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),
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Signup to Generate a PitchMushing 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.
Recent episodes include "Indrek ReBound: Next Generation Sled Dog Gear" (24 October 2026, 26 minutes), "Marketa Bednar: Racing in Europe" (10 October 2026, 24 minutes), and "Michael Tetzner: Championship Racing and Worldwide Logistics" (26 September 2026, 29 minutes).
Mushing publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 26 minutes across 285 episodes.
Booking probability for Mushing is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Mushing requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Mushing's contact route on record: verified email.
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Mushing is a sports podcast with 285 episodes published.
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Episode #273
Join hosts Dr. Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome back Indrek ReBound to talk about his unique and inspirational approach to creating the next generation of sled dog gear. Support our Work Like this...
Episode #272
Join hosts Dr. Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome dog driver Marketa Bednar to talk about racing and training in Europe on some of the world's best mushing trails and more. Support our Work Like this...
Join Dr. Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow as they welcome back long-time dog driver, Michael Tetzner to the show. We talk about the logistics of racing around the world and what it takes to move several dozen dogs each...
Mushing has always been about the relationship between human and dog: trust, communication, and a team that can go places neither could go alone. This episode opens with a Foundation program built on that same idea. The...
What does it take to consistently win two of North America's most prestigious sprint sled dog races? In this episode of the Mushing Podcast, Dr. Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow welcome Anny Malo and Marco Rivest, a team...
Episode #279
In this episode from the Team & Trail archives, Michele Forto opens the November 2001 issue and looks at what the sport of mushing was talking about just months after 9/11. From the sled dog community supporting search...
What does it take to keep an elite sled dog kennel thriving through one of Alaska's coldest winters? In this episode of the Mushing Podcast, hosts Dr. Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow welcome accomplished open-class...
In this episode, we pull the September 2006 issue of T eam & Trail off the shelf and discover just how much of its wisdom still holds up nearly 20 years later. From Susan Butcher’s sense of belonging in Alaska and her...
Episode #268
What was it like racing 28-dog teams behind wooden sleds before GPS, modern braking systems, and high-tech equipment? In this episode of The Mushing Podcast, Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow sit down with one of the...
The future of one of Norway’s most important sled dog training areas is at risk. On this episode of the Mushing Podcast, Dr. Robert Forto and co-host Kourosh Partow sit down with Blanka Csizmadia to discuss the fight...
Episode #267
What does it take to relocate an entire sled dog kennel across Europe in pursuit of better snow, better trails, and a better future for your dogs? In this episode of the Mushing Podcast, Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow...
Episode #266
After more than four decades in sled dog racing, Norwegian musher Jo Svenstad has returned to the top of European sprint mushing. In this episode, Robert Forto and co-host Kourosh Partow sit down with Jo to discuss his...
What does it take to become one of the greatest sprint mushers in history? In this episode of the Mushing Podcast, Robert Forto and co-host Kourosh Partow sit down with legendary sprint musher Buddy Streeper following...
In this episode of the Mushing Podcast, Robert Forto talks with musher, race organizer, and congressional candidate Niina Baum about her journey through the world of dog-powered sports. Nina shares the story behind...
In this episode of the Mushing Podcast, Robert Forto sits down with Alaska musher and dog trainer Destiny Lytle to discuss her journey from working line German Shepherds to competitive sprint mushing. Destiny shares...
How can mushers recognize subtle warning signs before a dog becomes injured? In this episode of the Mushing Podcast, Robert Forto talks with Dr. Erica Boling about canine movement analysis, stride mechanics, posture...
Episode #260
In this episode of the Mushing Podcast, Robert Forto sits down with veteran musher Jody Potts-Joseph, calling in from Eagle, Alaska. With more than 40 years of experience in dog-powered travel and racing, Jody shares...
What does it take to capture a sled dog team moving at full speed through snow and wilderness? In this episode, we sit down with Keela McCleneghan , a professional photographer behind Sunshine & Photo , to explore the...
There is a moment on the trail when plans stop working. Conditions shift, pressure builds, and every decision carries weight. That is where leadership shows up. In this episode of the Team & Trail Podcast, we officially...
Episode #257
On this episode of the Mushing Podcast, Robert Forto sits down with Iditarod finisher Brenda Mackey to discuss her long-awaited finish in Nome on her third attempt. Raised in one of Alaska’s most well-known mushing...
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