Big Joe

Fireside Canada by David Williams / Frequency Podcast Network

Jan 19, 202301:05:25Society & Culture

"The best man in Ottawa was Mufferaw Joe," according to the famous song by legendary Canadian singer/songwriter Stompin' Tom Connors. "Big Joe Mufferaw" is often regarding as Canada's answer to Paul Bunyan: a family-frie...

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