DayStrider: Tales from a Time Traveler - Bonus Episode: Team Bailey & Iditarod Dreams

Bonus Episode: Team Bailey & Iditarod Dreams

02/28/25 • 21 min

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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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

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

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

Previous Episode

Feb 12th: Shape Shifters Unleased

Before February 12th - the innards of the baseball were out of control, ice skating was seasonal and the shape of our nation would look completely different!

But along came Albert Spalding - who standardized that ball and invented a few other shapes you are familiar with!
And year-round ice became a thing at the Madison Square Garden - reshaping the future of the sport of ice skating.
A few of the largest memorials in the country are shaped after a president who reshaped his face at the urging of an 11-year-old.

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 tales of the past. You’ll find yourself a little smarter and have some great stories you can tell while waiting in line at the bank to have your spare change rolled up. If you need some great gift ideas, we have those too (along with links to where you can find them on Amazon).

The rest is under construction!

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