{"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":"The Extra Legendary Bit: British Spy Names Gone Too Far","slug":"the-extra-legendary-bit-british-spy-names-gone-too-far","published_at":"2026-05-17T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bloomin-legends-with-johnny-vaughan-gavin-woods-7236779/the-extra-legendary-bit-british-spy-names-gone-too-far","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/158b3816-a4a9-4241-ab57-fd4931d1311f.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=14abdfd8-4e8f-4e93-b149-a53f40686052&aw_0_1st.episodeid=158b3816-a4a9-4241-ab57-fd4931d1311f","summary":"From Agent Buttered Crumpet to a skier taking a Vodafone call down a black run, this week’s Extra Legendary Bit is full of your finest British nonsense. The Extra Legendary Bit is where Johnny Vaughan and Gavin “The Woodman” Woods dive into your messages, your family legends, and the gloriously ridiculous stories that deserve a place in the Bloomin’ Legends hall of fame. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 🕵️ The Great British spy name special – Johnny and Gav go through your wonderfully ridiculous British code names, including some genuine works of genius 🪚 The kitchen table woodworking disaster – one listener nominates his dad for a piece of DIY so chaotic it ends with a sports jacket and a chair getting sawn through ⛷️ The ski slope phone call – a man takes a Vodafone customer service call all the way down a black run, crashes spectacularly, and somehow still finishes the conversation 👕 A George Best T-shirt sighting – a quick but excellent addition from Belfast that very much earns its place If you love funny true stories, very British humour, comedy, awkward disasters and ridiculous real-life moments, this episode of Bloomin’ Legends is for you. Got a story that can top this week’s madness? 📩 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":"From Agent Buttered Crumpet to a skier taking a Vodafone call down a black run, this week’s Extra Legendary Bit is full of your finest British nonsense. T…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1013,"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/the-extra-legendary-bit-british-spy-names-gone-too-far/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/the-extra-legendary-bit-british-spy-names-gone-too-far.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}