Mushing

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Mushing is a podcast from First Paw Media that follows the sport of dog mushing, the Iditarod, and races worldwide. 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. Popular guests: Emily Robinson, Jesse Holmes, Ryan Redington, Barb Redington, Lance Mackey, Brenda Mackey, Jason Mackey, Anna and Kristy Berington, Rohn Buser, DeeDee Jonrowe, and more. Popular Podcast topics: Iditarod race stories and analysis, dryland mushing and off-season racing, interviews with mushers and racers, race preparation and training strategies, sled dog kennel life and dog care, Yukon Quest and other major races, mushing history and heritage, global mushing perspectives (international races), canicross and alternative mushing formats Community and culture in the mushing world, and more.

  1. 1D AGO

    Iditarod 54 Day 11 Update: Jessie Holmes Wins the 2026 Iditarod as Finishers Arrive in Nome

    On this Day 11 update of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, the race has its champion as Jessie Holmes crosses under the burled arch in Nome, securing victory in just over nine days. His performance was marked by strong strategy, consistent pacing, and a healthy, high-performing team throughout the race. Travis Beals follows in second place just a few hours later, with Jeff Deeter, Paige Drobny, and Wade Mars rounding out the top five. As teams continue to arrive in Nome, the race shifts from competition to completion, with mushers finishing their thousand-mile journey across Alaska. The episode also highlights the ongoing battle for Rookie of the Year, with contenders still on the trail, and provides updates on the remaining teams working their way through White Mountain and Safety. Listeners also hear a musher profile of Bailey Vitello, a second-generation musher building his career through years of racing and dedication, as well as a historical look back at Martin Buser’s 1997 Iditarod victory and what it meant for the sport. Support our Work Like this episode? Share it with your mushing friends! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share Sign up for our Newsletter HERE Join the On-Air Media Coaching waitlist for a chance to get coached on the air by Rober and get your podcast questions answered in real time. Apply now to the Team and Trail Foundation funding page and get support to turn your outdoor, education, or community project into a real impact. Apply for the Mushing® Media Accelerator and get deeper support and expert guidance tailored to your specific sponsorship and media goals. Email us at podcast@mushing.com Follow Mushing® for more muhsing news, insights, and more: Facebook | X | Instagram You can contact us here: Podcast@mushing.com © 2010-2026 by Mushing® All Rights Reserved

    21 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Iditarod 54 Day 10 Update: Jessie Holmes Nears Victory as Finish Line Looms in Nome

    In this Day 10 update from the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, the finish line is in sight as Jessie Holmes approaches Nome with a commanding lead. Holmes earns the North Rim Bank Achieve More Award and is just miles away from claiming victory under the burled arch. Travis Beals remains in second place but would need a major shift in pace to close the gap in the final stretch. Meanwhile, teams continue moving through the trail behind them, with the back of the pack still hundreds of miles out. The episode also covers two significant scratches: Jody Potts-Joseph, who withdrew after concerns about kennel cough in her team, and Mille Porsild, following the loss of a dog on the trail. Listeners also hear a musher profile of rookie Kevin Hansen, an Inupiaq musher from Kotzebue, and a discussion on life in Nome, including food, culture, and what awaits mushers at the finish line. The episode wraps with a look back at a dramatic 1976 moment involving Norman Vaughan on the trail. Support our Work Like this episode? Share it with your mushing friends! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share Sign up for our Newsletter HERE Join the On-Air Media Coaching waitlist for a chance to get coached on the air by Rober and get your podcast questions answered in real time. Apply now to the Team and Trail Foundation funding page and get support to turn your outdoor, education, or community project into a real impact. Apply for the Mushing® Media Accelerator and get deeper support and expert guidance tailored to your specific sponsorship and media goals. Email us at podcast@mushing.com Follow Mushing® for more muhsing news, insights, and more: Facebook | X | Instagram You can contact us here: Podcast@mushing.com © 2010-2026 by Mushing® All Rights Reserved

    33 min

  3. 3D AGO

    Iditarod 54 Day 9 Update: First Expedition Musher Finishes in Nome as Jessie Holmes Nears Victory

