Mushing

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, Jessie 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.

• No. of episodes: 229
• Latest episode: 2026-01-23
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