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Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin Woods

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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 Bloomin' Legends is a Global Production, produced by Ben Fairclough.

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July 15, 2026

Butch Cassidy: He Blew Up a Bridge & Vanished Forever

His first crime was stealing a pair of jeans and some pie. He left an IOU, got taken to court, and the jury let him off. Within a decade, he'd blown up a railroad bridge, robbed trains and banks across six states, and racked up the equivalent of $13.5 million, all while being described as charming, clever, and the least likely member of his gang to pull the trigger.In this episode, Johnny Vaughan and Gavin "The Woodman" Woods tackle Butch Cassidy, the Mormon butcher's boy from Utah who assembled the Wild Bunch, pulled off the longest string of successful bank and train robberies in US history, fled to Argentina with the Sundance Kid, and may or may not have died in a Bolivian shootout.🎥 Watch the full episode now on the Bloomin' Legends YouTube channel!Got a legend you want us to cover? 📩 Send it to: <a href="mailto:bloominlegends@global.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bloominlegends@global.com</a> 📲 Follow us on TikTok & Instagram: @BloominLegends 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@bloominlegends" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@bloominlegends</a>Listen to all episodes on Global Player, download the app, or visit <a href="http://www.globalplayer.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.globalplayer.com</a>Bloomin' Legends is a Global productionProduced by Ben Fairclough and Cassie MerrittNew episodes are released every Wednesday & Sunday. Subscribe to never miss an episode!

July 12, 2026

The Extra Legendary Bit: The Capsize King & Extraordinary Bastards

A man so obsessed with the perfect racing finish on his dinghy that he moved it into the family hallway, sealed it inside a polytunnel, and was found at 4am, naked, still battling a mysterious dust problem he couldn't solve. That man was Johnny's dad. And this is Johnny's tribute to him.The Extra Legendary Bit is the episode where Johnny Vaughan and Gavin "The Woodman" Woods leave the history books behind and dive into the gloriously unhinged stories sent in by you, the listeners.Got a legendary dad story? A classic catchphrase? The thing he always said when something went wrong?📩 Send it to <a href="mailto:bloominlegends@global.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bloominlegends@global.com</a> — we're celebrating dads all month. 📲 Follow us on TikTok & Instagram: @BloominLegendsListen to all episodes on Global Player, download from your app store or visit <a href="http://www.globalplayer.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.globalplayer.com</a>This is a Global Original Podcast, produced by Ben Fairclough.New episodes are released every Wednesday & Sunday. Subscribe to never miss an episode!

July 8, 2026

She Stole a Dead Nun & Set a Convent on Fire: Julie D'Aubigny

She was a swordswoman who could beat three men at once, an opera singer with the greatest voice Louis XIV had ever heard, and a woman so fearless she broke into a convent, stole a dead nun's body, set the place on fire, and escaped with her lover. She was 17 at the time.In this episode, Johnny Vaughan and Gavin "The Woodman" Woods tackle Julie D'Aubigny, the 17th-century French hell-raiser who seduced counts, outfought noblemen, and became one of the most extraordinary figures you've never heard of, all before dying at 33.What You'll Hear in This Episode:⚔️ Sword-fighting child prodigy. By 12, she was fencing grown men, and by 14, she was the mistress of the Count of Armagnac🏃‍♀️ On the run: after her fencing instructor boyfriend killed a man, they fled Paris and toured France doing sword exhibitions by day and singing in taverns by night🔥 The convent escape: body snatching, arson, a dead nun used as a decoy, and a plan that almost worked… almost🎭 Opera stardom: spotted singing in a Marseille tavern like a French Elvis in King Creole, she became one of the most celebrated voices in Paris💔 The love that ended it all: she stole the most beautiful woman in France from the king's own son, fled to Belgium, and never recovered when her lover died two years laterIf you love outrageous true stories, legendary women, French chaos, duels, opera, and comedy podcasts, this episode of Bloomin' Legends is for you.🎥 Watch the full episode now on the Bloomin' Legends YouTube channel!Got a legend you want us to cover? 📩 Send it to: <a href="mailto:bloominlegends@global.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bloominlegends@global.com</a> 📲 Follow us on TikTok & Instagram: @BloominLegends 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@bloominlegends" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@bloominlegends</a>Listen to all episodes on Global Player, download the app, or visit <a href="http://www.globalplayer.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.globalplayer.com</a>Bloomin' Legends is a Global productionProduced by Ben FaircloughNew episodes are released every Wednesday & Sunday. Subscribe to never miss an episode!

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What is 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

Bloomin' Legends is a Global Production, produced by Ben Fairclough.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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