The Legendary Libby Riddles
Libby Riddles—first woman to win the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race—joins Explorer to share the story behind the storm, the dogs, and the decisions that made history.
Apr 15, 2026•50 min
EXPLORER with Jonathan Nathaniel Hayes
Author, adventurer, biologist and ordained minister- Jonathan Nathaniel Hayes has in depth conversations with leading voices on issues ranging from adventure in the outdoors, history, faith and science.
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Iditarod EDU with Jim Deprez
Join co-director and two time "Teacher on the trail" Jim Deprez as we discuss iditarod's EDU program designed to use the race as teaching modules for the classroom. Follow Iditarod Edu on Facebook or Instagram. You can reach Jim at jim.deprez@iditarod.com Dont forget to like, subscribe and share the podcast with a friend- you can follow us at Mush Maine on the web, YouTube, Instagram or Facebook! Or email the host @ JonathanNathanielHayes@gmail.com
Mar 30, 2026•36 min
Casey Everett: Falconry and Faith
Cohost of the wildly successful "The Sporting Chance Podcast," noted austringer and outdoorsman, Casey Everett has a conversation with Jonathan about hounds, hawking, Lizard People and liberty. Check it out.
Feb 25, 2026•1 hr 50 min
Brent Sass: Victory. Controversy. Legacy.
After 2 years of silence, Brent Sass gives us this exclusive look into his story from his perspective. Brent is one of the most accomplished long-distance sled dog mushers of his generation — a three-time 1,000 mile Yukon Quest champion and winner of the 1,000 mile 50th Iditarod. But in 2023 and 2024, serious allegations of sexual misconduct led to his disqualification from the Iditarod and his withdrawal from public life. No criminal charges were filed, and Sass has denied the allegations. Unti...
Feb 22, 2026•1 hr 43 min
Brent Sass: Victory. Controversy. Legacy.
After two years, Brent breaks his silence and answers the questions we all want addressed. Brent is one of the most accomplished long-distance sled dog mushers of his generation — a three-time 1,000 mile Yukon Quest champion and winner of the 50th Iditarod. But in 2023 and 2024, serious allegations of sexual misconduct led to his disqualification from the Iditarod and his withdrawal from public life. No criminal charges were ever filed, and Sass has denied the allegations. Until now, he has not ...
Feb 22, 2026•1 hr 43 min
LIVE: Keynote Expedition Address
Jonathan Nathaniel Hayes gives the keynote address at the annual Regional Chamber of Commerce Banquet here in Maine. The talk centered on the Centennial Seppala Expedition and the subsequent honoring of the breed as the Maine State Dog.
Oct 29, 2025•33 min
Chapter 24: NOME
One Hundred Winters: Retracing the Great Race Against Death You can purchase your hardcopy on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/One-Hundred-Winters-Retracing-Against/dp/B0FP4RRBRG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35G9COMB4ZNJC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.T31OZAvFqR36Kg2vZZOn6PjJegqtfvr2Mf4X4el3Wa3GjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.mMHEwu4mF6qqu5cj9aoKU5W7ZqzLHXeONF6xKs6tLfE&dib_tag=se&keywords=one+hundred+winters+jonathan+hayes+race&qid=1758803871&sprefix=one+hundred+winters+jonathan+hayes+rac%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-1 ...
Sep 25, 2025•19 min
To Safety: Chapter 22
One Hundred Winters: Retracing the Great Race Against Death Order your copy on Amazon today at: https://www.amazon.com/One-Hundred-Winters-Retracing-Against/dp/B0FP4RRBRG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35G9COMB4ZNJC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.T31OZAvFqR36Kg2vZZOn6PjJegqtfvr2Mf4X4el3Wa3GjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.mMHEwu4mF6qqu5cj9aoKU5W7ZqzLHXeONF6xKs6tLfE&dib_tag=se&keywords=one+hundred+winters+jonathan+hayes+race&qid=1758567410&sprefix=one+hundred+winters+jonathan+hayes+rac%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-1 Or order...
Sep 22, 2025•19 min
Chapter 22: The Blowhole
One Hundred Winters: Retracing the Great Race Against Death. Available in Hardcover and Paperback on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/One-Hundred-Winters-Retracing-Against/dp/B0FP4RRBRG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35G9COMB4ZNJC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.T31OZAvFqR36Kg2vZZOn6PjJegqtfvr2Mf4X4el3Wa3GjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.mMHEwu4mF6qqu5cj9aoKU5W7ZqzLHXeONF6xKs6tLfE&dib_tag=se&keywords=one+hundred+winters+jonathan+hayes+race&qid=1758194294&sprefix=one+hundred+winters+jonathan+hayes+rac%2Caps%2C144&...
