Johnny Vaughan and Gavin Woods are to front their own podcast unearthing some of history’s most jaw-dropping stories from big and unsung heroes – all with a twist of comedy.
Bloomin’ Legends, a new Global Original podcast, sees the Radio X drivetime co-hosts step into some of history’s biggest stories, scandals, and sagas, homing in on the characters and icons at the centre of them, and how they etched themselves in the history books forever.
The series will feature tales from the fearless American frontiersman Hugh Glass and daring rule-breakers like legendary silent film star Josephine Baker to prolific Finnish sniper Simo Häyhä and everything in between.
Johnny and Gav turn history into a rollercoaster of laughs and surprises, unpacking the tales that made the likes of Hedy Lamarr and Russia’s ‘mad monk’ Grigor Rasputin legendary.
Speaking about the podcast, Johnny Vaughan said: “History is bursting with larger-than-life characters, total game-changers, and unsung heroes who never got their fair share of the limelight – until now!
“In Bloomin’ Legends, Gav and I dive headfirst into the stories of the boldest, baddest, and downright brilliant figures from the past.
“Expect jaw-dropping moments, unbelievable antics, and a fresh, funny take on the legends you thought you knew. It’s history – but not as you’ve ever heard it before!”
Gavin Woods added: “History isn’t short of legends – big names with even bigger stories who wrote themselves into the history books forever.
“Whether they’re a forgotten hero or infamous villain, in our new podcast Johnny and I dust off the past and bring these icons back to life for our listeners. Expect epic stories, fascinating facts, and plenty of laughs. It’s history, but not as you know it!”
Bloomin’ Legends will be available to listen to from Monday 17th March on Global Player, and all major podcast platforms.
