<![CDATA[Big Adventures with Brian Dierker]]>bc938cb3-63e8-5fed-b315-e064f53d2f6fTue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:44 +0000Captivate.fmBig Adventures Entertainment LLChttps://artwork.captivate.fm/61ef832a-4639-40ea-9b31-8d3b3c5f096a/babdcover.jpgBig Adventures with Brian DierkerBig Adventures Entertainment LLCBig Adventures Entertainment LLCGrand Canyon boatman Brian Dierker sits down to chat with fellow guides, scientists, politicians and oddballs about adventure, conservation, and all things outside.https://big-adventures-with.captivate.fmtrueepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/big-adventures-with/nopodcastLiam O'NeillLiam O'NeillLiam O'Neill is a river guide, swiftwater rescue instructer, and much more. He sits down with Brian to talk about growing up in the river community, rafting rivers in Idaho, and the harrowing and tragic flood event on the Grand Canyon in 2021. Please enjoy Liam O'Neill!

Mentioned in this episode:

Sponsors: Dave Wegner and Steve Carothers

Dave Wegner has been a long-time supporter of Big Adventures. He's been in and out of the river for over 50 years as a guide and scientist. Be sure to check out Brian's interview with Dave, Episode 21. Thank you Dave for your support! Steve Carothers and Brian go way back. Steve is a friend of the river as a scientist and researcher. Tune into his episode, number 31! Thank you Steve for your support.

]]>Liam O'Neill is a river guide, swiftwater rescue instructer, and much more. He sits down with Brian to talk about growing up in the river community, rafting rivers in Idaho, and the harrowing and tragic flood event on the Grand Canyon in 2021. Please enjoy Liam O'Neill!

Mentioned in this episode:

Sponsors: Dave Wegner and Steve Carothers

Dave Wegner has been a long-time supporter of Big Adventures. He's been in and out of the river for over 50 years as a guide and scientist. Be sure to check out Brian's interview with Dave, Episode 21. Thank you Dave for your support! Steve Carothers and Brian go way back. Steve is a friend of the river as a scientist and researcher. Tune into his episode, number 31! Thank you Steve for your support.

]]>8230977e-71eb-4ced-a830-dd24da392172Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -060058:42truefull191911Jimmy GrissomJimmy GrissomJimmy Grissom joins Brian and Glenn Renk in the studio for a chat. Jimmy is a former river guide, upholsterer extraordinaire, and much more. Enjoy Jimmy Grissom!

Mentioned in this episode:

Sponsors: Dave Wegner and Steve Carothers

Dave Wegner has been a long-time supporter of Big Adventures. He's been in and out of the river for over 50 years as a guide and scientist. Be sure to check out Brian's interview with Dave, Episode 21. Thank you Dave for your support! Steve Carothers and Brian go way back. Steve is a friend of the river as a scientist and researcher. Tune into his episode, number 31! Thank you Steve for your support.

]]>Jimmy Grissom joins Brian and Glenn Renk in the studio for a chat. Jimmy is a former river guide, upholsterer extraordinaire, and much more. Enjoy Jimmy Grissom!

Mentioned in this episode:

Sponsors: Dave Wegner and Steve Carothers

Dave Wegner has been a long-time supporter of Big Adventures. He's been in and out of the river for over 50 years as a guide and scientist. Be sure to check out Brian's interview with Dave, Episode 21. Thank you Dave for your support! Steve Carothers and Brian go way back. Steve is a friend of the river as a scientist and researcher. Tune into his episode, number 31! Thank you Steve for your support.

]]>01439497-37cf-4640-ac49-5dbf4b5d277bTue, 24 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -060057:15truefull190901Phil McNicholPhil McNicholPhil McNichol is a heck of a ski coach. He and Brian chat about how he made his way west for college, drifting into ski coaching, and becoming the ski coach for the US team. Enjoy Phil McNichol!

Mentioned in this episode:

Sponsors: Dave Wegner and Steve Carothers

Dave Wegner has been a long-time supporter of Big Adventures. He's been in and out of the river for over 50 years as a guide and scientist. Be sure to check out Brian's interview with Dave, Episode 21. Thank you Dave for your support! Steve Carothers and Brian go way back. Steve is a friend of the river as a scientist and researcher. Tune into his episode, number 31! Thank you Steve for your support.

]]>Phil McNichol is a heck of a ski coach. He and Brian chat about how he made his way west for college, drifting into ski coaching, and becoming the ski coach for the US team. Enjoy Phil McNichol!

Mentioned in this episode:

Sponsors: Dave Wegner and Steve Carothers

Dave Wegner has been a long-time supporter of Big Adventures. He's been in and out of the river for over 50 years as a guide and scientist. Be sure to check out Brian's interview with Dave, Episode 21. Thank you Dave for your support! Steve Carothers and Brian go way back. Steve is a friend of the river as a scientist and researcher. Tune into his episode, number 31! Thank you Steve for your support.

]]>f5994987-baaa-4b68-bb11-99215b2395feTue, 03 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -060001:18:40truefull189891Peter BrucePeter BrucePeter Bruce just retired from over 40 years of radio broadcasting. He sits down with Brian to chat about skiing, hosting radio shows, the future of AM radio, and more. Enjoy Peter Bruce!

