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.

Recent Episodes
  • Taylor Squires
    Jun 7, 2025 – 14:09
  • The Heart of Mushing: A Journey with Jake Hway
    May 24, 2025 – 18:03
  • Exploring The History Of Sled Dogs With Thom Swan
    May 13, 2025 – 33:51
  • Iditarod Musher Keaton Loebrich
    Apr 26, 2025 – 38:04
  • Betsy Heidt with Muppy
    Apr 5, 2025 – 29:32
  • Hudson Bay Quest with Dave Daley
    Mar 30, 2025 – 26:42
  • Feral Racing with Connor McMahon
    Mar 29, 2025 – 31:39
  • Underdog 100 with Marcel Marin
    Mar 22, 2025 – 34:42
  • Living the Alaskan Dream: Jonah Bacon's Mushing Journey
    Mar 8, 2025 – 33:13
  • Resilience with Alix Crittenden
    Mar 1, 2025 – 33:32
  • 47th Junior Iditarod and Emily Robinson 4-Peat
    Feb 26, 2025 – 09:55
  • Mushing in New Zealand with Tony Turner
    Feb 15, 2025 – 37:06
  • Terri and Rory Frolick
    Feb 8, 2025 – 29:12
  • Exploring the Thrills of the Yukon Quest 550
    Feb 1, 2025 – 20:45
  • James Tackeberry
    Feb 1, 2025 – 24:09
  • Dr. Katie Neshek
    Jan 25, 2025 – 36:42
  • Adaptive Dog Mushing with David Hicks
    Jan 18, 2025 – 37:10
  • The Dog Driver Show with Johnn Molburg
    Jan 16, 2025 – 31:32
  • Shawn McCarty
    Jan 11, 2025 – 30:23
  • Kailyn and Justin Olnes
    Jan 4, 2025 – 38:46
  • Sean Hildreth
    Dec 28, 2024 – 26:49
  • Mushing Holiday Short
    Dec 21, 2024 – 02:03
  • Rancho Luna Lobos with Fernando Ramirez
    Dec 21, 2024 – 34:45
  • Pedigree Stage Stop Trail Boss with Matt Redwine
    Dec 14, 2024 – 37:46
  • State of Mushing: Year 1
    Dec 9, 2024 – 50:48
  • Dog Musher Alex Lee Moore
    Dec 7, 2024 – 27:36
  • Yukon Quest Alaska with Lisa Nilson
    Nov 30, 2024 – 32:37
  • Marker to Marker with Bridgett Watkins
    Nov 16, 2024 – 28:07
  • Issue 199 of Mushing Magazine is Out
    Nov 15, 2024 – 12:42
  • Team and Trail Archives Launch
    Nov 11, 2024 – 06:55
  • Stage Stop Musher Austin Forney
    Nov 9, 2024 – 32:45
  • Continential Championships Re-cap
    Nov 8, 2024 – 05:10
  • Stage Stop Mushers Anny Malo and Marco Rivest
    Nov 3, 2024 – 27:52
  • Continental Championship Race Day 1
    Oct 26, 2024 – 05:48
  • Until the Last Dog with Rob Downey
    Oct 26, 2024 – 36:36
  • Continental Championship Vet Checks and Opening Ceremonies
    Oct 25, 2024 – 04:48
  • Continental Championships in Minocqua Kick Off
    Oct 24, 2024 – 05:44
  • Running Sled Dogs and Climbing Mountains with Calvin Daugherty
    Oct 19, 2024 – 25:12
  • Team USA at the Iron Paws Dryland Race
    Oct 12, 2024 – 18:05
  • John Beargrease Marathon with Mike Keyport
    Oct 5, 2024 – 32:40
  • Iditarod Judge and Race Director Dan Carter
    Sep 22, 2024 – 33:35
  • Pedigree Stage Stop Race Information
    Sep 7, 2024 – 27:22
  • Issue 198 of Mushing Magazine is Out!
    Aug 26, 2024 – 11:14
  • Anchorage Mushing District with Jim Huettl
    Aug 17, 2024 – 32:44
  • Talking Sled Dogs with Deborah Molburg-Bicknell
    Aug 10, 2024 – 28:21
  • CDC Regulations and Mushing with Kat Langlais and Sarah Brooks
    Jul 17, 2024 – 53:53
  • Dog Wellness Initiative w/David A. Pike
    Jun 22, 2024 – 26:57
  • Leonhard Seppala House Project w/Deb Glenn
    Jun 15, 2024 – 33:32
  • Move On By with Lucille Maddalena
    Jun 11, 2024 – 31:58
  • Chasing Goals: Jason Mackey's Journey in the Iditarod
    May 25, 2024 – 27:25
Recent Reviews
  • gmachic
    Informative
    Very interesting and enjoyable podcast. Robert does an excellent job as host along with his wife. Found this podcast after listening to their coverage of The Iditarod. Learning about Mushing as an older listener in California .
