Mushing

Stage Stop Mushers Anny Malo and Marco Rivest

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Anny Malo and Marco Rivest from Canada to talk about traveling long distances to race in races like the Stage St...

Continental Championship Race Day 1

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Robert Forto as he hosts a joint podcast with Mushing and Team and Trail to discuss the day's events at the Continental Championship in Minocqua,...

Until the Last Dog with Rob Downey

26 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes musher, author, and entrepreneur Rob Downey to discuss his new book, Until the Last Dog: One Man's Lifelong Jour...

Continental Championship Vet Checks and Opening Ceremonies

26 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto for this quick Team and Trail and Mushing podcast about the opening ceremonies and vet checks at the IFSS Continental Champions...

Continental Championships in Minocqua Kick Off

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he hosts from the Continental Dryland Championships in Minocqua, Wisconsin in this joint venture with Team and Trail. This i...

Running Sled Dogs and Climbing Mountains with Calvin Daugherty

19 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Iditarod rookie Calvin Daugherty as he prepares to run in next year's race. We also discuss climbing some of the...

Team USA at the Iron Paws Dryland Race

12 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he interviews the Team USA participants at the Iron Paws Dryland Race in Washington. Please note that the audio is a bit scr...

John Beargrease Marathon with Mike Keyport

05 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes the president of the John Beargrease Marathon in Minnesota as they gear up for the race. We talk about the histo...

Iditarod Judge and Race Director Dan Carter

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Mushing podcast, host Robert Forto interviews Dan Carter, the race director for the Pedigree Stage Stop. Dan shares his journey...

Pedigree Stage Stop Race Information

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Dan Carter, the race director for the Pedigree Stage Stop. In this episode, we discuss the race's history, forma...

Issue 198 of Mushing Magazine is Out!

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Michele Forto discusses various topics related to First Paw Media and Mushing Magazine. She talks about the magazine's latest is...

Anchorage Mushing District with Jim Huettl

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he sits down with the president of the Anchorage Mushing District, Jim Huettl at his lakehouse in Alaska. We talk about the ...

Talking Sled Dogs with Deborah Molburg-Bicknell

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as she welcomes Deborah Molburg-Bicknell from her home in Laconia, NH to talk about growing up in a mushing family, Team and Tr...

CDC Regulations and Mushing with Kat Langlais and Sarah Brooks

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Canadian musher Kat Langlais and Can-Am race board member Sarah Brooks to discuss the regulations between Canada...

Dog Wellness Initiative w/David A. Pike

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as welcomes long-time mushing supporter and sponsor, David A. Pike to talk about his Dog Wellness Initiative, the Iditarod, Jun...

Leonhard Seppala House Project w/Deb Glenn

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes the director of development for the Leonard Seppala House in Nome. In the episode they talk about the project to...

Move On By with Lucille Maddalena

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Dr. Lucille Maddalena to discuss her new book, Moving on By! Harnessing My Sled Dog Team's Instinct to Win. On t...

Chasing Goals: Jason Mackey's Journey in the Iditarod

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he interviews Iditarod musher, Jason Mackey on the Mushing podcast. The Mushing podcast is made possible by Mushing+ subscr...

Black Spruce Dog Sledding w/Katti Deeter

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Iditarod musher, Katti Deeter to the Mushing podcast. They talk about running in the race, their tourism busines...

Black Spruce Dog Sledding w/Jeff Deeter

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Iditarod musher, Jeff Deeter to talk about the Iditarod, sled dogs, tourism and much more on the Mushing podcast...

The Iditarod Through the Decades: The Future

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Alex as he brings you Iditarod Through the Decades: The Future.Support Dog Works Radio by visiting our sponsor, Alaska Dog Wo...

Iditarod Musher Lauro Eklund

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he interviews Iditarod musher, Lauro Eklund on the Mushing podcast. The Mushing podcast is made possible by Mushing+ subscr...

Iditarod Through the Decades: Stories

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Alex as he brings you Iditarod Through the Decades: Stories.Support Dog Works Radio by visiting our sponsor, Alaska Dog Works...