    In this Day 9 update from the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, the race reaches a major milestone as the first expedition musher crosses under the burled arch in Nome. Norwegian expedition musher Kjell Rokke completes the trail in under eight days, drawing attention to the evolving Expedition Class and its role in the event. Meanwhile, on the competitive race trail, Jessie Holmes holds a strong lead with just over 100 miles to go, running a fast pace with Travis Beals in second place and closing the gap as both teams push along the Bering Sea coast toward Nome. The episode also features an in-depth musher profile of Travis Beals, highlighting his lifelong connection to sled dogs, his experience in junior racing, and his development into one of the sport’s top competitors. Listeners also hear discussions about race strategy heading into White Mountain, trail conditions, and traditions such as food deliveries and life on the trail. Support our Work Like this episode? Share it with your mushing friends! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share Sign up for our Newsletter HERE Join the On-Air Media Coaching waitlist for a chance to get coached on the air by Rober and get your podcast questions answered in real time. Apply now to the Team and Trail Foundation funding page and get support to turn your outdoor, education, or community project into a real impact. Apply for the Mushing® Media Accelerator and get deeper support and expert guidance tailored to your specific sponsorship and media goals. Email us at podcast@mushing.com Follow Mushing® for more muhsing news, insights, and more: Facebook | X | Instagram You can contact us here: Podcast@mushing.com © 2010-2026 by Mushing® All Rights Reserved

    29 min

  4. 4D AGO

    Iditarod 54 Day 8 Iditarod Recap: Leaders Head for the Coast and Expedition Musher Nears Nome

    In this Day 8 update from the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, the competition intensifies as the leading teams approach the Bering Sea coast. Defending champion Jessie Holmes continues to lead the field, with Travis Beals running just miles behind as the race transitions into its final stretch. Holmes added another honor to his growing list of awards by claiming the Ryan Air Gold Coast Award after arriving in Unalakleet with 13 dogs in harness. The award includes gold nuggets and commemorative artwork recognizing the first musher to reach the Bering Sea coast. The episode also discusses the evolving situation with the Expedition Class as one support musher withdraws while another continues toward the ceremonial finish in Nome. Listeners also hear a musher profile of defending champion Jesse Holmes and learn more about the history and superstition of Old Woman Cabin along the Kaltag Portage. Support our Work Like this episode? Share it with your mushing friends! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share Sign up for our Newsletter HERE Join the On-Air Media Coaching waitlist for a chance to get coached on the air by Rober and get your podcast questions answered in real time. Apply now to the Team and Trail Foundation funding page and get support to turn your outdoor, education, or community project into a real impact. Apply for the Mushing® Media Accelerator and get deeper support and expert guidance tailored to your specific sponsorship and media goals. Email us at podcast@mushing.com Follow Mushing® for more muhsing news, insights, and more: Facebook | X | Instagram You can contact us here: Podcast@mushing.com © 2010-2026 by Mushing® All Rights Reserved

    42 min

  5. 4D AGO

    Inside the Early Iditarod: Rod Perry on Racing in 1974 and 1977

    In this episode of the Mushing Podcast, Robert Forto continues his conversation with early Iditarod racer Rod Perry. Rod shares firsthand stories from the race's rugged early years, including his experiences running the 1974 and 1977 Iditarod. The discussion dives into what racing was like when the event was still a rough, experimental challenge rather than the highly organized race we see today. Rod describes brutal storms on the trail, the steep learning curve faced by the first competitors, and the constant innovation required in gear, sled design, and dog care. He also shares stories about legendary sled dogs, early sponsorships, and the evolving culture of the race. The episode closes with Rod reflecting on how the Iditarod has changed over the decades and what the future may hold for dog mushing. For fans of sled dog racing and Iditarod history, this conversation offers a rare look into the experiences of one of the sport’s early participants. Support our Work Like this episode? Share it with your mushing friends! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share Sign up for our Newsletter HERE Join the On-Air Media Coaching waitlist for a chance to get coached on the air by Rober and get your podcast questions answered in real time. Apply now to the Team and Trail Foundation funding page and get support to turn your outdoor, education, or community project into a real impact. Apply for the Mushing® Media Accelerator and get deeper support and expert guidance tailored to your specific sponsorship and media goals. Email us at podcast@mushing.com Follow Mushing® for more muhsing news, insights, and more: Facebook | X | Instagram You can contact us here: Podcast@mushing.com © 2010-2026 by Mushing® All Rights Reserved

    51 min

  6. 5D AGO

    Iditarod 54 Day 7 Update: Jessie Holmes Wins Fish First Award as the Race Stretches Across the Yukon

    On this Day 7 update from the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, the field continues moving along the Yukon River as the race begins transitioning toward the coast. Jessie Holmes continues his strong performance on the trail, winning the Bristol Bay Native Corporation Fish First Award after arriving in Kaltag with 13 dogs in harness. The episode breaks down the current leaderboard, with the top teams spread across dozens of miles of trail while the back of the pack continues to make its way through the Yukon checkpoints. The show also highlights rookie musher Jody Potts-Joseph, a Han Gwich’in musher from Eagle Village whose journey to the Iditarod is deeply connected to family, cultural tradition, and life along the Yukon River. Listeners also hear another segment of Moment in Mushing History, revisiting Susan Butcher’s historic third straight Iditarod victory in 1988 and reflecting on how the race has evolved over the decades. Support our Work Like this episode? Share it with your mushing friends! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share Sign up for our Newsletter HERE Join the On-Air Media Coaching waitlist for a chance to get coached on the air by Rober and get your podcast questions answered in real time. Apply now to the Team and Trail Foundation funding page and get support to turn your outdoor, education, or community project into a real impact. Apply for the Mushing® Media Accelerator and get deeper support and expert guidance tailored to your specific sponsorship and media goals. Email us at podcast@mushing.com Follow Mushing® for more muhsing news, insights, and more: Facebook | X | Instagram You can contact us here: Podcast@mushing.com © 2010-2026 by Mushing® All Rights Reserved

