{"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":116,"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: GlobalStudiosSales@global.com Bloomin' Legends is a Global Production, produced by Ben Fairclough.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-21T10:20:35.673508+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bloomin-legends-with-johnny-vaughan-gavin-woods-7236779"},"episode":{"title":"She Stole a Dead Nun & Set a Convent on Fire: Julie D'Aubigny","slug":"she-stole-a-dead-nun-set-a-convent-on-fire-julie-d-aubigny","published_at":"2026-07-08T02:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bloomin-legends-with-johnny-vaughan-gavin-woods-7236779/she-stole-a-dead-nun-set-a-convent-on-fire-julie-d-aubigny","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/ce19019e-e290-445c-b253-3a49bd34edbc.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=14abdfd8-4e8f-4e93-b149-a53f40686052&aw_0_1st.episodeid=ce19019e-e290-445c-b253-3a49bd34edbc","summary":"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 later If 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: 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 B…","meta_description":"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 brok…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2822,"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/she-stole-a-dead-nun-set-a-convent-on-fire-julie-d-aubigny/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/she-stole-a-dead-nun-set-a-convent-on-fire-julie-d-aubigny.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}