Iditarod Musher Will Rhodes

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he interviews Iditarod musher, Will Rhodes on the Mushing podcast. The Mushing podcast is made possible by Mushing+ subscri...

The Iditarod Through the Decades: Late Twenty Teens

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Alex as he brings you Iditarod Through the Decades: The Late Twenty Teens.Support Dog Works Radio by visiting our sponsor, Al...

The Iditarod Through the Decades: Early Twenty Teens

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Alex as he brings you Iditarod Through the Decades: The early Twenty Teens.Support Dog Works Radio by visiting our sponsor, A...

Iditarod Through the Decades: Late 2000s

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Alex as he brings you Iditarod Through the Decades: The early 2000s.Support Dog Works Radio by visiting our sponsor, Alaska D...

Endurance Kennels w/Tone Coughlin

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Tone Coughlin, the owner of Endurance Kennels in Minnesota, to talk about mushing, organizing events, his dogs, ...

Iditarod Start Interviews Part 4

10 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Michele Forto as she interviews Meredith Mapes and Austin Godwin on Part 4 of our Iditarod Start coverage. The Mushing podcast is made possi...

Iditarod musher Josi Thyr

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Iditarod musher Josi Thyr to the podcast to discuss how she got involved with the sport, running in the big race...

Iditarod Start Interviews: Part 3

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Michele Forto as she interviews Will Rhodes, Jason Mackey, Connor McMahon, and Josh Robbins on Part 3 of our Iditarod Start coverage. The Mu...

Iditarod Through the Decades: The Early 2000s

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Alex as he brings you Iditarod Through the Decades: The early 2000sIf you haven't already, please review us on iTunes! It's an importan...

Larry Daugherty

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An interview with Iditarod musher, Larry Daugherty was first aired in 2016 on Mushing Radio. Larry's son, Calvin is following in his dad's footsteps a...

Iditarod Start Interviews: Part 2

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Michele Forto as she interviews Wally Robinson, Lauro Eklund, Sean Williams, and Mats Pettersson on Part 2 of our Iditarod Start coverage. T...

Iditarod Start Interviews: Part 1

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Michele Forto as she interviews Anna Berington, Matt Hall, Hunter Keefe, Bryce Mumford, and Ryan Redington on Part 1 of our Iditarod Start c...

Mushing and Living Off-Grid in Alaska w/Julia DeLoach

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes musher, Julia DeLoach to talk about her off-grid lifestyle and mushing dogs in Alaska.The Mushing podcast is mad...

The Iditarod Through the Decades: 1990s

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A limited series about the Iditarod Through the Decades, hosted by Alex Stein. In this episode: 1990sSupport Dog Works Radio by visiting our...

Junior Iditarod Interviews

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Michele Forto as she interviews participants in the 2024 Junior Iditarod in Knik, Alaska, right before the start of the race. The Junior Idi...

Brenda Mackey

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

[From the Cache] Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes dog musher, Brenda Mackey to Mushing Radio. Mackey comes from a family of dog mu...

Points Unknown w/Linda Newman

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes the owner of Points Unknown, Linda Newman, to talk about her business, her dogs, and much more on this episode o...

The Iditarod Through the Decades: 1980s

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A limited series about the Iditarod Through the Decades, hosted by Alex Stein. In this episode: 1980sSupport Dog Works Radio by visiting our...

Eagle River Classic 2024

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Michele Forto as she speaks to the Eagle River Classic sled dog race participants in Chugiak, Alaska. The Mushing podcast is made possible b...

The Iditarod Through the Decades: 1970s

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A limited series about the Iditarod Through the Decades, hosted by Alex Stein. On this episode: 1970sSupport Dog Works Radio by visiting our...

The Iditarod Through the Decades: 1960s

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A limited series about the Iditarod Through the Decades, hosted by Alex Stein. On this episode: 1960sSubscribe NowSupport Dog Works Radio by...