Mentioned in this episode:

Sponsors: Dave Wegner and Steve Carothers

Dave Wegner has been a long-time supporter of Big Adventures. He's been in and out of the river for over 50 years as a guide and scientist. Be sure to check out Brian's interview with Dave, Episode 21. Thank you Dave for your support! Steve Carothers and Brian go way back. Steve is a friend of the river as a scientist and researcher. Tune into his episode, number 31! Thank you Steve for your support.

]]>Peter Bruce just retired from over 40 years of radio broadcasting. He sits down with Brian to chat about skiing, hosting radio shows, the future of AM radio, and more. Enjoy Peter Bruce!

Mentioned in this episode:

Sponsors: Dave Wegner and Steve Carothers

Dave Wegner has been a long-time supporter of Big Adventures. He's been in and out of the river for over 50 years as a guide and scientist. Be sure to check out Brian's interview with Dave, Episode 21. Thank you Dave for your support! Steve Carothers and Brian go way back. Steve is a friend of the river as a scientist and researcher. Tune into his episode, number 31! Thank you Steve for your support.

]]>2eac6ff7-2147-4e25-a5f1-9d3ea848045fTue, 20 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -060035:54truefull188881Troy GillenwaterTroy GillenwaterTroy Gillenwater has got some stories to tell. He sits down with Brian for a wide ranging chat, from Arizona trails to Tibetan rivers and beyond. Enjoy Troy Gillenwater!

Mentioned in this episode:

Sponsors: Dave Wegner and Steve Carothers

Dave Wegner has been a long-time supporter of Big Adventures. He's been in and out of the river for over 50 years as a guide and scientist. Be sure to check out Brian's interview with Dave, Episode 21. Thank you Dave for your support! Steve Carothers and Brian go way back. Steve is a friend of the river as a scientist and researcher. Tune into his episode, number 31! Thank you Steve for your support.

]]>Troy Gillenwater has got some stories to tell. He sits down with Brian for a wide ranging chat, from Arizona trails to Tibetan rivers and beyond. Enjoy Troy Gillenwater!

Mentioned in this episode:

Sponsors: Dave Wegner and Steve Carothers

Dave Wegner has been a long-time supporter of Big Adventures. He's been in and out of the river for over 50 years as a guide and scientist. Be sure to check out Brian's interview with Dave, Episode 21. Thank you Dave for your support! Steve Carothers and Brian go way back. Steve is a friend of the river as a scientist and researcher. Tune into his episode, number 31! Thank you Steve for your support.

]]>4bd38c26-bfba-49d7-bc88-36bee4a244a0Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -060001:10:27truefull187871Kelsey Pfendler Returns!Kelsey Pfendler Returns!Kelsey Pfendler returns with a tale to tell. Last visit, she was preparing for her four-woman row across the Pacific Ocean, California to Hawaii. Now she's back to share the story.

Enjoy Kelsey Pfendler!

Mentioned in this episode:

Sponsors: Dave Wegner and Steve Carothers

Dave Wegner has been a long-time supporter of Big Adventures. He's been in and out of the river for over 50 years as a guide and scientist. Be sure to check out Brian's interview with Dave, Episode 21. Thank you Dave for your support! Steve Carothers and Brian go way back. Steve is a friend of the river as a scientist and researcher. Tune into his episode, number 31! Thank you Steve for your support.

Sponsors: Dave Wegner and Steve Carothers

Dave Wegner has been a long-time supporter of Big Adventures. He's been in and out of the river for over 50 years as a guide and scientist. Be sure to check out Brian's interview with Dave, Episode 21. Thank you Dave for your support! Steve Carothers and Brian go way back. Steve is a friend of the river as a scientist and researcher. Tune into his episode, number 31! Thank you Steve for your support.

]]>Kelsey Pfendler returns with a tale to tell. Last visit, she was preparing for her four-woman row across the Pacific Ocean, California to Hawaii. Now she's back to share the story.

Enjoy Kelsey Pfendler!

Mentioned in this episode:

Sponsors: Dave Wegner and Steve Carothers

Dave Wegner has been a long-time supporter of Big Adventures. He's been in and out of the river for over 50 years as a guide and scientist. Be sure to check out Brian's interview with Dave, Episode 21. Thank you Dave for your support! Steve Carothers and Brian go way back. Steve is a friend of the river as a scientist and researcher. Tune into his episode, number 31! Thank you Steve for your support.

Sponsors: Dave Wegner and Steve Carothers

Dave Wegner has been a long-time supporter of Big Adventures. He's been in and out of the river for over 50 years as a guide and scientist. Be sure to check out Brian's interview with Dave, Episode 21. Thank you Dave for your support! Steve Carothers and Brian go way back. Steve is a friend of the river as a scientist and researcher. Tune into his episode, number 31! Thank you Steve for your support.

