Husky Talk

This week's episode features the 2019 John Beargrease champion. He has completed the Beargrease, Iditarod, and Yukon Question, among many other races. Check out this episode with owner of Manitou Crossing Kennels, Blake Freking.

From our home state of Iowa, listen to our interview with Deke as he tells us about how he got into mushing. He also talks to us about the many races he has finished and how he plans to do the Yukon Quest and Iditarod this season.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Charley Bejna is a Type 1 diabetic who has completed the Iditarod several times. This episode we talk with Charley about how he manages he diabetes while out on the trail.

Last year she finished 3rd in the Iditarod. She has placed in the top ten six times in her career. Jessie Royer talks with us about her 3rd place finish last year.

We talk with Meredith Mapes this week about how she has both volunteered for the Iditarod as well as raced in the event. This year she is considered a veteran of the race. Listen to Meredith talk with us about her goals for this year.

After being involved in an accident while out training her dogs, she is back for the 2020 Iditarod. Listen to Karin talk to us about what it was like on the road to recovery.

After recently returning from the Amazon to film an episode of Seasons on the Fly, Greg Heister sits down and talks with us. He talks; the Amazon, Seasons on the Fly, announcing basketball, the Iditarod and the changes he has see. Listen to "the voice" of the Iditarod on this week's episode of Husky Talk.

She loves to fish and make maple syrup. She has placed 3rd in the Yukon Quest. This year she is back for the Iditarod. Enjoy this episode with Laura Neese of Nature's Kennel.

Did you ever wonder who makes all those booties you see the sled dogs wearing? How about the leggings and harnesses? Join us as we talk with dogbooties.com owner, Louise Russell.

This week we have a special guest joining us to talk to us about his new role as CEO of the Iditarod.