Mushing Alaska

Our next guest is Kai Leddy. She and her partner, Elliott, run their own kennel in Talkeetna — Celestial Sled Dog Kennel. Leddy has been competing in mid-distance races for over a decade and most recently helped spearhead the newest Iditarod qualifier in the Willow area, the Su Dog 300.We talk about the inaugural event, and with Sean and Leddy having lived and worked together for over a year, it was fun getting the band back together and reminiscing. This was recorded pre-Iditarod — enjoy!

Our guest in this episode is Jonah Bacon, who is just days removed from completing the inaugural Yukon Quest 750. Naturally, we almost entirely talked about his experience on the trail, we were on the edge of our seat!In the intro, we talked about the Fur Rondy festival and sprint sled dog race. Sean thought you couldn't get funnel cake there but upon further review he learned that you definitely can (after the recording). Feels great to have our first guest in awhile, enjoy!Intro - 0:00Jonah interview/recount Yukon Quest - 16:18Frostbite.nip - 1:19:00Closeout on Yukon Quest - 1:25:00Dog team - 1:30:00Non Yukon Quest - 1:35:00

We are back after a winter Mushing Alaska slumber. We were able to catch up on some of the races in January, check in with the Quest (a lot has happened since we recorded), and just get the ball rolling as the sun comes back and all the dogs are in primetime shape, enjoy!

Sometimes the trail brings you exactly the right people at the right time. This summer, Sean crossed paths with musher Shane Blumentritt in the tiny coastal town of Seldovia, and that chance meeting turned into one of our favorite conversations yet.Shane has been mushing for years, building a kennel from the ground up with his fiancée on the Kenai Peninsula. He’s continuing his push toward qualifying for the Last Great Race with the Copper Basin 300 on deck, while she’ll be tackling the Knik 200 the week before. Their story is one of grit, growth, and chasing big dreams with a team of dogs who always keep things interesting, Enjoy!

Our next episode is with Thomas Wærner, an Iditarod Champion and Finnmarksløpet Champion, the two longest sled dog races in the world. He lives in Norway with his dogs while working a full-time job, and has spent decades surrounded by sled dogs — experiencing the wilderness, the hardships, and the rewards of the trail with them.This year, Thomas returns to the Iditarod for the first time since his win, bringing a new team of young dogs who have yet to see this trail. He isn’t aiming to finish first with them this year, but is building toward that goal in the years to come.Thomas is also close friends with Kjell Inge Røkke, a major Iditarod sponsor and this year’s Expedition Class musher — a new feature of the 2026 race. He’s looking forward to sharing the experience with Røkke while running his third Iditarod. Enjoy!Intro - 0:00Interview with Thomas - 25:25

We had ourselves some good ole-fashioned, clean fun with "the guy from that Nat Geo show" and 2025 Iditarod Champion - Jessie Holmes! Out of pure journalistic instinct, we didn't dive too deep into the 'Rod - after all, the race's documentary already has that covered.Instead, our conversation took as many twists and turns as the Susitna River (which, fun fact, doesn't actually have that many). It was an enjoyable, free-flowing chat, and we hope you'll enjoy it just much as we did!Intro - 0:00Jessie interview - 26:43

In March, Samantha Lalonde made waves by winning Rookie of the Year in the Iditarod while working out of Dallas Seavey’s kennel in Talkeetna. Now, she and her partner Tucker are starting an exciting new chapter—building their own kennel - Lost Sourdough Outfitters, just outside of Fairbanks, surrounded by their own pack of Alaskan Huskies. While they’re gearing up to race in various events in the winters to come, they’re also looking forward to simply enjoying the trails at their own pace in Interior Alaska.Sam was an absolute blast to chat with—fun, thoughtful, and full of great stories. It was also awesome seeing her out on the trail this year. You don’t want to miss this one!Intro - 0:00Sam - 27:24#MushingAlaska #Iditarod #DogMushing #AlaskaLife #RookieOfTheYear #SledDogs #WomenWhoMush #Fairbanks #NewEpisode

