The RMFJ Podcast

Jon Sweet comes back to visit chat and catch up. He's headed off to Nashville to branch out from his outstanding career in photography to artist management. We also chat a lot (too much?) about some of my life updates. My flying career, some life observations and how I got to know Robert de Niro, Harrison Ford and some others. Hope you enjoy!

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Bryant Dunn has worn many hats since he moved to Ketchum, Idaho more than 30 years ago from his home town of Bellevue, WA. He has worked as a bar tender, ski instructor, ski patroller, flyfishing and big game hunting guide and outfitter, tv morning show host, weatherman, journalist and creative writer. 

Currently, Bryant spends most of his time - when not chasing his kids down the ski slopes of Sun Valley’s Bald Mountain or along the banks of some remote Idaho river - operating Dunn Outfitting International which offers flyfishing and big game hunting services around the world.

Bryant is the International Director of Himalayan Flyfishing Adventures headquartered in Himalayan Bhutan and owns Bhutan’s first-ever flyshop and is currently in the finishing stages of construction of the kingdom’s first flyfishing-specific lodge. He is also a partner in and Director of Guest Services for Christmas Island Lodge, located on the world’s largest coral atoll in the central Polynesian Republic of Kiribati and is the Head Honcho of Idaho Wilderness Outfitters based near Sun Valley, Idaho, USA. 

Bryant recently retired from the Sun Valley Ski Patrol after 22 years serving in various roles including Snow Safety Officer, Critical Incident Team Leader and Supervisor.

Finally, Bryant serves on the Board of Directors of Fisheries Conservation Foundation, is the Board Chair of Himalayan Rivers United, represents Fly Fishers International as FFI Ambassador in Bhutan and as the FFI International Ambassador Coordinator and has served the Royal Government of Bhutan as Master Trainer of Fishing Guides.

Much more importantly, Bryant is the father of four amazing children who are just as passionate about the outdoors as he is.

Hans Klodt is a true Alaskan. He's a survivor. Helicopter pilot for an oil company. Extreme skier and Avalanche survivor. Multiple hairy grizzly bear encounters. Musician.

Inspired to help others through the layers of our education system. Maria Medrano and her husband has powered the app "TecoGuide, " your free virtual college advisor. To learn more go to Tecoguide.com, and to support this initiative go to Inspirame.com.

Rick Emerson lives to help and serve first responders, athletes and service members.

NHL player Charlie Lindgren is a Goalie for the Washington Capitals. Charlie has also played for the Montreal Canadiens. Played on the USA Hockey Team at the World Championships in Prague, Czech Republic.

Steve Wiebe is a world champion and former Guiness Book of World Records holder for Donkey Kong. He is featured in the documentary "King of Kong - Fistful of Quarters" on Amazon Prime.

My cousin, Ben Rush. He's won 6 or 7 Oscars. Worked on Inside Out 2, Coco, Kung Fu Panda and many many more. Academy Awards.

Jon Sweet is an amazing photographer. He is best known for his music, wedding and product photography. His approach begins and ends with being present and creating relationships.

Canadian-born NHL Defenseman Jamie Huscroft. He played for the New Jersey Devils, Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vancouver Canucks, Phoenix Coyotes and Washington Capitals.