Iditapod

This being my 2nd year following anything having to do with mushing, I had no idea what I was in for when I asked to volunteer at a sled dog race last winter. Turns out it’s the most obsessive sport in the world. I know people who race all over North America now and even follow one or two in Sweden, which is crazy. I KNOW THEIR DOGS. Anyway, this podcast is so informative and also down to earth and I love it. It feeds my soul. Don’t ever turn it off too soon — there’s a sound byte at the end!

I look forward to these episodes every year. The race coverage is excellent but what really makes this podcast so special are the wonderful human interest stories that go behind the scenes with the mushers and the amazing dogs. Thank you for the dog of the day feature!

Thank You

Love this show! If you’re interested in the Iditarod or want to learn more about it, you have to take in the Iditapod! The team at Alaska Public Media does an amazing job of giving daily updates on the race. Even if you know very little about the Iditarod, you’ll feel like you know the mushers, the dogs, and the logistics of the race after just one episode. The hosts are incredibly knowledgeable and their interviews make you feel like you are on the trail (you can hear the dogs barking in the background at least once on each episode). The Iditapod team makes you feel like you’re part of the conversation no matter where you’re listening from. Another bonus - the episodes are short making it easy to take one in each day of the race!