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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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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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Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin Woods

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 astonishing life of Zheng Yi Sao, the Cantonese sex worker turned pirate empress who built the most powerful naval empire in history. She didn’t just loot ships, she ran an entire ocean like a mob boss. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 🏴☠️ From Brothel to Battleship – How she went from working the docks to commanding them ⚓ The Code of the Queen – The ruthless pirate laws she enforced that even the toughest men feared 💥 Naval Battles & Imperial Beatdowns – How she outmanoeuvred the Chinese Navy, Portuguese, AND British 🧾 The Sweetest Surrender Deal in History – Why she retired with full honours, a government job, and zero consequences Bloomin’ Legend or Not? At the end of the episode, we decide: Was Zheng Yi Sao a true Bloomin’ Legend? Or just a cutthroat crime boss with good PR? 🎥 Watch the full episode on Radio X’s YouTube channel! Join the Conversation! 📲 Follow us on TikTok & Instagram: @BloominLegends 📩 Got your own legendary story? Whether epic, absurd, or just plain bonkers—send it to bloominlegends@global.com and we’ll decide if it’s 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…
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Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin Woods

Welcome back to Bloomin’ Legends! The podcast where we uncover the wildest, most legendary, and unbelievable true stories from history! Which you can now WATCH in full, on the Radio X Youtube Channel ! In this episode, Johnny Vaughan and Gavin "The Woodman" Woods track the incredible life of Geronimo —the Apache leader whose name became a global battle cry. From daring escapes to brutal battles against Mexico and the United States, Geronimo became a symbol of defiance, survival, and rebellion. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 🪓 Apache Avenger – How Geronimo turned personal tragedy into a lifelong war for freedom 🏹 The Master of Escape – His impossible getaways that made him the most wanted man in America 💥 The US Army’s Worst Nightmare – Why thousands of soldiers couldn’t catch one man in the desert 🎖️ From Warrior to World Star – How Geronimo went from resistance leader to sideshow celebrity in his final years Bloomin’ Legend or Not? At the end of the episode, we decide: Was Geronimo a true Bloomin’ Legend? Or just the last outlaw of a dying world? 🎥 Watch the full episode on Radio X's YouTube channel! Join the Conversation! 📲 Follow us on TikTok & Instagram: @BloominLegends 📩 Got your own legendary story? Whether epic, absurd, or just plain bonkers—send it to bloominlegends@global.com and we’ll decide if it’s 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…
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Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin Woods

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 us into the dark and deranged reign of Ivan the Terrible. T he first Tsar of Russia whose violent outbursts, bizarre behaviour, and brutal purges made him one of history’s scariest rulers... and possibly its weirdest. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 👑 Russia’s First Tsar – How Ivan crowned himself and rewrote the Russian playbook 💀 The Bloody Oprichniki – His terrifying private death squad who spread fear across the land ⚔️ Paranoia, Rage & Tragedy – Why Ivan saw enemies everywhere… even in his own family 🚀 The Monk He Launched Into Space (Sort Of) – The strange, possibly true story of Ivan’s most bizarre execution Bloomin’ Legend or Not? At the end of the episode, we decide: Was Ivan the Terrible a true Bloomin’ Legend? Or just Russia’s most dangerous madman? Join the Conversation! 📲 Follow us on TikTok & Instagram: @BloominLegends 📩 Got your own legendary story? Whether epic, absurd, or just plain bonkers! Send it to bloominlegends@global.com and we’ll decide if it’s 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…
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Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin Woods

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 outrageous life of Shep Gordon - the Hollywood super-agent who turned Alice Cooper into a rock god, hung out with Hendrix, cooked for the Dalai Lama, and somehow survived it all to tell the tale. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 🎸 Master of Mayhem – How Shep invented shock-rock and made Alice Cooper a global icon 🎤 Famous Friends & Wild Parties – From Jimi Hendrix to Janis Joplin to Salvador Dalí 🍽️ The Godfather of Celebrity Chefs – Why Shep turned gourmet cooking into big business 🌴 Maui’s Chillest Mensch – His bizarre path from rock chaos to spiritual calm in Hawaii Bloomin’ Legend or Not? At the end of the episode, we decide: Was Shep Gordon a true Bloomin’ Legend? Or just the luckiest guy in showbiz? Join the Conversation! 📲 Follow us on TikTok & Instagram: @BloominLegends 📩 Got your own legendary story? Whether epic, absurd, or just plain bonkers, send it to bloominlegends@global.com and we’ll decide if it’s 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…
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Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin Woods