Sled Dogs Saved My Life w/Ashley Cruse Elliott

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Ashley Cruse Elliott to the Mushing Podcast to talk about how sled dogs literally saved her life. Ashley shares ...

Yukon Quest Alaska w/Lisa Nilson

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes the new executive director of the Yukon Quest Alaska sled dog race in Fairbanks. They talk about the upcoming ra...

Iditarod Musher Mats Pettersson

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Iditarod musher, Mats Pettersson from Sweden to the Mushing podcast. The Mushing podcast is made possible by Mus...

Running with the Big Dogs w/Emily Robinson

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes junior musher and recent Knik 200 champion Emily Robinson to the podcast. In this episode, we talk about running...

Junior Musher Lacy Kuehl

20 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes race car driver and dog musher Lacy Kuehl to the podcast to talk about racing cars and coming up to Alaska to ru...

T-Dog Race with Tekla Butcher-Monson

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Tekla Butcher-Monson to talk about a new race in the Tanana Valley of Alaska called the T-Dog, which includes mu...

Sled Dog Vet Care w/Kim Henneman

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes veterinarian, Kim Henneman to talk about sled dog vet care during the races and a few cool stories too.

Sled Dog Regulations in Canada w/Jacob Betker

14 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes dog musher, Jacob Betker to talk about sled dog regulations in northern Ontario, Canada, and what he calls, "som...

Mushing Magazine History w/Greg Sellentin

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes a former owner of Mushing Magazine, Greg Sellentin to the podcast. In this episode Greg shares stories about how...

The Serum Run: The Rest of the Story Part 2

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Robert hosts The Serum Run: The Rest of the Story Part 2 on Mushing Radio.If you haven't already, please review us o...

The Serum Run: The Rest of the Story Part 1

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alex hosts The Serum Run: The End of an Epidemic on Mushing Radio.If you haven't already, please review us on iTunes! It's an impo...

The Serum Run: Portage and the Spirts

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A limited series based on the 1925 Serum Run in Alaska, hosted by Alex Stein. On this episode: Portage and the Spirits.Subscribe NowSupport&...

The Serum Run: The End of the Epidemic

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alex hosts The Serum Run: The End of an Epidemic on Mushing Radio.If you haven't already, please review us on iTunes! It's an impo...

The Serum Run: Gunnar Kassen and Balto Make History

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A limited series based on the 1925 Serum Run in Alaska, hosted by Alex Stein. On this episode: Gunnar Kassen and Balto Make History Sub...

The Serum Run: Race Against the Storm

07 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A limited series based on the 1925 Serum Run in Alaska, hosted by Alex Stein. On this episode: Race Against the Storm Subscribe NowSupp...

The Serum Run: Togo Saves the Day

06 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A limited series based on the 1925 Serum Run in Alaska, hosted by Alex Stein. On this episode: Togo Saves the DaySubscribe NowSupport D...

Sled Dog Photography w/Whitney McLaren

06 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host, Robert Forto as he welcomes professional photographer, Whitney McLaren to talk about capturing the story of a sled dog race through photos....

The Serum Run: Howling Winds and the Hand Off

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A limited series based on the 1925 Serum Run in Alaska, hosted by Alex Stein. On this episode: Howling Winds and the Hand Off. Subscrib...

The Serum Run: Portage and the Spirts

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A limited series based on the 1925 Serum Run in Alaska, hosted by Alex Stein. On this episode: Portage and the Spirits.Subscribe NowSupport&...

Long Distance Skijoring with Adam Robinson

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Host Dan Kirkup is joined by Adam Robinson from Whitehorse, Yukon to talk about long distance skijoring.https://dpsay.wordpress.com/Canadian Challenge...

Sled Dog and Snow Machine Accidents

17 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Mus...

Racing Toward Recovery w/Mike Williams

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

Iditarod 2024 Rookie Connor McMahon

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

  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...

Racing in the Ace Race w/Tonya Helm

02 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Mushing Couple Mary and Jesse

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

11 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, Swit...

