Crazy Little Thing Called Lovdev
Lovdev Barpaga is a stand-up comedian based in Birmingham UK he's just produced his first ever podcast where he well indulge in everyday experiences and share his thought's on this covering weird news too what's going on in the comedy circuit give this a listen and do share n don't forget to leave a review x
Cruising for a Bruising
Send a text
In Episode 212, Lovdev returns with stories from the Rik Mayall Comedy Festival, an IKEA trip that didn’t quite go to plan, and a car boot sale that descended into chaos.
A paranormal experience involving a coat hanger flying out of a wardrobe leaves someone seriously shaken.
A fascinating story reveals how cruise control was invented by a blind engineer frustrated with his driver’s speed changes.
And in weird news, a footballer attempts to save a seagull with CPR.
Support the show
The Spare Tyre That Broke the Camel’s Back
Send a text
In Episode 211, Lovdev dives into good intentions, family rivalry, social pressure, and cosmetic camels.
A kind gesture with a spare tyre ends badly.
A sister rivalry explodes at a family event.
Supermarket donation requests start feeling less like charity and more like public judgment.
And in weird news, a camel beauty pageant scandal proves that even livestock aren’t safe from cosmetic enhancements.
Support the show
Stand By Me
Send a text
In Episode 210, Lovdev reflects on manipulation, memory, and morality — with a side of birthday cake.
After falling for the classic “no menu outside” restaurant trap, he dives into a British Problem that feels oddly personal.
There’s a powerful confession about pretending to be a late father’s ghost — a story that unexpectedly turns life-saving.
And in Am I The A-Hole, a student secretly records their teacher’s voice to prove the school isn’t being honest.
Rants, reflection, and a birthday week mood — this is Episode 210 – Stan...
Oily Behaviour
Send a text
In Episode 209, Lovdev tackles petty sleepover politics, Kinder Egg disappointment, colourful backyard mysteries, and what might be one of the most unexpected organised crimes in the UK.
Would you call out a kid for acting like a brat over a bagel?
What happened to actual toys inside Kinder Eggs?
What was that fast-moving, brightly coloured blur in someone’s backyard?
And why are fish and chip shops suddenly part of a slippery criminal trend?
It’s chaotic, it’s mildly confrontational, and yes — it’s oily.
The History of Farts
Send a text
🎙️ Episode 208 – The History of Farts
Recorded late at night, this episode goes exactly where you’d expect — and then somehow goes deeper.
Lovdev questions his own identity, gets irritated by everyday workplace behaviour, and reacts to a confession that’s petty, satisfying, and slightly alarming. There’s a thoughtful moment about whether people are actually nicer in altered states, and a few late-night tangents that probably shouldn’t have been recorded… but were.
And in weird news, Lovdev explores a topic that has existed for as long as humanity it...
Pork Chop
Send a text
In Episode 207, Lovdev chews over the bizarre rise in supermarket receipt checks and high-tech exit gates — are we shopping or escaping a fortress?
He also uncovers the curious case of a Kansas City plumber who's been leaving cryptic notes inside walls and pipes for over 20 years. What started as a quirky habit might just be one of the greatest hidden legacies in modern plumbing.
And in this week’s weird news… let’s just say, it involves a pork chop and a situation that’s meatier than expected.
Plus: inte...
"Tiny Girls Run the World"
Send a text
In episode 206, Lovdev covers the strange, the funny, and the suspicious.
There’s a story about a wasp robbing a student’s drink, a Brit in Colombia longing for proper queues, and a conspiracy theory about who really pulls the strings in the world — is it the Freemasons… or tiny girls?
Add in some psychedelic mushrooms making people see mini humans, and you’ve got one surreal podcast. Let’s be honest — Tiny Girls Run the World.
Support the show
Meet Me in Hell
Send a text
🎙️ Episode 205 – Meet Me in Hell
Lovdev’s back with dodgy cameras, awkward friendships, toll-dodging confessions — and the strangest YouTube video you’ve never seen (and probably never will... at least not all 140 years of it).
In this episode:
💻 British Problems: What do you do when your laptop camera turns itself on mid-meeting and you look like you’ve just been possessed?
🧾 Am I the A-hole?: Someone wants a refund from a friend — but does asking make you a bad mate?
🚗...
Fortune-Stealer
Send a text
🎙️ Episode 204 – Fortune Stealer
Lovdev’s planning his New Year getaway across Europe – but before that, he’s got travel smells, beer-fuelled confessions, and a psychic who probably didn’t see this twist coming.
In today’s episode:
🛫 No Stupid Questions: What do you actually do when someone reeks on a plane? One Redditor had a flight from hell – and Lovdev has thoughts.
🍺 Confession Time: A bold midday move – chugging two beers on a lunch break while a co-worker watches in horror. Cheers!<...
Wicked
Send a text
🎙️ Episode 203 – Wicked
Lovdev’s back with another no-holds-barred episode, and this time he’s got fireworks, secrets, and Victorian footwear to unpack. It’s a wild ride from the West End to the Welsh coast.
In this episode:
🎭 British Problems: Why does Wicked keep showing up at every major NYE celebration? And should midnight even be sponsored?
🕵️♂️ Confessions: A jaw-dropping story from someone whose parents have a 39-year age gap – and they’ve never told their mates.
🎂 No Stupid Que...
Body Baubles
Send a text
🎙️ Episode 202 – Body Baubles
Lovdev’s flued-up but still fired up — delivering strange stories, spooky moments, and festive madness that no one asked for.
In today’s episode:
📞 In Paranormal, someone gets a phone call from… the person sitting right next to them. And their phone’s not even on them
🐶 British Problems x2:
💘 In No Stupi...
Falling Stages
Send a text
🎙️ Episode 201 – Falling Stages
Lovdev’s had quite the week — one gig at a funeral service, another where the stage literally collapsed, and somehow, that’s still not the weirdest part of this episode.
In today’s show:
⚰️ A comedy gig… at a funeral service. Yep, that happened
🎄 A chaotic Christmas gig where the stage just gave up
🕵️ A confession someone hasn’t shared in over 20 years — but it’s not the story, it’s the random info that gets Lovdev
📱 Britis...
Send a text
🎙️ Episode 200 – 999
It’s the 200th episode of Crazy Little Thing Called Lovdev — and while there’s no fireworks or parade, there is a rant, a dilemma, a dad story, and some weird news from across the pond.
In this episode:
🕰️ Lovdev kicks off with the shortest war in history — because nothing says celebration like a 38-minute battle
📞 A caller can’t get through to the right service on 999 — and it’s a very British mess
👴 A voice note from Lovdev’s dad<...
Bum Fun
Send a text
🎙️ Episode 199 – Bum Fun
Lovdev’s back, and things get a little cheeky in this one — literally.
In today’s episode:
🕺 How do people dance without looking like they’re dodging wasps? Lovdev’s on a mission to find out
🍂 In Confessions: someone gets leaf blower-happy — but where did all the leaves go?
💥 British Problems tackles an odd one – do we need bum guns in the UK? Let’s discuss
🚓 And in Weird News: someone swallows something dodgy, and the cops have...
Isle of Irony
Send a text
🎙️ Episode 198 – Isle of Irony
This week, Lovdev finds himself at a Christmas gig facing heckles from a man in a turban…
In this episode:
🎄 A very British Christmas gig with unexpected heckles and pure irony
😬 Do people actually remember who bullied them – and who was kind? Lovdev reflects
🎟️ In Confessions: someone robs an obnoxious couple at a concert… but was it justice or just petty?
📦 British Problems returns with a DPD delivery turned choose-your-own-adventure
🔥 And in Weird News: someone was a...
Conkers & Testicles
Send a text
🎙️ Episode 197 – Conkers and Testicles
It’s all fun and games until someone mentions nuts… of both kinds.
In today’s episode:
🌰 Lovdev gets nostalgic (and slightly offended) about younger generations not knowing what conkers are — is Britain doomed?
😂 There’s a brutally honest post about laughing at your sibling’s diabetes diagnosis — and yes, Lovdev has thoughts
🪒 A confession from someone who shaved their face and upset their mum — sounds minor, but it spirals
👪 And some classic parent-child tension — even i...
And What Not
Send a text
🎙️ Episode 196 – And Whatnot
Lovdev’s in a reflective mood… but don’t worry — the nonsense is still very much alive.
In today’s episode:
🎙️ Lovdev debates whether it’s time to give up the podcast — can you change his mind?
👀 A conspiracy takes a turn and becomes a full-blown confession
👨👩👦 Even in his 40s, Lovdev still gets told off by his parents — classic
📸 A school parent faces a dilemma over a heavily edited school photo
😝 And in Weird News<...
Raccoon Lady
Send a text
Lovdev’s coming in hot this week — the episode might feel a bit rushed, but trust us, it’s all still gold.
In today’s episode:
🎄 Someone’s got a real problem with Christmas – and Lovdev’s got thoughts
📲 He’s started going live on social media — and there’s already drama
🎤 A sweet little gig in Stratford-upon-Avon (yeah, Shakespeare country)
🦝 Who is the Raccoon Lady, and why is she called that? Lovdev has no idea, but he’s trying to work it out
🌐 A juicy inte...
Every EVRI
Send a text
Recorded on Halloween day, Lovdev’s had a sugar overload and a strange horoscope experience — and that’s just the start.
In today’s episode:
🎃 He’s drowning in candy and surprisingly believes in horoscopes... at least for today
🧒 Should you speak up for a little girl who can’t defend herself? Lovdev reflects
🧕 Is it wrong to wear a burqa if you’re not religious — but just don’t want to show your face?
💸 The art of haggling – does it really work every time? (Spoiler...
The Same White Lady (Halloween Special V)
Send a text
🎃 Episode 142: The Same White Lady (Halloween Special V) 👻
It’s Halloween again — and Lovdev’s back with another spooky special!
This week, he dives into:
💀 A chilling paranormal story about Diane, a woman murdered in 1995 whose spirit still seems to reach out for help.
😱 A haunting Reddit thread where people share the scariest thing they’ve ever seen — including one unforgettable story about an old 80s phone and a grandmother’s passing.
🏚️ The most haunted places in Birmingham — from eerie graveyards to ghostly pubs.
🔥 And in Weird News: a flamethrower story...
Spill the Beans
Send a text
🎙️ Episode 192 – Spill the Beans
Lovdev’s in a chatty mood this week, and the beans are being well and truly spilled.
In this episode:
🎨 He reflects on his painting project and how much he's weirdly going to miss it
📱 Why does everyone keep their phone on silent?
🍟 In Am I the A-hole? – a husband secretly records his wife stealing his fries… just to prove a point
🥫 A deep dive into baked beans – are they a national treasure or a national tragedy?
...
Dream Hackers
Send a text
🎙️ Episode 191 – Dream Hackers
Lovdev is back from his solo show Half Soaked — and he’s full of wild theories, weird news, and questions that will make you say, “Wait… what?!”
In this episode:
🧠 Can you show up in someone else’s dream? Or is your brain just being weird again?
💇 A hair-raising museum is being shut down — yes, it’s as strange as it sounds
✈️ Why do people still go on holiday without travel insurance? Like… seriously?
🎭 Lovdev also recaps his Half Soaked solo sho...
Crackheads in My Area
Send a text
🎙️ Episode 190 – Crackheads in My Area
It’s the day of Lovdev’s solo show – Half Soaked – so today’s episode is a little rough around the edges… but packed with absolute gold.
🎭 Lovdev’s in pre-show rehearsal mode, but still finds time to dive into:
💍 A confession from Reddit: would you accept fake jewellery from your mother-in-law?
🇬🇧 Possibly the best British Problem ever read out – and yes, it’s inspired brand new material
🧑⚕️ Should doctors stop scribbling? One court in In...
Milkshake
Send a text
🎙️ Episode 189 – Milkshake
This episode might smell a bit weird... and no, it's not your headphones.
Lovdev kicks things off with a proper moan about wood paint – not the colour, but the smell. Why does it linger longer than your relatives at a Diwali party?
👃 Paint fumes
🇬🇧 A brand new segment: British Problems – kicking off with the madness of supermarket apps
👻 In Paranormal Returns – a seriously creepy tale involving security guards and something that definitely wasn’t on the rota
🦀 And in
Unexpected Caller
Send a text
🎙️ Episode 188 – Unexpected Caller
This one didn’t go to plan... and that’s exactly why it’s brilliant.
Lovdev hits record with very low energy – but stick around, because things escalate fast. Also in this episode, Lovdev receives a phone call for the very first time during his recording – and the unexpected caller? A fellow comic. 👀
Also in this episode:
📺 Lovdev brags about Dexter like he directed it himself
👽 Were Adam and Eve actually aliens? He’s got theories...
🧑🦳 He meet...
Crimson Red Fox
Send a text
🎙️ Episode 187 – Crimson Red Fox
Lovdev’s back with another fiery rant and a confession worthy of its own Reddit thread.
This week:
🐝 Can a wasp sting actually make you feel amazing? Science says… maybe?
🍔 Is cheating at an eating competition morally wrong – or just smart?
🎓 Weird News brings you a bizarre tale involving a school uniform you won’t believe.
🔥 Plus, Lovdev paints the town Crimson Red Fox with stories, shame, and a touch of nonsense.
A sting...
Blaccent
Send a text
🎙️ Episode 186 – Blaccent
Lovdev’s back with bricks, banter, and a bold question: is it wrong to talk Black if you ain’t Black?
This week:
🎟️ He plugs his upcoming Birmingham Comedy Festival show – come see him live!
🎤 A private gig that accidentally turned into a Netflix special (in his head).
📶 In Ask the UK: someone nearly got conned into giving away their Wi-Fi.
👷 Lovdev’s now a builder – sort of. Expect more dust than drywall.
🗣️ The “Blaccent” debate: code-switching, cringe or comedy...
Facetiming the Dead
Send a text
🎙️ Episode 185 – Facetiming the Dead
Lovdev is back with more brain-tickling nonsense and a few stupid questions of his own…
🧢 Why do Americans wear hats 24/7? Even in bed? Even in the shower?!
📱 Can you really FaceTime the dead? One woman swears by it…
👁️🗨️ Today’s Conspiracy Corner dives into Big Brother – are we being watched, or is that just your smart fridge?
🐘 And in Weird News: a drunk elephant causes chaos – and it wasn’t even at a wedding!
Tap in, tune out, and try not to question your li...
Spongebob Backpack
Send a text
🎙️ Episode 184 – The Spongebob Backpack
Lovdev continues his tales from Marrakech – and this time, it’s personal... and possibly criminal.
🧳 A talented tour guide, a helpful hand with a mum’s Spongebob backpack... and a very unexpected confession.
👀 One woman reveals her mum used to make her steal!
🫣 Lovdev gets filthy (not like that) and makes a cheeky confession of his own.
🗞️ And in today’s Weird News: it might be a repeat story – or is it just déjà vu?
Support the show
From Marrakech to Mayhem
Send a text
🎙️ Episode 183 – From Marrakech to Mayhem
Lovdev returns from his Moroccan adventure, slightly sunburnt and fully confused. This week, he dives into the chaos of returning to British life – including:
🌴 Holiday tales that involve carpets, camels, and questionable couscous.
💼 Can you accidentally get someone fired? Oops...
💘 Does your mysterious co-worker fancy you, or are they just really into spreadsheets?
💳 Could you survive solely on reward points? (Spoiler: not if you’re hungry.)
🧝♂️ And in today’s Weird News: a modern-day Robin Hood pilot is giving the airline industry a run f...
