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

• "They're filming themselves RAWDOGGING!"

  This week, Laura and Carms are asking the big festive question: who on earth has the energy for Elf on the Shelf? Life’s hard enough, MATE!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!Get involved in the show, BUT HEAD! 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: @shouldntlaughpod Laura - @thatlaurasmyth Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh Listen to Main Episodes every Wednesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday on Global Player and YouTube. Bonus Episodes are available every Friday

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• Advent Calendars, Langoustine Theft & Becoming Adults

  Christmas is officially round the corner and Carms has convinced Laura to put her decorations up early. And look, they might say “the earlier the decs go up, the sooner you can crack open the Baileys”… do they say that? You decide.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.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

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• Wicked: For Good -"Sorry, not sorry"

  Over the weekend, we were told to hand in our 'women cards' for discussing the Wicked: For Good press tour - so we needed to address it, and just like Ross friends, we think everyone needs to calm down a bit. BECAUSE WE LOVE THE WICKED MOVIE. We don't see Wayne Rooney getting hate because Mr Tumble forced him to get a vasectomy. God bless to Cynthia Erivo Ariana Grande and your 'him in doors'. 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

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• "He's a stupid, billionaire Potato Head"

  Laura and Carmen dive head-first into the internet’s latest fashion drama: Are Nike Air Force 1s officially out? According to Gen Z, the once–iconic classic has now entered its “dad shoe” era - and yes, Laura and Carmen have many thoughts, feelings, and possibly some mild identity crises about it. From fashion nostalgia to the generational divide, they break down why the internet is suddenly turning on the beloved sneaker.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.

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• Wicked: For Good Press Tour, Animal Attacks & John Lewis Ads

  Laura’s convinced her Instagram algorithm is predicting she’s about to get rich, Carmen’s battling peak road rage, and the new Wicked: For Good movie has dropped - which means the Wicked: For Good press tour drama is officially up for discussion. Are Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo okay?!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.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

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