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 uncover the astonishing story of the Oversteegen Sisters - two Dutch teenagers who joined the resistance against the Nazis, lured soldiers into the woods… and never let them walk back out. Forget homework, these girls were busy saving their country. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 🚲 Bikes, Lipstick & Bullets – How two teenage girls became deadly resistance fighters 🎯 Honey Traps with a Twist – The shocking ways they ambushed unsuspecting Nazis ⚔️ Fearless & Ruthless – Why they risked everything to stand up against the German occupation 🏅 Forgotten Heroes – How history nearly overlooked these incredible young women Bloomin’ Legend or Not? At the end of the episode, we decide: Were the Oversteegen Sisters true Bloomin’ Legends? Or just brave kids caught up in a terrifying time? Join the Conversation! 📲 Follow us on TikTok & Instagram: @BloominLegends 📩 Got your own legendary story? Whether epic, absurd, or just plain bonkers - send it to bloominlegends@global.com and we’ll decide if it’s 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…
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Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin Woods

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 ride through the revolutionary life of Simón Bolívar. T he fiery freedom fighter who took on the Spanish Empire and liberated half a continent with sheer willpower, political cunning, and a whole lot of marching. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: ⚔️ The Latin American Gamechanger – How one man reshaped the fate of nations 🗺️ Six Countries, One Vision – Why Bolívar wasn’t just fighting Spain—he was building a legacy 🥵 Jungle Battles & Frostbitten Marches – The brutal campaigns that almost broke him (but never did) 👑 The Revolutionary Who Could’ve Been King – And why he walked away from it all Bloomin’ Legend or Not? At the end of the episode, we decide: Was Simón Bolívar a true Bloomin’ Legend? Or just a glory-hungry general with good PR? Join the Conversation! 📲 Follow us on TikTok & Instagram: @BloominLegends 📩 Got your own legendary story? Whether epic, absurd, or just plain bonkers - send it to bloominlegends@global.com and we’ll decide if it’s 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…
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Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin Woods

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 headfirst into the fearless, full-throttle life of Steve Irwin. The khaki-clad Aussie who made wrestling crocodiles look easy, turned wildlife conservation into prime-time TV, and stole the hearts of millions while risking his own. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 🐊 From Zoo Kid to Global Star – How a love of animals turned into a one-man wildlife empire 🎥 The Crocodile Hunter Era – The show that redefined nature telly and made “Crikey!” a catchphrase 🦘 Death-Defying Antics – Why Steve pushed the limits in the wild—again and again 💔 A Sudden End, A Lasting Legacy – The tragic death that shocked the world and the foundation that lives on Bloomin’ Legend or Not? At the end of the episode, we decide: Was Steve Irwin a true Bloomin’ Legend? Or just a danger junkie with a camera crew? Join the Conversation! 📲 Follow us on TikTok & Instagram: @BloominLegends 📩 Got your own legendary story? Whether epic, absurd, or just plain bonkers, send it to bloominlegends@global.com and we’ll decide if it’s 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…
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Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin Woods

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 charge through the bullet-riddled life of Adrian Carton de Wiart - the aristocratic soldier who lost an eye, a hand, got shot in the face, and still begged to go back to the front lines. A real-life action hero who made war look like a hobby. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 💥 Built for Battle – Why this Belgian-born Brit couldn’t get enough of war 🩹 Wounds Galore – Shot in the head, face, stomach, groin, ankle… and somehow kept going 🎖️ Prisoner of War & Escape Artist – His time in an Italian POW camp and multiple escape attempts 🧐 Absolutely Unbothered – The calmest man to ever yank out his own fingers and light a cigar with one hand Bloomin’ Legend or Not? At the end of the episode, we decide: Was Adrian Carton de Wiart a true Bloomin’ Legend? Or just war-obsessed and wildly lucky? Join the Conversation! 📲 Follow us on TikTok & Instagram: @BloominLegends 📩 Got your own legendary story? Whether epic, absurd, or just plain bonkers - send it to us at bloominlegends@global.com and we’ll decide if it’s 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…
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Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin Woods

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 saddle up for the wild, whisky-soaked tale of Doc Holliday - the Southern gentleman-turned-gunslinger who became a legend of the Wild West with a pistol in one hand and a tubercular cough in the other. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 🦷 The Gun-Toting Dentist – How a polite, well-educated doctor became a deadly outlaw 🎲 Gambler, Drinker, Killer – The vices and violence that followed him across the frontier 🔫 The OK Corral Shootout – What really went down during one of the West’s most infamous gunfights 💔 Sick, Broke & Unstoppable – How tuberculosis and tragedy shaped the legend of Doc Holliday Bloomin’ Legend or Not? At the end of the episode, we decide: Was Doc Holliday a true Bloomin’ Legend? Or just a sickly scoundrel with a fast trigger finger? Join the Conversation! 📲 Follow us on TikTok & Instagram: @BloominLegends 📩 Send us an email: bloominlegends@global.com 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…
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Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin Woods