Sep 18, 2025•16 min
Topkok Hills: Chapter 21
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Sep 17, 2025•10 min
Chapter 20: White Mountain
ONE HUNDRED WINTERS: Retracing the Great Race Against Death. Available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/One-Hundred-Winters-Retracing-Against/dp/B0FP4RRBRG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35G9COMB4ZNJC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.T31OZAvFqR36Kg2vZZOn6PjJegqtfvr2Mf4X4el3Wa3GjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.mMHEwu4mF6qqu5cj9aoKU5W7ZqzLHXeONF6xKs6tLfE&dib_tag=se&keywords=one+hundred+winters+jonathan+hayes+race&qid=1757889249&sprefix=one+hundred+winters+jonathan+hayes+rac%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-1 Or request an AUTOGR...
Sep 14, 2025•11 min
Chapter 19: Golovan
ONE HUNDRED WINTERS: Retracing the Great Race Against Death. Written by Jonathan Nathaniel Hayes. Illustrated by Caleb Gingras. Now available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/One-Hundred-Winters-Retracing-Against/dp/B0FP4RRBRG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35G9COMB4ZNJC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.T31OZAvFqR36Kg2vZZOn6PjJegqtfvr2Mf4X4el3Wa3GjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.mMHEwu4mF6qqu5cj9aoKU5W7ZqzLHXeONF6xKs6tLfE&dib_tag=se&keywords=one+hundred+winters+jonathan+hayes+race&qid=1757685204&sprefix=one+hund...
Sep 12, 2025•15 min
Chapter 18: Into Elim
One Hundred Winters: Retracing the Great Race Against Death. Autographed books available here: https://mushmaine.com/product/one-hundred-winters-book-autographed/ Now available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/One-Hundred-Winters-Retracing-Against/dp/B0FP4RRBRG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1KRBS3A0HKKP9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.T31OZAvFqR36Kg2vZZOn6PjJegqtfvr2Mf4X4el3Wa3GjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.mMHEwu4mF6qqu5cj9aoKU5W7ZqzLHXeONF6xKs6tLfE&dib_tag=se&keywords=one+hundred+winters+jonathan+hayes+race&...
Sep 11, 2025•15 min
Chapter 17: Crossing Norton Sound
One Hundred Winters: Retracing The Great Race Against Death. Written by Jonathan Nathaniel Hayes Illustrated by Caleb Gingras Get an autographed copy here: https://mushmaine.com/product/one-hundred-winters-book-autographed/ Or purchase from Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/One-Hundred-Winters-Retracing-Against/dp/B0FP4RRBRG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35G9COMB4ZNJC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.T31OZAvFqR36Kg2vZZOn6PjJegqtfvr2Mf4X4el3Wa3GjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.mMHEwu4mF6qqu5cj9aoKU5W7ZqzLHXeONF6xKs6tLfE&dib_tag...
Sep 10, 2025•16 min
Chapter 16: Shaktoolik
ONE HUNDRED WINTERS: Retracing The Great Race Against Death Written by Jonathan Nathaniel Hayes Illustrated by Caleb Gingras Buy the Book here: https://www.amazon.com/One-Hundred-Winters-Retracing-Against/dp/B0FP4RRBRG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=DNJAW7I8ULVS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.T31OZAvFqR36Kg2vZZOn6C566IXPhBk9sfVheUDJQP0e_r5AlsKfEhhb9UfuCGUlq9iENmFjp4MOCqCtnPHlBdKg9nYxzvQChvKFdUIgZBk.GUylz6nviBPwad_P4_yt9zrAJ-k8TGOXu0ms3cRJQkI&dib_tag=se&keywords=one+hundred+winters+hayes&qid=1757417259&sp...
Sep 09, 2025•14 min
Chapter 15: Unalakleet
ONE HUNDRED WINTERS: Retracing the Great Race Against Death. Written by Jonathan Nathaniel Hayes Illustrated by Caleb Gingras Get your copy on Amazon today here: https://www.amazon.com/One-Hundred-Winters-Retracing-Against/dp/B0FP4RRBRG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3I4O8D0FRMPP2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.T31OZAvFqR36Kg2vZZOn6C566IXPhBk9sfVheUDJQP0XQJcq_oS4lRPdCHb6PMBSq9iENmFjp4MOCqCtnPHlBdNwpUlLn_so1lEQ3rcmMrc.48K4-CCFooOPEht5ji2EJz32-dCKyD04joOoOowL2fk&dib_tag=se&keywords=one+hundred+winters+hayes&qi...