    26 min

  7. 5D AGO

    The Tiny Musher: A 9-Year-Old Dog Musher Interviewing the Future of the Sport

    In this episode of the Mushing Podcast, Robert Forto sits down with a very special guest: nine-year-old junior musher Teos, also known as the “Tiny Musher.” Teos has already been racing in junior sled dog events in Anchorage and is gaining attention for interviewing mushers on social media to help promote the sport. Teos shares how he first stepped onto a dog team at six years old and describes what it feels like to race one- and two-dog teams in junior competitions. He also talks about the responsibilities of working in a kennel, from feeding dogs to helping prepare teams for races. Beyond racing, Teos has begun interviewing mushers such as Destiny Lytle, Buddy Streeper, and others, asking questions about their experiences and helping introduce new audiences to dog mushing. His goal is simple but powerful: to help keep the sport alive and inspire others to learn about mushing. Support our Work Like this episode? Share it with your mushing friends! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share Sign up for our Newsletter HERE Join the On-Air Media Coaching waitlist for a chance to get coached on the air by Rober and get your podcast questions answered in real time. Apply now to the Team and Trail Foundation funding page and get support to turn your outdoor, education, or community project into a real impact. Apply for the Mushing® Media Accelerator and get deeper support and expert guidance tailored to your specific sponsorship and media goals. Email us at podcast@mushing.com Follow Mushing® for more muhsing news, insights, and more: Facebook | X | Instagram You can contact us here: Podcast@mushing.com © 2010-2026 by Mushing® All Rights Reserved

    13 min

  8. 6D AGO

    Iditarod 54 Day 6 Update: Jessie Holmes Reaches the Yukon First and Paige Drobny Chases

    In this Day 6 update from the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, teams are moving onto the long and demanding Yukon River stretch of the trail. Jessie Holmes becomes the first musher to reach Ruby on the Yukon River, earning the “First Musher to the Yukon” award and continuing a strong performance in this year’s race. The episode breaks down the current leaderboard and examines how the top teams are managing their mandatory rests and race strategy as they head deeper into the second half of the race. Paige Drobny continues to run a strong race from Squid Acres Kennel and remains in close pursuit of Holmes. Listeners also hear a detailed musher profile of Paige Drobny, including her background in fisheries biology, her life along the Denali Highway with fellow musher Cody Strathe, and the story behind their well-known kennel, Squid Acres. The show also explores the unique villages along the Yukon River and includes a moment in mushing history recalling the dramatic 1978 Iditarod finish between Dick Mackey and Rick Swenson. Support our Work Like this episode? Share it with your mushing friends! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share Sign up for our Newsletter HERE Join the On-Air Media Coaching waitlist for a chance to get coached on the air by Rober and get your podcast questions answered in real time. Apply now to the Team and Trail Foundation funding page and get support to turn your outdoor, education, or community project into a real impact. Apply for the Mushing® Media Accelerator and get deeper support and expert guidance tailored to your specific sponsorship and media goals. Email us at podcast@mushing.com Follow Mushing® for more muhsing news, insights, and more: Facebook | X | Instagram You can contact us here: Podcast@mushing.com © 2010-2026 by Mushing® All Rights Reserved

    37 min
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Mushing is a podcast from First Paw Media that follows the sport of dog mushing, the Iditarod, and races worldwide. 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. Popular guests: Emily Robinson, Jesse Holmes, Ryan Redington, Barb Redington, Lance Mackey, Brenda Mackey, Jason Mackey, Anna and Kristy Berington, Rohn Buser, DeeDee Jonrowe, and more. Popular Podcast topics: Iditarod race stories and analysis, dryland mushing and off-season racing, interviews with mushers and racers, race preparation and training strategies, sled dog kennel life and dog care, Yukon Quest and other major races, mushing history and heritage, global mushing perspectives (international races), canicross and alternative mushing formats Community and culture in the mushing world, and more.

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  • Channel
    First Paw Media
  • Creator
    First Paw Media | Mushing.com
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    253
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2010-2026 First Paw Media
  • Show Website
    Mushing
  • Provider
    Robert Forto

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