen takes a nostalgic stroll down memory lane, recalling the glory days of Christmas parties past (including drinking vodka straight from an ice sculpture), before the girls debate a pressing modern mystery: is the office Christmas party officially dead?

Plus, they weigh in on a raccoon who broke into a liquor store and got absolutely hammered, and unpack a truly unfortunate Hilary Swank-related moment at an airport.

Festive, unhinged, and very on brand!

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Plus, the girls spiral into a personal confession about a Berlin techno rave and a Kit Kat Chunky bar colliding in spectacular fashion.

And a deep dive into Danny Dyer's unexpectedly tender turn on CBBC bedtime stories that got the girls DEEP in their feels!

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Laura has officially peaked on the Baileys, is contemplating a chest tattoo, and has been getting absolutely mobbed at Garage Nation. Carmen’s eyelashes are 50 metres long and she’s battling yet another case of Tube Rage (send help). The girls also dive into their unfiltered thoughts on the Diddy documentary, Sean Combs: The Reckoning - and honestly… how hilarious is 50 Cent?

There’s also a heated breakdown of the word “biohacking” - “mate, you had an Actimel!”

Expect unhinged takes, public transport beef, and peak delusion. You don’t want to miss this one.

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Off the back of a heart-warming listener email, the girls take a nostalgic plunge into the glory days of Matey bubble baths, pre-internet simplicity, and when “entertainment” didn’t involve a charging cable. They also tackle the modern phenomenon of today’s youth “raw-dogging boredom” - and honestly, FFS.

Expect chaos, cackles, questionable memories, and the comforting feeling that you’re not the only one just trying to survive adulthood. Tune in!

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But even festive cheer can’t compete with the true highlight of the week: bumping into James ARG Argent from TOWIE in the pub. Yes, really. And he’s a huge fan of Laura (much to her delight).

In this episode, Laura questions whether she could ever swap her life for Essex living, Carmen shares a brand-new hairy arm saga, and the pair investigate a very serious (and very gourmet) crime: a langoustine theft in London. No seafood is safe.

Plus, the age you officially become an adult has finally been revealed - and unsurprisingly, Laura and Carmen have many thoughts.

Expect laughter, oversharing, and the kind of stories you probably “shouldn’t laugh but…” absolutely will.

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God bless to Cynthia Erivo Ariana Grande and your 'him in doors'.

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Laura also shares an absolutely hilarious listener DM from Australia, where a woman reveals her husband’s wildly unexpected interpretation of Carmen’s name. It’s the kind of story you don’t see coming and definitely one you can’t un-hear. Trust us - this had the girls fully wheezing.

And, in the spirit of festive chaos, the girls wrap things up with a gingerbread biscuit taste test. Are they delicious? Are they sugary? One thing’s for sure: they are not made by Lord Sugar, which is probably for the best.

Expect giggles, unfiltered opinions, and the kind of random tangents that make this bonus episode the perfect dose of Shouldn’t Laugh energy.

This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But, Laura and Carmen dive into the funniest, weirdest and most unhinged stories on the internet - including the viral headline about a Florida woman suing SeaWorld after being knocked unconscious by… a duck. You can’t make this stuff up.

Laura also stresses over whether she can be legally sued for her thoughts on the John Lewis 2025 Christmas advert, and the girls celebrate some very iconic Instagram love: Lily Allen, Julia Stiles and Rosanna Arquette have all been liking Shouldn’t Laugh But clips. If it’s good enough for them, it’s good enough for YOU.

Expect pop culture chaos, celebrity commentary, viral news stories, and comedy you “shouldn’t laugh” at… but absolutely will.

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There is festive drama too, as matching Christmas pyjamas spiral out of hand, and the girls debate whether parenting twenty somethings is basically inviting them to things they have no intention of turning up to.

Carmen unveils a brand new reason to visit Amsterdam which sends them into a full meltdown about bikes, brain freeze and imaginary medicated ice cream. Naturally.

Plus, the buttheads deliver a belter consisting of a toddler, two separate trips to A and E and one very determined piece of fuzzy felt. Parenting at its finest.

The girls also dive into the wild world of live streamed births, discuss what should probably remain private and accidentally create a new moral category: Should not do.

It is unhinged, warm and absolutely ridiculous. Exactly what you are here for.

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Carmen, meanwhile, brings an embarrassing potluck confession to the table and reveals the moment she dated a man whose dad boldly declared, “IF A PLANE IS FALLING, YOU BETTER HOPE THE PILOT IS A MAN.” Ahh mate.

