Julius Caesar: The Man Who Broke the Roman Republic

Welcome back to Bloomin’ Legends for 2026! The podcast where Johnny Vaughan and Gavin “The Woodman” Woods uncover the wildest, boldest, and most unbelievable true stories from history.

In this episode, the boys march straight into ancient Rome to tackle Julius Caesar, general, politician, dictator… and the man whose ambition reshaped the ancient world. From conquering Gaul and crossing the Rubicon to ruling Rome and meeting a bloody end on the Senate floor, Caesar’s life was packed with power plays, betrayals, and world-changing decisions.

Loved by the people, feared by the elite, and murdered by his closest allies, Caesar didn’t just rise to the top, he tore the system apart on the way there.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

⚔️ The Making of a Conqueror – How Caesar became Rome’s greatest general

🌍 Gaul, Glory & Gold – The campaigns that made him unstoppable

🚶 Crossing the Rubicon – The moment that guaranteed civil war

🗡️ Et Tu, Brute? – The assassination that ended a republic

Bloomin’ Legend or Not?

At the end of the episode, we decide: Was Julius Caesar a true Bloomin’ Legend — or history’s most dangerous ego?

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