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.

  1. 3D AGO

    Dryland Mushing On The East Coast: How Two New Jersey Mushers Reached The IFSS World Championships

    Dryland mushing isn’t just for Alaska. In this episode of Mushing, Robert Forto interviews Christine Taylor and Alexandra Crossett, two competitive mushers from New Jersey who are proving that dog-powered sports can thrive far from traditional sled dog country. Christine and Alexandra explain how they discovered the sport, the early dogs who started it all, and how their local club, the Jersey Sands Sled Dog Racing Association,  helped them move from recreational runs to the IFSS Dryland World Championships. They share what training looks like in the Pine Barrens, why some trails won’t allow bikes, the impact of weather on racing conditions, and the community support that got their teams to a global event. They also talk about: Bikejor, scooter, and rig racingTraining before dawn and after dark to protect dog healthTrail access issues and laws impacting the sportThe gear they never run without (helmets and eye protection)How climate and race logistics will shape the future of mushingGrowing canine sports for new pet owners and working breeds Whether you're a racer, adventurer, or curious dog enthusiast, this is a powerful inside look at the evolving world of dryland 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  Our fans would love to learn more about you. Fill out our Musher Q & A here Do you have a story idea, or pitch a podcast? Check it out here Trail Bytes 2025 Facebook | X | Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share Sign up for our Newsletter HERE We would love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact us here: Podcast@mushing.com

    57 min

  2. DEC 13

    Breaking Trail in Mexico: Canicross, Scooters, and Growing Mushing Culture with Elly Lugo

    What does it take to represent Mexico on the world stage of dryland mushing? In this episode, we talk with Elly Lugo, a CaniCross and scooter musher who traveled from central Mexico to compete at the Dryland World Championships in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Elly is a mom of three, a former marathon runner, and a dedicated athlete building the future of dog-powered sports in her region. She shares how she qualified for Team Mexico, how the public is learning to understand mushing, the breeds her family runs (GSPs, Eurohounds, a Border Collie, and a Golden Retriever), and what’s next as Mexico prepares to host the Continental Championships in November 2026. If you care about spreading the sport, building community, and running dogs with heart, you’ll love this conversation. 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  Our fans would love to learn more about you. Fill out our Musher Q & A here Do you have a story idea, or pitch a podcast? Check it out here Trail Bytes 2025 Facebook | X | Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share Sign up for our Newsletter HERE We would love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact us here: Podcast@mushing.com

    15 min

  3. DEC 6

    From The Andes To The World Stage: Konrad Jakob On Latin American Mushing

    Former Air Force pilot turned musher Konrad Jakob joins us from the IFSS Dryland Championships in Wisconsin to talk about the rapid growth of dog mushing in Chile, Argentina, Colombia, and across Latin America. Konrad shares how he launched sled dog tours in the Andes, helped expand IFSS participation, and what to expect from the 2026 Pan-American Championship in Mexico. 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  Our fans would love to learn more about you. Fill out our Musher Q & A here Do you have a story idea, or pitch a podcast? Check it out here Trail Bytes 2025 Facebook | X | Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share Sign up for our Newsletter HERE We would love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact us here: Podcast@mushing.com

    13 min

  4. NOV 29

    Conversation with Joy Weis: Canicross, Coaching, and the Friends of Oso Foundation

    In this episode of Mushing, Robert Forto sits down with returning guest Joy Weis, a canicross athlete, coach, and founder of the Friends of Oso Foundation. Joy shares how she got started in dog-powered sports, what makes a great canicross dog, what new athletes should know before entering their first race, and why the sport is more accessible than most people think.  She also dives into her coaching work through Lucky Fox Coaching, explaining how she trains canicross teams, cyclists, runners, and multi-sport athletes using a data-informed, holistic approach. Joy breaks down the TrainingPeaks system she uses to review athlete metrics like pace, sleep, heart rate, and training load.  The conversation shifts to the emotional origin of the Friends of Oso Foundation, which was created to honor her rescue husky and canicross partner, Oso. Joy discusses how the foundation provides grants to northern breed rescues to address immediate needs, such as food, medical care, and transportation, as well as resources like marketing and campaign materials.  She closes with practical advice for anyone curious about dog-powered sports: start small, ask questions, and don’t be afraid to get involved. Whether you’re exploring canicross, considering a coach, or looking for ways to support northern breed rescue, this episode will give you a clear place to start. 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  Our fans would love to learn more about you. Fill out our Musher Q & A here Do you have a story idea, or pitch a podcast? Check it out here Trail Bytes 2025 Facebook | X | Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share Sign up for our Newsletter HERE We would love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact us here: Podcast@mushing.com

