Iditablog.com Podcast – Iditarod 2013

Recorded Live at the Ceremonial Start of Iditarod 2013, Josh chats with himself for a while about this year's Iditarod and lucky for you, there was a microphone in his hand the whole time! Feel free to email us with topics or questions you’d like to hear us discuss on the next episode… the email address is: podcast@iditablog.com, send us a twitter/facebook message or call the voicemail box at 253-778-MUSH. Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes | Download in Zune Marketplace | Browse the Podcast Archives  

We're back for 2013 with the first podcast of the season!  It's short, it's kinda awkward... but it's here!  Seriously though, Josh is in Anchorage for the start of the race and will be bringing start of the race updates throughout the weekend.  Josh & Greg talk about the competitive field this year, and what's been going on in Iditarod news since least year. Feel free to email us with topics or questions you’d like to hear us discuss on the next episode… the email address is: podcast@iditablog.com, send us a twitter/facebook message or call the voicemail box at 253-778-MUSH. Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes | Download in Zune Marketplace | Browse the Podcast Archives  

Josh, Nate and Nate sit down (inside) just a few dozen feet from the finish line in Nome, at the time of recording the top 17 mushers have arrived.  We break down this year's best finishes, discuss those still out on the trail, and the chatter of a "new wave of Iditarod competitors".  We also play your voicemails from the "New Trail Award" contest, share some of the local Nome environment and much, much more.... Feel free to email us with topics or questions you’d like to hear us discuss on the next episode… the email address is: podcast@iditablog.com, send us a twitter/facebook message or call the voicemail box at 253-778-MUSH. Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes | Download in Zune Marketplace | Browse the Podcast Archives Checkout our Podcast Sponsor: Alaska Airlines.   |   Participate in Doug's fundraiser for Head Start in White Mountain

We're less than 24 hours away from a finish in Nome and the race couldn't be more close! (Well, it could... but this is pretty close!)  Loren & Josh talk about the last day or so on the trail.  We listen to audio of Jeff King discussing his dogs and the reason he scratched from the race yesterday. Feel free to email us with topics or questions you’d like to hear us discuss on the next episode… the email address is: podcast@iditablog.com, send us a twitter/facebook message or call the voicemail box at 253-778-MUSH. Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes | Download in Zune Marketplace | Browse the Podcast Archives Checkout our Podcast Sponsor: Alaska Airlines.   |   Participate in Doug's fundraiser for Head Start in White Mountain

Live from the Airport on the way to Nome!  Josh and Loren talk about today's many dramatic events - from Aliy's arrival into Unalakleet, to her loss of the lead and tight pack heading up the coast, and the many many scratches we saw today, including a 4-time champion.  You won't want to miss this action, short-but sweet episode. Feel free to email us with topics or questions you’d like to hear us discuss on the next episode… the email address is: podcast@iditablog.com, send us a twitter/facebook message or call the voicemail box at 253-778-MUSH. Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes | Download in Zune Marketplace | Browse the Podcast Archives Checkout our Podcast Sponsor: Alaska Airlines.   |   Participate in Doug's fundraiser for Head Start in White Mountain

It's the annual "Ruby, Ruby, Ruby" episode.  We have a conversation with Iditablog and freelance commentator Sebastian Schnuelle about what he's been seeing out on the trail and the possibilities of a team in the top 10 coming into Nome first.  We also introduce a new contest, which we will post more about tomorrow... so for now you'll just have to listen to the episode!  Finally, we also listen to a segment from the amazing "How to do Everything" podcast, Thanks to them for letting us share their clip - make sure you check them out at howtodoeverything.org Feel free to email us with topics or questions you’d like to hear us discuss on the next episode… the email address is: podcast@iditablog.com, send us a twitter/facebook message or call the voicemail box at 253-778-MUSH. Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes | Download in Zune Marketplace | Browse the Podcast Archives Checkout our Podcast Sponsor: Alaska Airlines.   |   Participate in Doug's fundraiser for Head Start in White Mountain

We had lots of fun in tonight’s episode as Josh, Greg and Loren all sat down in the same room again to talk about the race to the halfway point and the result of the 24-hour layover gambles.  Mitch Seavey led the race several times today, and we spoke with his son, Danny Seavey who is at home watching his father and brother’s race. Feel free to email us with topics or questions you’d like to hear us discuss on the next episode… the email address is: podcast@iditablog.com, send us a twitter/facebook message or call the voicemail box at 253-778-MUSH. Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes | Download in Zune Marketplace | Browse the Podcast Archives Checkout our Podcast Sponsor: Alaska Airlines.   |   Participate in Doug's fundraiser for Head Start in White Mountain

Loren & Josh sit down as the race is in full swing!  With most of the top 15 out of Nikolai earlier today, it's a close race and Aliy Zirkle has been in the lead spot for a while now. We speak with Aliy's husband, Allen Moore, who just placed second in last month's Yukon Quest. Feel free to email us with topics or questions you’d like to hear us discuss on the next episode… the email address is: podcast@iditablog.com, send us a twitter/facebook message or call the voicemail box at 253-778-MUSH. Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes | Download in Zune Marketplace | Browse the Podcast Archives Checkout our Podcast Sponsor: Alaska Airlines.   |   Participate in Doug's fundraiser for Head Start in White Mountain

