Shouldn't Laugh But...Laura Smyth & Carmen Butcher25 Feb

Why We’re Done Being Polite? And Cost of Living Carnage

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 caravan nostalgia, Center Parcs outrage and the gradual realisation that a two bed in Battersea Power Station now costs about the same as long term peace of mind.

We get gig life glamour in Manchester, early circuit flashbacks, Frog and Bucket lore, and the pure serotonin of someone saying “see you on the circuit” for the first time. There’s North South divide discourse, pub flashbacks, eyebrow trauma, and the joy of strangers actually talking to each other.

Elsewhere, it’s Lent gone rogue: the man who gave up chairs, the woman who gave up listening to men, the chaos of yoghurt eaten by hand, and a bold proposal to simply stop being polite in emails forever. There’s spring cleaning strain levels that rival competitive sport, winter bodies emerging blinking into daylight, and a pedicure confession that has truly seen some things.

Plus: fake tan fears, sunbed scandals, hacked firesticks, TV licence paranoia, supermarket self scan crimes, and the moral grey area of five pence plastic bags.

Spring is coming. The hooves are out. And absolutely nobody is paying for full priced wine.

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From TOWIE to ‘Geezer’ Status | with Josh James & Chris White

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28 Aug 36min

Harry & Meghan Are Back… & Laura and Carmen’s Biggest Surprise Yet

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,...

25 Aug 39min

DJ Bou’s ‘Stay Seated’ Flight Chaos! & The Most Awkward Car Journey Ever

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 ...

21 Aug 21min

We Need to Talk About Usher! & Are Disney Adults an Ick?

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...

18 Aug 42min

Akon Did What for $1M?! & Berghain’s Most Unexpected Queue Member

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.E...

14 Aug 22min

A$AP Rocky’s DM, The 1975 Birth Playlist Drama & Brooklyn Beckham’s Anniversary

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 ...

11 Aug 38min

Inside The Flight From Hell - 200 Terrified Passengers | with Jake Bhardwaj

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 tr...

7 Aug 30min

Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives, the Furys’ Tiny CEO & Big Mo’s Reebok Era

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 ...

4 Aug 34min