DayStrider: Tales from a Time Traveler

What happens when you combine 16 high-energy dogs, a sleep-deprived human, and 1,000 miles of Alaskan wilderness? Hallucinated rock concerts, near-death ice rescues, and a man who lost 45 pounds in 11 days while chasing the ultimate mushing dream. Meet Bailey Vitello, who's been commanding dog teams since age two and now tackles the legendary Iditarod with nothing but determination, his canine family, and—shockingly—zero caffeine.

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the wild world of competitive dog sledding with a musher who:

• Hallucinates Maroon 5 concerts in the Alaskan wilderness (sleep deprivation is a trip!)
• Rolls soaking wet dogs in snow to dry them (it actually works!)
• Shares his chili with his lead dog while sleeping in -10°F temperatures
• Lost a shocking 45 pounds during his rookie Iditarod run

Meet the canine characters in Bailey's 16-dog dream team – from Senator (the teacher's pet) to Wyoming (a loveable wrecking ball) to Tuckerman (the class clown who steals everyone's toys) to YoYa (his sleeping bag heater when needed).

Whether you're a dog lover, adventure seeker, or just curious about what drives someone to race across Alaska in conditions that would make most of us question our life choices, Bailey's story proves that sometimes the craziest dreams are the ones worth freezing for.

Listen now and discover why, as Bailey puts it, "Dogs honestly are just truly the answer to everything."

Links:

• Team Bailey USA: www.teambaileyusa.com
• Sponsor a dog or help pack Bailey's drop bags
• Follow Bailey's 2025 Iditarod journey
• The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Official Site

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June 3rd is a great day in history! It is filled with intrigue and thought provoking questions that you won’t wanna miss - as well as a handful of incredible movies you can add to your watch list. Today’s stories include:

• Pondering the age-old question about the “chicken and the egg” - learn which really came first!
• We’ll enter into the eerie world of one of the most talented storytellers of our time - and meet a wonderful character who was introduced to us on this day. Do you think you can guess the storyteller and the character before I reveal them?
• Do you know anyone who participates in the ROTC program? If not, you will after today - and you can learn about how our nation develops military leaders.

If it's a special day for you or for someone you care about, why not learn a little more about today by listening to some fun, engaging stories. You’ll find yourself a little smarter and have some great stories you can share! If you need some great gift ideas, we have those too (along with links to where you can find them on Amazon).
Today’s show mentions a full length interview with a Major General - that link can be found below. (this link worked in mid 2024 - not sure how long the links will be available):

• Link to interview with Marcia Anderson

Note: Permission to include soundbites from this interview granted by Luke Sprague in May 2024. Copyright Wisconsin's Veterans Museum.
Gift ideas for folks who celebrate June 3rd:

• Its Egg Day! Celebrate with a cookbook featuring 100 easy ways to prepare eggs. There’s also books and games addressing the “chicken or the egg”.
• Holly Gibney was introduced to us as part of the Bill Hodges trilogy by Stephen King.
• For your loved one who has everything - there are ROTC shirts and other items that will be unique, for sure!
• To celebrate Rafael Nadal’s birthday, there’s lots of cool stuff with his matador logo I mentioned in the episode.
• I also mentioned that Anderson Cooper was an author - here’s his books!
• To celebrate Macaroon Day, there are some fun options as well.

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Text me your favorite time travel movie!!!

~~~ DayStrider Fun ~~~

Do you want to be mentioned here in the podcast? Or do you want me to do a shout-out for a loved one? All you need to do is send me an e-mail: [email protected]

Better yet, you can record your own shout-out by leaving me a voice message using this SpeakPipe link

Do you have a story that you wish to share? Join me as a guest and let’s tell the world together! Once again, just send me an e-mail or find me here on Facebook: Truman Pastworthy

If you had as much fun listening as I did creating this episode, please click "follow" in your favorite podcast platform . . . oh . . . and even better - why not share it with a friend (or three)! I’m betting you know just the perfect person who would enjoy today’s stories!

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October 18th is a special day in history for tech fans, music fans and history fans! Its also special for other reasons - including the reason you are here right now, so make time to explore the sounds and stories that occurred on this day in history:

• A major advancement in the history of the telephone,
• The birthday of the Father of Rock & Roll, and
• A “butterfly effect” story where the ripples of history floated over 200 years.

If it's a special day for you or for someone you care about, make time to learn a little more about it by listening to some fun, engaging stories. AND, if you need some great gift ideas, we have those too (and we’ve made it easy to find them with some Amazon links down below).
If you’d like to see the Chuck Berry and the Angus Young “duck walk” you can find a very short video here (these links worked in late 2023 - not sure how long they will remain available):

• Watch a YouTube video of the duck walk

Gift ideas for folks who celebrate October 18th for any reason:

• Did the chapter about “old time” telephones inspire you to consider a vintage telephone?
• There are many Chuck Berry CD’s available, as well as some interesting decor that would make your music listening room more credible.
• Want to learn more about either King? MLK or King Louis XIV books and other items are aplenty!
• October 18th is Chocolate Cupcake Day - if there’s no time to make any, you can have some delivered.
• It’s also No Beard Day. Perhaps some beard shaving or beard maintenance items would be an ideal option?

Full disclosure: If you use these gift idea links and make a purchase, I will make a small commission.

MY promise: Every penny will be reinvested into this podcast to help it grow and flourish . . . or perhaps even to help spawn new podcasts.

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Text me your favorite time travel movie!!!

