Best Rimfrom Podcasts (2025)

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Ep92: Bruce Aiken: The Artist Who Lived At The Bottom Of The Grand Canyon 1:16:00

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For 33 years, Bruce Aiken and his family called Roaring Springs home—5 miles and 3,500 feet below the North Rim. From maintaining the park’s lifeline water system to creating world-renowned paintings of the Canyon, Bruce’s story is as legendary as the place itself. In this conversation, he reflects on life at the bottom, the devastating Dragon Brav…

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Episode 165 - Gamera Vs Jiger 1:41:47

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SHOWNOTES 01:16 - The News! 15:29 - Gamera Vs Jiger discussion CREDITS Our music comes from the extremely talented Eclectic Method. We thank him for the permission to use the song "Monsters" throughout the show. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail [email protected]. Also check out our Patreon here!…

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23 Stairs, a Treadmill & 61,350 Feet: Alicia’s Journey to Kilimanjaro | HikeStrong Podcast Ep. 22 43:05

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What does it take to climb Kilimanjaro when you don’t live near mountains? And what happens when you decide to do it all over again for the Inca Trail? In this episode, I sit down with Alicia—a self-described “non-athlete” who trained on 23 stairs behind a building and a treadmill with a pack on her back to summit Kilimanjaro. She’s funny, self-dep…

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Combo Products, Complex Rules: Regulatory Strategies for Combination Products 19:33

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Welcome back to the Ennovation Podcast, where we bring you the latest trends, insights, and expertise in Life Sciences and Regulatory Affairs. This time, I’m joined by Plamena Entcheva-Dimitrov, PhD, RAC, founder of Preferred Regulatory Consulting. Combination Products Demystified Combination products are more than the sum of their parts. From pre-…

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Special Report - Primitive War 17:16

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SHOWNOTES 1:35 - Spoiler Free Discussion CREDITS Our music comes from the extremely talented Eclectic Method. We thank him for the permission to use the song "Monsters" throughout the show. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail [email protected]. Also check out our Patreon here!…

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Ep91: A 10-Year-Old’s Final Hike: The Tragedy of Philip Grimm 25:36

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It was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime: a 10-year-old boy’s first airplane ride, first Canyon hike, and a grandmother’s dream of sharing her love for the Grand Canyon with her family. But on a scorching July day, that dream became a tragedy. In this sobering episode, Dr. Tom Myers returns to share the heartbreaking story of Philip Grimm,…

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Ep90: YouTube's Famous "Hiking Guy" On Rim-to-Rim And Beyond 1:01:28

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Cris Hazzard—better known as Hiking Guy—has built one of the most trusted platforms in the outdoor world, helping millions of hikers with his honest trail guides and practical wisdom. In this conversation, Cris sits down with Brian to talk about the North Rim Fire and what it might mean for the future of Rim-to-Rim hiking, and what other hikes you …

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Episode 164 - Underwater Revisited 1:38:45

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SHOWNOTES 01:16 - The News! 6:40 - Underwater Revisited discussion CREDITS Our music comes from the extremely talented Eclectic Method. We thank him for the permission to use the song "Monsters" throughout the show. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail [email protected]. Also check out our Patreon here!…

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Ep89: Practical Advice From 50+ Rim2Rims 57:07

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What do you get when you combine flip-flops, a Harley, and a heart for helping others cross the Canyon? You get Julian Coiner, one of the Grand Canyon’s most joyful characters. In this episode, Julian shares how guiding others rim-to-rim became his calling, the lessons learned while helping 92-year-old Alfredo Aliaga set a Guinness World Record, an…

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Ep88: How To Hike Rim-To-River Without Getting Wrecked 39:07

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As the North Rim continues to burn and Rim-to-Rim becomes impossible for the foreseeable future, Brian returns to the trail to share what is still possible. This episode documents a full Rim-to-River hike from South Kaibab to the Colorado River and back up Bright Angel—complete with trail tips, logistics, elevation insights, and hard-earned wisdom.…

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Episode 163 - Jurassic World Chaos Theory S3 1:52:42