]]>72abc07f-c3d1-4555-a6d4-2baa8ce7e64bTue, 09 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -060043:07truefull186861Paul BegovacPaul Begovac4b90596f-b8fd-46c2-969e-29e55fd66287Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -060056:15falsefull185851Paul Begovac is a former biologist and current master's ski racer. He and Brian chat about their love of skiing, his work in microbiology, and future adventures! Enjoy Paul Begovac!Ed Keable ReturnsEd Keable Returns5147b2ef-c0e2-4707-ada3-0c7bd1568f13Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -060001:12:29falsefull184841Ed Keable is the current superindendent of Grand Canyon National Park. He sits down with Brian with updates on the new and current projects below the rim. Enjoy Ed Keable!Joseph DayJoseph Day3f311a04-3981-4841-ae80-b78b6af535a2Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -060001:22:22falsefull183831Joseph Day has quite a story to tell. He and Brian sit down to chat about his meandering life and how he ended up living and running a store on the Hopi reservation. Enjoy Joe Day! If you like our show and would like to sponser us, please reach out! gavin@cloudchasercreative.comPeter WeissPeter Weiss3ab32868-519c-4a8f-bb35-78af2766131cTue, 18 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -060001:09:19falsefull182821Peter Weiss is a skydiver, river runner, and adventurer. He and Brian sit down to chat about the Colorado River at high water, skydiving in Arizona, and much more! Enjoy Peter Weiss!Harlan TaneyHarlan Taneyfa8532db-dd05-474b-81c9-14912e8c78f4Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -060001:00:02falsefull181811Harlan Taney is a kayaker, adventurer, and filmmaker. He and Brian chat about everything from boating the Grand Canyon to chasing waterfalls. Enjoy Harlan Taney!Mike BoyleMike Boyle375557c9-69e8-4c24-80f3-710c1042d75cTue, 28 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -060001:07:59falsefull180801Mike Boyle is a former river guide and all around adventurer. He joins Brian in the studio to chat about his exploratory trips in South America, New Guinea, and other river trips around the world. Enjoy Mike Boyle!Ben PerryBen Perryb9447daf-7121-4f50-909b-402783638ec4Tue, 14 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -060055:06falsefull179791Ben Perry is a flight nurse and skiier, and happens to be Brian's nephew. He and Brian sit down to chat about growing up in Flagstaff, raising family there, and his career working out of helicopters. Enjoy Ben Perry!Della YurcikDella Yurcikc94454f8-7ed1-45b6-bb51-60f8f29bc1fcTue, 03 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -060052:54falsefull178781Della Yurcik is a retired (and celebrated) Park Ranger. She and Brian talk about the state of the Grand Canyon, how she got started with the Park Service, and much more! Enjoy Della Yurcik!Frank DonaldFrank Donaldbfa797de-f6f6-4e93-b158-95b255596caeTue, 19 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -060001:09:48falsefull177771Brian and Frank Donald go way, way back. They sit down this week to chat about life in Kayenta, they're time growing up in Flagstaff, and more. Enjoy Frank Donald!Breck O'NeillBreck O'Neilla15ddd63-bafb-43e0-a1e4-aa38363ed47eTue, 11 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -060001:16:17falsefull176761Brian calls Breck O'Neill the "Forrest Gump" of the river community. They chat about Breck's adventure through the river running world, with some skiing and Hollywood sprinkled in. Enjoy Breck O'Neill!Richard Bangs ReturnsRichard Bangs Returns80b2b285-f009-43d3-a76f-034de75a1512Tue, 02 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -060001:19:35falsefull175751Richard Bangs is back! He joins Brian to share stories of first descents of rivers around the world and promote his new book, The Art of Living Dangerously. Enjoy Richard Bangs!Kelsey PfendlerKelsey Pfendler83129a6b-ceef-46ef-b66f-064624cd65cdTue, 19 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -060001:09:04falsefull174741Kelsey Pfendler is about to row a boat from California to Hawaii. She sits down with Brian to talk about the race, her team, and the incredible amount of prep work for such an adventure. Enjoy Kelsey Pfendler!Laurie DyerLaurie Dyer554728b3-a244-44d7-b8c2-70eda0b966e8Tue, 05 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -060045:07falsefull173731Laurie Dyer can't get enough of the Grand Canyon. She sits down with Brian to chat about how she came to work for the National Park Service, the state of the park, and her ultramarathon hobby. Enjoy Laurie Dyer!Dave Ganci (with George Bain)Dave Ganci (with George Bain)1c062de9-59b3-472f-bbe5-3a17d83a3c52Tue, 09 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -060001:25:54falsefull172721Dave Ganci sits down with Brian Dierker and George Bain to chat about his life and desert survival. They explore how he got started in outdoor adventuring, including his time on a tuna boat and climbing in the Grand Canyon. Enjoy Dave Ganci!Mark JensenMark Jensen387d4a3f-4bc5-4212-ac25-31900169bfe2Tue, 12 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -060046:08falsefull171711Mark Jensen is a long time river runner and businessman out of Salt Lake City. He sits down with Brian to chat about their early guiding days, brine shrimping on the Great Salt Lake, and much more. Enjoy Mark Jensen!Cecily ManiaciCecily Maniaci580fd0ea-98b7-4397-8b42-d2657580b872Tue, 28 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -060027:53falsefull170701Cecily is an entrepeneur and restaurateur in Flagstaff, Arizona. She sits down with Brian to chat about Arizona and the nature of small businesses. Enjoy Cecily!Emily Omana SmithEmily Omana Smithd09f88a7-8f56-4155-963e-fa3773b81289Tue, 05 