Plus! A woman buys herself a full-blown dating billboard to announce she’s single, and another proudly watches Ratatouille every night-totally normal behaviour and definitely not concerning at all.

Expect chaos, oversharing, and the kind of stories that make you say, “We really shouldn’t laugh… but we will.”

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She and Carmen are currently knee-deep in DIY, attempting to plaster walls and it's pretty funny.

Plus, a listener writes in after finding herself laughing uncontrollably at willies, which somehow sends the girls into a deep dive on the most Essex compliment ever: “You’ve got a fit womb.” Now that’s poetry.

And in classic Shouldn’t Laugh style, Laura and Carmen confidently confuse Duo Lingo with Dua Lipa. Same thing, right?

It’s all happening this week!

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This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But, the girls get into the bizarre case of a woman arrested for sending farts via text to her boyfriend’s ex (yep, that’s a thing), and the fact that 6-7 has somehow been crowned Word of the Year. What does it mean? Can they make 8-9 happen? The answer… is a firm no.

If you’re a George Michael stan you’ll love this

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Also this week - a listener writes in about her child’s absolutely unhinged tell-tale sign she’s lying (it’s iconic), and the girls unpack the newly released Top 40 Combos of all time. Where do Laura and Carmen rank vs Tom & Jerry? Is fish & chips really that high? And can we all stop chanting “MAC AND CHEESE” like we’re in Ohio? We’re not American, babes.

It’s chaos, it’s niche, it’s a bonus. Enjoy.

Laura is spiralling about what to do for her 10 year wedding anniversary with Ali and Carmen has a fresh blow-dry and is reminiscing about turning 18 - specifically the moment her Hungarian mum Gigi had a couple of drinks and broke into Stevie Wonder. Naturally.

Also this week: Scrotox. Yes. A cosmetic procedure for men. They go there. 

And the woman who literally made Guinness World Records for giving birth to NINE babies in one go.

It’s “Shouldn’t Laugh But” - and we’re just saying, you probably will.

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In this spook-tacular bonus episode of Shouldn’t Laugh But, Laura and Carmen are serving ghosts, ghouls, and questionable life choices.

Laura reveals her costume plans (is it sexy… or a work of modern art?), Carmen’s got a foolproof hack to keep the trick-or-treaters far, far away, and somehow Elon Musk and Teslas make it into the mix - because what’s scarier than Elon?

Plus, one listener writes in after her son’s “sincere” letter to his dodgeball club turned out to be powered by ChatGPT… and the results are terrifyingly funny.

Grab your pumpkin spice and press play - it’s Halloween chaos, Shouldn’t Laugh But style

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This week, cue the Pink Panther theme because there’s been a heist at The Louvre! Laura and Carmen dive into the art of the steal, questionable life choices, and why this robbery has everyone talking. Expect chaos, questionable logic, and plenty of giggles in a show that definitely lives up to its name: Shouldn’t Laugh (But We Do).

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Plus, a listener has DMed the girls about the time her dad successfully smuggled her into Calais. It was the ’80s!

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To cope, they’re trying the viral Gen-Z “Wine Float” - yes, ice cream and red wine - at 10AM on a Monday. Is it chaos? Is it genius? Is it Old Tart Approved™? You’ll have to listen to find out.

Plus, the girls unpack a new wedding package they absolutely McLove, and take a very unserious look at the 2026 Enhanced Games - the upcoming “Olympics on Steroids” (literally). Performance enhancers? Sure. Recreational enhancers? Well… that’s another conversation.

Pour a glass, scoop some Häagen-Dazs (not spon), and prepare to laugh when you really, really shouldn’t.

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Plus, a teacher has DMed about some kids in his class saying stupid things that he wants to laugh at but can’t.

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Together, they can’t wait for autumn - and for Carmen’s upcoming 40th birthday at the ‘Five Seasons’.

Plus, they discuss a woman who hasn’t smiled or frowned in 20 years, and Laura’s had a hilarious email from her son Alfred’s school about a popular book that’s made national news.

Uh-oh, Spaghettio.

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They also discuss their “Shouldn’t Fancy But” crushes because a listener has written in with a list of hilarious characters she thinks are hot - The Cape in Doctor Strange?!

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Plus, they discuss a baby who was born holding an IUD (the ultimate LinkedIn story when he’s older) and the unveiling of a Tina Turner statue in Brownsville, USA - it’s simplyyyyy the worst.

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Laura’s into raccoons, Carmen’s into beasts, and she genuinely thinks squirrels and chipmunks are the same thing. Classic Carms. Expect more highbrow chaos like this, plus a ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But’ story from an incredible listener in Australia, featuring the night bus… and an alleyway accident.