Bailey Vitello has completed three Iditarods (2023–2025), tackling the southern, northern, and the "way northern" routes. By his own words, he still feels like a rookie — he hasn’t run the same trail twice yet. But after a 5th place finish in 2025, and strong performances in both the Kobuk 440 and Kuskokwim 300, he's quickly proving he's a serious contender.Bailey grew up around sled dogs on the East Coast, and with the support of family and friends, made his way across the U.S. and Canada competing in races of all kinds — even taking a team to Europe. Now based in Nenana, Alaska, Bailey is focused on long-term racing in the Last Frontier and plans to run the Iditarod for years to come. Off the trail, he’s getting ready to marry his fiancée this summer.0:00 - Intro9:18 - Interview with Bailey#Iditarod #BaileyVitello #DogMushing #MushingAlaskaPodcast #MostImproved #SledDogs #MushingAlaska #LivintheDream

Our guest - Libby Riddles made history as the first woman to win the 1,000-mile Iditarod in 1985, racing through brutal conditions and proving her grit on Alaska’s toughest trail. She ran the Iditarod throughout the '80s and returned for one more run in 1995.Before her historic win, she trained and lived in Teller, Alaska, north of Nome on the Seward Peninsula. These days, she spends winters with her small dog team in the hills of the Kenai Peninsula, and in the summer, she shares her stories with cruise ship guests in Alaska’s capital.We had an incredible conversation packed with stories, insight, and wisdom from a true trailblazer. Don't miss this one — tune in and enjoy!#Iditarod #LibbyRiddles #DogMushing #AlaskaPodcast #WomenInHistory #SledDogs #MushingAlaska

For our latest episode, we welcome back Connor McMahon for his second appearance on the show. Based outside of Whitehorse in the Yukon, Connor brings his usual easy-going, down-to-earth energy—so much so that you’d barely know his truck broke down less than two weeks before the Iditarod!We catch up on what he’s been up to since last year’s race, his road to Nome this year, and all things mushing. You won’t want to miss this one! Join us in cheering Connor on as he heads for the burled arch in Nome, enjoy!For our latest episode, we welcome back Connor McMahon for his second appearance on the show. Based outside of Whitehorse in the Yukon, Connor brings his usual easy-going, down-to-earth energy—so much so that you’d barely know his truck broke down less than two weeks before the Iditarod!We catch up on what he’s been up to since last year’s race, his road to Nome this year, and all things mushing. You won’t want to miss this one! Join us in cheering Connor on as he heads for the burled arch in Nome, enjoy!Quick Intro - 0:00Interview - 10:52#MushingAlaska #Iditarod #ConnorMcMahon #SledDogs #MushingLife #DogMushing #YukonMusher #TrailToNome #Podcast #brothers

Mushing Alaska fans, we’ve got a jam-packed episode coming your way! We kick things off with a rundown of the latest mushing news—weather updates, an Iditarod route change (and the social media buzz around it), plus quick recaps of the Yukon Quest Alaska & Canada and the Kuskokwim 300.But the real treat? We’re joined by none other than Squid Acres Kennel’s Paige Drobny & Cody Strathe! These two have been involved in the long-distance mushing scene for nearly 20 years, running the Yukon Quest almost every year of the 2010s and tackling the Iditarod just weeks later. Cody’s coming off an incredible 2nd place finish in the CB300 and 3rd in the ultra-competitive Kusko 300, and Paige is about to embark on her 10th Iditarod after last year’s 5th place finish!Sean tried to count how many total 1000 mile races Paige has done and it's gotta be about 15? Anyways, these two have been a great representation of excellent dog care, top-tier dog names, and how they keep good vibes on the trail—even in the toughest conditions. We're thankful they could join us during this hectic time of the year, enjoy!Intro - 0:00Catch upWeather update - 2:41Social media discussion - 4:46Route discussion - 16:20Yukon Quest - 22:46Yukon Quest Alaska - 26:16Yukon Quest Canada - 31:17Kuskokwim 300 - 34:14Interview preview - 39:28Interview - 45:33#MushingAlaska #Iditarod #YukonQuest #SledDogs #SquidAcres #MushingLife #DogMushing