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -060001:15:17falsefull169691Emily Omana Smith is a biologist working in the Grand Canyon. She joins Brian in the studio for a fishy conversation about Humpback Chub, trout and carp, and much, much more. Enjoy Emily Omana Smith!Nina Swidler and Mike YeattsNina Swidler and Mike Yeattsa589b11f-9eb2-43c1-b4c7-57ab5e5c441bTue, 15 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -060001:20:40falsefull168681Nina Swidler and Mike Yeatts are long-time archeologists working with the tribes around the American Southwest. They sit down with Brian to chat about Grand Canyon research efforts, their work with the Hopi and Navajo tribes, and more! Enjoy Nina and Mike!Don PerryDon Perry50cdfe4e-b651-4d60-b3b6-90cbdaaaf2f3Tue, 01 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -060001:15:53falsefull167671Don Perry is a former water maintenance supervisor and well driller, and Brian's brother-in-law! He and Brian have a wide ranging conversation about Don's family connection to Billy the Kid, well drilling, Australia, and more. Enjoy Don Perry!Steve HatchSteve Hatchd42322da-cdb3-467c-b677-423bd542a4e9Tue, 02 May 2023 07:00:00 -060001:00:25falsefull166661Steve Hatch is the third generation owner/operator of Hatch River Expeditions. He sits down with Brian to talk about growing up on the rivers of the Southwest, his competitive dirt-bike racing, and the state of commercial river running. Enjoy Steve Hatch!John Dufficy: Part 2John Dufficy: Part 252c5922a-a099-409a-8722-80a89cbf1861Tue, 18 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -060001:12:32falsefull165651This is part two of Brian's chat with John Dufficy. Be sure to catch up on part one! In this episode, John continues is stories from his summiting of the seven highest summits of the world. Enjoy John Dufficy!John DufficyJohn Dufficyc3c0a3e9-1637-419c-90f9-5d981c5097adTue, 04 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -060001:42:14falsefull164641PART ONE. John Dufficy is an all-around adventurer. He and Brian sit down to chat about how John got started on his adventurous path, and his summiting of Denali, Aconcagua, and Everest in 1993, on his way to completing the seven summits. This is part one of Brian's conversation with John Dufficy. Stay tuned for more!Ed SmithEd Smith36d361c9-a939-4c1c-877e-45a44281a387Tue, 21 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -060046:53falsefull163631Ed Smith is a river runner and skier, celebrating his recent retirement from Northern Arizona University. He and Brian sit down to chat about the early days guiding in the Grand Canyon and the American west, skiing, and much more. Enjoy Ed Smith!Dave and Mimi DemareeDave and Mimi Demareea375dca5-0449-485a-a973-94d539438864Tue, 21 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -060001:03:42falsefull162621Dave and Mimi Demaree founded Demaree Inflatable Boats (DIB) in 1982. They sit down with Brian to chat about boat building, old types of rafts and whitewater craft, and some of the adventures they've shared. Enjoy Dave and Mimi Demaree!Ken PhillipsKen Phillipsbfcc06f1-37e7-4d37-8461-bf647d30054fTue, 07 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -060001:07:22falsefull161611Ken Phillips is a search and rescue expert who spent 27 years at the Grand Canyon working for the National Park Service. He chats with Brian about his start at the canyon, teaching rescue techniques around the world, and much more! Enjoy Ken Phillips!Phyllis HoganPhyllis Hoganf6a792bb-77c6-486f-8038-83cda663d535Tue, 17 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -060001:07:25falsefull160601Phyllis Hogan is an herbalist and the proprieter of Winter Sun Trading Company in Flagstaff AZ. She sits down with Brian to chat about her journey to the Southwest, ethnobotany, and starting a small business. Enjoy Phyllis Hogan!Richard BangsRichard Bangs341d3b63-fb0b-4db2-b5b8-2e6fa06d33f8Tue, 13 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -060044:13falsefull159591Richard Bangs is an adventurer and co-founder of the international guiding company Sobek. Enjoy Richard Bangs!Ross GarrisonRoss Garrison09f8f8b8-ca31-44cb-bed3-6d308dd61434Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -060059:48falsefull158581Ross Garrison is a surfer, river runner, and avid backpacker. He sits down with Brian to chat about his world travels, long distance hikes, and much more! Enjoy Ross Garrison!Jon & Ruthie StonerJon & Ruthie Stoner92a890aa-47ec-4c59-a113-0e208ef9b65dTue, 08 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -060001:05:27falsefull157571The Grand Canyon brought Jon and Ruthie Stoner together, and it is still a major part of their lives. They sit down and chat with Brian about Ruthie's art, their trips in the Canyon, and their many years working for river companies. Enjoy the Stoners!Lynn HamiltonLynn Hamilton190b6124-8255-4b72-ada8-27a2a821086cTue, 11 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -060047:35falsefull156561Lynn Hamilton is the executive director of Grand Canyon River Guides. She sits down with Brian to chat about her educational path, adventures, and GCRG. Enjoy Lynn Hamilton!Bruce AikenBruce Aiken59dd91a2-d92b-4d20-a086-24dc21db2268Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -060058:30falsefull155551Tim CooperTim Cooper0f733458-08ef-4eec-b57e-e8fb26fc7d5bTue, 19 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -060001:01:21falsefull154541Tim Cooper is a boatman and adventurer out of Dolores Colorado. He and Brian sit down to chat about his first descent of the Little Colorado River, his early days in the Grand Canyon, and much more. Enjoy Tim Cooper!George BainGeorge Baine6a52705-3092-4613-9b42-d760404bee32Tue, 05 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -060001:02:27falsefull153531George