Big Adventures with Brian Dierker

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 information on Jonathan's campaign can be found at https://www.jonathannezforaz.com

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!

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 supported by Ceiba Adventures. To have Ceiba Adventures support your next big adventure, visit www.ceibaadventures.com

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? Check out previous episodes 74 and 86! This episode is brought to you by Ceiba Adventures. Ceiba can support your next big adventure at https://www.ceibaadventures.com

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 Yard! This episode is supported by Dave Wegner, Steve Carothers, and Ceiba Adventures. To have Ceiba Adventures support your next adventure, visit www.ceibaadventures.com . Mention...

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! This episode is brought to you by Dave Wegner, Steve Carothers, and the generous support of Ceiba Adventures. Equip your next adventure at https://www.ceibaadventures.com Mentioned in...

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 Adventures. You can find them at https://www.ceibaadventures.com

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 episode was supported by Dave Wegner, Steve Carothers, and Ceiba Adventures. Have Ceiba Adventures support your next big adventure at https://www.ceibaadventures.com Mentioned in thi...

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 Mike Yard by listening to his and Brians' chat from September 15, 2020! This episode was supported by Ceiba Adventures, Steve Carothers, and Dave Wegner. To explore how Ceiba Adventur...

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 episode with Matt, check out Episode 12. This podcast episode is brought to you by Ceiba Adventures. You can find them at https://www.ceibaadventures.com Thanks also to Steve Carother...

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 episode was brought to you by the generosity of Ceiba adventures, Dave Wegner, Steve Carothers. You can find Ceiba Adventures at https://www.ceibaadventures.com Mentioned in this e...

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. Enjoy Dave Wegner and the Evolution of Science! This episode was supported by Ceiba Adventures and by individual donations from Steve Carothers and Dave Wegner. More information abou...

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 conducting the first significant studies in the Grand Canyon after the completion of Glen Canyon Dam. Enjoy Roy Johnson! This episode was sponsored by Ceiba Adventures and by indiv...

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 ongoing impacts on policy and recreation in the American Southwest. In this introductory episode, Brian and Steve lay out the scope of the story they'll be telling over the next few...

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 the Grand Canyon in 2021. Please enjoy Liam O'Neill! Mentioned in this episode: Sponsors: Dave Wegner and Steve Carothers Dave Wegner has been a long-time supporter of Big Adventures...

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...

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 scienti...

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 s...

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...

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 an...

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. 

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. 

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. 

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 Adventures Entertainment LLC. 

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 Adventures Entertainment LLC.