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Mushing

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Mushing is a podcast that follows the sport of dog mushing, the Iditarod, and races worldwide from First Paw Media. Mushing is hosted by best-selling author Robert Forto (A Musher's Dream) and a team of co-hosts that bring a unique perspective to the show. During the Iditarod race each March, the show is a daily podcast that covers the race with an in-depth analysis you won't find anywhere else. In the off-season, hear interviews with mushers, behind-the-scenes news, and updates.
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Episodes

The Serum Run: Gunnar Kassen and Balto Make History

A limited series based on the 1925 Serum Run in Alaska, hosted by Alex Stein. On this episode: Gunnar Kassen and Balto Make History Subscribe Now Support Dog Works Radio by visiting our sponsor, Alaska Dog Works , a premier dog training company that trains service dogs for people all over North America. Follow Alex: @coldfootfilms The Mushing podcast is made possible by Mushing+ subscribers. Learn more about all the benefits of a subscription and subscribe now at mushing.com/mushingplus...

Jan 08, 202416 minSeason 1Ep. 10

The Serum Run: Race Against the Storm

A limited series based on the 1925 Serum Run in Alaska, hosted by Alex Stein. On this episode: Race Against the Storm Subscribe Now Support Dog Works Radio by visiting our sponsor, Alaska Dog Works , a premier dog training company that trains service dogs for people all over North America. Follow Alex: @coldfootfilms The Mushing podcast is made possible by Mushing+ subscribers. Learn more about all the benefits of a subscription and subscribe now at mushing.com/mushingplus...

Jan 07, 202419 minSeason 1Ep. 9

The Serum Run: Togo Saves the Day

A limited series based on the 1925 Serum Run in Alaska, hosted by Alex Stein. On this episode: Togo Saves the Day Subscribe Now Support Dog Works Radio by visiting our sponsor, Alaska Dog Works , a premier dog training company that trains service dogs for people all over North America. Follow Alex: @coldfootfilms The Mushing podcast is made possible by Mushing+ subscribers. Learn more about all the benefits of a subscription and subscribe now at mushing.com/mushingplus...

Jan 06, 202417 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Sled Dog Photography w/Whitney McLaren

Join host, Robert Forto as he welcomes professional photographer, Whitney McLaren to talk about capturing the story of a sled dog race through photos. Whitney can often be seen at races around Alaska taking amazing photos of sled dog teams. The Mushing podcast is made possible by Mushing+ subscribers. Learn more about all the benefits of a subscription and subscribe now at mushing.com/mushingplus

Jan 06, 202439 min

The Serum Run: Howling Winds and the Hand Off

A limited series based on the 1925 Serum Run in Alaska, hosted by Alex Stein. On this episode: Howling Winds and the Hand Off. Subscribe Now Support Dog Works Radio by visiting our sponsor, Alaska Dog Works , a premier dog training company that trains service dogs for people all over North America. Follow Alex: @coldfootfilms The Mushing podcast is made possible by Mushing+ subscribers. Learn more about all the benefits of a subscription and subscribe now at mushing.com/mushingplus...

Jan 05, 202419 minSeason 1Ep. 7

The Serum Run: Portage and the Spirts

A limited series based on the 1925 Serum Run in Alaska, hosted by Alex Stein. On this episode: Portage and the Spirits. Subscribe Now Support Dog Works Radio by visiting our sponsor, Alaska Dog Works , a premier dog training company that trains service dogs for people all over North America. Follow Alex: @coldfootfilms The Mushing podcast is made possible by Mushing+ subscribers. Learn more about all the benefits of a subscription and subscribe now at mushing.com/mushingplus...

Jan 04, 202415 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Long Distance Skijoring with Adam Robinson

Host Dan Kirkup is joined by Adam Robinson from Whitehorse, Yukon to talk about long distance skijoring. https://dpsay.wordpress.com/ Canadian Challenge www.canadianchallenge.com https://www.instagram.com/canadianchallenge/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/CanadianChallengeSledDogRace/ https://twitter.com/CCSleddograce/status/1498352545256787968...

Dec 27, 202345 min

Sled Dog and Snow Machine Accidents

Join hosts Robert and Michele Forto as they discuss the recent accidents involving dog teams and snow machines on the Denali Highway. This episode is a collection of first-hand advice and tips from others to help avoid these tragedies between people and dog teams.

Dec 17, 202341 min

Right to mush state, Title 24, and mushing kennel licenses in Alaska

Join hosts Robert and Michele Forto as they discuss the right to mush state, Title 24, and the mushing kennel license in Alaska on this episode of Mushing. The Mushing podcast is made possible by Mushing+ subscribers. Learn more about all the benefits of a subscription and subscribe now at mushing.com/mushingplus

Dec 13, 202337 min

Racing Toward Recovery w/Mike Williams

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Iditarod musher and advocate, Mike Williams to Mushing to talk about growing up inn rural Alaska with sled dogs, running in the biggest races, his people, and the cause that he champions with his dogs.