Michael Burtnick | CC Tales

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Host Dan Kirkup is joined by Michael Burtnick from Keystone Sled Dogs in Yukon, Canadian Challenge 8-dog Finisher in 2022!   Michael Burtnick https:/...

The History of Military Working Dogs in Alaska

14 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Jerry Johnson | CC Tales

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Host Dan Kirkup is joined by Jerry Joinson, the first musher on the trail at the inaugural Canadian Challenge in 1998!     Canadian Challenge ...

Jesika Reimer | CC Tales

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Host Dan Kirkup is joined by Jesika Reimer, Canadian Challenge 8-dog Champion!   Jesika Reimer https://www.instagram.com/jesreimer/?hl=en https...

Craig Houghton | CC Tales

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Host Dan Kirkup is joined by Craig Houghton to chat about the Canadian Challenge and Caledonia Classic races.   Caledonia Classic Sled Dog Race h...

Musher Moe | CC Tales

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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/...

Kaycee Powell | Noble Paws

26 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 P...

Eva Robinson | Junior Musher from North Dakota

19 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Marcel Marin | CC Tales

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Anna Marmann

12 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Seppala Siberian | Dimitrios Kapoukranidis

05 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 mu...

Aaron Peck | CC Tales

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Host Dan Kirkup is joined by Canadian Iditarod Musher Aaron Peck to chat about Canadian Challenge and Iditarod races.   https://br-fr.facebook.com...

Sprint Musher Jamie Perry

29 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 upcom...

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

22 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Iditarod Musher Matt Failor

15 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

2023-2024 Mushing Race Schedule

08 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Idi...

Iditarod Musher Brent Sass

01 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Iditarod musher, Brent Sass to talk about how he get started in mushing, his dogs, the Iditarod, Yukon Quest, an...

The Iditarod Picnic

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts Robert Forto and Toni Reitter as they discuss the upcoming Iditarod picnic and musher sign-ups for the 2024 Iditarod this coming Saturday a...

Iditarod Musher Deke Naaktgeboren

03 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Iditarod musher, Deke Naaktgeboren to Mushing Radio to talk about his recent Iditarod finish. To support our sho...

Iditarod Musher Bridgett Watkins

27 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Iditarod finisher Bridgett Watkins talks about growing up in a mushing family, being an emergency room nurse, raising kids while training to be a comp...

Iditarod Musher Jed Stephensen

20 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Iditarod finisher Jed Stephensen joins us from Idaho to talk about his rookie run in Iditraod, being an emergency room nurse, how mushing and his hect...

Iditarod Musher Hunter Keefe

13 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto as he interviews Iditarod musher Hunter Keefe on Mushing Radio. To support this show please do so on our Patreon page. 

Iditarod Rookie of the Year | Eddie Burke Jr.

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts Robert and Toni as they welcome 2023 Iditarod Rookie of the Year, Eddie Burke Jr. to Mushing Radio.  If you would like to support our show...

Iditarod Musher Jason Mackey

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto, the training director of Alaska Dog Works, as he welcomes Iditarod musher Jason Mackey to Mushing Radio. Please consider suppo...

Iditarod Champion Ryan Redington

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto and Toni Reitter as they welcome the 2023 Iditarod champion, Ryan Redington, to Mushing Radio. Please consider supporting our s...

Beargrease Marathon | Brittany North

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Robert Forto, the training director of Alaska Dog Works as he welcomes the vice president of the John Beargrease Marathon, Brittany North to...

Kobuk 440 Race Re-Cap

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts Robert and Toni as they re-cap the Kobuk 440 sled dog race in Alaska on Mushing Radio. If you would like to support our show please do so ...

The Underdogs Episode 3 Review | Mushing Radio

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts Robert, Toni, and Michele as they review The Underdogs podcast on Mushing Radio.  The Underdogs is produced on Outside/In out of New Hamps...

The Underdogs Episode 2 Review | Mushing Radio

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts Robert, Toni, and Michele as they review The Underdogs podcast on Mushing Radio.  The Underdogs is produced on Outside/In out of New Hamps...