“Barn & Beyond - A Barn Sanctuary Podcast” invites listeners behind the scenes of Barn Sanctuary, bringing weekly updates, heartwarming resident rescue stories, and engaging conversations that go far beyond the barn doors. Each episode features plant-based and vegan talking points, sharing valuable information with passionate weekly guests, and offering plenty of fun along the way.
From delicious plant-based food and recipes to animal advocacy, activism, education, and community spotlights, the podcast provides a vibrant space for exploring everything happening in the vegan world. Whether you’re an animal lover, a seasoned vegan, or simply curious about living compassionately, “Barn & Beyond” delivers fresh perspectives and inspiring stories from the sanctuary and the wider vegan movement.
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 (https://www.barnsanctuary.org/donate)
To schedule a tour of Barn Sanctuary, Visit: https://www.barnsanctuary.org/visit-barn (https://www.barnsanctuary.org/visit-barn)
To sponsor a resident, visit: https://www.barnsanctuary.org/sponsor-a-resident (https://www.barnsanctuary.org/sponsor-a-resident)
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15 Sept 2026
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.
31 Aug 2026
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 (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moonster-mash-2026-tickets-1986644142108?aff=erelpanelorg)
24 Aug 2026
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 (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moonster-mash-2026-tickets-1986644142108?aff=erelpanelorg)
17 Aug 2026
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 (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moonster-mash-2026-tickets-1986644142108?aff=erelpanelorg)
9 Aug 2026
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 (http://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 (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
26 Jul 2026
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.
20 Jul 2026
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.
13 Jul 2026
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!
6 Jul 2026
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.
In this episode of Barn & Beyond, we sit down with Daniel Parilo, a neuroscience graduate of Notre Dame, for a thoughtful conversation about what it means for animals to think, feel, and experience the world. Drawing from ideas in animal sentience, consciousness, and cognition, Daniel helps us explore how science is reshaping the way we understand nonhuman minds.
Together, we discuss the growing evidence that animals are more emotionally and cognitively complex than they are often given credit for, and how that understanding has shaped Daniel’s views as a vegan. From questions of awareness and suffering to the ethical responsibilities humans have toward other species, this episode invites listeners to reconsider the lives of animals beyond the barn and beyond our assumptions.
Whether you are curious about neuroscience, animal ethics, veganism, or the inner lives of other beings, this conversation offers an accessible and compassionate look at why animal minds matter.
8 Jun 2026
Exploring Vegan/Cruelty-Free Fashion/Using Social Media to Educate W/ Jessica Haze & Sadie Quagliotto
In Season 1, Episode 6 of Barn & Beyond, host Chase welcomes special guests Jessica Haze, a longtime Barn Sanctuary volunteer, MOB Beauty collaborator, and vegan and cruelty-free beauty and fashion professional, along with Sadie Quagliotto, social media specialist and founder of Hip in Detroit, an online community centered on all things Detroit. Together, they share their experiences at Barn Sanctuary and reflect on how compassion, advocacy, and community shape their work. The conversation also dives into the ins and outs of vegan and cruelty-free beauty and fashion, while exploring how social media can be used as a powerful tool to educate and inspire people to make kinder, more conscious choices in their everyday lives.
To learn more about Jessica Haze and her MOB Beauty collaborations, visit: https://mobbeauty.com/pages/jessicahaze?srsltid=AfmBOopOyA0ikWiRK1S0jNHBqBAZzbC1o9TXwYF7XcPyEMnLXThsi3xS (https://mobbeauty.com/pages/jessicahaze?srsltid=AfmBOopOyA0ikWiRK1S0jNHBqBAZzbC1o9TXwYF7XcPyEMnLXThsi3xS) and follow @jessicahazemua on Instagram
To learn more about Sadie Quagliotto and her work with social media, visit: www.sadiequagliotto.com (http://www.sadiequagliotto.com) and follow @sadiehipindetroit on instagram
To learn more about Barn Sanctuary, visit: www.BarnSanctuary.org (http://www.BarnSanctuary.org)
18 May 2026
Director of Facilities Update / How To Navigate Non-Vegan Media
In this episode of Barn & Beyond, host Chase DeBack sits down with Barn Sanctuary’s Director of Facilities, Jack Shankland, for a thoughtful conversation about the work that keeps a sanctuary running and evolving. Jack shares updates on the sanctuary’s facilities, reflects on some of the biggest changes he has witnessed over his last six years there, and tells stories that reveal both the challenges and the heart behind caring for rescued animals. They also explore the way non-vegan media—especially video games and television—can shape how we think about animals, and how repeated exposure to those portrayals can normalize or desensitize us to exploitation. It’s an honest, wide-ranging discussion about sanctuary life, personal perspective, and the media we consume every day.