Bain is a Flagstaff-based boatman and adventurer. He and Brian chat about George's many ascents of Grand Canyon summits, his early days on the river, and much more! Enjoy George Bain!Erica FareioErica Fareio3ccbf170-407c-4572-945e-8d6a6c6ec1eaTue, 31 May 2022 12:00:00 -060045:38falsefull152521Erica Fareio is an artist, adventurer, and river runner. She and Brian sit down to chat about the beauty of Arizona and her activism through art. Enjoy Erica Fareio!David EdwardsDavid Edwardsa7214fbb-5019-445e-aac7-95de89d77197Tue, 10 May 2022 11:00:00 -060001:35:05falsefull151511David Edwards is a freelance photographer, adventurer and river runner. He and Brian chat about his photo trips to Mongolia, and numerous other adventures in the Grand Canyon and around the globe. Enjoy David Edwards!Gary BoltonGary Bolton52397e19-947f-46a7-ad22-bbaed979b6beTue, 26 Apr 2022 18:00:00 -060059:34falsefull150501Gary Bolton is a long time river runner, guide, and botanist. He and Brian chat about his international adventures, getting his PhD, and much more! Enjoy Gary Bolton!Mark LambersonMark Lamberson03741e3b-5626-4aee-a339-9a1218fe3191Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -060001:02:43falsefull149491Mark Lamberson is a skiier, ski judge, and outdoor retail businessman. He and Brian chat about skiing, changes in the industry, travel, and much more. Enjoy Mark Lamberson!Bob and JimBob and Jim2481cec1-beb3-487f-ba63-057d7ca1712fTue, 22 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -060001:04:01falsefull148481Robert McDonald and his nephew Jim Wilson join Brian in the studio. They chat about growing up in Arizona, hunting, skiing, and much more! Enjoy Bob and Jim!Chris LouderbackChris Louderback9b661c82-800b-4c7a-916d-2cf4d3e5ae22Tue, 08 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -060054:57falsefull147471Chris Louderback is a risk manager/ski patroller at the Arizona Snowbowl. He and Brian sit in a gondola lift and chat about skiing, Alaska adventures, the environment, and much more. Enjoy Chris Louderback!Jim DavidJim David6bada03a-df1e-4a25-8c92-043ae498d856Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -060050:29falsefull146461Jim David is a river runner, chemist, mathematician, and educator. He and Brian chat about early days on the Colorado River, the importance of science education, and the future of the planet. Enjoy Jim David!Christa SadlerChrista Sadler13779205-c4f6-47bb-bd42-47781ebb5fa8Tue, 18 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -060052:07falsefull145451Christa Sadler is an educator, author, and river guide. She and Brian sit down to chat about science in the Grand Canyon, her books, and adventuring around the globe. Enjoy Christa Sadler!Dan HallDan Hallb3e13e51-9905-4d62-a50a-1e924a1e6f96Tue, 04 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -060001:01:20falsefull144441Dan Hall is a river runner, adventurer, and slayer of ravenna grass. He sits down with Brian to chat about his epic cycling trips, radio improv, and Grand Canyon science. Enjoy Dan Hall!Matt FaheyMatt Fahey89988945-3aee-42f9-9128-c7006eb29ad9Tue, 21 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -060001:00:29falsefull143431Matt Fahey is a river guide, videographer, and producer. He sits down with Brian to talk about how the river helped launch his career as a cameraman and TV producer. Enjoy Matt Fahey!Jimi HendrickJimi Hendrick518ed729-2fb4-41fd-9c98-27d784f7df1aTue, 07 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -060050:29falsefull142421Jimi Hendrick is a river runner and adventurer with too many stories for one sitting. He and Brian sit down to chat about the Grand Canyon, river running in Alaska, and his roundabout journey to becoming a river guide. Enjoy Jimi Hendricks!Jose MartinezJose Martinezf4ff6408-5a01-4a53-a6b7-ef00cf92ec43Tue, 16 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -060051:40falsefull141411Jose Martinez is a fashion photographer and hatmaker. He and Brian sit down to chat about breaking into photography, moving around the country, and life in Northern Arizona. Enjoy Jose Martinez!Wayne RanneyWayne Ranney51a073f9-8eeb-4abf-8aba-927ba5bf5196Tue, 02 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -060001:02:54falsefull140401Wayne Ranney is a guide, geologist, and author. He and Brian sit down to chat about geology and science in the Grand Canyon. Enjoy Wayne Ranney!Ed KeableEd Keableb9c76b40-0ed4-48be-96b2-6ccb16aca3a5Tue, 19 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -060001:01:41falsefull139391Ed Keable is the superintendent of Grand Canyon National Park. He and Brian sit down to chat about his 30+ years of federal service, their river trip together, and all things Grand Canyon. Enjoy Ed Keable! Octavius SeowtewaOctavius Seowtewac22e5bf7-239e-4da5-ad0f-33ed2cd7efcaTue, 05 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -060001:01:00falsefull138381Octavius Seowtewa is the supervisor of the Zuni Cultural Resource Advisory team. He and Briand sit down and chat about his life, the river, and the A:Shiwi in Zuni, New Mexico. Carolyn AlvordCarolyn Alvord89c6be1b-5717-469e-a9bc-e5af404b8c7dTue, 17 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -060001:01:35falsefull137371Carolyn Alvord is a river guide and former jockey. She sits down with Brian to talk about the wild world of horse racing and river guiding. Enjoy Carolyn Alvord!Brian DierkerBrian Dierker18a69b4b-9009-4856-b353-9f8f1145a87eTue, 03 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -060056:44falsefull136361Brian Dierker joins his own podcast to try and answer the question "Who is Brian Dierker?" He and producer Gavin Boughner sit down and try their best to find answers. Enjoy Brian Dierker!Ellen TibbettsEllen Tibbetts53d82d2c-ac7a-4a9b-9b1a-2f833ef739c8Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -060055:00falsefull135351Ellen Tibbetts is a river runner and artist out of Flagstaff. She and Brian sit down to discuss river running, ceramics, and much more. Enjoy Ellen Tibbetts!Peter ReznickPeter Reznick74ebae0c-ea5b-44ba-b24e-ce68555043a2Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -060049:16falsefull134341Peter Reznick is a river runner, guide, realtor and water company owner. He and Brian sit down to chat about the early days of commercial river running in the Grand Canyon. Enjoy Pete Reznick!Dave StilleyDave Stilley67167ee4-93f8-42a7-b75d-19a16e625a7bTue, 20 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -060049:15falsefull133331Dave Stilley is a lawyer, river runner, businessman, and much more! He sits down with Brian to chat about growing up in Flagstaff, getting into the Marijuana industry, and river running. Enjoy Dave Stilley!John DurhamJohn Durham869f2001-a8a8-4d22-9ac9-590e66540412Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -060048:55falsefull132321Dr. John Durham is an orthopedic surgeon from Flagstaff, AZ. He and Brian chat about how he got started in medicine, his work in Haiti and Tuba City, and more! Enjoy Dr. John Durham!Steve CarothersSteve Carothers81f36698-a982-4baf-989c-978b26c25c20Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -060001:24:10falsefull131311Dr. Steve Carothers is a biologist, ecological researcher, and much, much more. He sits down with Brian to chat about Grand Canyon ecology and how he got to where he is today. Enjoy Steve Carothers! Gwendolyn WaringGwendolyn Waringde63ce5d-d7ae-4158-b68e-a5f8b1db76c5Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -060048:48falsefull130301Gwendolyn Waring is a scientist, artist, and author. She sits down with Brian to talk about her work in the American Southwest. Enjoy Gwendolyn Waring!Kevin FedarkoKevin Fedarkoee571c8b-d6b6-4d63-960f-0b802d01bf1bTue, 23 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -060001:30:25falsefull129291Kevin Fedarko is an author, journalist, and adventurer. He joins Brian to talk about adventuring, writing, and environmental ethics. Enjoy Kevin Fedarko!Dave WegnerDave Wegner04170f14-f800-4a69-8688-ed15753a67bdTue, 09 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -060001:19:01falsefull128281Dave Wegner is an ecologist with quite a story to tell. He sits down with Brian to talk about his years with the Bureau of Reclamation, heading Glen Canyon Environmental Studies, and water science in the southwest. Enjoy Dave Wegner!JR MurrayJR Murraye67ef254-05dc-443e-981f-fadc2bef0c05Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -060048:22falsefull127271JR Murray is the long-time manager of the Arizona Snowbowl ski resort. He and Brian chat about how he got started, the ski scene in Arizona, and where the industry goes from here. Enjoy JR Murray!Martin Litton (with Brad Dimock and Lew Steiger)Martin Litton (with Brad Dimock and Lew Steiger)e9d44ca2-3118-4827-a513-dee309f1adc1Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:00:00 -060001:04:59falsefull126261Brian sits down with Brad Dimock and Lew Steiger to talk about the life and activism of Martin Litton. Recordings of Martin Litton provided by Lew Steiger. Bruce HelinBruce Helina70b54b8-e33f-4977-b488-6df916bc3d23Tue, 22 Dec 2020 14:00:00 -060051:59falsefull125251Bruce Helin is a river runner, pilot, and business owner. He sits down to chat with Brian about his river innovations, his early adventures on the Colorado, and the recent appearance of a monolith in the Utah canyon country. Enjoy Bruce Helin!Rachel SchmidtRachel Schmidt1901f868-9946-4d89-8b6b-b52c43c282ecTue, 08 Dec 2020 14:00:00 -060052:11falsefull124241Rachel Schmidt is an all around adventurer! She sits down with Brian to talk about mountain bike guiding in Moab, running rivers in Africa, and much more. Enjoy Rachel Schmidt!Connie TibbittsConnie Tibbitts3646c0c6-5f3f-4be2-9e3e-006cae0e78efTue, 24 Nov 2020 14:00:00 -060001:06:00falsefull123231Connie Tibbitts has done a bit of everything in the adventure world. She sits down to chat with Brian about her days skydiving, guiding in the Grand Canyon, and flying airplanes. Please enjoy Connie Tibbitts!Tim Begue and Joe NangleTim Begue and Joe Nangle54c8b1cd-f064-4b6d-9a05-d930b258f04eTue, 10 Nov 2020 14:00:00 -060056:11falsefull122221Tim and Joe have quite a story to tell. They sit down with Brian to talk with Brian about the unique world of brine shrimping on the Great Salt Lake. Enjoy Tim and Joe!Rick YatesRick Yatesc0a708e3-0e56-4416-b892-d1fb3a807df7Tue, 27 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -060052:34falsefull121211Rick Yates is an adventurer and biologist currently hailing from Montana. He sits down with Brian to talk about the environment and various animals he has gotten to study, particularly the wolverine. Enjoy Rick Yates!Fall 2020 UpdateFall 2020 Updated2967d09-2f2a-46cf-a248-dbb4c917c199Tue, 20 Oct 2020 21:57:03 -060009:35falsebonus11Brian has some podcast updates as we adventure into some new territory. Happy Fall!Mike YardMike Yard1ea9f47b-1639-4399-98c0-878696f84cc5Tue, 15 Sep 2020 13:00:01 -060001:11:33falsefull120201Brian's longtime friend Mike Yard sits down to chat about their childhood, their early adventures, and much more. Enjoy Mike Yard!Myron CookMyron Cook12d96239-ea1f-45c1-9693-c2138f4e989eTue, 25 Aug 2020 13:00:04 -060043:25falsefull119191Myron Cook is a jack of all trades in the adventure world. He sits down with Brian to talk about his start in sailing, skydiving, and of course rafting in the Grand Canyon. Enjoy Myron Cooke!Georgie White (with Lew Steiger)Georgie White (with Lew Steiger)80a625a6-a346-467c-bf74-a0c04509868dWed, 29 Jul 2020 13:00:11 -060037:14falsefull118181Brian