Brian 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!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Frank Donald, Brian Dierker, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler

Brian 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!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Breck O'Neill, Bill Gloeckler, Brian Dierker, Margaret Knight, Gavin Boughner

Richard 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!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Richard Bangs, Bill Gloeckler, Brian Dierker, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight

Kelsey 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!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Kelsey Pfendler, Margaret Knight, Brian Dierker, Bill Gloeckler, Gavin Boughner

Laurie 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!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.…

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

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

Cecily 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!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Cecily Maniaci, Margaret Knight, Brian Dierker, Gavin Boughner, Bill Gloeckler

Emily 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!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Emily Omana Smith, Brian Dierker, Bill Gloeckler, Margaret Knight, Gavin Boughner

Nina 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!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.…

Don 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!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.…

Steve 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!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.…

This 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!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Brian Dierker, Margaret Knight, John Dufficy, Bill Gloeckler, Gavin Boughner

PART 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!Big Adventures with Brian Dierk…

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

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

Ken 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!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.…

Phyllis 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!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.…

Richard Bangs is an adventurer and co-founder of the international guiding company Sobek. Enjoy Richard Bangs!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Richard Bangs, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight, Brian Dierker, Bill Gloeckler

Ross 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!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Bill Gloeckler, Margaret Knight, Gavin Boughner, Brian Dierker

The 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!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.…

Lynn 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!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Lynn Hamilton, Bill Gloeckler, Brian Dierker, Margaret Knight, Gavin Boughner

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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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.…

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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par George Bain, Bill Gloeckler, Margaret Knight, Brian Dierker, Gavin Boughner

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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Erica Fareio, Brian Dierker, Bill Gloecker, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight

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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.…

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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Brian Dierker, Gary Bolton, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler

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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Brian Dierker, Mark Lamberson, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler

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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Robert McDonald, Jim Wilson, Brian Dierker, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler

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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Gavin Boughner, Brian Dierker, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler, Chris Louderback

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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Gavin Boughner, Brian Dierker, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler, Jim David

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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Gavin Boughner, Brian Dierker, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler, Christa Sadler

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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Dan Hall, Bill Gloeckler, Brian Dierker, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight

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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Matt Fahey, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight, Brian Dierker, Bill Gloeckler

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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.…

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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Jose Martinez, Bill Gloeckler, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight, Brian Dierker

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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Brian Dierker, Wayne Ranney, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler

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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Bill Gloeckler, Gavin Boughner, Ed Keable, Margaret Knight, Brian Dierker

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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Brian Dierker, Octavius Seowtewa, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler

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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Gavin Boughner, Bill Gloeckler, Carolyn Alvord, Margaret Knight, 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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Bill Gloeckler, Margaret Knight, Brian Dierker, Gavin Boughner

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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Bill Gloeckler, Margaret Knight, Brian Dierker, Ellen Tibbetts, Gavin Boughner

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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Big Adventures Entertainment LLC

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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Brian Dierker, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight, Dave Stilley, Bill Gloeckler

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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Brian Dierker, Bill Gloeckler, Margaret Knight, Gavin Boughner, John Durham

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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Brian Dierker, Steve Carothers, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler

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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Gwendolyn Waring, Margaret Knight, Gavin Boughner, Bill Gloeckler, Brian Dierker

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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.Par Kevin Fedarko, Brian Dierker, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler, Gavin Boughner

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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.…