Welcome to Husky Talk Podcast

A weekly behind the scenes look at the Iditarod and mushing for classrooms around the world.

Erin Montgomery, 2015 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail™ from Iowa and her students host this podcast, designed and created to introduce you to the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and give you an essential behind the scenes look at the race. 

Weekly segments of the program include: Iditarod Trivia, Brain Freeze, Sled Dog Trip

Join the the students for their podcasts each week.

Listen via SoundCloud here or click the play buttons under each guest name below.

 

 

 

Season 2 Episode 24: Victoria Hardwick (Red Lantern Winner)

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.

 

 

 

Season 2 Episode 23: Stories with Jeff King

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.

 

 

 

Season 2 Episode 22: Dick Mackey

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.

 

 

Season 2 Episode 21: Matt Hall

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.

 

 

 

Season 2 Episode 20: Linwood Fiedler

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.

 

 

Season 2 Episode 19: Aaron Peck (Herbie Nayokpuk Award)

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.

 

 

 

Season 2 Episode 18: Ed Hopkins (Rookie of the Year)

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.

 

 

 

Season 2 Episode 17: Brent Sass

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.

 

 

 

Season 2 Episode 16: Joanne Potts

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.

 

 

 

Season 2 Episode 15: Iditarider Program with Diane Johnson and Nancy Livingston

Have you ever wanted to take a ride in a sled with an Iditarod musher? You have that opportunity with the Iditarider program. Listen as Diane Johnson talks about the program and Nancy Livingston, long time Iditarider, shares her experiences.

 

 

 

Season 2 Episode 14: Matthew Failor 

Join us as we talk with Matthew Failor. He recently won the Kuskokwim 300. Last year he was the Most Improved musher in the Iditarod and he will compete again this year.

 

 

 

Season 2 Episode 13: Ryan Redington

Join us as we talk family, Iditarod, and John Beargrease with Ryan Redington. Ryan talks with us about what an honor it is to run the race his grandfather founded. You will also find out why he lives in Alaska, but comes to Wisconsin to train.

 

 

 

Season 2 Episode 12: Lance Mackey (4-time Iditarod Champion)

Listen to four-time Iditarod and Yukon Quest champion, Lance Mackey, talk with us about getting back into the Iditarod this year. He also talks with us about how having cancer affected his racing.

 

 

 

Season 2 Episode 11: Jaimee High (High’s Adventure Gear and Kennel)

In this episode we talk with Jaimee High, owner of High’s Adventure Gear and Kennel. She talks with us about the different gear mushers wear on the trail to keep warm. Jaimee also designs and makes gear and talks with us about her business.

 

 

 

Season 2 Episode 10: Julie Carpenter (Denali National Park)

Learn about how Denali National Park uses sled dogs to protect and preserve the environment. Listen to Julie talk about the Denali Kennels.

 

 

 

Season 2 Episode 9: Beat Jegerlehner (Iditarod Trail Invitational finisher)

This week’s episode will give you the perspective of the Iditarod trail from someone who has completed the 1000 mile trail on foot.

 

 

 

 

Season 2 Episode 8: Joe Pendergrass (Iditarod Air Force Pilot)

Join us for this episode as we talk with Iditarod Air Force pilot, Joe Pendergrass. Find out how volunteers, dogs, and supplies travel along the trail.

 

 

 

Season 2 Episode 7: Emily Maxwell

Our guest this week is from Iowa City, Iowa. She was a rookie in the Iditarod last season and is training to run again this year. Sit back and enjoy an interview with Emily Maxwell.

 

 

 

Season 2 Episode 6: Wade Marrs

In this week’s episode we talk with a young up and coming musher from Willow, Alaska. Join us and listen to our interview with Wade Marrs.

 

 

 

Season 2 Episode 5: Cindy Abbott

In this week’s episode we talk with Cindy Abbott about her adventurous life; including climbing Mt. Everest and racing in the Iditarod.

 

 

 

Season 2 Episode 4: Susan Smith and students of Takotna

This week we take you on a journey to Takotna, Alaska and chat with Susan Smith and some of her students.

 

 

 

 

Season 2 Episode 3: Jason Campeau

Kick back, relax, and listen to Iditarod musher Jason Campeau. Jason talks with us about his accident he encountered on last year’s Yukon Quest.

 

 

 

 

Season 2 Episode 2: Pete Ripmaster (Iditarod Trail Invitational Champion)

Join us as we talk with adventure sports athlete, Pete Ripmaster. Pete talks with us about his recent win at the Iditarod Trail Invitational, the human powered Iditarod.

 

 

 

 

Season 2 Episode 1: James Varsos (Hobo Jim)

Enjoy an interview with James Varsos, better known as Hobo Jim. Listen as he talks to us about his inspirations and sings a line from his famous song, The Iditarod Trail Song.