Our latest episode is with 2025 Iditarod Rookie - Mike Parker. He has been running renowned musher Jim Lanier's team, but he's no stranger to the sled dog world. With over a decade of experience working with these incredible animals, Mike has been honing his skills and knowledge every step of the way. In 2024, Mike successfully completed the grueling Copper Basin 300, and this year, he's been training hard in tough winter conditions as he prepares for the legendary Iditarod trail. Tune in to hear all about his journey, the challenges he's faced, and he anticipation for the upcoming race, enjoy! Pre interview: Intro - 0:00 Weather - 2:05 Yukon Quest - 16:00 Iditarod update - 18:50 Preview of interview - 22:10 Interview - 31:19 #mushingexpert #iditarodveteran #mushing #alaska #mushingalaska #iditarod2025 #iditarod #brothers #podcast #husky #sendit #pullthehook #fullsend #LFG #badass #alaskanhusky #epicshit #blackhawkexpert #goodvibes #dreambig #adventuretime #livingthedream #sleddogparker #longtimelistener #oglistener

Join us for our next episode as we sit down with Mark Nordman, a legendary figure in the mushing world and the Iditarod. With over 40 years experience, Mark has worn many hats in this iconic race: from dog driver to race organizer to race marshal. His dedication extends beyond the trail; Mark annually visits the remote villages along the Iditarod route, nurturing the crucial bond between these communities and the historic 1000 mile event. Don't miss this insightful conversation as we dive into Mark's journey and the enduring spirit of the Iditarod, enjoy! 0:00 - Intro 38:13 - Interview with Mark

We got a chance to chat with Calvin Daugherty and will get to see him hit the Iditarod trail again the first weekend in March 2025. Calvin was exposed to the sled dog world when his family moved to Alaska about a decade ago and has been hooked ever since. We had a great time chatting with him and are going to be cheering him on this season, enjoy!

2025 Iditarod rookie Keaton Loebrich joins us for our next episode! Keaton moved up here a few years ago and fell in love with sled dogs and the interior. He and his wife got married this summer and live near Fairbanks in a cabin that they built with 21 dogs in their yard. Star Gazers Kennel has sled dogs that are sourced from multiple kennels around Alaska. Keaton ran the Quest 300 twice among other qualifiers. We loved to see how excited he is to be living his dream. Keaton spent 4 years in the Marine Corps and we thank him and all service members for their service on Veteran’s Day, enjoy! #mushingexpert #iditarodveteran #mushing #alaska #mushingalaska #iditarod2024 #iditarod #brothers #podcast #husky #sendit #pullthehook #fullsend #LFG #badass #alaskanhusky #epicshit #blackhawkexpert #goodvibes #dreambig #adventuretime #livingthedream

In this episode, we got a chance to chat with Dan Carter - an Iditarod 2007 veteran, the race director of the Wyoming stage stop, and a race official for the Iditarod. We learned about the history and format of the stage race and the roles he now has in each event. He also shared some stories from his Iditarod run, enjoy!

In our first episode of season 3, we connect with Iditarod veteran Severin Cathry - all the way from Switzerland. He first came to Alaska in 2010 and has been back every few years to enjoy time on the trail with the dogs. He ran multiple Copper Basin's on his way to running this years ‘Rod. He talks about his journey and we teach each other how to say mogul, enjoy!

We had the pleasure of spending some time with the 8-time Kusko 300 champ and 2019 Iditarod winner - Pete Kaiser. He's raced the last 15 Iditarod's, coming out of Bethel, Alaska - where he was born and raised. His hometown in southwest Alaska is hundreds of miles from the main road system. Hope y'all enjoy our talk with Pete because we had a blast! #mushingexpert #iditarodveteran #mushing #alaska #mushingalaska #iditarod2024 #iditarod #brothers #podcast #husky #sendit #pullthehook #fullsend #LFG #badass #alaskanhusky #epicshit #blackhawkexpert #goodvibes #dreambig #adventuretime #livingthedream

