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Outside Lands Podcast Episode 212: Johnnie the Birdman

The story of a nineteenth century bird-act busker at Ocean Beach.
Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast - Feb 18, 2017

Outside Lands Podcast Episode 212: Johnnie the Birdman Outside Lands Podcast Episode 212: Johnnie the Birdman

(above) Johnnie the Birdman, circa 1897

Johnnie the Birdman with his trained bird act at Ocean Beach.

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