What do advertising, the Grand Canyon, and a mule named Dopey have in common? In this hilarious true tale from Whimsical Wanderings, podcast host Frank Girard takes you back to his very first job in radio—at KOY in Phoenix—where an attempt to woo a major national advertiser led to an unforgettable mule ride into the heart of the canyon.

Frank, his fearless boss Gary, and a rep from Eastman Advertising set out for a scenic bonding experience that turned into a nerve-wracking descent down steep cliffs, a near-airborne boss, and a stubborn mule with questionable trail judgment.

🧢 A real Grand Canyon adventure

If you've ever wondered how business, bravery, and sheer mule-powered madness collide—this is the episode for you. It’s wild, it’s true, and it’s exactly the kind of story you expect from Whimsical Wanderings.

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