Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin Woods

Welcome back to Bloomin’ Legends!
This week, Johnny Vaughan and Gavin “The Woodman” Woods dive into the outrageous, slippery and utterly fearless life of Titanic Thompson, the man who made a career out of betting on the impossible… and somehow winning.
This episode is all about the hustles.
From golf-course cons to proposition bets that defied logic, Titanic turned everyday situations into high-stakes theatre. He’d bet you he could throw a peanut over a hotel. He’d bet you he could drive a golf ball onto a green you couldn’t see. He’d bet you on what time a train would arrive… after he’d quietly made sure it was delayed.
And then there’s the big one. The time he allegedly outsmarted Al Capone.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
🎲 Proposition Bet Madness – The outrageous wagers that made his name
🏌️ Golf Course Cons – How he turned sport into a science of swindling
💰 Hustling the Mob – Taking money off dangerous men
🕵️ The Capone Story – Did he really outplay America’s most feared gangster?
🎭 Reinventing Yourself – From small-town kid to gambling folklore
Bloomin’ Legend or Not?
Titanic Thompson made fortunes, lost fortunes, dodged bullets and blurred the line between genius and grifter.
But does outsmarting gangsters and living by your wits make you a Bloomin’ Legend…
or just history’s smoothest conman?
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This is a Global Original Podcast, produced by Ben Fairclough.

Welcome back to Bloomin’ Legends! The podcast where Johnny Vaughan and Gavin “The Woodman” Woods uncover the wildest stories in history… and occasionally prove that modern life is just as ridiculous.
In this bonus episode, the lads open up the listener inbox, and things unravel quickly.
We hear the cautionary tale of a sleep-deprived (and slightly worse-for-wear) dad who confidently microwaved an egg… instead of his baby’s milk. There’s a restaurant interior decision so baffling it involves a full motorbike being repurposed as a barrier. And somewhere along the way, Johnny and Gav spark a lively debate about what might actually have been the best job to have during wartime, with anti-aircraft gunner unexpectedly topping the list.
It’s chaotic. It’s oddly educational. It’s the kind of episode where you’re never quite sure how you got there, but you’re glad you did.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
🥚 The Microwaved Egg Incident – A parenting moment that will never be forgotten
🏍️ Motorbike Interior Design – When restaurant décor goes rogue
💥 Best Job in the War? – Johnny & Gav’s surprisingly confident take
📬 Listener Legends – Proof that everyday life is full of Bloomin’ potential
Got a story that can top this week’s madness?
📩 Send it to [email protected] and we’ll decide if it’s Bloomin’ Legendary or just brilliantly bonkers.
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This is a Global Original Podcast, produced by Ben Fairclough.

Bloomin' Legends listeners, we’ve got a podcast we think you’ll love.
Step inside sport’s greatest soap opera, Formula One, with a brand-new podcast Up To Speed. Hosted by Drive to Survive star Will Buxton, racing driver-turned-broadcaster Naomi Schiff, 13-time Grand Prix winner David Coulthard, and F1 content creator Jolie Sharpe.
Expect razor-sharp reaction, behind-the-scenes insight, blockbuster interviews and answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask! With their deep knowledge, expert analysis and infectious love for racing, Will, Naomi, DC & Jolie dive into the stories that matter - on and off the track.
It’s fast-paced, unfiltered and full of the gossip that keeps the paddock buzzing.
They’ll react to the weekend's race drama every Monday. On Thursday they’ll deep dive into the biggest stories of the week.
Watch and listen to episode 1 now on Global Player, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

Welcome back to Bloomin’ Legends! And not just any episode… this is our 50th episode special 🎉
To mark the milestone, Johnny Vaughan and Gavin “The Woodman” Woods tackle a man with enough drama, ego and chaos to fuel fifty podcasts on his own, Henry VIII.
This episode dives into Henry’s life through the stories of his six wives, Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard and Catherine Parr, and how his obsession with legacy, power and producing a male heir reshaped England forever.
From the divorce that split from Rome and created the Church of England, to beheadings, betrayals and spectacular Tudor meltdowns, this is history’s most explosive midlife crisis, played out on a national stage.
And because it’s Bloomin’ Legends, Johnny and Gav can’t resist drawing a few modern parallels. Big personality. Bigger ego. Loyalty demanded. Enemies discarded. Rules rewritten. The comparisons get lively…
Was Henry a political mastermind who transformed Britain?
Or just a king with absolute power and absolutely no impulse control?
For our 50th episode, it felt right to cover a ruler who didn’t just make headlines, he became the headline.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
👑 Six Marriages, Six Power Plays – The women who shaped (and suffered under) Henry
⚖️ Breaking from Rome – The divorce that changed a nation
🐎 Falling off the horse – How one jousting tournament changed the face of england.
📺 Modern Comparisons – When history starts to feel very current
🎉 Episode 50 Reflections – How we got here… and why Henry was the perfect choice
Bloomin’ Legend or Not?
For our 50th outing, Johnny and Gav ask the big question:
Was Henry VIII a true Bloomin’ Legend, or the most powerful chaos merchant in British history?
🎥 Watch the full episode now on the Bloomin’ Legends YouTube channel!
Join the Conversation!
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📩 Got a legendary story we should cover?
Email us at [email protected]
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This is a Global Original Podcast, produced by Ben Fairclough.

Welcome to Bloomin’ Legends: The Extra Legendary Bit! Johnny and Gav dive into the latest batch of listener messages, and as always, things take a sharp turn into chaos.
This week’s inbox delivers tales of nightclubs going underwater, the brutal misfortune of being hit by a car while painfully hungover, and the extreme lengths one listener went to by sinking their own boat just to get rid of it.
Expect big laughs, disbelief, and plenty of “why on earth would you do that?” moments, as the boys react to your stories and decide whether they deserve a place in the Bloomin’ Legends hall of fame.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
🌊 Flooded Nightclubs – When a night out takes a very wet turn
🚗 Hungover Horror – The worst possible timing for an already rough morning
🚤 Boat Disposal, Extreme Edition – Why one listener chose sabotage over selling
📨 Listener Mayhem – Proof that Bloomin’ Legends aren’t just from history books
Join the Conversation!
📩 Got a story you think can beat these?
Send it to [email protected] and we’ll decide if it’s Bloomin’ Legendary or not!
📲 Follow us on TikTok & Instagram: @BloominLegends
🎥 Watch full episodes on the Bloomin’ Legends YouTube channel!
👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate & review to help more people discover Bloomin’ Legends.
Listen to all episodes on Global Player, download from your app store or visit www.globalplayer.com
This is a Global Original Podcast, produced by Ben Fairclough.