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SHOWNOTES 01:16 - The News! 21:29 - Jurassic World Chaos Theory Season 3 Discussion CREDITS Our music comes from the extremely talented Eclectic Method. We thank him for the permission to use the song "Monsters" throughout the show. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail [email protected]. Also check out our Patreon her…

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Sacred Steps Hiking Meditation: You Are The Phoenix 20:31

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What if your greatest heartbreak was not your end—but your beginning? In this powerful walking meditation, Zeena guides you through a journey of release, remembrance, and rebirth. Inspired by the myth of the phoenix and made even more poignant in the wake of the North Rim fires at Grand Canyon, this episode invites you to walk with intention, honor…

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What Every Traveler Should Know About Guides | Chris Anderson (Part 2) | Hike Strong Podcast | Ep. 21 28:54

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Most travelers walk away from a guided trip thinking, “That was amazing”—but they have no idea what it actually took to make it feel that way. In Part 2 of my conversation with former REI Guide of the Year Chris Anderson, we go behind the curtain to uncover what guides really do: How REI tried to flip the script and treat guiding as a real career—a…

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Episode 162 - Jurassic World Chaos Theory S2 2:03:36

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SHOWNOTES 01:16 - The News! 16:13 - Jurassic World Chaos Theory Season 2 Discussion CREDITS Our music comes from the extremely talented Eclectic Method. We thank him for the permission to use the song "Monsters" throughout the show. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail [email protected]. Also check out our Patreon her…

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Sacred Steps | The Fire That Transforms 15:56

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I simply MUST share this. It's too powerful not to, and just what many of us need to hear. Please subscribe to Sacred Steps: Meditation In Motion to get magic like this every single week. These are hiking/walking meditations made specifically for our hiKin community. -Brian -- As the North Rim of the Grand Canyon burns, this episode of Sacred Steps…

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North Rim Fire Update | As Fire Spreads North, How Safe Is Kaibab Lodge? 12:00

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As the Dragon Bravo Fire grows past 11,700 acres with 0% containment, frustration is mounting—not just from the blaze itself, but from what many see as a lack of access, transparency, and leadership. On today’s episode, we break down the latest updates from fire crews and federal officials, including new threats to Kaibab Lodge and continued struct…

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Rise and Fall of REI Experiences | Conversation with Chris Anderson (Part 1) | Hike Strong Podcast | Ep. 20 27:49

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When REI announced it was shutting down its Experiences Division, the internet exploded with outrage. For many, it felt like the company was abandoning one of the most meaningful things it offered - a way to actually get people outside, not just sell them the gear. In this episode, I sit down with Chris Anderson, Former director of Risk Management …

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Don't Give Up On Your Canyon Adventure! | North Rim Fire Update | Thursday, July 17 26:40

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In this special episode of The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show, Brian shares critical updates on the Dragon Bravo Fire that has devastated the North Rim. With the fire now at over 11,000 acres and containment still at 0%, much of the North Rim infrastructure—including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge—has been lost. Trail closures are expanding, includi…

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The Day That Changed Everything: Krocky Meshkin's North Rim Fire Story | Plus Updates On Fire's Progress 42:36

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In this emotional and unfiltered conversation, longtime Grand Canyon shuttle driver and tour guide Krocky Meshkin opens up about the devastation of the North Rim fire, the shocking loss of the Grand Canyon Lodge, and the ripple effects on his livelihood and identity. Just days before the blaze, Krocky was celebrating a life finally coming together—…

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North Rim Fire Update | BREAKING: Manzanita, Roaring Springs Threatened | Tuesday, July 15 30:50

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In this urgent fire update, Brian and Zeena share troubling new developments from the North Rim: the blaze has now spilled over the rim and threatens Manzanita and the critical pump house at Roaring Springs. With no containment and growing danger deep inside the canyon, we break down what’s really happening—what’s confirmed, what’s not, and what it…

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North Rim Fire Update | Loss...And Hope | Monday, July 14 31:21

