Husky Talk

Did you know that there is another race along the Iditarod Trail? One week before the dogs take off, there is a human powered event. We talked with one of the racers that will do the event on foot. He is an ultrarunner and hosts his own podcast, Ten Junk Miles. Find out more about Scott Kummer in this episode of Husky Talk. Check out his podcast here: https://www.tenjunkmiles.com/

Originally from Alabama, Seth came to Alaska to run dogs. He is a veteran of both the Yukon Quest and Iditarod. He talks with us about what it was like to lose a dog on the trail. Please enjoy this episode with Seth Barnes.

Lev is a proud U.S. citizen. He talks with us about his background, life, and running dogs.

Ryan has been mushing since the age of 10. He is a 3-time champion of the John Beargrease. He talks to us about how he got involved in mushing and the many races he has competed in.

Have you seen the new movie The Great Alaskan Race yet? Brian Presley is the writer, producer, director, and main actor in the movie. He talks to us about what got him into acting, what it was like playing Leonard Seppala, and what is was like working with dogs.

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.

Welcome back to Season 3 of Husky Talk. This week we have a great conversation with an experience musher that will be running her first Iditarod this year. Join us and listen to her talk about different expeditions she has done and how she is excited about the Iditarod.

A native of Washington state, she now resides in Bethel, Alaska. She is the winner of the 2019 Iditarod Red Lantern award. Join us in an interview with Victoria.

Join us for a special episode with Jeff King. Jeff is an amazing story teller and this episode we hear some fantastic stories told by Jeff, himself.

Find out what it was like to help get the Iditarod started. Learn about the closest finish in Iditarod history, the 1978 Iditarod. He tells us how the Iditarod has changed through the years. Also, many more amazing stories told by Iditarod legend, Dick Mackey.

He placed 6th this year in the Iditarod. He is a former Yukon Quest champion. He lives a subsistent lifestyle. He lives on a glacier in the summer. Enjoy this week's episode with Matt Hall.

After part of his sled broke, he lost his team out on the trail this year. Listen to his story and other stories about his journey to finishing 12th place in this year's Iditarod. He also talks to us about spending his summers on a glacier and giving helicopter and dog tours.

He was 23rd in this year's Iditarod, worked with Martin Buser, and won the Herbie Nayokpuk award. Listen to this week's episode with Aaron Peck.

This year's Iditarod Rookie of the Year talks with us about his feelings on earning the award. He also talks with us about the journey along the trail this year and how finishing several Yukon Quest races helped him not feel like a true rookie.

Find out about Brent's championship run on the Yukon Quest this year. Listen to him talk about training, answer some Iditarod trivia, and go through our Lightening Round.

Find out how Joanne got involved in the Iditarod and how things have changed over the many years she has been involved. You are going to love listening to this "Superwoman" of the Iditarod.