comedy
Hosted by Global · comedy · EN · 123 episodes
Every 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.So if you love side-eyeing the news, wild viral moments, finding comfort in other people’s weird choices, and laughing when maybe you shouldn’t… this is the podcast for you! |Email us your ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But...’ Moments! lauraandcarmen@global.comFollow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura Smyth - @thatlaurasmythCarmen Butcher - @carmenshouldntlaughShouldn't Laugh But... is a Global ProductionListen every Tuesday & Friday or watch us on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.For advertising opportunities on this podcast, email: GlobalStudiosSales@global.com
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Signup to Generate a PitchEvery 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.
Shouldn't Laugh But...Laura Smyth & Carmen Butcher is hosted by Global. The show has published 123 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "A Dog, a Tampon and a Very Bad Day | with Bron Lewis" (2 October 2026, 39 minutes), "Channing Tatum’s Burner Account & Dolly Parton’s Estate Gets Messy" (29 September 2026, 38 minutes), and "From Going Viral to Interviewing Zendaya | with Max Balegde" (25 September 2026, 38 minutes).
Shouldn't Laugh But...Laura Smyth & Carmen Butcher publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 123 episodes.
Booking probability for Shouldn't Laugh But...Laura Smyth & Carmen Butcher is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Shouldn't Laugh But...Laura Smyth & Carmen Butcher requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Shouldn't Laugh But...Laura Smyth & Carmen Butcher's contact route on record: verified email.
Global hosts Shouldn't Laugh But...Laura Smyth & Carmen Butcher, a comedy show with 123 episodes published.
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Episode #74
This week, Laura and Carmen are joined by Australian comedian Bron Lewis for a brutally honest episode of Shouldn’t Laugh But… packed with parenting fails, embarrassing confessions and Bron's grossest stories. Bron...
Episode #73
This week, Laura and Carmen investigate the bizarre claim that Channing Tatum has a secret Instagram account dedicated to defending himself, trolling his ex Zoe Kravitz and generally making things much, much worse for...
Episode #72
This week, Laura and Carmen are joined by Max Balegde for a chaotic trip down the internet rabbit hole. Max spills the tea on interviewing Zendaya, JLo, Millie Bobby Brown, Austin Butler and Paul Mescal, including the...
Episode #71
This week, Laura and Carmen are left baffled by the Sydney Sweeney “Sports” ad backlash, wonder whether the internet has completely lost the plot and get stuck into the frankly unhinged world of Hyrox, after one athlete...
Episode #70
Laura and Carmen are joined by comedian Sean Walsh for a chaotic deep dive into cruise life, British vs American etiquette, and why you should NEVER get in a lift with an American. And they discuss Instagram as a...
Episode #69
This week, Laura and Carmen are left heartbroken by the Spice Girls’ “big announcement” after they mistook the heavily teased reveal for a full reunion. They also talk Jennifer Lawrence’s warning to Instagram trolls...
Episode #68
Laura and Carmen are taking a short break! Whilst they’re away, why not take a trip down memory lane? With nearly 100 episodes in the archive, it’s officially time to do the deep cuts. They’ll be back very soon with...
Episode #67
Irish comedy star and viral social-media favourite Kyla Cobbler joins Laura and Carmen for an episode packed with chaos, honesty and big laughs. Kyla shares a painfully awkward radio-interview story, her obsession with...
Episode #65
Josh James and Chris White - hosts of The Josh James Show and Clocking Off! on Fix FM - join Laura and Carmen for an episode full of Essex banter, parenting chaos and the very serious difference between a bloke and a...
Episode #64
Laura and Carmen get stuck into the news that Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK. Naturally, they’ve got a full PR plan to make Meghan one of the people. Think Iceland ads, Greggs sausage rolls, Sports Direct mugs...
Episode #63
Laura and Carmen get stuck into the unexpected viral moment that turned a Vegas flight into a drum and bass anthem - with a brilliant flight attendant, a chaotic passenger and DJ Bou at the centre of it all. Elsewhere...
Episode #62
Laura and Carmen get stuck into Usher and Chris Brown’s R&B Tour - from cherry-feeding and very erotic dancing, to the fans being pulled on stage when they absolutely did not ask to become part of the show. Is it...
Episode #61
Laura and Carmen unpack Akon’s wild story about being paid millions to perform Lonely on repeat for three people - and debate exactly what they would (and wouldn’t) do for a life-changing pay cheque. Elsewhere, Carmen...
Episode #60
Laura and Carmen unpack the viral video of a woman demanding The 1975 be skipped from her birth playlist - plus Matty Healy and Gabriette’s perfect reaction. Laura shares the unexpected soundtrack to her own labour...
Episode #59
Comedy creator, writer, actor, producer, and self-appointed professional comedy quizmaster Jake Bhardwaj joins Laura and Carmen for an episode packed with internet chaos, traumatic flights and some truly outrageous...
Episode #58
Laura and Carmen are completely obsessed with Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives ! From Trewley Precious, Pearly Girl and Honey Peaches, to car boots, hustling, sisterhood and giving back to the estate - the girls unpack why...
Episode #57
Laura and Carmen are joined by comedian, ventriloquist and all-round comedy genius Nina Conti. The three of them dive into the funniest corners of the internet, from legendary local news bloopers and Katharine Hepburn's...
Episode #56
This week, Laura and Carmen are chatting all things The Odyssey . From 10:00 AM popcorn and strategically timing a wee during a three-hour epic, to Greek monsters, Travis Scott opening the film, falling for Matt Damon...
Episode #55
Laura and Carmen are buzzing after Laura’s Off Menu appearance and naturally manifesting the world’s most expensive bottle of wine… cough cough… hello Fortnum and Mason! They chat Keir Starmer’s bizarre Fast &...
Episode #54
Laura and Carmen are back for one final World Cup debrief, and honestly... what in the holy American hell was that? From England's chaotic six-goal thriller against France (the real final, obviously), Bukayo Saka...
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