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

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

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Each week, best mates Laura Smyth and Carmen Butcher dive headfirst into the daft, the ridiculous, and the gloriously dumb - from their own personal disasters to the wildest, most unhinged things the internet (and the world) throws at us. Emma Watson losing her driving license for speeding? They’re on it. A woman taking a selfie with a shark and getting her hands bitten off? You know they’re talking about it. A CEO getting caught cheating at a Coldplay concert? They’re already laughing. If you love side-eyeing the news, finding comfort in other people’s weird choices, and laughing when maybe you shouldn’t… this is your new weekly dose of feeling better about your life choices. 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. Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! lauraandcarmen@global.com Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpod Laura Smyth - @thatlaurasmyth Carmen Butcher - @carmenshouldntlaugh Listen to Main Episodes every Wednesday, and Watch Main Episodes every Thursday. Bonus Episodes are available every FridayCopyright 2025 Global Social Sciences
Episodes
  • "One night stand bum fun"
    Dec 12 2025

    This week, Laura and Carms kick things off with the latest in celeb merch. Yes, we're talking about Lily Allen’s (already infamous) USB butt plugs...sorry David Harbour.

    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!

    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.

    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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    19 mins
  • Abba Voyage, The Diddy Doc & Rage Bait
    Dec 10 2025

    This week on SLB, chaos is fully activated.

    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.

    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

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    38 mins
  • "They're filming themselves RAWDOGGING!"
    Dec 5 2025

    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 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.

    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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    23 mins
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