Dec 13, 202344 min

Iditarod 2024 Rookie Connor McMahon

Host Dan Kirkup is joined by Connor McMahon of Feral Racing in Carcross, Yukon to talk about his race history and exciting plans for Iditarod 2024. https://feralracingdogsledtours.com/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Feral-Racing/100063604914637/ https://www.instagram.com/feral_racing_yukon/ Canadian Challenge www.canadianchallenge.com https://www.instagram.com/canadianchallenge/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/CanadianChallengeSledDogRace/ https://twitter.com/CCSleddograce/status/149835254525678...

Dec 05, 202334 min

Racing in the Ace Race w/Tonya Helm

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes dog musher Tonya Helm to the podcast to talk about her start in the sport, moving to Alaska, a smelly race story, and much more.

Dec 02, 202325 min

Mushing Couple Mary and Jesse

Host Dan Kirkup is joined by mushing duo Mary England and Jesse Terry from On The Land Kennel in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. https://instagram.com/mary_e_yram?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA== https://www.instagram.com/jesse_ontheland/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100014431867605&mibextid=LQQJ4d Canadian Challenge www.canadianchallenge.com https://www.instagram.com/canadianchallenge/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/CanadianChallengeSledDogRace/ https://twitter.com/CCSleddograce/status/1498352545...

Nov 22, 20231 hr 16 min

Lost Sports of the Winter Olympics: The fast and furry world of sled dog racing

Join host Michele Forto as she talks about dog mushing in the Olympic Games in 1932 on Mushing. At the 1928 Winter Olympic Games in St. Moritz, Switzerland, demonstration sports – not part of the official program – were included for the first time. With demonstration events ceasing to exist after 1992, in this podcast , Mushing explores some of these ‘lost sports’ of the Winter Games. Dog Mushing was a demo sport at the 1932 Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York, and some very famous dog driver...

Nov 11, 202314 min

Michael Burtnick | CC Tales

Host Dan Kirkup is joined by Michael Burtnick from Keystone Sled Dogs in Yukon, Canadian Challenge 8-dog Finisher in 2022! Michael Burtnick https://www.keystonesleddogs.com/ https://www.facebook.com/p/Keystone-Sled-Dogs-100064057631708/ Canadian Challenge www.canadianchallenge.com https://www.instagram.com/canadianchallenge/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/CanadianChallengeSledDogRace/ https://twitter.com/CCSleddograce/status/1498352545256787968...

Oct 25, 202352 min

The History of Military Working Dogs in Alaska

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the fascinating history of military working dogs in Alaska on Mushing. Did you know that sled dogs played a pivotal role in World War II and today we are going to learn the fascinating history of these dogs and how it was not long after the war that organizations such as the Alaska Dog Mushers Association and Alaskan Sled Dog and Racing Association were established. At the same time, races such as the North American Championship sled dog derby and the Fur...

Oct 14, 202318 min

Jerry Johnson | CC Tales

Host Dan Kirkup is joined by Jerry Joinson, the first musher on the trail at the inaugural Canadian Challenge in 1998! Canadian Challenge www.canadianchallenge.com https://www.instagram.com/canadianchallenge/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/CanadianChallengeSledDogRace/ https://twitter.com/CCSleddograce/status/1498352545256787968...

Oct 10, 202332 min

Jesika Reimer | CC Tales

Host Dan Kirkup is joined by Jesika Reimer, Canadian Challenge 8-dog Champion! Jesika Reimer https://www.instagram.com/jesreimer/?hl=en https://www.reimerpack.com/ Canadian Challenge www.canadianchallenge.com https://www.instagram.com/canadianchallenge/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/CanadianChallengeSledDogRace/ https://twitter.com/CCSleddograce/status/1498352545256787968...

Sep 26, 20231 hr 3 min

Craig Houghton | CC Tales

Host Dan Kirkup is joined by Craig Houghton to chat about the Canadian Challenge and Caledonia Classic races. Caledonia Classic Sled Dog Race https://www.facebook.com/groups/caledoniaclassic/ http://www.fsjcaledoniaclassic.com/ Canadian Challenge www.canadianchallenge.com https://www.instagram.com/canadianchallenge/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/CanadianChallengeSledDogRace/ https://twitter.com/CCSleddograce/status/1498352545256787968...