We were privileged enough to have Iditarod veteran Ben Good sit down with us for over an hour. Ben was the only 2024 rookie who had completed the thousand mile Yukon Quest. He talks about the differenmces of those two expeditions and did a start to finish recap of his first trip to Nome. Good Alaska Mushing is based out of North Pole, Alaska - enjoy! #mushingexpert #iditarodveteran #mushing #alaska #mushingalaska #iditarod2024 #iditarod #brothers #podcast #husky #sendit #pullthehook #fullsend #LFG #badass #alaskanhusky #epicshit #blackhawkexpert #goodvibes #dreambig #adventuretime #livingthedream #upstreamDUB

Our first episode post Iditarod with a guest - and this time there's two guests: our intro includes coverage of the Kobuk 440 and with Sean out on a week long adventure, we got Joseph O'Keefe to join Brendan for a breakdown of the Kobuk. As for our interview, Brendan and Sean get back on track with a guest on the show. Sean Williams is from Chugiak, AK - a small community between Anchorage and the Mat-Su valley. Sean participated in 2 of the last 3 Iditarods and is a multi-time finisher of the Copper Basin 300 and other mid distance races in Alaska, some of which aren't around anymore. He also created a new website for the mushing community called sleddogtalk.com. This episode might be a two (or more) parter folks, enjoy! #mushingexpert #iditarodveteran #mushing #alaska #mushingalaska #iditarod2024 #iditarod #brothers #podcast #husky #sendit #pullthehook #fullsend #LFG #badass #alaskanhusky #epicshit #blackhawkexpert #goodvibes #dreambig #adventuretime #livingthedream #gettingcomfy

Having Iditarod withdrawal?! Sean and Brendan had a round 2 recap of this year's Iditarod. We made sure to go over our favorite storylines, share stories from Sean's experience out on the trail with the Insider, and do our best to stay on track! #mushingexpert #iditarodveteran #mushing #alaska #mushingalaska #iditarod2024 #iditarod #brothers #podcast #husky #sendit #pullthehook #fullsend #LFG #badass #alaskanhusky #epicshit #blackhawkexpert #goodvibes #dreambig #adventuretime #livingthedream #gettingcomfy

It's Sean's first time back with the Mushing Alaska podcast since spending a couple of weeks helping with Iditarod coverage from the trail. He and Brendan reflect on their most memorable moments from this year's race. #youtubelive #mushingexpert #iditarodveteran #liveinterview #youtubeinterview #mushing #alaska #mushingalaska #iditarod2024 #iditarod #brothers #podcast #husky #sendit #pullthehook #fullsend #LFG #badass #alaskanhusky #epicshit #blackhawkexpert #goodvibes #dreambig #adventuretime #livingthedream #gettingcomfy

This week we had Mats Pettersson on to talk about all his years running the Iditarod and coming all the way from Sweden with his 16 dog team each time. He compared and contrasted the races in Scandinavia with the mushing scene here. Mats lives hundreds of kilometers above the arctic circle and has been a big part of the sled dog world for about two decades. We had a great time chatting with him and hope you all enjoy! Intro - 0:00 Updates - 1:01 : - Iditarod withdrawal/DQ update - 1:01 - Jr. Iditarod - 7:42 - Fur Rondy - 17:07 - Iditarod Trail Invitational - 25:53 - Mushergrams - 30:16 Preview and thoughts on guest Mats Pettersson - 36:57 Beginning of interview - 43:23 #mushing #alaska #mushingalaska #iditarod2024 #iditarod #brothers #podcast #husky #sendit #pullthehook #fullsend #LFG #badass #alaskanhusky #epicshit #blackhawkexpert #goodvibes #dreambig #adventuretime #livingthedream #whatacommute #dedication #skymiles

