# Retirement Home Chaos, Wild Grandparents & Grandma Droniak

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Podcast: [Shouldn't Laugh But...Laura Smyth & Carmen Butcher](https://stenobird.com/podcast/shouldn-t-laugh-but-laura-smyth-carmen-butcher-7455531)
Published: 2026-07-17T12:00:00+00:00
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Imagine getting older, partying in your retirement home with all your mates, causing chaos and not caring one bit - honestly, the dream? Laura and Carmen get stuck into the world of wild grandparents, inspired by 96-year-old TikTok icon Grandma Droniak, who’s been hit with warnings at her retirement home for late-night parties, noise complaints and serving drinks to the other residents. Plus, Laura and Carmen chat about what kind of older women they want to be, from old lady cruises and comedy-on-sea dreams to the simple right to let rip in M&S and not apologise. And of course they cover brilliant listener stories involving glamorous nans, too much rosé, tactical chunders, sangria wisdom and the kind of family legends who only get more iconic with age. Follow Shouldn’t Laugh But on all social platforms: @shouldntlaughpod Laura - @thatlaurasmyth Carmen - @carmenshouldntlaugh Shouldn’t Laugh But… is a Global Production Listen every Tuesday & Friday or watch us on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts

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