Iditarod Stories, Friends and Fun!

The best way to celebrate the Ceremonial Start of the Iditarod is with friends! Let the stories flow! Greg Heister, known for his longtime association with the Iditarod and the "Insider" (www.iditarod.com) that covers and shares stories of the Iditarod with the world, takes us behind the scenes to help us appreciate what remarkable athlete mushers are. Then our good friend, Jim Odom, invites us to his Iditarod party of friends - many of whom this is their first Iditarod. And you're invited to an Iditarod party!

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Iditarod History-Tales Abound!

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The Iditarod has a rich history - and we're talking a gold history! That's why we bring historian and author, Steve Levy, to share tales of the Iditarod and the Alaska Gold Rush going on at the time!

You'll also find his book, "The Human Face of the Alaska Gold Rush: It Was a Righteous Time With Saints And Scoundrels Living Side By Side" on our Big Alaska Show Book Review Section.

Plus, we share a gold nugget memory with an interview with Alaska's Balladeer, Hobo Jim, we did back in 2008.   

Hobo Jim 2008

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Remembering Hobo Jim

Alaska's Beloved Balladeer, Hobo Jim, passed away last October. But his legacy is forever etched in the Iditarod through his music and his The Iditarod Trail Song, referred to as the Iditarod Anthem. Today's show features broadcast friends Terry Burge, Eddie Parker (Eddie P) and Steve Rychetnik who share Hobo Jim Iditarod memories and reminders why Hobo Jim will be forever in our hearts!

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Close Calls with Mike Ferris

Our Deadliest Catch Myth Buster, Mike Ferris, is back to share another CLOSE CALL and the true reality show of commercial fishing in Alaska!

Iditarod Time!

I love getting our iditarod Press Passes and swag! That means Iditarod fun is right around the corner!

Today's show is a prelude to our upcoming Big Alaska Show with the 2022 Iditarod Educators' Conference, March 4, 2022. Director of Education, Jane Holmes, is back to remind us what the conference is about. A major aspect of the education is "Teacher on the Trail". Jane gives us an update on the competition for the 2023 TOT. We also have the 2015 Teacher on the Trail, Erin Montgomery, joining us to talk about her experience and her podcast for her students, Husky Talk. Plus, Iditarod CEO, Rob Urbach, shares some behind the scenes work that goes on working around a Pandemic!

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Iditarod Education Future is Bright!

Iditarod Education Future is Bright!

Iditarod Director of Education, Jane Holmes, has reason to be excited. Iditarod educational opportunities abound, not only for the future but happening right now! Jane describes the variety and creative real-life lessons that come from the Iditarod. Plus, it's fun!

To contact Jane Holmes email wwww.jane.holmes@iditarod.com or visit
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Check out our podcast with Jane and our interview with the 2019 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail, Brian Hickox. If you think of a teacher who might enjoy sharing Iditarod lessons and excitement with their students, send them Jane Holmes'contact information. She'd love to hear from them!

Alaska State Trooper Jobs!                                                                                                               

The Alaska State Troopers are hiring and adding a $20,000 cash incentive! Co-host, Mike Ford, gets that facts in this interview!   www.alaskastatetrooper.com

The 2019 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail!

The 2019 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail!

Education is BIG for the Iditarod and delivers a strong dose to pass on to students around the world.

Brian Hickox, the 2019 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail, reflects on his incredible experience and life’s lessons from the Iditarod to share with students.

 Plus, Iditarod Children Book Author, Dennis Vecera, musher Dallas Seavey and even a Tall Alaska Tale! So much value, so cheap! How can we do it you ask? Easy. We drive crummy cars!

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Brian Hickox Interview only 3-20-21!

Brian Hickox interview in 2019 before he hit the trail!

Iditarod and Fur Rondy Updates!

Iditarod CEO, Rob Urbach, and Executive Director, John McCleary, update us on the progress of the Iditarod and the Fur Rondy.

The Serum Run of 1925 was creative thinking that saved Nome from a Diphtheria outbreak. The Iditarod honors that event, but this year takes its inspiration from it.

Rob takes us behind the scenes what this Iditarod looks like and the creative thinking to safely pull off another Iditarod.

Executive Director of the Anchorage Fur Rondy, John McCleary, updates us on the progress and the creative ways this year’s Fur Rondy will be different.

 Rob Urbach Interview

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 John McCleary Interview

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The Iditarod 2021 and The Frozen Ground!

Co-host, Mike Ford, will need a strong cup of broadcast brew to keep up with our guests! Actor, Robert Forgit, talks about his role and experience as detective and partner to Nicolas Cage in “The Frozen Ground”! Filmed in Anchorage, Netflix announced this movie as #1 on their hit list reaching 100 million viewers!

Then, Iditarod CEO, Rob Urbach, updates us on the 49th Iditarod in 2021! Planning around a pandemic channels the 1925 Serum Run and the Iditarod Nation!

Iditarod 2020 Summer Raffle information visit www.iditarod.com or call (800) 545-6874 

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Robert Forgit talks about his part in The Frozen Ground.

Iditarod CEO Rob Urbach gives 2021 Iditarod Update.

The Iditarod XLVIII – Behind the Curtain!

The Iditarod XLVIII – Behind the Curtain!

Iditarod XLVIII may have been the most challenging in Iditarod history. Rob Urbach, CEO Iditarod Trail Committee, along with the Iditarod Nation faced the challenge a COVID-19 Iditarod threw at them. Rob takes us behind the curtain to give a recap of the incredible obstacles to overcome.  This Last Great Race showed Alaska is at its best, when times are at their worst!

For Iditarod Information visit www.iditarod.com.

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