Barn & Beyond - A Barn Sanctuary Podcast

Barn & Beyond - A Barn Sanctuary Podcast

by Barn Sanctuary

Education Pets & Animals

Season 1

SEASON FINALE - Lori Interviews Chase On His Animal Activism Background and Experiences in Animal Care & Facilities Work

On the SEASON FINALE of the Barn & Beyond Podcast, Lori puts herself in the host's chair to interview Chase. They talk about Chase's journey to Barn Sanctuary, how and why he became vegan, and why he's committed his life to be an animal rights activist, and answers questions submitted to him by other staff members and volunteers. Also, a brief recap of the first season of the podcast and a look forward to the second season. Thank you for everyone who listened this season and for all the amazing guests we had on the podcast. To Donate, visit: https://www.barnsanctuary.org/donate To schedule a tour of Barn Sanctuary, Visit: https://www.barnsanctuary.org/visit-barn To sponsor a resident, visit: https://www.barnsanctuary.org/sponsor-a-resident MOOnster Mash tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moonster-mash-2026-tickets-1986644142108?aff=erelpanelorg

Conversation w/ Kendra & Logan about Barn & Fostering Animals at Home

On this episode of the Barn & Beyond Podcast, we welcome Kendra and Logan! We have a conversation about what it's like to be able to work at barn, on separate teams, while being in a relationship with each other. We also talk about their time in Chicago where they would foster pigs and rabbits from their house. Along with that, we chat about the animals they care for at home and how to properly care for rabbits.

Getting To Know Our Executive Director, Lori!

In this episode of the Barn & Beyond Podcast, we welcome Barn Sanctuary Executive Director Lori. Lori reflects on her first year at Barn Sanctuary, talks about some of the challenges and wins she's encountered, her favorite resident stories, and some of the goals she has for the sanctuary in her second year. We also discuss Lori's past experiences with non-profit organizations and how they led her to where she's at today. To Donate, visit: barnsanctuary.org/donate To schedule a tour of Barn Sanctuary, Visit: barnsanctuary.org/visit To sponsor a resident, visit: barnsanctuary.org/sponsor-a-resident MOOnster Mash tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moonster-mash-2026-tickets-1986644142108?aff=erelpanelorg

Getting to know Animal Caretaker Casey

In this episode of the Barn & Beyond Podcast, we welcome Animal Caretaker Casey! We discuss her experiences growing up in 4H and spending a lot of time around horses. We also discuss the similarities and differences between caring or animals at the sanctuary and at home. Casey, a former special education, talks about how her experience in education helps with her role as an animal caretaker. We also discuss the environment, as Casey is also an Environmental Educator. To Donate, visit: barnsanctuary.org/donate To schedule a tour of Barn Sanctuary, Visit: barnsanctuary.org/visit To sponsor a resident, visit: barnsanctuary.org/sponsor-a-resident MOOnster Mash tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moonster-mash-2026-tickets-1986644142108?aff=erelpanelorg

INTERN EPISODE - Get To Know The Interns of Barn Sanctuary

In this episode of the Barn & Beyond Podcast, we sit down with the interns and pick their brains about the experiences they've had at Barn Sanctuary. As their time at Barn Sanctuary comes to a close, learn what goes into the day-to-day for interns, what they do, their favorite memories, and what their futures look like after internship. Thank you for all the great work, Interns, we appreciate all that you've done for us! To Donate, visit: barnsanctuary.org/donate To schedule a tour of Barn Sanctuary, Visit: barnsanctuary.org/visit To sponsor a resident, visit: barnsanctuary.org/sponsor-a-resident MOOnster Mash tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moonster-mash-2026-tickets-1986644142108?aff=erelpanelorg

Cass' Four Year Strong at Barn Sanctuary/Veganic Gardening/Importance of Intersectionality in the Vegan Movement

In this episode of the "Barn & Beyond" Podcast, we welcome facilities crew member Cass. Cass has been a very dedicated employee of Barn Sanctuary on the facilities crew for 4 years, so we discuss her time previous to working at Barn Sanctuary and coming into a position that she had no prior experience with, and ROCKED IT. We also get into a discussion about veganic gardening and some tips and tricks to keep your garden thriving without the use of animal products and harmful chemicals. Then, we quickly speak to intersectionality and it's importance in a movement that is against the oppression of others. Visit: www.barnsanctuary.org to learn how to support our mission. To Donate, Visit: www.barnsanctuary.org/donate TICKETS TO MOONSTER MASH HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moonster-mash-2026-tickets-1986644142108?aff=erelpanelorg To buy tickets for a weekend tour, Visit: www.barnsanctuary.org/visit To sponsor a resident, viisit: www.barnsanctuary.org/sponsor-a-resident To volunteer at Barn Sanctuary, visit: www.barnsanctuary.org/volunteer

Vita's Barn Sanctuary Story/Climate Change and Mitigating Personal Impact Though Diet

In this episode of the Barn & Beyond Podcast, Chase sits down with Vita, a facilities team member to talk about her experiences with Barn Sanctuary. Starting out as an intern, then long time volunteer, she took her time and waited for the opportunity to join the Barn Sanctuary team and get the job she's always wanted. They talk about current facilities projects and some of the hardships that comes with the job, especially on warm summer days and the aftercare process in helping the residents move on to their next journey. Vita also recently graduated with a sustainability major, so we talk about climate change and how much of an impact animal agriculture has on our environment, and how shifting to a plant based diet is the single biggest way you can mitigate your personal climate impact. Another great episode of the Barn & Beyond Podcast.

Animal Caretaker and Sanctuary Historian Tianna Prichard's Barn Sanctuary Story

In this episode of “Barn & Beyond”, Chase sits down with Tianna Prichard, an animal caretaker and sanctuary historian at Barn Sanctuary, for a conversation about life behind the scenes at the sanctuary. Tianna shares what it means to care for the residents every day, reflects on some of the residents’ rescue stories, and helps bring the history of Barn Sanctuary to life. She also talks about how she got her start in 2018, what drew her to this work, and why she continues to love the job she has today.

Getting to Know Facilities Member Alayna/Wild Horse & Donkey Roundups

In this episode of the Barn & Beyond Podcast, Chase sits down with facilities member Alayna! Alayna, being a somewhat newer facilities member, shares her experiences so far at Barn Sanctuary and goes into detail about her extensive experience working with farmed animals previous to working at the sanctuary, including working with horses both professionally and at home. Alayna details the stark contrast between working with farmed animals in the industry and working with them in the sanctuary environment. Chase and Alayna also talk about the wild horse and donkey roundups that are hurting our hooved friends out west, and why they are happening. Join us for another excellent episode of the Barn & Beyond podcast!

Alicia MacLean's Barn Sanctuary Story and Saved By The Barn Experience

In this episode of Barn & Beyond, Chase sits down with Alicia MacLean, Barn Sanctuary’s Animal Care Director, for a conversation about her lifelong dedication to animal care and the journey that brought her to where she is today. With more than 15 years of experience working with animals and over 8 years as part of the Barn Sanctuary team, Alicia shares what she has learned from the residents, the challenges and rewards of sanctuary work, and what it was like to be part of Animal Planet’s Saved by the Barn, the television series that spotlighted Barn Sanctuary’s rescue and rehabilitation efforts. Chase and Alicia also reflect on her growth from animal caretaker to Animal Care Director, exploring the leadership, compassion, and hands-on experience that guide her work every day.

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