    35 min

  5. NOV 27

    How Border Collies, Cameras, and Dog Mushing Collide: A Conversation with Andrew Comoletti

    In this episode of The Mushing Podcast, Robert Forto talks with Andrew Comoletti, a Boston-based dog walker, musher, and filmmaker whose Border Collies launched him into the world of dog-powered sports. Andrew shares how he turned dog walking into a full-time career, how he races with both his own dogs and client dogs, and why he films mushing events across the US and Canada. Robert and Andrew talk about dog behavior, non-traditional mushing breeds, building a camera rig for racing, and what it takes to produce high-quality videos from 20 terabytes of footage. Andrew also gives insight into the community, the races he attends, and his philosophy on putting dog welfare first. 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  Our fans would love to learn more about you. Fill out our Musher Q & A here Do you have a story idea, or pitch a podcast? Check it out here Trail Bytes 2025 Facebook | X | Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share Sign up for our Newsletter HERE We would love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact us here: Podcast@mushing.com

    33 min

  6. NOV 25

    Why Mushing Magazine Became a Nonprofit: The Story, the Struggle, and the Future

    Michele Forto shares the biggest shift in Mushing Magazine’s history: the move to the new Team & Trail Foundation. After two years of fighting to keep the publication alive, the Fortos reveal what really happened behind the scenes, why they chose a nonprofit path, and how readers can keep print mushing journalism thriving for decades to come. This episode explains how nonprofit outdoor magazines survive, what this means for mushers, fans, and clubs, and how Mushing+ members will support print issues, education programs, grants for village teams, and much more. 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  Our fans would love to learn more about you. Fill out our Musher Q & A here Do you have a story idea, or pitch a podcast? Check it out here Trail Bytes 2025 Facebook | X | Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share Sign up for our Newsletter HERE We would love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact us here: Podcast@mushing.com

    6 min

  7. NOV 22

    Interview with Canicross Athlete & Team USA Captain Lizzie Hill

    Canicross is exploding across North America, and few people have been more instrumental in that growth than athlete, organizer, and Team USA captain Lizzie Hill. Recorded live at the IFSS Dryland World Championships, this episode dives into what it really takes to compete at the elite level while also helping shape the future of dog-powered sports in the United States. Lizzie discusses running at Worlds with her young dog, Alibi, how she qualified after an injury-filled season, and what it means to help lead the United States Federation of Sled Dog Sports. She shares the origin story behind North America Canicross, explaining how a small Facebook group evolved into a huge international community, and why their challenge coins and titling programs have become so popular among both new and experienced runners. We also get into World Championship logistics, why organizers had to recruit competitors from Australia to make certain classes official, and how Canicross is one of the most accessible ways for anyone to enter dog-powered sports. If you’re curious about Canicross, want to understand how the sport is evolving, or want a behind-the-scenes look at the World Championships, this is a can’t-miss interview. Topics include: • What it takes to qualify for IFSS Worlds • How the North American Canicross community grew so fast • Challenge coins, titling, and lifetime mileage programs • Why Canicross classes were some of the largest at Worlds • Travel logistics and racing with one dog • How beginners can get started right now 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  Our fans would love to learn more about you. Fill out our Musher Q & A here Do you have a story idea, or pitch a podcast? Check it out here Trail Bytes 2025 Facebook | X | Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share Sign up for our Newsletter HERE We would love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact us here: Podcast@mushing.com

    15 min

  8. NOV 15

    Racing Against the Odds: Tabetha Kopta and Her Border Collie Sled Dog Team

    What happens when a lifelong Border Collie enthusiast enters the world of competitive sled dog racing? Meet Tabetha Kopta, a Pennsylvania musher who proved that determination, structure, and a pack of hard-driving Border Collies can compete with the fastest hounds and Siberians in the sport. In this episode, host Robert Forto talks with Tabitha about her journey from grooming dogs to representing Team USA at the IFSS World Championships, how she trains and selects her dogs, and why Border Collies might be the most underestimated athletes in mushing. You’ll also hear about her most humbling trail experience, her favorite heavy-metal playlist for training days, and the gear hack she swears by, using a deer antler as her snub line. Whether you’re a musher, dog trainer, or outdoor enthusiast, this episode will change how you think about what makes a great sled dog. 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  Our fans would love to learn more about you. Fill out our Musher Q & A here Do you have a story idea or a pitch for a podcast? Check it out here Trail Bytes 2025 Facebook | X | Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share Sign up for our Newsletter HERE We would love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact us here: Podcast@mushing.com

    21 min
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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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  • Channel
    First Paw Media
  • Creator
    First Paw Media
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    224
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2010-2025 First Paw Media
  • Show Website
    Mushing
  • Provider
    Robert Forto

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