Sep 08, 2025•18 min
Chapter 14: To the Coast
ONE HUNDRED WINTERS: Retracing the Great Race Against Death. Written by Jonathan Nathaniel Hayes. Illustrated by Caleb Gingras. NOW AVAILABLE on AMAZON! https://www.amazon.com/One-Hundred-Winters-Retracing-Against/dp/B0FP4RRBRG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=380ELJT8Q4027&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.T31OZAvFqR36Kg2vZZOn6C566IXPhBk9sfVheUDJQP0XQJcq_oS4lRPdCHb6PMBStoML7h9QlubPjxxGsn8rwtNwpUlLn_so1lEQ3rcmMrc.KUEOfJSWaysGifKXTsZpzUsDyAvleRqjboa2mjwUyUI&dib_tag=se&keywords=one+hundred+winters+hayes&qid=1757205...
Sep 07, 2025•11 min
Chapter 13: Old Ghosts
ONE HUNDRED WINTERS: Retracing The Great Race Against Death. Buy your copy at https://www.amazon.com/One-Hundred-Winters-Retracing-Against/dp/B0FP4RRBRG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1PGKA69CWKYD1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.T31OZAvFqR36Kg2vZZOn6C566IXPhBk9sfVheUDJQP2C3ahH15fA2ClreExIvb_7MQbnBOmjRKCK503XwrBSm0RBkVyOtSC18KCIt8RyjRQ.w53l6r1lj0b_psKO1MghFmuLsH-6OI8sFd0P5sfvX7w&dib_tag=se&keywords=one+hundred+winters+hayes&qid=1757071664&sprefix=one+hundred+winters+hayes%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-1
Sep 05, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Chapter 12: Blood and Snow
ONE HUNDRED WINTERS: Retracing the Great Race Against Death. Written by Jonathan Nathaniel Hayes Illustrated by Caleb Gingras
Sep 04, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Chapter 11: Kaltag
Get your copy of "ONE HUNDRED WINTERS: Retracing the Great Race Against Death" on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/One-Hundred-Winters-Retracing-Against/dp/B0FP4RRBRG/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Or reach out to Mush Maine on Social Media to request your autographed copy
Sep 03, 2025•15 min
Chapter 10: The Yukon
ONE HUNDRED WINTERS: Retracing the Great Race Against Death. Written by Jonathan Nathaniel Hayes Illustrated by Caleb Gingras
Sep 01, 2025•13 min
Chapter 9: Gaining On Galena
One Hundred Winter: Retracting the great Race Against Death. Available in hardcover, Paperback and eBook here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP4RRBRG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RAVRW6MWBO9I&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PgBvFvfN1IA-zc_t2oznX_jJegqtfvr2Mf4X4el3Wa3GjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.92ihNMZSR1T1BRi7ieBG6UV5FLcCFfKNy_tUUwjkft8&dib_tag=se&keywords=one+hundred+winters+hayes+jonathan&qid=1756488855&sprefix=one+hundred+winters+hayes+jonathan%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-1
Aug 29, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Chapter 8: The Run to Ruby
ONE HUNDRED WINTERS: Retracing the Great Race Against Death Written by Jonathan Nathaniel Hayes Illustrated by Caleb Gingras
Aug 28, 2025•12 min
Chapter 7: The Race Against Death
One Hundred Winter: Retracing the Great Race Against Death Written by Jonathan Nathaniel Hayes Illustrated by Caleb Gingras
Aug 27, 2025•11 min
Chapter 6: To Tanana
Free Audio of the new Book, ONE HUNDRED WINTERS: Retracing the Great Race Against Death. Written by Jonathan Hayes Illustrated by Caleb Gingras
Aug 26, 2025•15 min
Chapter 5 Making for Manley
ONE HUNDRED WINTERS: Retracing The Great Race Of Death Written By Jonathan Nathaniel Hayes Illustrated by Jon Van Zyle Photography by Caleb Gingras
Aug 15, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Chapter 4 Tolovana Roadhouse
ONE HUNDRED WINTERS: Retracing The Great Race Against Death Written by Jonathan Nathaniel Hayes Illustrated by John Van Zyle Photography by Caleb Gingras
Aug 13, 2025•17 min
Chapter 3 Nenana
One Hundred Winters: Retracing the Great Race Against Death Written by Jonathan Nathaniel Hayes Illustrated by Jon Van Zyle Photography by Caleb Gingras
Aug 11, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Chapter 2. The Journey of Twelve Thousand Miles
One Hundred Winters: Retracing the Great Race Against Death Written by Jonathan Nathaniel Hayes Illustrated by Jon Van Zyle Photography by Caleb Gingras
Aug 08, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Chapter 1. The Centennial Serum Expedition
ONE HUNDRED WINTERS: Retracing the Great Race Against Death Written by Jonathan Nathaniel Hayes
Aug 07, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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