logo
episode-header-image
Jun 2025
14m 12s

The Iditarod: The Last Great Race

Spotlight English
About this episode
Would you want to race through snow? Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma look at the famous Iditarod race, through the snow.

http://spotlightenglish.com

Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android
Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-apple
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradio

Are you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.

Visit our website to hear programs in English: Website: http://spotlightenglish.com/

Check out more Spotlight English content at: www.SpotlightEnglish.com
Up next
Aug 10
Ali vs. Frazier
Who is going to be the next heavyweight champion of the world? Megan Nollet and Patrick Woodward discuss the infamous “Thrilla in Manila” and the cost to each fighter who entered the ring that night.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/ali-vs-frazier/Download our app for An ... Show More
18m 36s
Aug 5
The Dream Life of Salvador Dalí
What would it look like if someone painted a picture of your dreams? Roger Basick and Paula Devis present the surrealistic paintings and complicated lifestyle of Spanish artist Salvador Dali.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/the-dream-life-of-salvador-dali/Download our a ... Show More
15m 25s
Jul 27
A Marriage of Cultures
Colin Lowther and Megan Nollet talk about the challenges of intercultural marriages and how one couple handled these differences.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/a-marriage-of-cultures/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for i ... Show More
14m 18s
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2021
092 - Expression: To Pull Some Strings / The Great Iditarod Dogsledding Race
In this episode of the American English Podcast, you’ll learn how to use the expression “to pull some strings” and hear about The Great Iditarod, the largest annual sporting event in Alaska. Spoiler alert: it’s all about dogsledding (and has a fascinating back story)! 🐕‍🛷Want t ... Show More
25m 19s
Jul 2022
How to Stay Safe in Cold Weather (Advanced Program)
Do you know what to do to stay safe in cold weather? Megan Nollet and Bruce Gulland share tips about staying safe in the extreme cold. https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/the-environment/how-to-stay-safe-in-cold-weather/ Download our app for Android at http://bit. ... Show More
10m 24s
Nov 2023
#418 | The Race To The South Pole
It is the most amazing story of success, failure against the odds, and a race to get to the bottom of the world. In this episode, we will be talking about explorers Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott, and their intense Race to the South Pole. Antarctic expedition in 1911 Norw ... Show More
25m 5s
Dec 2022
Surviving a Moose Attack on the Way to the Iditarod (ENCORE)
We've collected our favorite episodes of 2022 into one playlist, to help ensure you didn't miss any of our best stories from this past year. And on today's show, we're revisiting another great episode, originally published on March 18, 2022: The Iditarod is the most famous dog sl ... Show More
37m 23s
Dec 2020
The Iditarod Trail
Deep in the Alaskan wilderness is a harrowing dog-sled course. But it's not just the snow or terrain that makes this race dangerous — it’s the ghosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
41m 49s
Mar 2023
Dog Sledding Primer
Dogs, and sleds, and ice oh my! DOGS & SLEDS & ICE OH MY!!! Join Tyler & Markiplier as they take you through the barking fun of Dog-Sled Racing & the Iditarod, past and present. Can Baby Mark's lead dogs, Chica & Henry, lead him safely through the 1000 miles of the Iditarod? Lear ... Show More
1h 4m
Dec 2022
☃️ FREE LIVE ENGLISH LESSON ABOUT WINTER ACTIVIES
<p>In this live English lesson, you will learn how to speak about winter activities like downhill skiing, cross country skiing, ice fishing, shanties, augers, and so much more. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>For more information on Immigo's speaking courses: https://www.immigo.io/?via=brent ... Show More
54m 42s
Nov 2022
Traditional Children's Games (Advanced Program)
Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at games children play all around the world. These games are more important than people know. https://spotlightenglish.com/sport/games/traditional-childrens-games/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for ... Show More
10m 1s
Apr 2024
Bonus episode #099 – Trail talk
In this episode, Andrew talks about running a trail race in Jangsu, a small village in South Korea. He describes the challenges of running on mountain paths, the beautiful scenery he saw, and the great feeling of finishing the race. As you listen to Andrew’s story, you’ll learn n ... Show More
34m 6s