Get involved in the show, BUT HEAD! Email Laura and Carmen your Shouldn’t Laugh But... moments at lauraandcarmen@global.com. 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. 

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Laura - @thatlaurasmyth Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh 

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Plus, they also discuss the Netflix documentary everyone’s talking about, Unknown Number: The High School Catfish, before side-eyeing a California yoga instructor who has come out as “autosexual” (aka attracted to himself). But isn’t that just every yoga instructor in California?

Instagram - @kidsgettinghurt

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.

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Laura - @thatlaurasmyth

Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh

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Plus, the ladies are annoyed at a woman who has saved $97,000 by just eating eggs and bread, and a listener has emailed in with a story you could never recover from.

Get involved in the show, BUT HEAD! Email Laura and Carmen your Shouldn’t Laugh But... moments at lauraandcarmen@global.com. 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. 

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Laura - @thatlaurasmyth Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh 

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Carmen’s obsessed with Cheese Strings, Laura’s campaigning for Brie Strings, and together they spiral into all kinds of Shouldn’t Laugh But chaos - discussing Jaden Smith being made Creative Director at Louboutin and Victoria Beckham landing a new documentary. Will there be hot tea on the Brooklyn Peltz-Beckham beef?

Also Laura has just recorded her Live At The Apollo show, and tickets for her brand new tour ‘Born Aggy’ are available now - visit: laurasmyth.com

Unfiltered, unserious, and definitely not approved by HR - welcome to the podcast you shouldn’t laugh at… but will anyway.

Shouldn’t Laugh But… with Laura and Carmen 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.

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Laura - @thatlaurasmyth

Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh

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In this episode, the ladies have a problem with AI stitching up Zac Efron, and Shien using Luigi Mangione’s face to sell clothes.

Plus they discuss a listener’s Shouldn’t Laugh But story about getting locked out of her house with the youths. Does anyone want a tinnie?

Get involved in the show, BUT HEAD! Email Laura and Carmen your Shouldn’t Laugh But... moments at lauraandcarmen@global.com. 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. 

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Laura - @thatlaurasmyth Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh 

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Alongside that, Carmen’s battling an ant invasion in her kitchen that’s turned her into Gordon Ramsay, Laura’s wondering if her dog Betty might need Dog Ozempic, and she’s also navigating her daughter’s WW2 dress-up day. 

Plus the pair have just been to see Back to the Future: The Musical - and Laura would like to go back to the past to stop a certain…egg situation. 

It’s chaotic, it’s relatable, and it’s all the stuff you definitely shouldn’t laugh at… but definitely will.

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.

Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! lauraandcarmen@global.com

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Laura - @thatlaurasmyth

Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh

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Is Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson’s relationship a fauxmance? Laura and Carmen have thoughts. Something deep in Laura’s plums says Pammy can do better - but does Carmen believe the hype? She did love Naked Gun, after all.

Plus, a listener has emailed a hilarious story titled “NAKED WITH A BEAK” - and it involves a tanning mishap at the beautician’s. You’ll never look at a black paper thong the same way again.

Get involved in the show, BUT HEAD! Email Laura and Carmen your Shouldn’t Laugh But... moments at lauraandcarmen@global.com. 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. 

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Laura - @thatlaurasmyth Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh 

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Plus Laura's son Alfred has started junior school, and can't negotiate an apple, and Carmen is reliving her sister's wedding, where she was MOH. Nice Rollers!

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.

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Laura - @thatlaurasmyth

Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh

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Do you like massages? Maybe you hate cups of tea and tapas? Perhaps Nando’s gets your back up the moment you try to order your fino pitta.

In the next 25 minutes, listen to Laura and Carmen discuss “VHAT THEY VANT!” along with your hilarious Shouldn’t Laugh But... moments of the week.

Get involved in the show, BUT HEAD! Email Laura and Carmen your Shouldn’t Laugh But... moments at lauraandcarmen@global.com. 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. 

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Laura - @thatlaurasmyth Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh 

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Ever experienced the stress of your fingers swelling into King Charles sausages and not being able to t*ss off your husband? Or taken a selfie with a shark and, oops, had your hands bitten off? Maybe you'd rather tuck into a lasagne than unwrap a Harry Styles sex toy… Either way - STRAP IN.

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.

Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! lauraandcarmen@global.com

Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpod

Laura - @thatlaurasmyth

Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh

Listen to Main Episodes every Wednesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday.

Bonus Episodes are available every Friday

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. 

Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! lauraandcarmen@global.com 

Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpod 

Laura - @thatlaurasmyth Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh 

Listen to Main Episodes every Wednesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday. 

Bonus Episodes are available every Friday