{"podcast":{"title":"Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin Woods","slug":"bloomin-legends-with-johnny-vaughan-gavin-woods-7236779","podcast_index_feed_id":7236779,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/bloomin-legends/","website_url":"https://bloomin-legends.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/28a13613-7bdc-46be-9b10-2b32c6ab14f4/1AzRrbr2I6eO6Rw78I98K-AL.jpg","author":"Global","episode_count":89,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T12:19:46.934840+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bloomin-legends-with-johnny-vaughan-gavin-woods-7236779"},"episode":{"title":"Ragnar Lothbrok: Did the Greatest Viking Ever Really Exist?","slug":"ragnar-lothbrok-did-the-greatest-viking-ever-really-exist","published_at":"2026-05-06T11:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bloomin-legends-with-johnny-vaughan-gavin-woods-7236779/ragnar-lothbrok-did-the-greatest-viking-ever-really-exist","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bloomin-legends-with-johnny-vaughan-gavin-woods-7236779","url":"https://bloomin-legends.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1e928ba8-e7a3-4b47-9c5b-4749ebf8d6f5.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=14abdfd8-4e8f-4e93-b149-a53f40686052&aw_0_1st.episodeid=1e928ba8-e7a3-4b47-9c5b-4749ebf8d6f5","summary":"He may not have existed, but Ragnar Lothbrok still managed to become one of the most feared names in Viking legend. In this episode, Johnny Vaughan and Gavin “The Woodman” Woods take on Ragnar Lothbrok — the semi-mythical Norse warrior said to have fought dragons, fathered some of the most terrifying Viking sons in history, and helped inspire the great Viking invasions of Britain. What you’ll hear in this episode: 🛡️ The legend of Ragnar – how one of the most famous Viking figures became a hero of Norse saga and medieval storytelling 🐉 Dragons, hairy trousers and heroic chaos – the bizarre early tales that helped turn Ragnar into myth ⚔️ Ragnar and the Viking raids – the story of his campaigns against England and France, and the brutal reputation that followed 🐍 Death in the snake pit – the legendary ending that helped cement his place in Viking history forever If you love history podcasts, Viking history, Norse mythology, medieval legends and unbelievable true-ish stories , this episode of Bloomin’ Legends is for you. Got a legend you want us to cover? 📩 Send it to: bloominlegends@global.com 📲 Follow us on TikTok & Instagram: @BloominLegends 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bloominlegends Listen to all episodes on Global Player , download the app, or visit www.globalplayer.com Bloomin’ Legends is a Global production Produced by Ben Fairclough New episodes are released every Wednesday & Sunday. Subscribe to never miss an episode!","meta_description":"He may not have existed, but Ragnar Lothbrok still managed to become one of the most feared names in Viking legend. In this episode, Johnny Vaughan and Ga…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2493,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bloomin-legends-with-johnny-vaughan-gavin-woods-7236779/episodes/ragnar-lothbrok-did-the-greatest-viking-ever-really-exist/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bloomin-legends-with-johnny-vaughan-gavin-woods-7236779/ragnar-lothbrok-did-the-greatest-viking-ever-really-exist.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}