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 here

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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.

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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.

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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 and learning the difference between Big Tesco and Little Tesco.

Elsewhere, the girls discuss the horrifying story of a man who claims someone wanked into his towel at the gym - but was the brown towel simply asking for it? Plus, filming in public, naked changing-room behaviour, dodgy massages and the core memories we may be accidentally creating for strangers.

Plus, Laura and Carmen are interrupted mid-record by a massive surprise... one that leaves them both absolutely speechless!

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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, the girls discuss the woman who rummaged through two days of rubbish to recover her lottery ticket, lost engagement rings, and their dreams of becoming podcast millionaires.

Plus, a Butthead shares the most painfully awkward car journey imaginable involving his future father-in-law, an accidentally amplified phone audio moment, and a very long five minutes of silence.

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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 harmless fun, or has their on-stage seduction gone too far?

Elsewhere, the debate over Disney Adults takes centre stage as the girls discuss the Peter Pan superfan, the strange world of parasocial relationships, and exactly where the line is between innocent escapism and making an actor in tights dread coming into work.

Plus, Elton John’s kneecap jewellery gets the girls talking about the strange bodily keepsakes people hold on to - cue Laura’s story involving a preserved umbilical cord and her mum’s dog Mitzi.

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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 shares her dream of a surprise Vengaboys-style wedding performance, Laura reminisces about Omar singing live at a friend’s first dance, and the pair discuss Berlin’s ultra-exclusive Berghain - including the little old lady who accidentally joined the queue with her hiking poles.

Plus, Laura’s Devon holiday, Carmen’s sweaty London heatwave survival, an apology to James Nesbitt and John Hannah, and a listener story involving a pigeon, an unfortunate splat and true romantic resilience.

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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, while the girls decide which songs they’d want to be born to.

Elsewhere, Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz’s anniversary plans reignite the Beckham family-feud chat, Carmen gives a wedding-planning update, and the pair discuss why sharing a private DM from A$AP Rocky is never the one.

Plus, Laura’s family getaway in the Austrian Alps, a very handsome John Hannah on Sunday Brunch, and Carmen’s Budapest break - where a vintage cap intended to protect her scalp somehow cost her £60 and changed her whole personality.

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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 stories...

Jake reveals what happened when he joined a fear-of-flying course and the moment he had to board a plane with 200 other terrified passengers. Think screaming, aisle-length toilet queues, a man repeatedly hitting his own head and one very ambitious holiday plan to Barbados.

Elsewhere, they discuss the danger of heckling from a car, why no adult should have Blu-Tacked posters after university, and why mum’s are the funniest people.

They also chat about writing questions for The Chase, the art of making Bradley Walsh laugh, Jake’s journey into Saturday Night Live UK, and his huge Fringe night out, Not Another Quiz Night.

Find out more about Jake Bhardwaj’s Not Another Quiz Night here

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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 Channel 4’s new series has far more heart than its title suggests.

Elsewhere, they discuss eight-year-old Valencia Fury launching a make-up line, the increasingly strange world of children’s skincare, and why an AI photo of your partner snogging someone else could quite reasonably lead to an AI divorce.

Plus, Laila Morse (AKA Big Mo) becomes Madame Creps in an iconic Reebok campaign, Laura’s son Alfred melts a dad’s heart at an end-of-term picnic, and a listener’s WHOOP detects what may have been a very private, post-football “late-night yoga” session.

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