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What do you say when one of your favorite places in the world burns down? In this update on the devastating North Rim fire, Brian and Zeena sit down to reflect on the Dragon Bravo Fire that consumed Grand Canyon Lodge and much of the North Rim. But this isn’t just a story of loss—it’s one of love, memory, and the spirit that refuses to die. With fi…

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Sacred Steps (Hiking/Movement Meditation): Kaibab—The Wisdom Of The Upside Down Mountain 13:18

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To subscribe on Apple Podcasts, click here. To subscribe on Spotify, click here. -- In this powerful walking meditation, Zeena Speciale explores the meaning of the word Kaibab—a Paiute word that translates to “mountain lying down.” As you walk, you’ll be invited to consider what it means to descend instead of climb, to find wisdom not in the strivi…

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Tales From Below (Ep7): Humbled By The Canyon 5:20

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Ashley Handschke and her fiancé weren’t new to pushing their limits. As endurance athletes and seasoned hikers, they thought they were ready for a two-day Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim of the Grand Canyon. But the Canyon has a way of humbling even the strongest. With temperatures soaring past 100 degrees and the climb up South Kaibab feeling endless, their fir…

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Ep87: The Boston Marathoner Who Died in the Grand Canyon: The Margaret Bradley Story 26:01

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Margaret Bradley was young, brilliant, and unstoppable—an All-American runner and Boston Marathon finisher who thought she could handle anything, even the Grand Canyon in July. She was wrong. In this powerful and cautionary episode, we revisit the tragic story of Margaret’s final run, exploring what went wrong, how it could have been prevented, and…

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Special Report - Jurassic World Rebirth 3:04:48

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SHOWNOTES 1:35 - Spoiler Free Discussion 14:26 - Spoiler DiscussionBy Kyle Minnick

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Sacred Steps (Hiking/Movement Meditation): Mending The Cracks: A Meditation On Wholeness 14:36

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To subscribe on Apple Podcasts, click here. To subscribe on Spotify, click here. -- In Japan, there is an art called kintsugi, where broken pottery is repaired with shimmering gold, turning cracks into beauty rather than hiding them away. In this meditative walk, Zeena guides you to honor the places within you that feel tender or fractured, filling…

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Tales From Below (Ep6): Heat, Humility, And The Perfect Rim2Rim 7:12

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Not every Grand Canyon tale is about survival. Some are about knowing when not to push. In this episode of Tales From Below, Dave Skierkowski and his seasoned hiking crew swap ambition for wisdom—canceling a planned double-crossing in favor of a single, dialed-in Rim-to-Rim. Through early starts, smart pacing, and well-timed cooling breaks, they co…

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Ep86: Hiking The Length Of The Grand Canyon With Dr. Tom Myers 1:02:26

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What does it take to hike the entire length of the Grand Canyon—800 miles of brutal, unforgiving, awe-inspiring terrain? In this episode, Dr. Tom Myers, longtime Grand Canyon physician and author, shares the story behind his new book The Grandest Trek, chronicling his end-to-end Canyon journey with his son, the lessons they learned, and the powerfu…

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Episode 161 - Jaws The Revenge 2:07:06

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SHOWNOTES 01:16 - The News! 30:48 - Jaws The Revenge Discussion CREDITS Our music comes from the extremely talented Eclectic Method. We thank him for the permission to use the song "Monsters" throughout the show. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail [email protected]. Also check out our Patreon here!…

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Introducing Sacred Steps: Hiking/Walking Meditations By Zeena Speciale 14:08

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Introducing Sacred Steps: Meditations In Motion, a weekly meditation for your hikes or walks by my wife, shamanic Reiki master teacher and certified sound healer Zeena Speciale. Try them on your hikes—I think you'll love them! (These will be released separately on Sundays, so please subscribe to Sacred Steps: Meditations In Motion wherever you get …

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Tales From Below (Ep5): Live To Hike Another Day 6:52

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What do you do when your heart rate won’t come down, the sun is climbing fast, and the Canyon stretches endlessly in both directions? For Alan Fletcher, the answer was clear—listen to your body, not your ego. In this episode of Tales From Below, we follow Alan’s solo Rim-to-Rim hike in May 2025, a journey marked by wisdom, self-awareness, and the c…