and Lew Steiger sit down and discuss the life and impact of Georgie White. Lew had interviewed Georgie about her experiences running the river, and has generously provided clips from their conversation. Enjoy Brian, Lew, and Georgie! For more of Lew's interviews, you can visit his Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/epcdvdWalt TaylorWalt Taylor59cf858b-7ba7-49c3-81c3-676a53bc8248Tue, 14 Jul 2020 13:00:14 -060053:44falsefull117171Walt Taylor retired from medicine in 2008 after 40 years as a family doctor. He sits down with Brian to talk about his adventures on the Colorado River, his life in the military, and about the adventures they share together. Enjoy Walt Taylor!Mini Episode: Nieces and NephewsMini Episode: Nieces and Nephewsb42560bb-57b5-40b3-9f8b-49ea18d46886Tue, 30 Jun 2020 13:00:21 -060018:56falsefull116161Brian sits down for a quick chat with four of his nieces and nephews (at a distance) about their lives during COVID, their favorite activities, and what they think adults need to pay attention to. George YardGeorge Yard781e0722-e6ec-4675-9b37-ac4665c631a5Tue, 16 Jun 2020 13:00:04 -060045:03falsefull115151George Yard is a rancher, doctor, boatman, and much, much more. He sat down to chat with Brian in early April, the week after his 90th birthday!Brad DimockBrad Dimock78a5a12e-80b3-480f-baf8-909e3ff015f5Tue, 02 Jun 2020 13:00:12 -060043:10falsefull114141Brad Dimock is a boatman, author, and boatbuilder out of Flagstaff, AZ. He and Brad discuss his start in the Grand Canyon and how he fell in love with designing and building boats. Enjoy Brad Dimock!Lew SteigerLew Steigera95758f6-ab95-4740-8f79-f3fa8d67492eTue, 19 May 2020 14:00:12 -060036:40falsefull113131Lew Steiger is a long time Grand Canyon boatman. He and Brian sit down to chat about his work on the Boatman's Quarterly Review, his start on the Colorado River, and their early years of guiding. Enjoy Lew Steiger!Matt KaplinskiMatt Kaplinski3cd24f72-7fd1-4608-b80e-f0f5c4a89ab9Tue, 05 May 2020 13:00:10 -060045:23falsefull112121Matt Kaplinski is a geologist who has spent over 30 years studying in the Grand Canyon. He sits down with Brian to chat about beach surveys, the progression of scientific technology in the Grand Canyon, and their time designing a research boat. Enjoy Matt Kaplinski!Scott DavisScott Daviscac89382-7c19-45aa-97a7-564059f835b8Tue, 21 Apr 2020 13:00:12 -060047:07falsefull111111Scott (Scotty) Davis has had some truly big adventures. He sits down with Brian to talk about caving, boating, and running a river outfitter. Enjoy Scotty Davis!Pam WhitneyPam Whitney5571a3e6-4e9c-443f-8ef8-7e429d1edcd5Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:00:10 -060048:50falsefull110101Pam Whitney is an accomplished river runner, diver, and business woman. She sits down with Brian to chat about the early outfitters on the Colorado, how she launched her travel company, and what she's up to now. Enjoy Pam Whitney!Michael CollierMichael Colliere886ec35-00d8-41d1-98a3-c6af33a7dcecTue, 24 Mar 2020 13:00:22 -060052:10falsefull1991Michael Collier is a medical doctor, geologist, boatman, pilot, photographer, and all around good guy. He sits down to chat with Brian about how the Grand Canyon has shaped his life, and the mentors that helped him along the way. Richard QuartaroliRichard Quartaroli5f321280-9a05-416f-9cbd-ae536e7c4d58Tue, 10 Mar 2020 13:00:10 -060047:03falsefull1881Richard Quartaroli is a boatman who started on the Colorado only a few years after Brian. He was the first research librarian at the Glen Canyon Environmental Studies and The Special Collections Librarian at Northern Arizona University. He and Brian chat about their shared experience with science in the canyon and Richard's start in the boating world.Jan BalsomJan Balsom2ee5c430-625d-4798-9f04-4cb56a51ff07Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:30:10 -060058:09falsefull1771Jan Balsom has been studying and surveying the Grand Canyon since 1981. She and Brian chat about the human history in the park and her career with the National Park Service. Enjoy Jan Balsom!Bill GloecklerBill Gloecklerec7b12c6-8a4b-4a9c-ad10-916aadce1442Tue, 11 Feb 2020 15:00:20 -060040:33falsefull1661Bill Gloeckler is a long-time Grand Canyon River runner. He's the owner Arizona River Runners and Grand Canyon Whitewater, and is one heck of a musician. Brian sits down with Bill to talk about travel, environmentalism, and the commercial river industry. Lyndsay Hupp Returns! Speed Run EditionLyndsay Hupp Returns! Speed Run Edition42813fdc-2a9d-4493-a3a9-bf7e2ccc65d9Mon, 27 Jan 2020 19:04:55 -060001:12:14falsefull1551Lyndsay sits down with Brian to talk about her role in a recent attempt at the speed record through the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River. Don NeffDon Neff749a579a-680e-4e23-9f83-ab7bbff66e36Tue, 14 Jan 2020 17:30:28 -060050:36falsefull1441Don Neff is Brian's hero. A long time boatman and all around great guy, Don tells us about growing up in Mexican Hat Utah and the early days of running Glen Canyon before the dam was built.Lyndsay HuppLyndsay Huppe2d97b5c-ad46-4c57-8a5b-9c7b3941959cMon, 30 Dec 2019 16:00:01 -060045:45falsefull1331Lyndsay Hupp is a Grand Canyon River Guide, adventurer, and creator of HUPPYBAR, one of the best energy bars around. Bart HendersonBart HendersonBart Henderson sits down with Brian to talk Grand Canyon, river running, and the purpose of adventure in the conservation of wild places. He shares some truly epic adventures, including an incredible descent of the Omo River in Ethiopia. Bart has been running rivers since 1969, starting in the American Southwest. He grew up in Vernal, Utah, where early contact with river runners shaped his entire life. Please enjoy Brian's conversation with Bart Henderson!

