The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show
The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show, hosted by Brian Speciale, helps hikers plan and train for Grand Canyon hikes, covering rim-to-rim routes, heat safety, water planning and trail logistics. The show has 137 episodes, releases weekly, and runs about 44 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.
Engaged Grand Canyon hikers planning trips, tied to the hiKin gear brand
- Weekly episodes with roughly 44-minute average length give sponsors steady placement in a focused hiking niche.
- Apple Podcasts shows 160 ratings averaging 5.0 stars, signalling a highly engaged listener base.
- Guests include park rangers and trail crew members, lending expert credibility to sponsor messages.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, bonus Q&A, route guide
- Tone
- practical, encouraging
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- hiKin
- Categories promoted
- hiking packs, outdoor gear, hiking coaching
- Affiliate links
- No
The website lists hiKin shop products and the show is tied to hiKin, but no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles or description.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover a flash flood, a heat stroke survivor and a helicopter rescue, with no explicit flags; the feed is not marked explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | hikin.club/pages/canyon-resources |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1720435707 |
| RSS feed | feeds.transistor.fm/the-grand-canyon-hiker-dude-… |
Benchmark score: 22 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| BREAKING NEWS: Flash Flood DEVASTATES Parts Of North Kaibab Trail, Pha | 2026-08-30 | 17 min |
| Canyon Confessions 3: Why Your Food Plan Will FAIL On A Grand Canyon H | 2026-08-26 | 21 min |
| Ep115: The Complete Grand Canyon Rim-to-River Guide: South Kaibab-Phan | 2026-08-19 | 1 h 9 min |
| Canyon Confessions 2: What Fit Hikers STILL Get Wrong | 2026-08-12 | 17 min |
| Ep114: A Grand Canyon Near-Death Experience: Heat Stroke, The ICU, And | 2026-08-05 | 39 min |
| Ep113: The Dangerous Gap Between FIT and READY For Grand Canyon Hikes | 2026-07-29 | 51 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 50 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Welcome to the home of Grand Canyon hiking. The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show helps hikers plan, train for, and better understand hikes below the rim, from short day hikes to Rim-to-Rim, Rim-to-River, Phantom Ranch, Bright Angel Trail, South Kaibab Trail, North Kaibab Trail, backpacking trips, heat safety, water planning, shuttle logistics, and more. Host Brian Speciale shares Grand Canyon…
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About The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show
The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Brian Speciale, who co-founded hiKin, according to the hiKin website. The show covers hiking preparation below the rim, including Rim-to-Rim routes, Phantom Ranch, heat safety, water planning and shuttle logistics, with interviews from rangers and hikers. Episodes run about 44 minutes at the median, and the feed lists 137 episodes since December 2023.
Apple Podcasts shows 160 ratings with a 5.0 average, according to the Apple listing. Listeners are likely adult outdoor hikers, mostly from the United States; these audience figures are estimates. No sponsors appear in the feed, and the show promotes hiKin's own products, so brands may contact the hiKin team directly.
At an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $40 to $200 per episode. That suits outdoor gear, hydration and travel service brands seeking a dedicated hiking audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show
How much does The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates run about $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show about?
The show helps hikers plan and train for Grand Canyon hikes, from day hikes to Rim-to-Rim routes. Host Brian Speciale shares trail advice, safety lessons and interviews with rangers and hikers.
How do I contact The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. You can also reach the hiKin team through the website contact page.
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