Black Widow Housing
Send a text
In episode 182, Black Widow Housing, Lovdev records on the go—he’s not even home! He talks about a mysterious note left on his car that ties into this week’s Ask the UK, shares some scenic views, and dives into a mix of embarrassing moments. Today’s weird news connects perfectly with the chaos, making this a fun-filled, can't-miss episode.
Support the show
Black Eyed Child
Send a text
Episode 181 – Black Eyed Child:
In episode 181, Black Eyed Child, Lovdev hears a chilling tale about a mysterious black-eyed child spotted in the middle of a U.S. desert. He finally meets an international comedian—and shares the bizarre story of meeting their family member years before. He questions whether most dads are misunderstood misogynists or just playing the classic father role. Plus, he runs a comedy workshop with hyperactive kids, and today’s weird news rings in... with mobile mayhem.
Support the show
Ice Cream
Send a text
In episode 180, Ice Cream, Lovdev has a moan about the banks and puts out a heartfelt plea for support and donations. He confesses to reading out someone else’s post (oops!) and shares the heroic tale of rescuing a stranded ice cream boy. Today’s weird news? It features a family... living in a cave!
Support the show
Thunderbolt
Send a text
In episode 179,
Lovdev’s been glued to American news and stumbles on a bizarre thunderstorm story. His wife gets an unexpected pass from a cheeky delivery driver, and he nearly melts in 40°C heat while stuck in his car. A Reddit listener brings up a wild recap from a previous episode, and Lovdev questions whether kids are being pushed into things they can’t control. Today’s weird news? It stars one of the world’s most famous dolls.
Support the show
Ms Hagagagagagagagagagaaa
Send a text
In episode 178, Ms Hagagagagagagagaaa,
Lovdev shares the jaw-dropping tale of a full-blown Karen who got offended by a disabled comedian. He also finds himself hilariously misplaced at a kids’ party thanks to a wrong booking. Today’s AITAH? Strangely tied to his online training course. And the weird news? So seductive… it’s been banned in Egypt.
Support the show
Orange Liquid
Send a text
In episode 177, Orange Liquid, Lovdev powers through the noise to bring you a brand new episode. He dives into the bizarre tale of the McDonald’s Boys, debates whether he should get into DIY, and asks: have you ever won a fake competition or fallen in love with AI? On a sadder note, Lovdev says goodbye to his beloved Canadian aunty. Today’s weird news? Let’s just say it’s drunk, disorderly, and absolutely unmissable.
Support the show
Toebo Baggins
Send a text
In episode 176, Lovdev proves he’s a hazard to himself—and you’ll soon hear why! He questions if themed birthdays are just self-indulgent fun, digs into an unsolved mystery from October 31st, and shares why he’s decided to keep his car after a visit from the legendary DPF man. It’s not all drama though—there are a few laughs before we dive into today’s weird news: the swift escape of a runaway beekeeper.
Support the show
Heavy Metal
Send a text
In episode 175, Lovdev’s builders don’t show up—so he cheekily sneaks in a recording. He opens with a personal confession he feels he needs to address. From spooky things kids say to a fascinating moment from 31 years ago, Lovdev dives into nostalgia and mystery. Someone gets scammed at McDonald’s, an altar boy has a surprising confession, and today’s weird news turns it up to 11—with a dose of Heavy Metal!
Support the show
You Need Permission
Send a text
Episode 174 – You need permission
In episode 174, Lovdev faces a gig issue he’s never encountered before and questions how some people have way too much power in certain jobs. He talks about the chaos of living through home renovations, and shares a confession about arguing with himself (relatable much?). Lovdev also gives a shoutout to his show at the Rik Mayall Comedy Festival. Plus, how far would you go to escape a deserted island? Today’s weird news features a runaway animal causing unexpected chaos!
Support the show
Chicken Diapers
Send a text
In episode 173, Lovdev dives into embarrassing tantrums that seriously backfire. A strange smell in his house leads to a surprising mystery solved, and he explores the chilling conspiracy behind Amy Lynn Bradley’s disappearance. Ever bumped into a ghost while out on a walk? Lovdev has questions—and today’s weird news brings even more mystery.
Support the show
