Shouldn't Laugh But...Laura Smyth & Carmen Butcher
Episodes
A Parrot Mugging & a Tampon Poo
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Carmen dive into a full episode of glorious listener stories and they do not disappoint! From an all-inclusive Tenerife holiday that took a ...
The Worst Easter Egg Hunt Ever: A Six-Foot Bunny from Hell
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But, Laura and Carmen are getting into why Easter is actually the superior bank holiday: less pressure than Christmas, ...
Are Creme Eggs Sexual? & DIY Horror Stories
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Good Friday, Buttheads! Laura and Carmen get into the Good Friday spirit with a surprisingly intense debate about the correct way to eat a Cadbu...
Ryan Gosling’s Gen Z Slang, Pubs Banning Children… & Vaping Squirrels
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But, Laura and Carmen kick things off with Ryan Gosling attempting to speak fluent Gen Z, which naturally leads to a fu...
Chappell Roan’s Fan Backlash & Meghan Markle’s Netflix Drama
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Carmen kick things off with the Chappell Roan fan drama, after Jude Law's 11-year-old daughter was reportedly told off by security for innoc...
Justin Timberlake’s DUI & will The Spice Girls ever get their sh*t together?
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But, Laura and Carmen are attempting the impossible… not laughing. Inspired by Last One Laughing, they kick things of...
We Tried Every Easter Egg & Hot Cross Bun So You Don’t Have To
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re just weeks away from Easter, so this is a public service episode as Laura and Carmen taste the wackiest, most wonderful hot cross buns and Eas...
Louis Theroux in the Manosphere… Sorry, Did That Get Awkward?
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But, Laura and Carmen are diving headfirst into the chaos of Inside the Manosphere. From TikTok “alpha males” and s...
Timothée Chalamet Says What?!
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Timothée Shalama-lama-ding-dong (Chalamet) is under fire after sharing his thoughts on opera and ballet and sparking a full blown internet pile on. L...
Should Britney Have Been Freed? Harry Styles’ Accent & RAYE’s being petty
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But, Laura and Carmen dive straight into the chaos that is Britney Spears. From the head shaving era to the conservator...
The Naked Skiing Incident
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Laura and Carmen spiral from ski slopes to strip clubs after a listener confession about a half-dressed skiing disaster that ends with an i...
I Tried to Impress a Boy. I Took Out 12 French Children Instead
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But, one of us is living her best ski life in Canada while the other is glue gunning her way through World Book Day and...
Are You a Finger Princess?
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Laura and Carmen spiral from blizzards to baked beans as Margot Robbie’s rogue nacho confession sends them into a full blown food combo f...
Why We’re Done Being Polite? And Cost of Living Carnage
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But, Laura and Carmen spiral gently from wholesome half term fun into full blown cost of living chaos. There’s carava...
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested & David Beckham’s Sly Brooklyn Dig!
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Carmen dive straight into the chaos after, former Prince, Andrew’s birthday arrest, the unforgettable car photo, and a PR machine working ...
I Missed My Own Surprise Party
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Carmen’s first Friday as a forty year old and the birthday debrief is still in full swing. From candle blowing sabotage and middle child gift...
America’s Next Top Model Documentary Fallout & 40th Birthday Debrief
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode includes discussion of sensitive topics, including sexual assault, that some listeners may find distressing. Please take care while liste...
Bloody Kisses & Ballistic Misses
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From tooth fairy trauma and Friday the 13th paranoia to valentines gone wrong, Laura and Carmen are riding a romantic rollercoaster with zero brakes. ...
Celebrity Valentine Chaos & the Winter Olympics Get Weird
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But, Laura and Carmen lean fully into Valentine’s Week!There’s birthday chat galore as Carmen gears up for her 40th...
The Enema Flume Incident
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An innocent debate about wiping technique spirals into apologies, trauma, and one unforgettable Spanish water park incident.Laura and Carmen dive head...
Take That Therapy & Wuthering Heights Horny Breakdown
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But... there’s a heartfelt goodbye to comedy royalty, a brief moment of wet eye, and then straight into celebrity dat...
“He wipes his bum standing up!”
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Shouldn’t Laugh But is a full body immersion into the chaos of leisure centres, from flumes that should absolutely be age restricted...
Nigella’s Bake Off Thirst Trap And Steven Bartlett’s Gene Pool Obsession
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But, Laura and Carmen are riding high after accidentally making the Daily Mail, spiralling into full hun culture chaos ...
"69’s are a f* load of admin”
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Shouldn’t Laugh But tackles the question no parent is ever prepared for: when your kid asks what 69 is. From kitchen chats about con...
Brooklyn Beckham's Angry: ‘I’m telling everyone’!
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But, Laura and Carmen are serving piping hot tea because there is only one thing anyone cares about: Brooklyn Beckham's...