Sep 12, 202342 min

Musher Moe | CC Tales

Musher Moe and Dexter join host Dan Kirkup to chat about her first Canadian Challenge and plans for 2024. Musher Moe https://www.facebook.com/@Musher-Moe-100086271034270/ https://www.facebook.com/eagleridgedogsledtours https://www.facebook.com/garrick.schmidt.1 Canadian Challenge www.canadianchallenge.com https://www.instagram.com/canadianchallenge/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/CanadianChallengeSledDogRace/ https://twitter.com/CCSleddograce/status/1498352545256787968...

Aug 29, 202347 min

Kaycee Powell | Noble Paws

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes dog musher, Kaycee Powell from Fairbanks, Alaska. In this episode, we talk about her sled dog kennel, The Goat Project, and providing sled dog experiences for those with disabilities through her involvement with Noble Paws and much more.

Aug 26, 202333 min

Eva Robinson | Junior Musher from North Dakota

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes a junior musher, Eva Robinson from North Dakota to Mushing Radio. In this episode we talk about Eva's run in the Junior Iditarod, being the only competitive musher in the state, and much more.

Aug 19, 202331 min

Marcel Marin | CC Tales

Host Dan Kirkup is joined by musher Marcel Marin to chat about Canadian Challenge, Yukon Quest, and Underdog races.

Aug 14, 202336 min

Anna Marmann

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Georgia (USA) dog musher, Anna Marmann to talk about the rise of the sport in the Southeast, her dogs, a canine obstacle course race, and much more.

Aug 12, 202349 min

The Seppala Siberian | Dimitrios Kapoukranidis

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Dimitrios Kapoukranidis to talk about how he got started in mushing, the history of the Seppala Siberian, and much more! Mushing Radio is a podcast that follows the sport of dog mushing, the Iditarod, and races worldwide. Mushing Radio is hosted by best-selling author Robert Forto (A Musher’s Dream) and a team of co-hots that bring a unique perspective to the show. During the Iditarod, each March the show is a daily podcast that covers the race with an in-de...

Aug 05, 202353 min

Aaron Peck | CC Tales

Host Dan Kirkup is joined by Canadian Iditarod Musher Aaron Peck to chat about Canadian Challenge and Iditarod races. https://br-fr.facebook.com/elevationsleddogs/ https://www.instagram.com/aaronpeck_elevationsleddogs/?hl=en www.canadianchallenge.com https://www.instagram.com/canadianchallenge/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/CanadianChallengeSledDogRace/ https://twitter.com/CCSleddograce/status/1498352545256787968...

Aug 01, 20231 hr 15 min

Sprint Musher Jamie Perry

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes spirnt musher Jamie Perry of Wisconsin about how she got started in mushing, racing, living on a farm, the upcoming sled dog expo, and much more! Mushing Radio is a podcast that follows the sport of dog mushing, the Iditarod, and races worldwide. Mushing Radio is hosted by best-selling author Robert Forto (A Musher’s Dream) and a team of co-hots that bring a unique perspective to the show. During the Iditarod, each March the show is a daily podcast that cove...

Jul 29, 202334 min

Hope 91 Sled Dog Race | Jon van Zyle and Helen Hegener

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes author and artist Jon Van Zyle and author and publisher Helen Hegener to discuss their new book Hope 91 Sled Dog Race, about a mushing race in Russia. This is a fascinating discussion about mushing history, sled dogs, and more. Mushing Radio is a podcast that follows the sport of dog mushing, the Iditarod, and races worldwide. Mushing Radio is hosted by best-selling author Robert Forto (A Musher’s Dream) and a team of co-hots that bring a unique perspective ...

Jul 22, 202330 min

Iditarod Musher Matt Failor

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Iditarod musher, Matt Failor to talk about how he get started in mushing, his dogs, the Iditarod, welcoming his first child, future plans, and much more! Mushing Radio is a podcast that follows the sport of dog mushing, the Iditarod, and races worldwide. Mushing Radio is hosted by best-selling author Robert Forto (A Musher’s Dream) and a team of co-hots that bring a unique perspective to the show. During the Iditarod, each March the show is a daily podcast t...

Jul 15, 202337 min

2023-2024 Mushing Race Schedule

Join hosts Robert Forto and Toni Reitter discussing the 2023-2024 race schedule. On the episode the highlight races from around the world from the Iditarod, Neargrease, Stage Stop, Yukon Quest and many more. Mushing Radio is a podcast that follows the sport of dog mushing, the Iditarod, and races worldwide. Mushing Radio is hosted by best-selling author Robert Forto (A Musher’s Dream) and a team of co-hots that bring a unique perspective to the show. During the Iditarod, each March the show is a...

Jul 08, 202322 min
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