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  • Mad Jack Mytton: The Wild Aristocrat Who Drank, Gambled, and Rode Bears at Dinner
    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 gallop headlong into the chaotic life of “Mad Jack” Mytton, the 19th-century aristocrat whose outrageous stunts, reckless spending, and wild eccentricities made him infamous. From hunting in his nightshirt to setting himself on fire to cure hiccups, Mytton lived fast, spent freely, and left behind one of the strangest reputations in British history.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:🐎 Lord of Lunacy – The bizarre pranks and wild lifestyle of Mad Jack🍷 Booze, Bets & Bankruptcy – How drinking and gambling fuelled his downfall🔥 The Hiccup Cure from Hell – One of the most ridiculous stunts ever attempted⚰️ The Price of Madness – How his antics finally caught up with himBloomin’ Legend or Not?At the end of the episode, we decide: Was Mad Jack Mytton a true Bloomin’ Legend? Or just Britain’s daftest aristocrat?🎥 Watch the full episode now on the Bloomin’ Legends 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 [email protected] 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.comThis is a Global Original podcast, produced by Ben Fairclough.
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  • Vlad the Impaler: The Bloodthirsty Prince Who Inspired Dracula
    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 enter the dark and brutal world of Vlad the Impaler, the 15th-century Wallachian ruler who defended his land from the Ottomans with shocking cruelty. From forests of impaled enemies to his enduring legacy as the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Vlad’s story is part nightmare, part national heroism.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:🩸 Prince of Pain – How Vlad earned his blood-soaked reputation⚔️ War Against the Ottomans – The ruthless tactics that terrified invaders🌲 The Forest of the Impaled – His most infamous act of psychological warfare🦇 From Man to Myth – How Vlad became Dracula, the ultimate monster of legendBloomin’ Legend or Not?At the end of the episode, we decide: Was Vlad a true Bloomin’ Legend? Or just history’s most sadistic ruler?🎥 Watch the full episode now on the Bloomin’ Legends 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 [email protected] 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.comThis is a Global Original podcast, produced by Ben Fairclough.
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  • Mad Jack Churchill: The British Soldier Who Charged Into WWII with a Longbow and a Sword
    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 go full tilt into the unbelievable wartime adventures of “Mad” Jack Churchill, the British officer who stormed World War II battlefields armed with a longbow, broadsword, and bagpipes. From leading commandos with medieval weapons to escaping Nazi captivity (twice), his story is one of the most eccentric and fearless in military history.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:🏹 The Original Action Hero – How Jack’s love of medieval weapons made him famous on the battlefield⚔️ Swords, Bagpipes & Bravery – The wild raids that cemented his legendary status🚀 Daring Escapes – How he slipped Nazi hands not once, but twice🔥 Life After the War – Why Mad Jack never quite stopped being Mad JackBloomin’ Legend or Not?At the end of the episode, we decide: Was Mad Jack Churchill a true Bloomin’ Legend? Or just Britain’s most eccentric soldier?🎥 Watch the full episode now on the Bloomin’ Legends 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 [email protected] 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.comThis is a Global Original podcast, produced by Ben Fairclough.
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  • Cleopatra: The Last Pharaoh Who Seduced Empires and Defied Rome
    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 sail down the Nile into the dazzling, dangerous world of Cleopatra VII, the last queen of Egypt. Brilliant, multilingual and ruthlessly strategic, she ruled a crumbling kingdom, charmed Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, and played a high-stakes game with the Roman Empire that would shape history forever.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:👑 The Making of a Pharaoh – How Cleopatra fought her siblings, Rome, and tradition to seize Egypt’s throne💋 Lovers and Power – The truth behind her alliances with Caesar and Antony⚔️ War with Rome – How her gamble for Egypt’s independence triggered its downfall🐍 The Myth and the Mystery – From asp bites to Hollywood, how Cleopatra’s legend still enduresBloomin’ Legend or Not?At the end of the episode, we decide: Was Cleopatra a true Bloomin’ Legend? Or just the most famous femme fatale in history?🎥 Watch the full episode on the Bloomin Legends 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 [email protected] 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.comThis is a Global Original podcast, produced by Ben Fairclough.
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  • Timothy Dexter: The Eccentric Millionaire Who Outsmarted Everyone by Accident
    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 bizarre, hilarious and sometimes brilliant life of Timothy Dexter - the self-styled “Lord” from Massachusetts who somehow became rich through a series of “bad” business ideas that all paid off. From selling coal where no one needed it to writing one of history’s strangest books without punctuation, Dexter turned being underestimated into an art form.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:💸 From Pauper to Millionaire – How a barely educated tanner’s apprentice became America’s most accidental tycoon🚢 The Bad Ideas That Worked – Why his coal, whalebone, and warming pan schemes made him a fortune📚 The World’s Weirdest Book – The punctuation-free masterpiece he forced everyone to read🏰 Living Like a Lord – The statues, the “death” party, and his reputation as America’s original oddballBloomin’ Legend or Not?At the end of the episode, we decide: Was Timothy Dexter a true Bloomin’ Legend? Or just history’s luckiest (and weirdest) businessman?🎥 Watch the full episode on the Bloomin Legends 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 [email protected] 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.comThis is a Global Original podcast, produced by Ben Fairclough.
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About 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: [email protected] This is a Global Original podcast, produced by Ben Fairclough. Executive Producer, Chris Janes Commissioning Editor, Chris Lander
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