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Big Adventures with Brian Dierker

Big Adventures Entertainment LLC

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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Kelsey Pfendler Returns!

Big Adventures with Brian Dierker ·

2025/09/09

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

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00:56:14

Paul Begovac

Big Adventures with Brian Dierker ·

2025/07/08

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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.

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01:12:29

Ed Keable Returns

Big Adventures with Brian Dierker ·

2025/06/24

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 AdventuresEntertainment LLC.

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01:22:21

Joseph Day

Big Adventures with Brian Dierker ·

2025/04/01

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.

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01:09:19

Peter Weiss

Big Adventures with Brian Dierker ·

2025/03/18

Peter 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.

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01:00:01

Harlan Taney

Big Adventures with Brian Dierker ·

2025/02/11

Harlan 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.

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01:07:58

Mike Boyle

Big Adventures with Brian Dierker ·

2025/01/28

Mike Boyle is a former river guide and all around adventurer. He joins Brian in the studio to chat about his exploratory trips in South America, New Guinea, and other river trips around the world. Enjoy Mike Boyle!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.

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00:55:06

Ben Perry

Big Adventures with Brian Dierker ·

2025/01/14

Ben Perry is a flight nurse and skiier, and happens to be Brian's nephew. He and Brian sit down to chat about growing up in Flagstaff, raising family there, and his career working out of helicopters. Enjoy Ben Perry!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.

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00:52:53

Della Yurcik

Big Adventures with Brian Dierker ·

2024/12/03

Della Yurcik is a retired (and celebrated) Park Ranger. She and Brian talk about the state of the Grand Canyon, how she got started with the Park Service, and much more! Enjoy Della Yurcik!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.

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01:09:48

Frank Donald

Big Adventures with Brian Dierker ·

2024/11/19

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.

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01:16:17

Breck O'Neill

Big Adventures with Brian Dierker ·

2024/06/11

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.

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01:19:34

Richard Bangs Returns

Big Adventures with Brian Dierker ·

2024/04/02

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.

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01:09:04

Kelsey Pfendler

Big Adventures with Brian Dierker ·

2024/03/19

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.

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00:45:06

Laurie Dyer

Big Adventures with Brian Dierker ·

2024/03/05

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.

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01:25:54

Dave Ganci (with George Bain)

Big Adventures with Brian Dierker ·

2024/01/09

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.

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00:46:07

Mark Jensen

Big Adventures with Brian Dierker ·

2023/12/12

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 Adventures Entertainment LLC.

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00:27:53

Cecily Maniaci

Big Adventures with Brian Dierker ·

2023/11/28

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 Adventures Entertainment LLC.

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01:15:16

Emily Omana Smith

Big Adventures with Brian Dierker ·

2023/09/05

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 Adventures Entertainment LLC.

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01:20:40

Nina Swidler and Mike Yeatts

Big Adventures with Brian Dierker ·

2023/08/15

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 Adventures Entertainment LLC.

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01:15:52

Don Perry

Big Adventures with Brian Dierker ·

2023/08/01

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 Adventures Entertainment LLC.

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