Josi Thyr (pronounced TEAR, like teardrop) has made a big splash in the Alaska mid distance mushing scene this winter with competitive finishes in 2 of Alaska's toughest 300 mile races. Josi, however, has been involved with the sled dog life for a couple of decades since she was a kid living in Northern Idaho. Along the way, she has worked for some great Iditarod mushers with amazing dogs and learned more than a thing or two. Now, with her own 26 dog kennel in Fairbanks, and finishing 7th in this year's Copper Basin 300 and 3rd two weeks later in the Yukon Quest Alaska, Thyr has prepared ~1500 pounds of food and gear to be flown out to the Iditarod trail in order to take on a thousand mile expedition across Alaska - she definitely seems ready! Intro and catching up - 0:00 Updates - 2:55 : - Willow Junior 100 - 3:18 - Goosebay 150 - 11:39 - Two Rivers 200/100 - 14:07 - Small talk about training between now and Iditarod - 18:05- Iditarod withdrawal updates - 23:10- Iditarod vet checks/volunteers - 32:48- Iditarod sponsorships - 41:22- Matt Randall's dislocated knee - 43:24 Preview and thoughts on guest Josi Thyr - 44:10 Beginning of interview - 53:00 #mushing #alaska #mushingalaska #iditarod2024 #iditarod #brothers #podcast #husky #sendit #pullthehook #fullsend #LFG #badass #alaskadogs #alaskanhusky #epicshit #blackhawkexpert #goodvibes #dreambig #adventuretime #rookieiditarod #livingthedream #rookieoftheyearpotential

Our guest this week is the owner of Mushing Malarkey kennel, Joe Taylor. He is a veteran of Iditarod, Kuskokwim 300, Copper Basin 300, Quest 300, and finished 2nd in the Two Rivers 200 and still super humble. Racing is just part of what he does with his relatively small yet diverse group of sled dogs. Joe talks about his trips in the arctic, exploring the Brooks Range in the "spring" with his team and much more. In the intro, Sean complains to Brendan (who has a wife and kid and full time job) about feeling a bit "tired" and then ironically goes on to talk about the Yukon Quests, where it was in the -40's for most of the Alaska race. They also talk about some of the latest updates in the mushing Alaska scene, enjoy! Intro and catching up - 0:00 Updates - 4:00: - Timestamps - 4:05 - Iditarod drop bags - 5:20 - Josh McNeal/Walter Robinson update - 18:21 - Yukon Quests breakdown - 28:15 Preview and thoughts on guest Joe Taylor - 46:00 Beginning of interview - 54:45 #mushing #alaska #mushingalaska #iditarod2024 #iditarod #brothers #podcast #husky #sendit #pullthehook #fullsend #LFG #badass #alaskadogs #alaskanhusky #epicshit #blackhawkexpert #goodvibes #dreambig #adventuretime #doesitforfun

This week a lot was packed into our intro. We share our Kusko 300 reactions - the Bethel sled dog race had a lot of storylines in it. Also, we talked about the Yukon Quest races starting in Fairbanks and Whitehorse.This week's guest is Jason Severs - he has been involved with the Copper Basin 300 sled dog race for 12 years and has been a race judge for the Quest 300, Willow 300, and Iditarod. He talks about moving up here from North Carolina and why he has volunteered so much of his time to the sled dog world, enjoy! #mushing #alaska #mushingalaska #iditarod2024 #iditarod #brothers #podcast #husky #sendit #pullthehook #fullsend #LFG #badass #alaskadogs #alaskanhusky #epicshit #blackhawkexpert #goodvibes #dreambig #dirtysouth #goodolesouthernboys

This week we got to speak with the 2024 Knik 200 Champion Emily Robinson. It was also her first 200 mile event and she's 16. That should be enough of a good reason to give this episode a listen. We honestly had a rad time talking with her and Emily and the Robinson family deserve all the success that has come their way. We also previewed this year's Kusko 300 sled dog race and it's a cold one this year, Enjoy! #mushing #alaska #mushingalaska #iditarod2024 #iditarod #brothers #podcast #husky #sendit #pullthehook #fullsend #LFG #badass #alaskadogs #alaskanhusky #epicshit #blackhawkexpert #goodvibes #dreambig #shesabadass

This week we got to chat with long time podcast host Robert Forto. He has been putting out episodes about mushing since 2009 and been involved with sled dogs for decades. He's been putting out episodes since before it was cool to have a podcast, and without missing a week in the last 15 years. We learned about what Robert has done in his media career and what he will be doing moving forward after purchasing Mushing Magazine. He and his wife will be digitizing about 40 years of the Mushing magazines that have been in storage for decades! We are really excited about all the new stories we will get to hear.In the first half of the episode Brendan talks to Sean about his experience at the Copper Basin 300 sled dog race. There were a lot of stories that Sean wanted to share after spending 5 days at the race. So understandably, the first "half" of this episode is extra lengthy, enjoy! #mushing #alaska #mushingalaska #iditarod2024 #iditarod #brothers #podcast #husky #sendit #pullthehook #fullsend #LFG #badass #alaskadogs #alaskanhusky #epicshit #blackhawkexpert #goodvibes #dreambig

