Iditarod 54 Ceremonial Start Preview: Bib Draw, Top 5 Predictions, and Rookie of the Year Picks
The 2026 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is about to begin, and the excitement is building across Alaska. In this episode of the Mushing Podcast, hosts Robert and Michele Forto preview the upcoming race ...
6 Mar 37min
Iditarod 54 Banquet, Insider Updates, and Smiles for Miles Initiative
The start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race begins long before the teams reach the trail. One of the most anticipated events of race week is the Iditarod Mushers Banquet, where fans, sponsors, and m...
5 Mar 31min
The State of Mushing 2026: Why Differentiation Matters for the Future of Dog-Powered Sports
In this episode of the Mushing Podcast, host Michele Forto shares a summary of the 2026 State of Mushing Letter from Robert Forto and the team at Mushing Magazine and the Team and Trail Foundation.Eac...
4 Mar 7min
Iditarod 54 | Kick Off Show
The countdown to the 2026 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race has begun, and the Burled Arch podcast returns for another season of nightly race coverage.In this kickoff episode, hosts Robert and Michele Fort...
4 Mar 23min
The First Iditarod Almost Didn’t Happen: Rod Perry’s 1973 Story
In this special series opener, Robert Forto sits down with Iditarod veteran Rod Perry to tell the real story behind the 1973 race. Rod ran in the inaugural Iditarod and shares firsthand insight into t...
1 Mar 51min
Daniel Bocock on IFSS Worlds, Six-Dog Racing, and Global Competition
In this episode of The Dog Driver, Robert Forto and KP welcome back Daniel Bocock, a veteran competitor with extensive experience at the highest levels of dog-powered sports. Daniel reflects on his re...
6 Feb 29min
Without Warning: Bridgett Watkins on Moose Attacks, Iditarod Survival, and the Cost of the Trail
In this episode of the Mushing Podcast, host Robert Forto sits down with veteran musher Bridgett Watkins to talk about her powerful new documentary, Without Warning, now streaming on Amazon and other ...
31 Jan 32min
From Motocross to Mushing: Mikki Douglas on Speed and World Titles
In this episode of The Dog Driver, Robert Forto and KP sit down with Mikki Douglas, one of the most dominant competitors in modern dryland mushing. Fresh off the IFSS World Championships, Mikki shares...
30 Jan 29min
