EXPLORER with Jonathan Nathaniel Hayes

Casey Everett: Falconry and Faith

Cohost of the wildly successful "The Sporting Chance Podcast," noted austringer and outdoorsman, Casey Everett has a conversation with Jonathan about hounds, hawking, Lizard People and liberty. Check it out.

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.

LIVE: Keynote Expedition Address

Jonathan Nathaniel Hayes gives the keynote address at the annual Regional Chamber of Commerce Banquet here in Maine. The talk centered on the Centennial Seppala Expedition and the subsequent honoring of the breed as the Maine State Dog.

Chapter 24: NOME

One Hundred Winters: Retracing the Great Race Against Death You can purchase your hardcopy on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/One-Hundred-Winters-Retracing-Against/dp/B0FP4RRBRG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35G9COMB4ZNJC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.T31OZAvFqR36Kg2vZZOn6PjJegqtfvr2Mf4X4el3Wa3GjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.mMHEwu4mF6qqu5cj9aoKU5W7ZqzLHXeONF6xKs6tLfE&dib_tag=se&keywords=one+hundred+winters+jonathan+hayes+race&qid=1758803871&sprefix=one+hundred+winters+jonathan+hayes+rac%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-1 Or order an Autographed copy at https://mushmaine.com/product/one-hundred-winters-book-autographed/