Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin Woods

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Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin Woods

Join mates Johnny Vaughan and Gavin Woods as they uncover the jaw-dropping stories of history’s boldest icons and unsung heroes. From outrageous escapades to ingenious breakthroughs, every episode is packed with legendary tales you didn’t learn in school (but wish you had). With sharp wit and a shared sense of curiosity, Johnny and Gav turn history into a rollercoaster of laughs and surprises. Whether it’s daring escapes, bizarre inventions, or the quirky habits of history’s game-changers, you’ll be hooked on their unique take on the past. Perfect for history buffs, comedy lovers, and anyone who enjoys a cracking good story, Bloomin’ Legends is your new favourite podcast for unforgettable adventures through time. Get in touch with @BloominLegends on tik tok & Instagram. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com This is a Global Original podcast, produced by Ben Fairclough. Executive Producer, Chris Janes Commissioning Editor, Chris Lander

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    Jack Ward: The Boozy Sailor Who Became a Ruthless Pirate & A Sultan’s Ally

    Welcome back to Bloomin’ Legends! The podcast where we uncover the wildest, most legendary, and unbelievable true stories from history! In this episode, Johnny Vaughan and Gavin "The Woodman" Woods set sail into the outrageous life of Jack Ward—the English sailor-turned-pirate who went rogue, terrorized the Mediterranean, and pulled off one of the strangest transformations in pirate history. What You’ll Hear in This Episode:🏴‍☠️ From Navy Man to Notorious Pirate – How Jack Ward abandoned England and became the most feared corsair on the seas ⚔️ A Life of Raiding, Drinking & Outlaws – The wild exploits that made him legendary (and wanted by nearly everyone) 🕌 The Pirate Who Became a Muslim Prince – How he shocked the world by converting to Islam and ruling in North Africa 🎭 The Inspiration for Captain Jack Sparrow? – Why some say he was the real-life model for the iconic pirate Bloomin’ Legend or Not?At the end of the episode, we decide: Was Jack Ward a true Bloomin’ Legend? Or just a drunken rogue who got lucky? Join the Conversation!📲 Follow us on TikTok & Instagram: @BloominLegends 📩 Send us your legendary stories—whether epic, absurd, or downright bonkers—and we’ll decide if they’re Bloomin’ Legendary or not! 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help more people discover Bloomin’ Legends! Listen now to all episodes on Global Player. Download Global Player from your app store or visit www.globalplayer.com This is a Global Original podcast, produced by Ben Fairclough. Executive Producer: Chris Janes Commissioning Editor: Chris Lander

    39 min

  2. MAR 30

    Simo Häyhä: The Silent Sniper Who Took Down an Army & Became a Legend

    Welcome back to Bloomin’ Legends! The podcast where we uncover the wildest, most legendary, and unbelievable true stories from history! In this episode, Johnny Vaughan and Gavin "The Woodman" Woods take aim at the story of Simo Häyhä—the deadliest sniper in history, a Finnish farmer who became the Soviet Union’s worst nightmare during World War II. What You’ll Hear in This Episode:❄️ The White Death – How a quiet farmer with an old rifle racked up over 500 kills in the freezing Finnish winter 🎯 Sniping Without a Scope – Why Häyhä refused to use one and how it made him even deadlier 🔥 Outnumbered but Unstoppable – How he fought against an invading Soviet army with sheer skill and ice-cold precision 💀 Surviving the Impossible – The brutal injury that should have ended his story—but didn’t Bloomin’ Legend or Not?At the end of the episode, we decide: Was Simo Häyhä a true Bloomin’ Legend? Or just Finland’s frostiest sharpshooter? Join the Conversation!📲 Follow us on TikTok & Instagram: @BloominLegends 📩 Send us your legendary stories—whether epic, absurd, or downright bonkers—and we’ll decide if they’re Bloomin’ Legendary or not! 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help more people discover Bloomin’ Legends! Listen now to all episodes on Global Player. Download Global Player from your app store or visit www.globalplayer.com This is a Global Original podcast, produced by Ben Fairclough. Executive Producer: Chris Janes Commissioning Editor: Chris Lander