Recorded Live from Iditarod Headquarters at the Millennium Hotel in Anchorage, Josh and Nate Sobie share their experiences at the earlier re-start today (Sunday) in Willow. We talk rest and run framework for the next few days and more! Feel free to email us with topics or questions you’d like to hear us discuss on the next episode… the email address is: podcast@iditablog.com, send us a twitter/facebook message or call the voicemail box at 253-778-MUSH. Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes | Download in Zune Marketplace | Browse the Podcast Archives Checkout our Podcast Sponsor: Alaska Airlines.   |   Participate in Doug's fundraiser for Head Start in White Mountain

Recorded Live again from the Kaladi Brothers Coffee on 6th Ave in Anchorage, Josh, Nate, and Greg are joined by Iditablog 2012 Contributor Doug Reynolds just several hours after the Ceremonial Start of Iditarod 40.  We play audio from some of our morning's interviews - and briefly discuss why Star Jones was in Anchorage and why Doug spent the morning with her.  Iditarod veteran Ken Baker tells Greg what the keys to making a competitive showing this year are in his eyes - and more! Feel free to email us with topics or questions you’d like to hear us discuss on the next episode… the email address is: podcast@iditablog.com, send us a twitter/facebook message or call the voicemail box at 253-778-MUSH. Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes | Download in Zune Marketplace | Browse the Podcast Archives Checkout our Podcast Sponsor: Alaska Airlines.   |   Participate in Doug's fundraiser for Head Start in White Mountain

Josh, Greg, and special guest Nate Sobie sit down just off of 4th Avenue in Anchorage at Kaladi Brothers Coffee just slightly 12 hours from the ceremonial start of Iditarod 40 and talk more about this year's race.  Nate has been a finish line correspodnent for us the last few years and we were happy to have him for this, and the next few episodes of the podcast. We will be attempting a LIVE broadcast during the ceremonial start from 9:45am-10:15am Alaska Time. Feel free to email us with topics or questions you’d like to hear us discuss on the next episode… the email address is: podcast@iditablog.com, send us a twitter/facebook message or call the voicemail box at 253-778-MUSH. Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes | Download in Zune Marketplace | Browse the Podcast Archives Checkout our Podcast Sponsor: Alaska Airlines.

Join Loren, Greg, and Josh as we dust off the 'ol Iditablog Podcast for the first time in the 2012 Iditarod season.  We go over what Iditablog coverage will look like, and talk about some of the biggest stories going into Iditarod 40. We will have even more info on the race coming up in the next day or two leading up to the ceremonial start in Anchorage on saturday. Feel free to email us with topics or questions you’d like to hear us discuss on the next episode… the email address is: podcast@iditablog.com, send us a twitter/facebook message or call the voicemail box at 253-778-MUSH. Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes | Download in Zune Marketplace | Browse the Podcast Archives Checkout our Podcast Sponsor: Alaska Airlines.

Posting for a second time - the file didn't attach last time! The Iditarod isn't over yet, Loren is hanging out with Josh's friends in Nome, Lance Mackey think PETA needs to "get a life" and John Baker talks about calling it quits - plus much more! In this edition of the Iditablog podcast we also take a look at the leaderboard, talk about exciting stories for the last day or two - and we even play your voicemails from earlier in the week. Feel free to email us with topics or questions you’d like to hear us discuss on the next episode… the email address is: podcast@iditablog.com, send us a twitter/facebook message or call the voicemail box at 253-778-MUSH. Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes | Download in Zune Marketplace | Browse the Podcast Archives Checkout our Podcast Sponsor: Alaska Airlines.

In part 2 of 2 covering the live finish of Iditarod 2011, KICY brings us audio of Ramey Smyth's arrival into Nome as well as a nice long interview with Iditarod musher Mike Williams. Afterward Greg & Josh spend some good time talking about this year's race and sharing our thoughts on how things turned out the way they did Feel free to email us with topics or questions you’d like to hear us discuss on the next episode… the email address is: podcast@iditablog.com, send us a twitter/facebook message or call the voicemail box at 253-778-MUSH. Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes | Download in Zune Marketplace | Browse the Podcast Archives Checkout our Podcast Sponsor: Alaska Airlines.

In part 1 of 2 covering the live finish of Iditarod 2011 Josh talks about the major issues that went into our stream of the finish line - then hands the broadcast over to our friends at KICY for the play-by-play of John Baker arriving into Nome. Feel free to email us with topics or questions you’d like to hear us discuss on the next episode… the email address is: podcast@iditablog.com, send us a twitter/facebook message or call the voicemail box at 253-778-MUSH. Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes | Download in Zune Marketplace | Browse the Podcast Archives Checkout our Podcast Sponsor: Alaska Airlines.