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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 reveals her disastrous Edinburgh Fringe experience, the mortifying moment she shouted parenting advice at a complete stranger, and the very unfortunate story of her dog and a tampon.Plus, Bron opens up about postnatal anxiety, motherhood and how her mental health journey inspired her new book, I’m Not Mad Anymore which is available now.Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughShouldn’t Laugh But… is a Global ProductionListen every Tuesday & Friday or watch us on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts

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 himself.And, the girls get stuck into all the best bits from the new series of Bake Off, including Nigella Lawson’s very hands-on approach to judging and “enthusiastic eating.”Plus, the fallout from Dolly Parton’s death gets increasingly chaotic, as her nephew finds himself embroiled in a legal battle over her estate, prompting some serious questions about what happens when you’re too generous to your family.Plus, Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton swap the luxury cars for the very humble Lime bike as they cruise around London. Celebrities: they’re just like us… apparently.Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughShouldn’t Laugh But… is a Global ProductionListen every Tuesday & Friday or watch us on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts

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 Nando’s gift card that sent his Millie interview viral and why his northern accent might be his secret weapon.And, they dive into Max’s favourite internet moments, from “grandpa who ate paint” and cursed Halloween costumes to Tokyo Toni and unhinged TikToks.Plus, Max reveals how accidentally flashing the postman, drunken posting and a Disneyland video turned him into the “Disney guy” and gained him a million followers.Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughShouldn’t Laugh But… is a Global ProductionListen every Tuesday & Friday or watch us on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts

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 shits herself mid-race and simply carries on.And, the girls discuss Martha Stewart releasing her nudes in her 80s, the secret to ageing well and the alleged Bake Off beef between Nigella Lawson and Paul Hollywood, including one very suspicious helicopter.Plus, Meghan Markle’s mum WhatsApp group, and whether there is anything she can do right.Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughShouldn’t Laugh But… is a Global ProductionListen every Tuesday & Friday or watch us on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts

Laura and Carmen are joined by comedian Seann 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 relationship performance review and the very specific and bizarre things comedians send each other online.Plus, Seann shares the schoolboy love story that ended with a secret crush and a spectacular face-first disaster.Seann is on tour from this October! Check out tickets hereFollow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughShouldn’t Laugh But… is a Global ProductionListen every Tuesday & Friday or watch us on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts

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, influencers at the US Open, Rita Ora’s social media fail and classic “my account was hacked” posts.Elsewhere, the girls imagine what Elon Musk’s ex-girlfriend could reveal after reportedly refusing a £40 million NDA, debate the most unforgivable billionaire habits and react to Donald Trump’s reported $5,000 voting proposal. Plus, there’s outrage over £25 drinks at the O2, a deep dive into the return of Celebrity Traitors, Ross Kemp versus James Acaster and the question of whether anyone can ever top Alan Carr.Away from the celebrity chaos, Laura shares her girls’ sleepover at her sisters 50th -matching pyjamas, a pool, hot tub and Bridesmaids - while Carmen reports back from Greece, including the Acropolis, Paros and a very suspicious henna tattoo.Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughShouldn’t Laugh But… is a Global ProductionListen every Tuesday & Friday or watch us on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts

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 brand-new episodes… and maybe even a postcard!Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughShouldn’t Laugh But… is a Global ProductionListen every Tuesday & Friday or watch us on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts

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 prank clips and bloopers, bombing on stage, dodgy make-up, and why Melissa McCarthy is her dream grandma.Plus, Kyla talks about her new book, Happy, Thank You, More Please - a funny, heartfelt celebration of navigating life’s messier moments, finding your people, and choosing gratitude along the way.Find out more about Happy, Thank You, More Please by Kyla Cobbler hereFollow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughShouldn’t Laugh But… is a Global ProductionListen every Tuesday & Friday or watch us on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts

The ultimate Shouldn’t Laugh But compilation has landed!Laura and Carmen revisit some of their funniest, wildest and most unhinged moments - from Beckham family drama and Raye’s iconic “Where the Hell Is My Husband?” era, to Louis Theroux taking on the manosphere, vaping squirrels and an unforgettable workplace chocolate misunderstanding.A proper treat for OG Buttheads and new listeners alike.Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughShouldn’t Laugh But… is a Global ProductionListen every Tuesday & Friday or watch us on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts

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 geezer…Josh shares the mortifying story of accidentally appearing in the very first episode of The Only Way Is Essex, while Chris reveals the teenage lie that came back to haunt him on the back of a bus.Elsewhere, they discuss dream-induced relationship arguments, the exhausting reality of parenting toddlers, and the internet clips that they can’t get enough of.They also chat about Chris’ boxing match, Josh’s Doin’ Alright comedy special, and why two sets of pins can cause a lot of distraction in the studio.Find out more about Josh James Doin’ Alright hereFollow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpodLaura - @thatlaurasmythCarmen - @carmenshouldntlaughShouldn’t Laugh But… is a Global ProductionListen every Tuesday & Friday or watch us on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts