Brian Dierker Podcasts

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!By Cecily Maniaci, Bill Gloeckler, Gavin Boughner, Brian Dierker, Margaret Knight

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!By Emily Omana Smith, Bill Gloeckler, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight, Brian Dierker

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!By Bill Gloeckler, Gavin Boughner, Brian Dierker, Margaret Knight

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!By Don Perry, Gavin Boughner, Brian Dierker, Bill Gloeckler, Margaret Knight

Steve Hatch is the third generation owner/operator of Hatch River Expeditions. He sits down with Brian to talk about growing up on the rivers of the Southwest, his competitive dirt-bike racing, and the state of commercial river running. Enjoy Steve Hatch!By Steve Hatch, Bill Gloeckler, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight, Brian Dierker

This is part two of Brian's chat with John Dufficy. Be sure to catch up on part one! In this episode, John continues is stories from his summiting of the seven highest summits of the world. Enjoy John Dufficy!By Brian Dierker, John Dufficy, Bill Gloeckler, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight

PART ONE. John Dufficy is an all-around adventurer. He and Brian sit down to chat about how John got started on his adventurous path, and his summiting of Denali, Aconcagua, and Everest in 1993, on his way to completing the seven summits. This is part one of Brian's conversation with John Dufficy. Stay tuned for more!…

Ed Smith is a river runner and skier, celebrating his recent retirement from Northern Arizona University. He and Brian sit down to chat about the early days guiding in the Grand Canyon and the American west, skiing, and much more. Enjoy Ed Smith!By Ed Smith, Brian Dierker, Bill Gloeckler, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight

Dave and Mimi Demaree founded Demaree Inflatable Boats (DIB) in 1982. They sit down with Brian to chat about boat building, old types of rafts and whitewater craft, and some of the adventures they've shared. Enjoy Dave and Mimi Demaree!By Dave Demaree, Mimi Demaree, Brian Dierker, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler

Ken Phillips is a search and rescue expert who spent 27 years at the Grand Canyon working for the National Park Service. He chats with Brian about his start at the canyon, teaching rescue techniques around the world, and much more! Enjoy Ken Phillips!By Ken Phillips, Bill Gloecker, Margaret Knight, Gavin Boughner, Brian Dierker

Phyllis Hogan is an herbalist and the proprieter of Winter Sun Trading Company in Flagstaff AZ. She sits down with Brian to chat about her journey to the Southwest, ethnobotany, and starting a small business. Enjoy Phyllis Hogan!By Phyllis Hogan, Brian Dierker, Bill Gloeckler, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight

Richard Bangs is an adventurer and co-founder of the international guiding company Sobek. Enjoy Richard Bangs!By Richard Bangs, Brian Dierker, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler

Ross Garrison is a surfer, river runner, and avid backpacker. He sits down with Brian to chat about his world travels, long distance hikes, and much more! Enjoy Ross Garrison!By Bill Gloeckler, Brian Dierker, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight

The Grand Canyon brought Jon and Ruthie Stoner together, and it is still a major part of their lives. They sit down and chat with Brian about Ruthie's art, their trips in the Canyon, and their many years working for river companies. Enjoy the Stoners!By Jon Stoner, Ruthie Stoner, Brian Dierker, Bill Gloeckler, Margaret Knight, Gavin Boughner

Lynn Hamilton is the executive director of Grand Canyon River Guides. She sits down with Brian to chat about her educational path, adventures, and GCRG. Enjoy Lynn Hamilton!By Lynn Hamilton, Brian Dierker, Bill Gloeckler, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight

By Big Adventures Entertainment LLC

Tim Cooper is a boatman and adventurer out of Dolores Colorado. He and Brian sit down to chat about his first descent of the Little Colorado River, his early days in the Grand Canyon, and much more. Enjoy Tim Cooper!By Tim Cooper, Bill Gloeckler, Margaret Knight, Brian Dierker, Gavin Boughner

George Bain is a Flagstaff-based boatman and adventurer. He and Brian chat about George's many ascents of Grand Canyon summits, his early days on the river, and much more! Enjoy George Bain!By George Bain, Margaret Knight, Brian Dierker, Bill Gloeckler, Gavin Boughner

Erica Fareio is an artist, adventurer, and river runner. She and Brian sit down to chat about the beauty of Arizona and her activism through art. Enjoy Erica Fareio!By Erica Fareio, Brian Dierker, Bill Gloecker, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight

David Edwards is a freelance photographer, adventurer and river runner. He and Brian chat about his photo trips to Mongolia, and numerous other adventures in the Grand Canyon and around the globe. Enjoy David Edwards!By Brian Dierker, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler, David Edwards

Gary Bolton is a long time river runner, guide, and botanist. He and Brian chat about his international adventures, getting his PhD, and much more! Enjoy Gary Bolton!By Brian Dierker, Gary Bolton, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler

Mark Lamberson is a skiier, ski judge, and outdoor retail businessman. He and Brian chat about skiing, changes in the industry, travel, and much more. Enjoy Mark Lamberson!By Brian Dierker, Mark Lamberson, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler

Robert McDonald and his nephew Jim Wilson join Brian in the studio. They chat about growing up in Arizona, hunting, skiing, and much more! Enjoy Bob and Jim!By Robert McDonald, Jim Wilson, Brian Dierker, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler

Chris Louderback is a risk manager/ski patroller at the Arizona Snowbowl. He and Brian sit in a gondola lift and chat about skiing, Alaska adventures, the environment, and much more. Enjoy Chris Louderback!By Gavin Boughner, Brian Dierker, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler, Chris Louderback

Jim David is a river runner, chemist, mathematician, and educator. He and Brian chat about early days on the Colorado River, the importance of science education, and the future of the planet. Enjoy Jim David!By Gavin Boughner, Brian Dierker, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler, Jim David

Christa Sadler is an educator, author, and river guide. She and Brian sit down to chat about science in the Grand Canyon, her books, and adventuring around the globe. Enjoy Christa Sadler!By Gavin Boughner, Brian Dierker, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler, Christa Sadler

Dan Hall is a river runner, adventurer, and slayer of ravenna grass. He sits down with Brian to chat about his epic cycling trips, radio improv, and Grand Canyon science. Enjoy Dan Hall!By Dan Hall, Bill Gloeckler, Brian Dierker, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight

Matt Fahey is a river guide, videographer, and producer. He sits down with Brian to talk about how the river helped launch his career as a cameraman and TV producer. Enjoy Matt Fahey!By Matt Fahey, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight, Brian Dierker, Bill Gloeckler

Jimi Hendrick is a river runner and adventurer with too many stories for one sitting. He and Brian sit down to chat about the Grand Canyon, river running in Alaska, and his roundabout journey to becoming a river guide. Enjoy Jimi Hendricks!By Bill Gloeckler, Brian Dierker, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight

Jose Martinez is a fashion photographer and hatmaker. He and Brian sit down to chat about breaking into photography, moving around the country, and life in Northern Arizona. Enjoy Jose Martinez!By Jose Martinez, Bill Gloeckler, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight, Brian Dierker

Wayne Ranney is a guide, geologist, and author. He and Brian sit down to chat about geology and science in the Grand Canyon. Enjoy Wayne Ranney!By Brian Dierker, Wayne Ranney, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler

Ed Keable is the superintendent of Grand Canyon National Park. He and Brian sit down to chat about his 30+ years of federal service, their river trip together, and all things Grand Canyon. Enjoy Ed Keable!By Brian Dierker, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler, Gavin Boughner, Ed Keable

Octavius Seowtewa is the supervisor of the Zuni Cultural Resource Advisory team. He and Briand sit down and chat about his life, the river, and the A:Shiwi in Zuni, New Mexico.By Octavius Seowtewa, Brian Dierker, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler

Carolyn Alvord is a river guide and former jockey. She sits down with Brian to talk about the wild world of horse racing and river guiding. Enjoy Carolyn Alvord!By Carolyn Alvord, Bill Gloeckler, Gavin Boughner, Brian Dierker, Margaret Knight

Brian Dierker joins his own podcast to try and answer the question "Who is Brian Dierker?" He and producer Gavin Boughner sit down and try their best to find answers. Enjoy Brian Dierker!By Margaret Knight, Gavin Boughner, Brian Dierker, Bill Gloeckler

Ellen Tibbetts is a river runner and artist out of Flagstaff. She and Brian sit down to discuss river running, ceramics, and much more. Enjoy Ellen Tibbetts!By Gavin Boughner, Brian Dierker, Ellen Tibbetts, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler

Peter Reznick is a river runner, guide, realtor and water company owner. He and Brian sit down to chat about the early days of commercial river running in the Grand Canyon. Enjoy Pete Reznick!By Big Adventures Entertainment LLC

Dave Stilley is a lawyer, river runner, businessman, and much more! He sits down with Brian to chat about growing up in Flagstaff, getting into the Marijuana industry, and river running. Enjoy Dave Stilley!By Gavin Boughner, Brian Dierker, Bill Gloeckler, Dave Stilley, Margaret Knight

Dr. John Durham is an orthopedic surgeon from Flagstaff, AZ. He and Brian chat about how he got started in medicine, his work in Haiti and Tuba City, and more! Enjoy Dr. John Durham!By Brian Dierker, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler, John Durham

Dr. Steve Carothers is a biologist, ecological researcher, and much, much more. He sits down with Brian to chat about Grand Canyon ecology and how he got to where he is today. Enjoy Steve Carothers!By Bill Gloeckler, Brian Dierker, Steve Carothers, Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight

Gwendolyn Waring is a scientist, artist, and author. She sits down with Brian to talk about her work in the American Southwest. Enjoy Gwendolyn Waring!By Gavin Boughner, Bill Gloeckler, Brian Dierker, Gwendolyn Waring, Margaret Knight

Kevin Fedarko is an author, journalist, and adventurer. He joins Brian to talk about adventuring, writing, and environmental ethics. Enjoy Kevin Fedarko!By Kevin Fedarko, Brian Dierker, Margaret Knight, Gavin Boughner, Bill Gloeckler

Dave Wegner is an ecologist with quite a story to tell. He sits down with Brian to talk about his years with the Bureau of Reclamation, heading Glen Canyon Environmental Studies, and water science in the southwest. Enjoy Dave Wegner!By Gavin Boughner, Bill Gloeckler, Brian Dierker, Margaret Knight, Dave Wegner

JR Murray is the long-time manager of the Arizona Snowbowl ski resort. He and Brian chat about how he got started, the ski scene in Arizona, and where the industry goes from here. Enjoy JR Murray!By Bill Gloeckler, Margaret Knight, Brian Dierker, Gavin Boughner, JR Murray

Brian sits down with Brad Dimock and Lew Steiger to talk about the life and activism of Martin Litton. Recordings of Martin Litton provided by Lew Steiger.By Bill Gloeckler, Lew Steiger, Brad Dimock

Bruce Helin is a river runner, pilot, and business owner. He sits down to chat with Brian about his river innovations, his early adventures on the Colorado, and the recent appearance of a monolith in the Utah canyon country. Enjoy Bruce Helin!By Brian Dierker, Gavin Boughner, Bill Gloeckler, Margaret Knight, Bruce Helin

Rachel Schmidt is an all around adventurer! She sits down with Brian to talk about mountain bike guiding in Moab, running rivers in Africa, and much more. Enjoy Rachel Schmidt!By Bill Gloecker, Margaret Knight, Brian Dierker, Rachel Schmidt, Gavin Boughner

Connie Tibbitts has done a bit of everything in the adventure world. She sits down to chat with Brian about her days skydiving, guiding in the Grand Canyon, and flying airplanes. Please enjoy Connie Tibbitts!By Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight, Brian Dierker, Bill Gloeckler, Connie Tibbitts

Tim and Joe have quite a story to tell. They sit down with Brian to talk with Brian about the unique world of brine shrimping on the Great Salt Lake. Enjoy Tim and Joe!By Joe Nangle, Margaret Knight, Tim Begue, Brian Dierker, Bill Gloeckler, Gavin Boughner

Rick Yates is an adventurer and biologist currently hailing from Montana. He sits down with Brian to talk about the environment and various animals he has gotten to study, particularly the wolverine. Enjoy Rick Yates!By Gavin Boughner, Brian Dierker, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler