Mushing

About Mushing

Mushing is a podcast from First Paw Media that follows the sport of dog mushing, the Iditarod, and races worldwide. 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. Popular guests: Emily Robinson, Jesse Holmes, Ryan Redington, Barb Redington, Lance Mackey, Brenda Mackey, Jason Mackey, Anna and Kristy Berington, Rohn Buser, DeeDee Jonrowe, and more. Popular Podcast topics: Iditarod race stories and analysis, dryland mushing and off-season racing, interviews with mushers and racers, race preparation and training strategies, sled dog kennel life and dog care, Yukon Quest and other major races, mushing history and heritage, global mushing perspectives (international races), canicross and alternative mushing formats Community and culture in the mushing world, and more.

Publisher

First Paw Media | Mushing.com

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Sept 2022

Latest episode

24 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

39 of 284 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   24 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Indrek ReBound: Next Generation Sled Dog Gear

   Hosts Dr. Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow interview Indrek ReBound about his innovative approach to developing next-generation sled dog gear.

2. 

   10 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Marketa Bednar: Racing in Europe

   Hosts Dr. Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow interview dog driver Marketa Bednar about her experiences racing and training in Europe.

3. 

   26 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Michael Tetzner: Championship Racing and Worldwide Logistics

   Dr. Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow interview championship dog driver Michael Tetzner about the complex logistics of worldwide racing and moving dozens of dogs annually.

Inside a recent episode

Indrek ReBound: Next Generation Sled Dog Gear

Published 24 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And tell us a little bit about who you are. Hello, Robert. Hello, Karas. Nice to be back. And, well, to keep it short, like I said, I'm in Storjan, living in Sweden now. Previously, we were in France, starting our business there, more or less. And we make... A lot of rope products, team lines for sled dog teams, specifically sprint line. A lot of different bunsees for Connie Cross and bike touring, scooter, like one-two-dog and stuff like that. Plus accessories, all kinds of attachments and connectors, you know. And Connie Cross belt, stuff like that. Indrik, your background is a technical background and that I believe is guiding you in your innovation. […]

Who has been a guest on Mushing

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Indrek ReBound
• Marketa Bednar
• Michael Tetzner
• Anny Malo
• Marco Rivest

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

45,164

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

41 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

27 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 76 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

69

Social presence

94

YouTube

76

Engagement

85

Contact Mushing

Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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