“Do not bend bro!!”
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But, Laura and Carms are back in the studio and feeling all the feelings. From a genuinely emotional listener gift, to ...
Traitors Theories, Dry January Delusions & The Most Unhinged Video on the Internet
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Shouldn’t Laugh But, Laura and Carmen are back! Carmen is fully embracing January with no drinking, cosy nights in and shopping for...
Laura and Carmen's 2026 Predictions!
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a New Year and 2026 is shaping up to be an abundant year for Shouldn’t Laugh But…This is a little placeholder episode to ease you in, becau...
The Best of 2025!
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Smyth and Carmen Butcher have hand-picked their favourite highlights from the podcast to bring you the very best moments of 2025.Expect everythi...
Timothee Chalamet LOVES Susan Boyle! Day 12 of the 12 Laughs of Christmas
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“My asshole needs a break for the beige train"It's the final of the 12 Laughs of Christmas...let's never say the C word again! Laura is gearing up t...
The Fit Louvre Heist Robbers! Day 11 of the 12 Laughs of Christmas
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“I don't condone breaking the law of being gorgeous"Who's fighting the urge to head to the January sales? Laura and Carmen definitely aren't, but th...
Brad Pitt The Catfisher! Day 10 of the 12 Laughs of Christmas
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“I'm touching cloth mate"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 L...
The Oasis Reunion Tour! Day 9 of the 12 Laughs of Christmas
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“Let your beige farts out"Laura and Carmen are here with day #9 of their Christmas specials and it's New Years Eve and they're claiming the festive ...
Jeff Bezo's VENICE Wedding! Day 8 of the 12 Laughs of Christmas
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“You're either shaking a tail feather or curling up on the sofa"Laura is setting intentions for the new year, while Carmen has one very clear goal: ...
100 Men vs 1 GORILLA! Day 7 of the 12 Laughs of Christmas
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“FILL YOUR GOOCH! FILL YOUR GOOCH!”There are harmonies on the show today - should Laura and Carms start an a cappella group, or are we stopping th...
Alan Carr's a Traitor! Day 6 of the 12 Laughs of Christmas
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Stuffing is not just for Turkeys” – WAYYYYYYEY!God bless ye merry gentlemen (and women) if you’re back working today - yes, some people do wo...
Macaulay Culkin’s Kids & Home Alone! Day 5 of the 12 Laughs of Christmas
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"I don't like the film The Holiday...when I say it, people disown me!"Laura owes Carmen £100 for guessing what day in Christmas it is, and Carms is f...
Bonnie Blue SH*GS The NATION! Day 4 of the 12 Laughs of Christmas
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“If you’ve got enough Pringles and pickled onions in the house, you can survive the gooch.”We’re deep in the gooch of Christmas - that strange...
Shrek 5 CGI Chaos! Day 3 of the 12 Laughs of Christmas
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Let them be beasts!”It’s Boxing Day and Day 3 of the 12 Laughs of Christmas. Today, the girls dive headfirst into the controversy surrounding t...
THE COLDPLAY KISS CAM SCANDAL! Day 2 of the 12 Laughs of Christmas
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Santa can’t come down the chimney if you’re tight - am I right!?”MERRY CHRISTMAS, you beautiful, chaotic bunch! It’s the 25th of December, ...
Katy Perry Goes TO SPACE! Day 1 of the 12 Laughs of Christmas
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"This is why so many people get fingered in Wetherspoons" - Laura Smyth 2025Deck the halls and hide your uncles - Laura Smyth and Carmen Butcher welco...
Introducing LuAnna: The Podcast!
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Because you love Shouldn't Laugh But, we think you'll enjoy this from LuAnna!BE WARNED: It's LuAnna, and this podcast contains honest, upfront opinion...
"Timothée Chalamet used to look like a Medieval Shoe"
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Carmen are feeling very grateful as they wrap up the year on Shouldn’t Laugh, But…, with SLB being one of their biggest highlights - and...
Office Christmas Parties, Alcoholic Raccoons & Hilary Swank's Blunder
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on SLB 🎄 Laura unwraps her dream Christmas gift from Carmen as tinsel flies and festive chaos ensues. She also recaps her recent woodland...
"One night stand bum fun"
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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.....
Abba Voyage, The Diddy Doc & Rage Bait
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on SLB, chaos is fully activated.Laura has officially peaked on the Baileys, is contemplating a chest tattoo, and has been getting absolutel...
"They're filming themselves RAWDOGGING!"
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Advent Calendars, Langoustine Theft & Becoming Adults
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 de...
Wicked: For Good -"Sorry, not sorry"
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
"He's a stupid, billionaire Potato Head"
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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–icon...
Wicked: For Good Press Tour, Animal Attacks & John Lewis Ads
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
“You are now a pug”
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Carmen are back and absolutely flying, fuelled by cold weather holidays, points chaos and the kind of tech anxiety that makes your palms swe...