~~~ DayStrider Fun ~~~

Do you want to be mentioned here in the podcast? Or do you want me to do a shout-out for a loved one? All you need to do is send me an e-mail: [email protected]

Better yet, you can record your own shout-out by leaving me a voice message using this SpeakPipe link

Do you have a story that you wish to share? Join me as a guest and let’s tell the world together! Once again, just send me an e-mail or find me here on Facebook: Truman Pastworthy

If you had as much fun listening as I did creating this episode, please click "follow" in your favorite podcast platform . . . oh . . . and even better - why not share it with a friend (or three)! I’m betting you know just the perfect person who would enjoy today’s stories!

If you feel adventurous, how 'bout writing a great review? :-)

November 27th is a day that celebrates many wonderful treasures! Sometimes, these gems are like the gift that keeps on giving, while others are out there taunting us to come take hold! Make time to explore the richness that occurred on this day in history:

• The “birth” of a wonderful American Thanksgiving tradition,
• The “birth” of an enlightening and inspiring annual institution, and
• The discovery of the greatest sunken treasure / shipwreck of all time.

If it's a special day for you or for someone you care about, make time to learn a little more about today by listening to some fun, engaging stories. AND, if you need some great gift ideas, we have those too (and we’ve made it easy to find them with some Amazon links down below).
If you’d like to know more about the Parade or the Prize, you can get “official” here (these links worked in late 2023 - not sure how long they will remain available):

• Find out about the upcoming Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
• Find out more about the Nobel Prize and past winners

Gift ideas for folks who celebrate November 27th for any reason:

• There are several coffee table books celebrating the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with pictures and stories
• Keeping with the book theme, there are books by folks who have won the Nobel Prize and then others by folks who did not.
• Last book suggestion, I promise! There’s books about the San Jose that are fascinating!
• November 27th is Bavarian Cream Pie Day - but making that cream filling can be challenging. You can save time by buying some to be delivered.
• It’s also Adopt A Turtle Day. Maybe a real live turtle isn’t ideal, but how ‘bout turtle jewelry, turtle stuffed animals, turtle decor or some fun turtle t-shirts!

Full disclosure: If you use these gift idea links and make a purchase, I will make a small commission.

My promise: Every penny will be reinvested into this podcast to help it grow and flourish . . . or perhaps even to help spawn new podcasts.
~~~ DayStrider Fun ~~~

Text me your favorite time travel movie!!!

~~~ DayStrider Fun ~~~

Do you want to be mentioned here in the podcast? Or do you want me to do a shout-out for a loved one? All you need to do is send me an e-mail: [email protected]

Better yet, you can record your own shout-out by leaving me a voice message using this SpeakPipe link

Do you have a story that you wish to share? Join me as a guest and let’s tell the world together! Once again, just send me an e-mail or find me here on Facebook: Truman Pastworthy

If you had as much fun listening as I did creating this episode, please click "follow" in your favorite podcast platform . . . oh . . . and even better - why not share it with a friend (or three)! I’m betting you know just the perfect person who would enjoy today’s stories!

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Celebrating May 21st puts you in some very special company! The amazing creations from this day in history are remarkable - you should make time to check them out:

• Long ago, in a galaxy far away, introduced to us - a great Jedi Master was
• The "Angel of the Battlefield" formed an amazing humanitarian organization
• The World’s most popular sport has endured some ugly blemishes - hopefully they fade quickly!
  

Why not learn a bit about today by listening to some fun, engaging stories? You’ll find yourself a little smarter and have some great stories you can re-tell!
Today’s show mentions an iconic movie scene that you gotta see - here's that link, along with a link to a great organization that needs your blood! (these links worked in mid 2024, not sure for how long?):

• Iconic movie scene from The Empire Strikes Back
• Wanna donate some blood, here’s the link to do so
  
  

Gift ideas for folks who celebrate May 21st for any reason:

• Yoda & Empire Strikes Back: There are all kinds of gifts featuring Yoda and Grogu (Baby Yoda) including shirts and posters and much more!
• If Clara Barton inspired you, there are books about her and her life along with the standard fare of shirts and other decor.
• Into video games? FIFA soccer is action packed! How 'bout World Cup shirts and decor. Or some interesting books about Qatar.
• Check out Robert Downey’s movies and that blanket I mentioned in the episode.
• Strawberries & Cream Day: many options. National Memo Day: r

Text me your favorite time travel movie!!!

~~~ DayStrider Fun ~~~

Do you want to be mentioned here in the podcast? Or do you want me to do a shout-out for a loved one? All you need to do is send me an e-mail: [email protected]

Better yet, you can record your own shout-out by leaving me a voice message using this SpeakPipe link

Do you have a story that you wish to share? Join me as a guest and let’s tell the world together! Once again, just send me an e-mail or find me here on Facebook: Truman Pastworthy

If you had as much fun listening as I did creating this episode, please click "follow" in your favorite podcast platform . . . oh . . . and even better - why not share it with a friend (or three)! I’m betting you know just the perfect person who would enjoy today’s stories!

If you feel adventurous, how 'bout writing a great review? :-)