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 unpack the jaw-dropping tale of Reg Spiers - the Aussie athlete who mailed himself across the world in a wooden box and somehow lived to tell the tale. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 📦 The Man Who Posted Himself Home – Why Reg climbed into a crate and shipped himself 10,000 miles ✈️ Smuggling, Sweat & Survival – How he survived airports, baggage holds, and border checks 🏃 From Javelins to Jail Time – His rise as a top athlete and his descent into international crime 🤯 One of the Wildest Rides in History – How Reg became a cult legend for all the wrong (and right) reasons Bloomin’ Legend or Not? At the end of the episode, we decide: Was Reg Spiers a true Bloomin’ Legend? Or just a lunatic in a luggage hold? Join the Conversation! 📲 Follow us on TikTok & Instagram: @BloominLegends 📩 Send us an email: bloominlegends@global.com 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…
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Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin Woods

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 charge into the fiery legacy of Boudica —the warrior queen who led a brutal rebellion against the Roman Empire and almost brought it to its knees. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 🔥 Britannia’s Badass Queen – How Boudica rose from royal wife to ruthless war leader ⚔️ Revenge of the Iceni – The Roman injustice that sparked a rebellion soaked in blood 🏛️ Sacking Roman Cities – How she torched Londinium and terrified the empire 🗡️ Heroic Stand or Hopeless Cause? – The final battle that sealed her fate - and her legend Bloomin’ Legend or Not? At the end of the episode, we decide: Was Boudica a true Bloomin’ Legend? Or just a rebel queen out for revenge? Join the Conversation! 📲 Follow us on TikTok & Instagram: @BloominLegends 📩 Send us an email: bloominlegends@global.com 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…
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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 chart the epic rags-to-riches rise of Andrew Carnegie - the penniless Scottish immigrant who built an American steel empire, gave away his fortune, and helped invent the modern billionaire playbook. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 💰 From Bobbin Boy to Steel Tycoon - How a dirt-poor kid became one of the richest men in history 🏭 The Ruthless Rise - His cutthroat business tactics and the dark side of his steel success 📚 Philanthropy Overload - Why he gave away 90% of his fortune, and what he expected in return 🧠 Guilt, Ego, or Genius? – Was he changing the world... or just cleaning his conscience? Bloomin’ Legend or Not? At the end of the episode, we decide: Was Andrew Carnegie a true Bloomin’ Legend? Or just a steel-hearted capitalist with a soft spot for libraries? 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…
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Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin Woods

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 fearless and ferocious reign of Njinga of Ndongo —the warrior queen who outsmarted the Portuguese, ruled two kingdoms, and flipped gender norms on their head centuries before it was even a conversation. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 👑 Born to Rule, Built to Fight – How Njinga went from princess to military mastermind and monarch ⚔️ Beating Back the Colonisers – Her ruthless tactics and slick diplomacy that kept the Portuguese on their toes 🧠 Power Moves & Political Genius – How she turned alliances, religion, and even identity into weapons of war 🔥 A Legacy That Still Slaps – Why Njinga is remembered as one of the most powerful women in African history Bloomin’ Legend or Not? At the end of the episode, we decide: Was Njinga of Ndongo a true Bloomin’ Legend? Or just a clever queen playing the game? 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…
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Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin Woods

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 explore the epic life of Christopher Lee - the horror movie icon whose real-life adventures make even Dracula look tame. From Nazi hunting to heavy metal albums, this guy did it all . What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 🦇 The Prince of Darkness on Screen – How Lee became cinema’s most chilling Dracula and horror royalty 🗡️ The Real-Life Action Hero – His insane wartime service, secret missions, and Nazi-hunting days 🧙 From Middle-earth to the Death Star – The roles that made him a fantasy and sci-fi legend 🎸 Metal, Magic & Multilingual Madness – Why Christopher Lee’s life was cooler than any movie he ever starred in Bloomin’ Legend or Not? At the end of the episode, we decide: Was Christopher Lee a true Bloomin’ Legend? Or just an eccentric actor with a flair for drama? 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…
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Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin Woods

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…
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