  • H Trullaz
    Been listening for 8 years and still love it!
    I first found this podcast years ago when Iditarod was a great event to keep my excited through the dark winters. Now I do a little bit of mushing myself and I still love to listen! I appreciate the long format and conversational style of the pod and I love getting to hear little tidbits of Robert, Toni, and Michelle’s lives too. If you’re looking for a snappy, fast-paced, soundbyte-kind of show, this probably isn’t the show for you. But if you want to hear about the community and lifestyle of mushing, I 100% recommend this podcast!
  • SteffiB
    Get yer mushing info here!
    So glad I found this podcast. Love the Iditarod focus and have learned a lot listening to these guys. Thank you to Toni, Robert and Michele for keeping it real and making it fun, too.
  • DMWriterSpeaker
    Great podcast for non-mushers, too
    I’m a city kid from the West Coast who ended up in the Midwest as an adult. Never mushed, but the 2008 Frontline documentary on the Iditarod hooked me on following long distance sled dog racing. I love the athleticism of both drivers and dogs, the quasi-international vibe of the sport, and the fact that winning depends on a multilayer cake of skill, training, experience, health, trail conditions, and weather! It’s incredible. Mushing Radio gives us a window into the culture of dog sledding, tell stories about past and current mushers of every experience level, highlight the dogs, and answer any question. It is one of the best resources from which I learn so much.
  • shellysil
    A “must have” for the avid couch musher
    Every year I get a little more obsessed with Iditarod coverage. And this was the year that I went “all in” when I discovered Mushing Radio! I live in the eastern part of the US so my morning routine would consist of coffee & the latest MR episode. I love their coverage of the race which includes race and trail details, featuring different mushers each episode & giving a question of the day. I love that many of the mushers they talk about are not the “stars” but more mid to back of the packers. I also love the back & forth between the hosts. And a “high five” to Michele from another one L Michele.
  • IdahoKat
    The best dog mushing podcast!
    From the Iditarod to mid distance racing, from rookies to veterans, you’ll learn all about mushing, it’s history, and details about important races.
  • RebeccaNYC
    Excellent mushing podcast
    This is a wonderful podcast if you love mushing and especially the Iditarod. Robert, Toni, and Michelle are super knowledgeable and generously share their deep and intimate knowledge of mushing, current and former mushers, and the history of mushing in Alaska. I have learned so much from them!
  • A2P2
    The Inside Scoop
    I have learned so much about what’s going on in the races and what some mushers have gone through to get there. Toni really does know everything and she articulates it well. Robert produces a quality podcast for a somewhat niche audience.
  • CO Wendy
    Keep ‘em Coming, Please!
    I have learned so much from listening to this podcast. Before Mushing Radio, I only followed the Yukon Quest and the Iditarod. Through this podcast, it has been fun to learn about other races and what my favorite mushers do in the lead up to the grand finale races. Thank you for putting out such a quality show!
  • esp1371
    Love this show!
    This is a great resource for all mushing fans. Robert and Toni do a wonderful job covering mushing all over Alaska and the lower 48. If you love sled dogs and mushing, you’ll love this podcast.
  • JenLostMile
    The best of the best
    A truly one of a kind podcast. Information, coverage, and interviews you can’t find anywhere else.
  • Hohomama4
    Like sitting down with old friends
    Friendly, well produced conversations that educate & entertain even a Couch-musher like me.
  • Blackchaps
    Dogs
    Toni knows everything,
  • Sierra01968
    I love Mushing Radio
    This podcast is so great for the mushing community. It puts out a ton of information and allows us to learn from people. We would probably never meet. We are a recreational team with only nine dogs, but we love all the stories.
  • UWMeg
    Excellent mushing talk
    A great way to keep up with all things mushing year round!
  • Bob Nunya
    It’s THE podcast for mushing!
    I grew up with a dogsled team. I love mushing, and this is the best mushing podcast anywhere. Love it!
  • Sfjehe1
    Great show!
    I’m part of the new generation of mushers further south in the lower 48 that has a mountain bike that I like to hook my dog up to and hit the trails (mostly without snow). Even though I’ll never have a big team or run the Iditarod, I love hearing the stories and updates on these mushing icons as it helps me build on the performance and the bond I have with my dog. Look forward to more!
  • kjzack
    Great perspective and depth of mushing knowledge
    I love Alex and Toni and the depth of their mushing love and knowledge. I look forward to more.
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