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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Booking probability
32%
Guest openness
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Signup to Generate a PitchGrand Canyon boatman Brian Dierker sits down to chat with fellow guides, scientists, politicians and oddballs about adventure, conservation, and all things outside.
Recent episodes include "Jonathan Nez" (27 October 2026, 48 minutes), "Melissa Sevigny" (13 October 2026, 40 minutes), and "Evolution of Grand Canyon Science: Jan Balsom" (1 September 2026, 72 minutes).
Big Adventures with Brian Dierker publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 69 minutes.
Booking probability for Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Big Adventures with Brian Dierker requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Big Adventures with Brian Dierker's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Big Adventures with Brian Dierker are Fitness, Golf & Recreation. Big Adventures with Brian Dierker has a leisure audience.
Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is a leisure podcast.
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Episode #105
Jonathan Nez is a former Navajo Nation President, now running for Congress. He and Brian sit down to chat about water, cost of living, and other issues faced by Arizona and American voters. Enjoy Jonathan Nez! More...
Episode #104
Melissa Sevigny is an author, science writer, and public speaker. She joins Brian to chat about her most recent book, Brave the Wild River. Enjoy Melissa Sevigny!
Episode #103
Jan Balsom returns to our podcast to discuss the evolution of archeology in the Grand Canyon. She and Brian chat about the importance of sand in the preservation of sites and much more! Enjoy Jan Balsom! This episode is...
Episode #102
Kelsey Pfendler returns! She and her fiancee (congrats!) Carlos Andina sit down with Brian to discuss her record-breaking row from California to Hawaii. Please Enjoy Kelsey Pfendler! Need a refresher on who Kelsey is...
Episode #101
Mike Yard is back for more fish chat! In this episode he sits down with Brian and Steve to talk more about the Humpback Chub and Rainbow Trout populations, the impact of sediment and turbidity, and much more. Enjoy Mike...
Episode #100
Mike Yard helps continue our exploration of fishery science in the Grand Canyon. Mike, Steve, and Brian explore the introduction of hoop netting, nuances of tagging and tracking chub, and much more! Enjoy Mike Yard...
Episode #99
Kate Hale is launching her big adventure down the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. She and Brian chat about the logistics and gear required for her trip. Enjoy Kate Hale! This episode was brought to you by Ceiba...
Rich Valdez continues our Evolution of Grand Canyon Science series with an excellent conversation about fish! Join Rich, Steve and Brian as they discuss the Humpback Chub, Pike Minnow, Small Mouth Bass, and more! This...
Welcome to the fishy part of Grand Canyon science. Mike Yard joins Brian and Steve for the first of a few episodes on fish science. Anodes, Cathodes, and hoop nets galore! Enjoy Mike Yard (part one). Learn more about...
Our Evolution of Science in the Grand Canyon series continues with hydrologist Matt Kaplinski. Brian, Steve, and Matt chat bathymetric surveying, sand, water, and boatmen. Enjoy Matt Kaplinski! To listen to our first...
Evolution of Grand Canyon Science continues this week with Dave Topping! Dave is a sediment researcher (among other talents). He joins Brian to talk about Glen Canyon Dam's impact on sediment in the Colorado River. This...
Our Evolution of Grand Canyon Science series continues, and this episode is all about water! Dave Wegner joins Brian and Steve for a wide ranging conversation about deadpool, the Colorado River Compact, and much more...
Roy Johnson kicks off our Evolution of Grand Canyon Science series, and with good reason - he started the whole research project in the first place. Roy sits down with Brian and Steve Carothers to chat about forming and...
Brian Dierker and Steve Carothers are happy to welcome you to The Evolution of Science in the Grand Canyon! This interview series will explore the history of scientific studies, the people who designed them, and their...
Episode #91
Liam O'Neill is a river guide, swiftwater rescue instructer, and much more. He sits down with Brian to talk about growing up in the river community, rafting rivers in Idaho, and the harrowing and tragic flood event on...
Episode #90
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...
Episode #89
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 #88
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...
Episode #87
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...
Episode #86
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...
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