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 chart the epic rags-to-riches rise of Andrew Carnegie - the penniless Scottish immigrant who built an American steel empire, gave away his fortune, and helped invent the modern billionaire playbook.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
💰 From Bobbin Boy to Steel Tycoon - How a dirt-poor kid became one of the richest men in history
🏭 The Ruthless Rise - His cutthroat business tactics and the dark side of his steel success
📚 Philanthropy Overload - Why he gave away 90% of his fortune, and what he expected in return
🧠 Guilt, Ego, or Genius? – Was he changing the world... or just cleaning his conscience?
Bloomin’ Legend or Not?
At the end of the episode, we decide: Was Andrew Carnegie a true Bloomin’ Legend? Or just a steel-hearted capitalist with a soft spot for libraries?
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Executive Producer: Chris Janes
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