Iditarod rookie Isaac Teaford joins the boys for his 2nd round on the podcast. Sean was was on an epic rafting trip last time we had him on, so it was nice to get all the boys together this time! We had a great time catching up - from discussing this season, to getting some insight on the rookie Iditarod meetings, to hearing more about the accident on Denali Highway - it sure makes for a great listen, thanks Isaac! In the intro, the boys breakdown the results from the Knik 200 and give a quick preview of the Copper Basin just before Sean heads to the race, y'all enjoy! #mushing #alaska #mushingalaska #iditarod2024 #iditarod #brothers #podcast #husky #sendit #pullthehook #fullsend #LFG #badass #alaskadogs #alaskanhusky #epicshit #blackhawkexpert #goodvibes #dreambig #oneofthehomies #dudesabadass

Josh McNeal is this episode's guest talking to us all the way from the North Slope of Alaska. He is an Iditarod veteran and participated in most (if not all) of Alaska's mid distance races too. Josh has an amazing group of dogs that he has taken to many finish lines and it seems we will see them in the Alaska Mushing scene for years to come. Crooked Creek Kennel is located in Ester, AK (near Fairbanks) and they can be followed on all social media platforms as well as their website - https://crookedcreekmushing.com. Sean and Brendan break down the rules, trail, and participants of the 2024 Knik 200 sled dog race during the first half of this episode. The event is happening this weekend on January 6th and 7th and you can follow race updates on the Knik 200 Facebook page. #mushing #alaska #mushingalaska #iditarod2024 #iditarod #brothers #podcast #husky #sendit #pullthehook #fullsend #LFG #badass #alaskadogs #alaskanhusky #epicshit #blackhawkexpert #goodvibes #dreambig #northslope #2weekson2weeksoff #epicbloodline

On this week's episode, Aaron Peck joins the boys to educate them on the Yukon Quest and it's multiple events this year and some of the unique rules that they have. Aaron has been living an authentic sled dog lifestyle for all of his adult life, guiding his teams down the trail for thousands of miles in Alaska and the more vast Canadian wilderness. Learn more about him and his mushing family at elevationsleddogs.ca, enjoy! #mushing #alaska #mushingalaska #iditarod2024 #iditarod #brothers #podcast #husky #sendit #pullthehook #fullsend #LFG #badass #alaskadogs #alaskanhusky #epicshit #blackhawkexpert #goodvibes #dreambig

This week we talk with Rob Cooke about all things Siberian Husky. Rob has participated in the Iditarod and Yukon Quests and has seen tens of thousands of miles of trails with his dog team. You will see him this year running a few races, including the Iditarod. Thanks Rob for kickin' it with us! Enjoy! #mushing #alaska #mushingalaska #iditarod2024 #iditarod #brothers #podcast #husky #sendit #pullthehook #fullsend #LFG #badass #alaskadogs #alaskanhusky #epicshit #blackhawkexpert #goodvibes #dreambig #siberianhusky #uk

This week we got to chat with Hunter Keefe, who showed everyone that he knows a thing or two about sled dogs. Finishing 11th in the Iditarod, 2nd in the Willow 300 and he's also a 2 time Goose Bay 150 winner. He is only 24 years old and way more mature than Sean. We talked about how he knew he wanted to mush when he was a wee lad watching the Balto disney movie. Now he is training one of the fastest long distance sled dog teams on the planet. Hunter seems like a really good dude and we loved getting to chat with him and are looking forward to his sophomore Iditarod, enjoy! #mushing #alaska #mushingalaska #iditarod2024 #iditarod #brothers #podcast #husky #sendit #pullthehook #fullsend #LFG #badass #alaskadogs #alaskanhusky #epicshit #blackhawkexpert #goodvibes #dreambig

