Niina Baum on World Championships, Sled Dog Racing, and Running for Congress
In this episode of the Mushing Podcast, Robert Forto talks with musher, race organizer, and congressional candidate Niina Baum about her journey through the world of dog-powered sports. Nina shares the story behind bringing the IFSS Dryland World Championships to Wisconsin, competing internationally in countries like Spain, Sweden, and France, and revitalizing the iconic Sled […]
Destiny Lytle on Fur Rondy, Sprint Racing, and Building a Competitive Sled Dog Team
In this episode of the Mushing Podcast, Robert Forto sits down with Alaska musher and dog trainer Destiny Lytle to discuss her journey from working line German Shepherds to competitive sprint mushing. Destiny shares stories from racing the Fur Rondy Championships in Anchorage, running the ONAC, racing in Tanana, building a kennel with dogs from […]
From Tradition to Iditarod: Jody Potts-Joseph on Culture, Resilience, and the Reality of the Trail
In this episode of the Mushing Podcast, Robert Forto sits down with veteran musher Jody Potts Joseph, calling in from Eagle, Alaska. With more than 40 years of experience in dog-powered travel and racing, Jody shares her deep connection to mushing as part of Athabascan culture and everyday life along the Yukon River. Jody reflects […]
An Iditarod Finish with Brenda Mackey
On this episode of the Mushing Podcast, Robert Forto sits down with Iditarod finisher Brenda Mackey to discuss her long-awaited finish in Nome on her third attempt. Raised in one of Alaska’s most well-known mushing families, Brenda shares what it means to carry on the Mackey legacy while building her own path in the sport. […]
Inside Sled Dog Photography: Gear, Technique, and Life on the Trail
A deep dive into dog sled photography with Keela of Sunshine & Photo, covering gear, technique, and life capturing the magic of mushing on the trail.
Joey Sabin on Racing the Iditarod with His Own Dogs
In this episode of the Mushing Podcast, Robert Forto sits down with 2026 Iditarod finisher Joey Sabin to discuss his rookie run to Nome. Joey shares the story behind his 12-day journey, what it felt like crossing the finish line, and how nearly ten years of work led to this moment. From running dogs in […]
The Team & Trail Expedition: Leadership Through Adventure
Today, we officially introduce something that has been building for a long time. The Team & Trail Expedition: Leadership Through Adventure This is more than an expedition. It is a long-term commitment to how leadership is actually developed, not in a classroom, but in environments that demand clarity, trust, and action. In March 2027, we […]
Five Sleds, One Finish Line: Sydnie Bahl’s Iditarod Journey
On this episode of the Mushing Podcast, host Robert Forto sits down with Iditarod finisher Sydnie bahl, a physical therapist based in the Mat-Su Valley who recently completed her first successful run to Nome. Just days removed from the trail, Sydnie reflects on the transition back to everyday life and the reality of what it […]
Junior Musher Liam Connor: Balancing School and the Sled
What does it look like to grow up in the world of sled dog racing? In this episode, we sit down with Liam Connor, a 16-year-old musher from Saskatchewan, Canada, who is already competing at a high level in mid-distance races. Liam shares what it’s like to be raised in a mushing family, how his […]