
Grand Canyon boatman Brian Dierker sits down to chat with fellow guides, scientists, politicians and oddballs about adventure, conservation, and all things outside.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 96 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceNaturePlaces & TravelSociety & Culture | |||

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.
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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 Evolut... 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 conducting the first significa... more
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 re... more
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I forgot how I came across this show but I’m working on listening to all the episodes. Brian if I see you this fall I have some questions to discuss! Brian is a big man but if you meet him you quickly see he is also bigger than life. I like that this show brings out so many adventures from such a wide variety of people. Listening to Mr Dufficy talk about summoning Denali took me back to the “longest coldest camping trip” I’ve ever been on, when I tried and failed to climb Denali in 1994. All the... more
I love & appreciate Brian Dierker's Podcast. I discovered it while preparing for my own 'Big Adventure' doing a R2R2R run in the Grand Canyon. I started with the Kevin Fedarko episode after reading 'The Emerald Mile.' I highly recommend both the book and the interview here. I live in Ohio and am so grateful to be able to relive my The Grand Canyon experience through this podcast. The guests are always so inspirational and the conversations authentic. Thank you, Brian Dierker!
Dierker is a Demi-God in these parts. As someone who has lived in Flagstaff as long as I have. Was a guest swamper in the 90s. And has watched Snowbowl transform over the last several years. I’m lucky to know several of his guests. This is a refreshing podcast!
Brian always has such an amazing energy and his guest enjoy the conversation which makes for an amazing dynamic!
Probably the best part of the day while river guiding for me was guide time on the boats after dinner. The work of the day is done, the guests are happy, the heat has gone and we’re just watching the last bits of light on the upper canyon walls while enjoying a beer together. Brian and his incredible friends take me back to those moments and the conversations and stories shared. Thanks Brian!
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This podcast explores a vibrant tapestry of outdoor adventures and personal stories that capture the spirit of exploration and conservation. With Grand Canyon boatman Brian Dierker as the host, listeners are treated to engaging conversations with fellow guides, scientists, and a diverse array of guests, each sharing their unique experiences and insights regarding nature, adventure, and environmental stewardship. Topics often revolve around river guiding, cultural ties to nature, and personal anecdotes that highlight the thrills and challenges of outdoor pursuits.
Notably, the conversations delve into the historical and contemporary narratives of river running and adventures in the Grand Canyon, as well as the personal journeys of those who... more
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Recent guests on Big Adventures include:
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4. Steve Carothers
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