    42 min

  3. MAR 23

    Josephine Baker: The Dancer Who Spied, Defied Racism & Became a War Hero

    Welcome back to Bloomin’ Legends! The podcast where we uncover the wildest, most legendary, and unbelievable true stories from history! In this episode, Johnny Vaughan and Gavin "The Woodman" Woods dive into the extraordinary life of Josephine Baker — the trailblazing performer, war hero, and civil rights icon who defied all odds and became a global sensation. What You’ll Hear in This Episode:✨ From St. Louis to Stardom – How Josephine became the toast of Paris and revolutionised entertainment 🕵️ Spy, Fighter, Hero – Her secret role in World War II, smuggling messages for the French Resistance ✊ Civil Rights Champion – How she risked everything to fight for racial equality in the U.S. 🎭 The Legacy of a Legend – Why Josephine Baker remains an icon of courage, talent, and defiance Bloomin’ Legend or Not?At the end of the episode, we decide: Was Josephine Baker a true Bloomin’ Legend? Or just a jazz-age rebel with a cause? Join the Conversation!📲 Follow us on TikTok & Instagram: @BloominLegends 📩 Send us your legendary stories—whether epic, absurd, or downright bonkers—and we’ll decide if they’re Bloomin’ Legendary or not! 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help more people discover Bloomin’ Legends! Listen now to all episodes on Global Player. Download Global Player from your app store or visit www.globalplayer.com This is a Global Original podcast, produced by Ben Fairclough. Executive Producer: Chris Janes Commissioning Editor: Chris Lander

    47 min

  4. MAR 16

    Rasputin: The Sex Mad Monk Who Cheated Death & Controlled Russia’s Royalty

    Welcome back to Bloomin’ Legends, the podcast where we uncover the wildest, most legendary, and unbelievable true stories from history! In this episode, Johnny Vaughan and Gavin "The Woodman" Woods unravel the insane life of Grigori Rasputin—the Siberian peasant-turned-mystic who mesmerized Russian royalty, dodged death multiple times, and inspired a disco hit. What You’ll Hear in This Episode:⚡ Rasputin’s Wild Origins – From a wandering Siberian peasant to a feared mystic 💀 His Infamous Assassination – Poisoned, shot, beaten, drowned… yet he STILL wouldn’t die 🏰 How He Seduced the Russian Royal Court – And why the Tsarina thought he was sent by God 🎶 The Boney M Factor – How Rasputin became a disco legend centuries later Bloomin’ Legend or Not?At the end of the episode, we decide: Was Rasputin a true Bloomin’ Legend? Or just Russia’s weirdest cult leader? Join the Conversation!📲 Follow us on TikTok & Instagram: @BloominLegends 📩 Send us your legendary stories—whether epic, absurd, or just downright bonkers—and we’ll decide if they’re Bloomin’ Legendary or not! 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help more people discover Bloomin’ Legends! Get in touch with your Bloomin' Legendary stories - @BloominLegends on Tik Tok & Instagram. Listen now to all epsiodes on Global Player. Download Global Player from your app store or go to www.globalplayer.com This is a Global Original podcast, produced by Ben Fairclough. Executive Producer, Chris Janes Commissioning Editor, Chris Lander

