Welcome back to Bloomin’ Legends! The podcast where we uncover the wildest, most legendary, and unbelievable true stories from history!In this episode, Johnny Vaughan and Gavin "The Woodman" Woods dive into the extraordinary life of Josephine Baker — the trailblazing performer, war hero, and civil rights icon who defied all odds and became a global sensation.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:✨ From St. Louis to Stardom – How Josephine became the toast of Paris and revolutionised entertainment🕵️ Spy, Fighter, Hero – Her secret role in World War II, smuggling messages for the French Resistance✊ Civil Rights Champion – How she risked everything to fight for racial equality in the U.S.🎭 The Legacy of a Legend – Why Josephine Baker remains an icon of courage, talent, and defianceBloomin’ Legend or Not?At the end of the episode, we decide: Was Josephine Baker a true Bloomin’ Legend? Or just a jazz-age rebel with a cause?Join the Conversation!📲 Follow us on TikTok & Instagram: @BloominLegends📩 Send us your legendary stories—whether epic, absurd, or downright bonkers—and we’ll decide if they’re Bloomin’ Legendary or not!👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help more people discover Bloomin’ Legends!Listen now to all episodes on Global Player.Download Global Player from your app store or visit www.globalplayer.comThis is a Global Original podcast, produced by Ben Fairclough.Executive Producer: Chris JanesCommissioning Editor: Chris Lander

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