2024 Iditarod rookie Connor McMahon joins the boys in our latest episode. Connor's down to earth vibe fit in well as we learned more about his mushing experience and preparations for the Iditarod. His crazy story about getting to the Iditarod sign up in person is one for the books that you won't want to miss, enjoy! #mushing #alaska #mushingalaska #iditarod2024 #iditarod #brothers #podcast #husky #sendit #pullthehook #fullsend #LFG #badass #alaskadogs #alaskanhusky #epicshit #blackhawkexpert #grapejuice #cmonelon #goodvibes

The boys got to sit down with the voice of the Iditarod - Greg Heister. Over the past (almost) 30 years many mushers have come and gone while Greg has consistently been covering the Iditarod over that time. Our time with him flew by as we discussed his career, hobbies, and of course various aspect of the Iditarod. Hearing his unique perspective and stories makes this an episode you certainly won't want to miss, enjoy! #mushing #alaska #mushingalaska #iditarod2024 #iditarod #brothers #podcast #husky #sendit #pullthehook #fullsend #LFG #badass #alaskadogs #alaskanhusky #epicshit #blackhawkexpert #voiceoftheiditarod #seasonsonthefly #killerhair

Brendan and Sean have a great time talking with Deke Naaktgeboren. It seems he has a special thing going with his group of dogs and humans too. He talks about his sled dog life journey and Sean and Deke swap stories of seeing each other on the trail. Deke has run most of the major races in Alaska and will be participating in his fifth 1000 mile race this year with a team of experienced dogs. Please enjoy! #mushing #alaska #mushingalaska #iditarod2024 #iditarod #brothers #podcast #husky #sendit #pullthehook #fullsend #LFG #badass #alaskadogs #alaskanhusky #epicshit #blackhawkexpert #chickenalaska

In this episode we catch up with Gabe Dunham. She talks about her upbringing in Valdez, AK, how she was introduced to the sled dog world, her accomplishments in the lower 48 mid-distance races, and gives great advice on how to work with your dogs at home. To enjoy the golden retriever puppies, check out the episode on YouTube! #mushing #alaska #mushingalaska #iditarod2024 #iditarod #brothers #podcast #husky #sendit #pullthehook #fullsend #badass #alaskadogs #alaskanhusky #race #epic #nome #blackhawkexpert #dogsports #dogrun #dograce #snow

Brendan and Sean enjoy catching up, as Sean is back from his trip to the Denali area. During that trip he was able to sit down in-person with Iditarod veteran and 2023 Kobuk 440 winner Jessie Holmes. From his accident last year, to Iditarod talk, to talkin' dogs, to training - Sean and Jessie truly cover the spectrum of topics during their time together. It's a bit longer - but we still think you'll enjoy the episode! #mushing #alaska #mushingalaska #iditarod2024 #iditarod #brothers #podcast #husky #sendit #pullthehook #fullsend #badass #alaskadogs #alaskanhusky #race #epic #nome #blackhawkexpert #dogsports #dogrun #dograce #snow #firstplace #nothingbetter #historyinthemaking #bushlife #dirtysouth #kobuk440 #grit #nevergiveup

Brendan and Sean get to talk with reigning Iditarod champ Ryan Redington. Our hour flew by and we wish it was longer. We're grateful he spent time with us. Y'all enjoy and make sure to share with some folks! #mushing #alaska #mushingalaska #iditarod2024 #iditarod #brothers #podcast #husky #sendit #pullthehook #fullsend #badass #alaskadogs #alaskanhusky #race #epic #nome #blackhawkexpert #dogsports #dogrun #dograce #snow #firstplace #nothingbetter #historyinthemaking #eskimo #nativealaskan

Lauro Eklund has accomplished a lot mushing in the Alaskan bush and running races. His dad ran the Iditarod twice in the 80's and witnessed the infamous Iditarod one second photo finish. Lauro is also an outdoor clothing model for Filson, who woulda thunk it! We had way too much fun chatting with him and covered a lot of different topics. Our talk was definitely a "boys being boys" kind of episode but we still you'll enjoy it! #mushing #alaska #mushingalaska #iditarod2024 #iditarod #brothers #podcast #husky #sendit #pullthehook #fullsend #badass #alaskadogs #alaskanhusky #race #epic #nome #blackhawkexpert #dogsports #dogrun #dograce #snow #summer #salmonrun #bristolbay #fishing