    48 min

  5. MAR 16

    Hedy Lamarr: The Hollywood Star Who Invented Wi-Fi & Changed the World

    Welcome back to Bloomin’ Legends, where we uncover the wildest, most legendary, and unexpected real-life stories. In this episode, Johnny Vaughan and Gavin "The Woodman" Woods reveal the shocking truth about Hedy Lamarr—not just a Hollywood bombshell, but a genius inventor whose work led to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. Yes, really. What You’ll Hear in This Episode:🎭 Was Hedy Lamarr a Spy? – The rumors, the truth, and the Hollywood secrets 💡 Her Nazi-linked ex-husband – The arms dealer who tried to control her 🎬 From Hollywood Starlet to Secret Genius – Hedy’s unusual rise to fame 📡 The Invention That Changed the World – How Hedy’s frequency-hopping tech became the foundation of modern wireless communication 🎖️ Why the U.S. Military Ignored Her Invention (at first) Bloomin’ Legend or Not?At the end of the episode, we decide: Is Hedy Lamarr a true Bloomin’ Legend? (Spoiler: Hell yes.) Join the Conversation!📲 Follow us on TikTok & Instagram – @BloominLegends 📩 Send us your legendary stories—whether brilliant, bonkers, or downright bizarre—and we’ll decide if they’re Bloomin’ Legendary or not! 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help spread the legend of Bloomin’ Legends! Listen now to all epsiodes on Global Player. Download Global Player from your app store or go to www.globalplayer.com This is a Global Original podcast, produced by Ben Fairclough. Executive Producer, Chris Janes Commissioning Editor, Chris Lander

    39 min

  6. MAR 16

    Hugh Glass: The Bear Attack Survivor Who Crawled 200 Miles for Revenge

    Welcome to Bloomin' Legends, the podcast where we dive deep into the wildest, most legendary stories of real-life heroes, villains, and everything in between. In this premiere episode, Johnny Vaughan and Gavin "The Woodman" Woods kick things off with the insane true story of Hugh Glass, the frontiersman whose near-superhuman survival inspired The Revenant. Expect bear attacks, pirate life, Native American encounters, and a 200-mile crawl for revenge—only for it to end in a way Hollywood could never have predicted. What You’ll Hear in This Episode:🔹 The brutal grizzly bear attack that should have killed him 🔹 How Glass survived with a broken leg and a punctured throat 🔹 The 200-mile crawl that defied all odds 🔹 Why his revenge quest didn’t go as planned 🔹 The surprising real ending to the story Bloomin' Legend or Not?At the end of the episode, we decide: Is Hugh Glass a true Blumen Legend? Or just the world’s unluckiest frontiersman? Join the Conversation!🎙️ Have your own Bloomin' Legend moment? We want to hear it! 📲 Follow us on TikTok & Instagram: @BloominLegends 📩 Send us your legendary survival stories, epic fails, or just bonkers tales—and we’ll decide if they’re Bloomin' Legendary or not! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help more people discover these legendary stories! Listen now to all epsiodes on Global Player. Download Global Player from your app store or go to www.globalplayer.com This is a Global Original podcast, produced by Ben Fairclough. Executive Producer, Chris Janes Commissioning Editor, Chris Lander

    43 min

  7. MAR 9

    Bloomin' Legends: Trailer

    Welcome to Bloomin' Legends - the history lessons you never had at school, but wish you did! Each episode British broadcasting legend Johnny Vaughan and his Radio X co-host Gavin Woods step into some of history’s biggest stories, scandals and sagas, homing in on the hilarious characters and icons at the very centre of them, and how they etched themselves in the history books forever. New Episodes every Monday, kicking off on 17th March with 3 Bloomin' Legendary episodes! Get in touch with your Bloomin' Legendary stories - @BloominLegends on Tik Tok & Instagram.

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Join mates Johnny Vaughan and Gavin Woods as they uncover the jaw-dropping stories of history’s boldest icons and unsung heroes. From outrageous escapades to ingenious breakthroughs, every episode is packed with legendary tales you didn’t learn in school (but wish you had). With sharp wit and a shared sense of curiosity, Johnny and Gav turn history into a rollercoaster of laughs and surprises. Whether it’s daring escapes, bizarre inventions, or the quirky habits of history’s game-changers, you’ll be hooked on their unique take on the past. Perfect for history buffs, comedy lovers, and anyone who enjoys a cracking good story, Bloomin’ Legends is your new favourite podcast for unforgettable adventures through time. Get in touch with @BloominLegends on tik tok & Instagram. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com This is a Global Original podcast, produced by Ben Fairclough. Executive Producer, Chris Janes Commissioning Editor, Chris Lander

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