Supported by Cloud Chaser Creative and Humphrey's Summit Ski in Flagstaff. 

Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big Adventures Entertainment LLC. 

]]>Bart Henderson sits down with Brian to talk Grand Canyon, river running, and the purpose of adventure in the conservation of wild places. He shares some truly epic adventures, including an incredible descent of the Omo River in Ethiopia. Bart has been running rivers since 1969, starting in the American Southwest. He grew up in Vernal, Utah, where early contact with river runners shaped his entire life. Please enjoy Brian's conversation with Bart Henderson!

Supported by Cloud Chaser Creative and Humphrey's Summit Ski in Flagstaff. 

Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big Adventures Entertainment LLC. 

]]>42a49580-7aff-4945-af08-37603230fbceMon, 16 Dec 2019 18:19:54 -060051:21falsefull1221Bart Henderson is a long time river guide and outdoor personality. He started guiding in 1969, and has never stopped. He talks with Brian about running rivers all over the world.Larry StevensLarry Stevensc8db6747-b60b-4057-9338-6b5b344b07d4Mon, 02 Dec 2019 03:44:10 -060046:19falsefull1111Larry Stevens is a biologist currently out of Flagstaff, AZ. He sits down with Brian to talk about his first trips in the Grand Canyon, conservation efforts in riparian areas in the American Southwest.