Mushing
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.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 210
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Team and Trail Archives Launch
This conversation introduces the exciting world of mushing and the recent developments surrounding the Team and Trail magazine. The hosts discuss their commitment to providing in-depth coverage of sl…
Stage Stop Musher Austin Forney
Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Stage Stop racer, Austin Forney to talk about the race, training and running in Colorado, cattle ranching and more.
Continential Championships Re-cap
Join host Robert Forto as he re-caps the Contiential Championshps in Wisconsin on this joint podcast of Mushing and Team and Trail.
Stage Stop Mushers Anny Malo and Marco Rivest
Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Anny Malo and Marco Rivest from Canada to talk about traveling long distances to race in races like the Stage Stop, Rondy and more.
Continental Championship Race Day 1
Join Robert Forto as he hosts a joint podcast with Mushing and Team and Trail to discuss the day's events at the Continental Championship in Minocqua, Wisconsin.
Until the Last Dog with Rob Downey
Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes musher, author, and entrepreneur Rob Downey to discuss his new book, Until the Last Dog: One Man's Lifelong Journey to Alaska with His Dogs.
We also discuss how …
Continental Championship Vet Checks and Opening Ceremonies
Join host Robert Forto for this quick Team and Trail and Mushing podcast about the opening ceremonies and vet checks at the IFSS Continental Championships.
Continental Championships in Minocqua Kick Off
Join host Robert Forto as he hosts from the Continental Dryland Championships in Minocqua, Wisconsin in this joint venture with Team and Trail.
This is the kick-off to the weekend's activities in wha…
Running Sled Dogs and Climbing Mountains with Calvin Daugherty
Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Iditarod rookie Calvin Daugherty as he prepares to run in next year's race.
We also discuss climbing some of the world's highest mountains, team dynamics, learni…
Team USA at the Iron Paws Dryland Race
Join host Robert Forto as he interviews the Team USA participants at the Iron Paws Dryland Race in Washington.
Please note that the audio is a bit scratchy for this episode. We were recording right i…
John Beargrease Marathon with Mike Keyport
Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes the president of the John Beargrease Marathon in Minnesota as they gear up for the race. We talk about the history of the race, as Mike is a descendant of John B…
Iditarod Judge and Race Director Dan Carter
In this episode of the Mushing podcast, host Robert Forto interviews Dan Carter, the race director for the Pedigree Stage Stop. Dan shares his journey into the world of dog mushing, detailing his exp…
Pedigree Stage Stop Race Information
Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Dan Carter, the race director for the Pedigree Stage Stop. In this episode, we discuss the race's history, format, purse, and more.
The Mushing podcast is made p…
Issue 198 of Mushing Magazine is Out!
In this conversation, Michele Forto discusses various topics related to First Paw Media and Mushing Magazine. She talks about the magazine's latest issue, the connection between podcasting and magazi…
Anchorage Mushing District with Jim Huettl
Join host Robert Forto as he sits down with the president of the Anchorage Mushing District, Jim Huettl at his lakehouse in Alaska.
We talk about the history of the project, the future plans and how …
Talking Sled Dogs with Deborah Molburg-Bicknell
Join host Robert Forto as she welcomes Deborah Molburg-Bicknell from her home in Laconia, NH to talk about growing up in a mushing family, Team and Trail, running the Iditarod, dogs through the ages,…
CDC Regulations and Mushing with Kat Langlais and Sarah Brooks
Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Canadian musher Kat Langlais and Can-Am race board member Sarah Brooks to discuss the regulations between Canada and the United States regarding dog entry into t…
Dog Wellness Initiative w/David A. Pike
Join host Robert Forto as welcomes long-time mushing supporter and sponsor, David A. Pike to talk about his Dog Wellness Initiative, the Iditarod, Junior Iditarod, getting involved, and much more.
Th…
Leonhard Seppala House Project w/Deb Glenn
Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes the director of development for the Leonard Seppala House in Nome.
In the episode they talk about the project to restore the house in time for the 100 anniversar…
Move On By with Lucille Maddalena
Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Dr. Lucille Maddalena to discuss her new book, Moving on By! Harnessing My Sled Dog Team's Instinct to Win.
On the show, they discuss leadership, case studies, s…