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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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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!

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!

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!

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!