WhatsApp Group Chats, Single Ladies & Psychopath Husbands
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of “Shouldn’t Laugh But…”, Laura is convinced her husband Ali might secretly be a psychopath-because who chooses to wear jeans...
"You've got a fit womb"
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura’s turned up to the record looking full Ferris Bueller - sunglasses, cool attitude, the lot - except there are no days off when it comes to thi...
The 6-7 Craze, Ex Boyfriends & Weird Reviews
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Laura’s birthday, and she’s fresh back from a solo weekend in Edinburgh - meanwhile, Carmen’s got a bejeweled gift and a lot to say about...
"I’ve never watched Strictly”...
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly have officially thrown in the Strictly Come Dancing towel… and two podcast hosts (cough Laura and Carmen cough) are ...
Anniversaries, Scrotox & Birthing 9 Babies
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apologies in advance to Laura’s mother-in-law.Laura is spiralling about what to do for her 10 year wedding anniversary with Ali and Carmen has a fre...
“Elon Musk is like a Scooby Doo Villain"
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“There’s nothing Spookier than a sh*t husband" - Laura Smyth 2025.In this spook-tacular bonus episode of Shouldn’t Laugh But, Laura and Carmen a...
The Louvre Heist, Portraits & Hackers
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura’s been fighting alligators for centuries - mate! - while Carmen’s latest battle is with gravity after dropping her phone on the train tracks...
"Siri's not the bad guy here!"
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carmen thinks Siri is a little b*tch, Laura’s been helping her kids get elected to Pupil Parliament, and they’ve got a story about a guy who showe...
Al Pacino, Shrooms & Wine Floats
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Carms were drinking last weekend - for very understandable reasons. Diane Keaton has passed (RIP, icon), and emotions are running high. Natu...
"I'm on the Malbec"...
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s autumn - aka “hunker down time” - so Laura and Carmen are getting into the mini bottles of wine and all the food you can imagine: lamb chop...
Autumn Vibes, Karens & Spy Dog
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carmen wants you to know she’s only had two hours of sleep, and Laura wants you to know she has a new tartan jacket that’s giving Ralph Lauren vib...
"I get weepy on a fizz"
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Laura and Carmen are feeling the ‘full moon vibes’ because there are too many FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHTS! happening. Laura is locked into the...
Lashes, LinkedIn & Tina Turner
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura’s son, Alfred, has started karate and worships his sensei. Meanwhile, Carmen has joined a posh gym and wants to punch every gym wanker in sigh...
"She saved a drunk raccoon"
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“It’s me. Hi. I’m the problem-it’s me!” Laura’s into raccoons, Carmen’s into beasts, and she genuinely thinks squirrels and chipmunks ar...
Ben Stiller, Kids Getting Hurt & Yoga Instructors
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Carmen think gender reveals are an unnecessary expense - and they’re blaming push presents, balloon arches, and smoke cannons on the Karda...
"Overnight Oats can f*ck right off!”
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
News just in: Pies are nice! Carmen’s delighted it’s autumn, and Laura’s angry that it’s cost her a bomb to get to Norwich. Thank goodness for...
KitKats, Louboutin & Victoria Beckham
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s the problem: Laura & Carmen have two producers - one begging them to stay on track, and another adding fuel to their fire. Which on...
“Oiiiii Doechii! Pipe Down!”
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carmen’s back with her great stories, and she can't DEAL with the knowledge that Laura used to be a croupier.In this episode, the ladies have a prob...
Chuck E Cheese, D*ckheads & Dog Ozempic
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Would Mickey Mouse commit credit card fraud? Is leopard print actually a “neutral”? And is it really ok to call your boss a d*ckhead? Laura and Ca...
"Babes, just a bit of mascara!"
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Put a blonde wig on Beaker from The Muppets and you’ve got Carmen Butcher - one half of the Shouldn’t Laugh But podcast with Laura Smyth.Is Pamela...
Cardi B, Lionel Hutz & Shrekking
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cardi B just won her court case, and Laura and Carmen can't handle how funny and memeable the whole ordeal was. Why is Emani's lawyer like Lionel Hutz...
"First job – don’t give a man a job"
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Babyyyyy Girllllll the first SLB bonus episode is here! Do you like massages? Maybe you hate cups of tea and tapas? Perhaps Nando’s gets your b...
King Charles, Shark Selfies & Harry Styles' Sex Toys
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Carmen are setting the tone - bad choices, questionable judgment, and lots of laughter - all so you can feel better about your own life choi...
Introducing - Shouldn't Laugh But...with Laura Smyth & Carmen Butcher
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you love side-eyeing the news, finding comfort in other people’s weird decisions, and laughing when, maybe you shouldn’t… this is your new we...