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Big Adventures with Brian Dierker

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Grand Canyon boatman Brian Dierker sits down to chat with fellow guides, scientists, politicians and oddballs about adventure, conservation, and all things outside.
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Episodes

Tim Cooper

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

Jul 19, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 54

George Bain

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

Jul 05, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 53

Erica Fareio

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

May 31, 202246 minSeason 1Ep. 52

David Edwards

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

May 10, 20221 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Gary Bolton

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

Apr 26, 20221 hrSeason 1Ep. 50

Mark Lamberson

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

Apr 05, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Bob and Jim

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

Mar 22, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Chris Louderback

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

Mar 08, 202255 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Jim David

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

Feb 01, 202250 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Christa Sadler

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

Jan 18, 202252 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Dan Hall

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

Jan 04, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Matt Fahey

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

Dec 21, 20211 hrSeason 1Ep. 43

Jimi Hendrick

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

Dec 07, 202150 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Jose Martinez

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

Nov 16, 202152 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Wayne Ranney

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

Nov 02, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Ed Keable

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

Oct 19, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Octavius Seowtewa

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

Oct 05, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Carolyn Alvord

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

Aug 17, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Brian Dierker

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

Aug 03, 202157 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Ellen Tibbetts

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

Jul 20, 202155 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Peter Reznick

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

Jul 06, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Dave Stilley

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

Apr 20, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 33

John Durham

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

Apr 06, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Steve Carothers

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

Mar 23, 20211 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Gwendolyn Waring

Gwendolyn Waring is a scientist, artist, and author. She sits down with Brian to talk about her work in the American Southwest. Enjoy Gwendolyn Waring!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big Adventures Entertainment LLC.

Mar 09, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Kevin Fedarko

Kevin Fedarko is an author, journalist, and adventurer. He joins Brian to talk about adventuring, writing, and environmental ethics. Enjoy Kevin Fedarko!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big Adventures Entertainment LLC.

Feb 23, 20211 hr 30 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Dave Wegner

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

Feb 09, 20211 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 28

JR Murray

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

Jan 26, 202148 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Martin Litton (with Brad Dimock and Lew Steiger)

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

Jan 12, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Bruce Helin

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

Dec 22, 202052 minSeason 1Ep. 25
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