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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 every Tuesday & Friday or watch us on Global Player & YouTube every Thursday.Copyright 2026 Global Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Elton John Trauma & The Dumbest Court Case Ever
    Apr 24 2026

    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

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    21 mins
  • Euphoria’s Messy Return & David Haye’s Worst Take Yet
    Apr 21 2026

    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! lauraandcarmen@global.com

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

    Laura - @thatlaurasmyth

    Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh

    Listen and watch Main Episodes every Tuesday

    Bonus Episodes are available every Friday

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    39 mins
  • The Devil Wears Prada 2 & Garlic Mayo Meltdowns
    Apr 17 2026

    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: @shouldntlaughpod

    Listen to episodes on Global Player and watch on YouTube.

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    28 mins
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