Whimsical Wanderings

Disco Stallions and Johnny Appleseed: A Love Story Gone Hilariously Sideways

What happens when a Manhattan disco queen meets the wilds of Colorado? In this laugh-out-loud true story, a glamorous first date at Studio 54—complete with live white stallions—turns into a cross-country romance featuring hot cocoa, confused forestry, and the legend of Johnny Appleseed. From velvet ropes to pine trees, this episode captures the hilarious clash between city sophistication and mountain magic. Perfect for fans of whimsical storytelling, nostalgic romance, and culture-shock comedy.

The Day I Took Off Alone and Landed Shirtless: A True Flying Tale

Take to the skies in this hilarious and heartwarming tale of a student pilot’s very first solo flight in a Cessna 150—on the largest sod runway east of the Mississippi. With the guidance of a legendary instructor named Felda Hightower and a tradition that involves scissors, shirt removal, and hangar ceilings, this story blends Southern folklore, flight school jitters, and unexpected airborne glory. A must-listen for aviation lovers, nostalgia seekers, and fans of whimsical storytelling.

How a Fire Extinguisher, a Radiator, and One Teenager Launched a Secret Radio Network

Discover the hilarious true story of how teen rebel Frank Girard turned his strict North Carolina boarding school into a secret late-night radio network—using fire pipes, radiators, and one outlaw amplifier. A wildly whimsical tale of genius, mischief, and the Great Headphone Rebellion.

Goats in the Kitchen and Bugs on the Line: My Inheritance Turned Into a Caribbean Spy Thriller

When Frank Girard inherits a mysterious Caribbean estate, he enlists his consulting buddy Jerry to investigate—only to uncover squatters, kitchen goats, and a bizarre tropical conspiracy. A wildly whimsical, hysterical tale of friendship, inheritance, and the strangest real estate adventure in the Dutch Antilles.

Consulting 101: How to Sound Smart When You Have No Idea What You’re Doing

Join Frank Girard as he hilariously recounts his first-ever consulting assignment with a major firm—where, despite knowing absolutely nothing, he was flown to Wheeling, West Virginia, billed at $200/hour, and somehow convinced everyone he had a plan. This whimsical and inspirational episode explores the fine art of faking it ‘til you make it, the magic of buzzwords, and how a rookie's bold improv became a consulting “masterclass.” Perfect for anyone who's ever felt in over their head—but showed up anyway.

The Silverware Guardians and Clay's Spirit

Discover the heartwarming true story of how Frank Girard attended a top internet marketing seminar—thanks to his quadriplegic friend Clay, a former boogie woogie piano player who once performed with Janis Joplin and Led Zeppelin. A whimsical and inspirational tale of friendship, generosity, and silverware security.

Frank in the Red Light: An Accidental Education Abroad

In this humorous coming-of-age tale, Frank Girard shares how a summer trip through Europe—and an unexpected detour in Amsterdam’s Red Light District—became a memorable (and legal) first-time experience. A lighthearted story of travel, curiosity, and growing up abroad.

Midnight Trouble in Chihuahua

Join Frank Girard on a wild Western Caravan adventure through Mexico, where a sleepy motel stop in Chihuahua turned into a late-night showdown with the federales over a bar brawl he had nothing to do with. A hilarious tale of mistaken identity, student travel, and unexpected international diplomacy.

The Great Tar Heel Airlift

Join Frank Girard on his hilarious college adventure as he accidentally becomes a travel mogul, collects $100K in cash, wrangles a last-minute charter flight, and faces a legal showdown—all to see the UNC Tar Heels play UCLA in California. A true story of basketball, boldness, and beautifully poor planning.

The Radio Renegade and the Paper Roll