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.

  1. 4D AGO

    Jimmy Grissom

    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.

    57 min

  2. FEB 3

    Phil McNichol

    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.

    1h 19m

  3. JAN 20

    Peter Bruce

    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.

    36 min

  4. 11/25/2025

    Troy Gillenwater

    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.

    1h 10m

  5. 09/09/2025

    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.

    43 min

  6. 07/08/2025

    Paul Begovac

    Paul 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 Adventures Entertainment LLC.

    56 min

  7. 06/24/2025

    Ed Keable Returns

    Ed 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 Adventures Entertainment LLC.

    1h 12m

  8. 04/01/2025

    Joseph Day

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

    1h 22m
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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.

Information

  • Creator
    Big Adventures Entertainment LLC
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2019 Big Adventures Entertainment LLC
  • Show Website
    Big Adventures with Brian Dierker

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