We are back for Season 2! Hosts, Brendan and Sean, catch up and discuss the summer, commercial fishing, and eventually take a look at some of the 30 mushers signed up for the '24 'Rod, enjoy! #mushing #alaska #mushingalaska #iditarod2023 #iditarod #brothers #podcast #husky #sendit #pullthehook #fullsend #badass #alaskadogs #alaskanhusky #race #epic #nome #blackhawkexpert #dogsports #dogrun #dograce #snow #summer #salmonrun #bristolbay #fishing

Iditarod veterans and twin sisters, Anna and Kristy Berington, join us for our latest episode. The two have run the past 12 Iditarod's together and have a total of 26 Iditarod's run. We have fun discussing their race strategy, mushing, and also life outside of mushing. If anyone noticed that only Anna signed up for the 2024 Iditarod - they discuss some of what went into that decision and more, enjoy!

In our latest episode, we talk to the 3-time Iditarod finisher, Christian Turner all the way from Australia. He's had the distinct experience of being able to run three Iditarod races with three different routes. He tells how he got the opportunity of a lifetime to take 3-time champ Mitch Seavey's team down the trail and gives us his best attempt at an American accent, enjoy!Feel free to watch this episode on YouTube, please like and subscribe our page so you don't miss out on all things "Mushing Alaska"! #mushing #alaska #mushingalaska #iditarod2023 #iditarod #brothers #podcast #husky #sendit #pullthehook #fullsend #badass #alaskadogs #alaskanhusky #race #epic #nome #blackhawkexpert #dogsports #dogrun #dograce #snow

"Iron Wade" Marrs joins us for a talk about his Iditarod 2023 race this year. After hearing him tell us about his life growing up, we began to understand why he's got that grit and toughness that this race demands. Wade grew up off the grid and around sled dogs, and has been running the Iditarod since he was 18. He's finished in the top 5 and talks about the different race strategies he has used over the years. Wade also talks about how much he loves the last coastal stretch of the race and what went down there this year, enjoy! #mushing #alaska #iditarod2023 #iditarod #brothers #podcast #husky

Kelly Maixner has run the Iditarod 9 times since 2011 with his best finish being his 6th place finish this year. Kelly talks about readjusting his schedule around his earlier than planned 24 hour rest. He also goes into detail about his grueling final run from White Mountain to the finish. The Iditarod veteran also attempts to explain how he balances having a family with 5 kids, dog mushing, running his Pediatric Dentistry, oh and he ran an Ironman too, Enjoy!

Our latest guest Gerhardt Thiart is the first person from South Africa to complete the Iditarod, dedicating 3 years of hard work to accomplish this goal, a vision he had for over 20 years. He talks to us about his sled dog journey, how sweet getting to Nome was, and how he approaches life. You get a glimpse of how Gerhardt's "can-do" positive attitude, it's contagious! The dogs pick up on that energy, and we think ya'll will too, enjoy!

Just because the Iditarod is over doesn't mean the mushing season is over in Alaska! Hosts, Brendan and Sean, attempt to stay on track as we learn more about the Kobuk 440 with guest Eddie Burke Jr. - from race strategy to terrain and much more, we discuss the ins and outs of the Kobuk 440, enjoy!

Lev is the man. Lev keeps it real. Sean and Brendan chat with him about his mushing life and the community he is part of. Lev also had the opportunity to volunteer at the remote checkpoint of Iditarod (the namesake of the race) and shares with us how it went. Warning: Explicit Language

Sean and Brendan break down some of the storylines from this year's Iditarod. Sean talks about hearing one of the all-time great mushers on the radio last weekend, and more.

In this episode, we breakdown the 2023 Iditarod through day 3 with special guest Sebastian Schnuelle. Sebastian being a musher (winning the Yukon Quest in 2009, along with multiple top 10 Iditarod finishes) and a race judge brings a deep perspective and analysis to this race - don't miss out, enjoy!