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

Imagine getting older, partying in your retirement home with all your mates, causing chaos and not caring one bit - honestly, the dream? Laura and Carmen get stuck into the world of wild grandparents, inspired by 96-year-old TikTok icon Grandma Droniak, who’s been hit with warnings at her retirement home for late-night parties, noise complaints and serving drinks to the other residents.
Plus, Laura and Carmen chat about what kind of older women they want to be, from old lady cruises and comedy-on-sea dreams to the simple right to let rip in M&S and not apologise. And of course they cover brilliant listener stories involving glamorous nans, too much rosé, tactical chunders, sangria wisdom and the kind of family legends who only get more iconic with age.
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Laura and Carmen are fully in their Erling Haaland era! From England’s latest World Cup win against Norway and Thomas Tuchel’s terrifyingly intense energy, to Jude Bellingham being an actual angel, Victoria Beckham in full WAG mode, and why Haaland and Bellingham’s chemistry is starting to feel less like tournament coverage and more like a romcom.
They also get stuck into the final episodes of Katie Price: Nothing To Hide, from the heartbreak, the chaos and the terrible men, to the moments that left them hooked, conflicted and wondering how Katie still keeps landing on her feet. Plus, Millie Bobby Brown’s wildly specific past-life theory leads Laura and Carmen into a tangent about birthmarks, witches, Vikings and whether they’ve all been here before.
As if that wasn’t enough, Laura relives her trip to Mallorca - featuring hotel room carnage next door, an all-inclusive upgrade, a drunken leap off a dock, a bashed-up leg, a cancelled flight and sleeping through severe turbulence. Back in the UK, Carmen has been living her best heatwave life in a £50 sloosh, while squirrels, foxes and various bits of garden wildlife threaten to take over completely.
From semi-final dreams to sloosh-based survival, this one really has it all…
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Laura and Carmen are joined by comedian Felicity Ward for the very first Shouldn't Laugh But guest episode... and what a way to kick things off.
Laura, Carmen and Felicity dive into the funniest corners of the internet, the comment sections that leave comedians jealous, childhood misconceptions that somehow followed them into adulthood, awkward first holidays with new partners, family sayings that make no sense to anyone else, and the moments that still make them cry laughing years later.
Plus, Felicity opens up about dating after divorce, where she accidentally dated 50 people, becoming a single mum, and why turning 40 ended up being the making of her. From dating apps and Dancing With The Stars to the confidence that comes with getting older, she explains why everything she thought she'd lose in her 40s actually got better.
Oh, and if you've ever woken up from anaesthetic to a horse playing a keyboard... this is the episode for you.
Find out more about Felicity Ward: I Wish I Could Come Out Of My Shell here
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Laura and Carmen relive England’s dramatic late-night win over Mexico, from Harry Kane’s completely shredded post-match voice and the challenges of playing at altitude, to Boxpark FOMO, Viagra rumours, Liam Gallagher’s "attitude" confusion, and why it really might be coming home...!
They also dive into Katie Price: Nothing To Hide, the new Sky documentary that left them heartbroken and completely hooked. From Jordan-era fame, Dane Bowers and Peter Andre, to attention-seeking ex behaviour, bunny boiler confessions and the terrible men we all cried over. Plus they unpack why Katie Price might just be the ultimate hopeless romantic and how her extraordinary resilience has helped her survive every chapter of her life.
To round it all off, Laura and Carmen turn their attention to Taylor Swift's headline-making wedding to Travis Kelce. Expect their hot takes on Paul McCartney performing, to 20-minute vows, Madison Square Garden as a wedding venue, Adam Sandler officiating and whether the whole thing was a fairytale fit for America's princess... or just a little bit tacky.
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Katie Price: Nothing to Hide, a four-part Sky Original series, will be available on Sky and streaming service NOW on 8th July.

If Bad Bunny invited you into La Casita, what move are you pulling out? Laura and Carmen kick things off with all the celebrity chaos from Bad Bunny’s London shows, from Novak Djokovic, Maya Jama and Joe Jonas getting involved, to Carmen imagining herself whipping out the lawnmower move in a bid to impress.
Plus, it’s over to Wimbledon, where the fashion is serving just as hard as the tennis. Maura Higgins rocks up in Chanel, Katherine Ryan dozes off in the chicest way possible, and Naomi Osaka delivers full diva energy with a look so good it deserves its own trophy.
Elsewhere, a pub trip leads to a surprise run-in with Widows Bay star Kate O’Flynn, there’s school induction day emotion with strong Finding Nemo drop-off energy, and the girls once again prove that being normal in front of famous people is simply not their ministry.
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Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh
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