Brent Sass: Victory. Controversy. Legacy.

The Legendary Libby Riddles

Libby Riddles—first woman to win the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race—joins Explorer to share the story behind the storm, the dogs, and the decisions that made history.

Iditarod EDU with Jim Deprez

Join co-director and two time "Teacher on the trail" Jim Deprez as we discuss iditarod's EDU program designed to use the race as teaching modules for the classroom. Follow Iditarod Edu on Facebook or Instagram. You can reach Jim at jim.deprez@iditarod.com Dont forget to like, subscribe and share the podcast with a friend- you can follow us at Mush Maine on the web, YouTube, Instagram or Facebook! Or email the host @ JonathanNathanielHayes@gmail.com

Casey Everett: Falconry and Faith

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Brent Sass: Victory. Controversy. Legacy.

After 2 years of silence, Brent Sass gives us this exclusive look into his story from his perspective. Brent is one of the most accomplished long-distance sled dog mushers of his generation — a three-time 1,000 mile Yukon Quest champion and winner of the 1,000 mile 50th Iditarod. But in 2023 and 2024, serious allegations of sexual misconduct led to his disqualification from the Iditarod and his withdrawal from public life. No criminal charges were filed, and Sass has denied the allegations. Until now, he has not spoken publicly at length about this chapter of his life. In this exclusive, long-form conversation, Brent sits down for the first time to share his perspective — not only on the controversy, but on the journey that brought him from cabin life in Alaska to the pinnacle of endurance racing, and through one of the most difficult seasons of his life. This is not a courtroom. It is a conversation. We discuss triumph, isolation, public judgment, resilience, and what legacy truly means when the trail turns harsh. Listener discretion advised: this episode references allegations of sexual misconduct.

Brent Sass: Victory. Controversy. Legacy.

After two years, Brent breaks his silence and answers the questions we all want addressed. Brent is one of the most accomplished long-distance sled dog mushers of his generation — a three-time 1,000 mile Yukon Quest champion and winner of the 50th Iditarod. But in 2023 and 2024, serious allegations of sexual misconduct led to his disqualification from the Iditarod and his withdrawal from public life. No criminal charges were ever filed, and Sass has denied the allegations. Until now, he has not spoken publicly at length about this chapter of his life. In this exclusive, long-form conversation, Brent sits down for the first time to share his perspective — not only on the controversy, but on the journey that brought him from off-grid cabin life in Alaska to the pinnacle of endurance racing, and through one of the most difficult seasons of his life. This is not a courtroom. It is a conversation. We discuss triumph, isolation, public judgment, resilience, and what legacy truly means when the trail turns harsh. Listener discretion advised: this episode references allegations of sexual misconduct.