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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.... more
FAQs about Big Adventures with Brian Dierker:How many episodes does Big Adventures with Brian Dierker have?The podcast currently has 91 episodes available.
February 24, 2026Jimmy 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 CarothersDave 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....more58minPlay
February 03, 2026Phil 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 CarothersDave 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....more1h 19minPlay
January 20, 2026Peter 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 CarothersDave 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....more36minPlay
November 25, 2025Troy 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 CarothersDave 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....more1h 11minPlay
September 09, 2025Kelsey 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 CarothersDave 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 CarothersDave 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....more44minPlay
July 08, 2025Paul BegovacPaul 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!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC....more57minPlay
June 24, 2025Ed Keable ReturnsEd 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!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC....more1h 13minPlay
April 01, 2025Joseph DayJoseph 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! [email protected] Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC....more1h 23minPlay
March 18, 2025Peter WeissPeter 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!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC....more1h 10minPlay
February 11, 2025Harlan TaneyHarlan Taney is a kayaker, adventurer, and filmmaker. He and Brian chat about everything from boating the Grand Canyon to chasing waterfalls. Enjoy Harlan Taney!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC....more1h 1minPlay
FAQs about Big Adventures with Brian Dierker:How many episodes does Big Adventures with Brian Dierker have?The podcast currently has 91 episodes available.