5 May 2026
One To Save Many/Vegainz Featuring Brent Hagood
Welcome to the latest episode of the Barn & Beyond Podcast! This week, we’re joined by Brent Hagood, the inspiring owner and founder of “one to save many”—a vegan clothing brand that donates 100% of its profits to animal-forward organizations such as the Humane Society and Farmed Animal Sanctuaries.
Brent shares his personal journey to becoming vegan, offering insights into how he stays true to his values within the gym and weightlifting community. Discover how compassion, strength, and advocacy come together as Brent discusses the challenges and triumphs of running a business dedicated to making a difference for animals.
If you’re passionate about animal welfare, fitness, or simply love hearing stories of positive change, this episode is for you! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to support Brent’s mission and the Barn & Beyond Podcast.
To support One To Save Many and check out their cool designs, visit Onetosavemany.com (http://Onetosavemany.com)
You can also support Barn Sanctuary and their incredible work by visiting their website at Barnsanctuary.org (http://Barnsanctuary.org).
If you’d like to make a direct impact, consider donating at barnsanctuary.org/donate (http://barnsanctuary.org/donate).
20 Apr 2026
The History of Barn Sanctuary / Tom's Founding Story Featuring Tom McKernan
In this insightful episode of “Barn & Beyond,” host Chase welcomes co-founder Tom McKernan to discuss the origins of Barn Sanctuary. Tom shares personal stories about his childhood spent on the property, long before it became Barn Sanctuary, offering listeners a unique perspective on the sanctuary’s roots. The conversation dives deep into the founding story, highlighting the challenges and inspirations that led to its creation.
Tom and Chase also explore the future vision for Barn Sanctuary, emphasizing its role in advocacy and education. They discuss strategies for helping people make more compassionate choices and the importance of outreach in fostering empathy toward animals. The episode is a heartfelt look at the journey from family property to thriving sanctuary and the ongoing mission to inspire positive change.
6 Apr 2026
Dan's Update from Visit home/Host Chase's Journey into Animal Advocacy
In this episode of Barn & Beyond, we dive into the inspiring world of Barn Sanctuary with founder Dan McKernan. Dan shares heartfelt animal rescue stories and behind-the-scenes insights into his visit back to Barn Sanctuary from Australia. Host Chase discusses his personal journey in vegan advocacy and education, reflecting on his experiences with animal sanctuaries and the impact they've had on his life. Together, they explore the challenges and joys of animal rescue and advocacy, offering listeners a unique perspective on compassion, community, and making a difference for farmed animals.
To learn more about how you can help the residents of Barn Sanctuary, Visit barnsanctuary.org (http://barnsanctuary.org)
To make a donation to Barn Sanctuary, Visit: barnsanctuary.org/donate (http://barnsanctuary.org/donate)
Barn Sanctuary turns 10 years old this year! Buy your 10 year Barniversary Event Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/10-year-barniversary-tickets-1985733547495?aff=ebdssbdestsearch (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/10-year-barniversary-tickets-1985733547495?aff=ebdssbdestsearch)
Want to visit Barn Sanctuary? Plan a visit here: https://www.barnsanctuary.org/visit-barn (https://www.barnsanctuary.org/visit-barn)
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for sanctuary updates and a more behind the scenes look into the care we provide at Barn Sanctuary: https://www.youtube.com/barnsanctuary (https://www.youtube.com/barnsanctuary)
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23 Mar 2026
Welcome to the Barn & Beyond Podcast feat. Founder Dan McKernan
Welcome to the very first episode of "Barn & Beyond: A Barn Sanctuary Podcast," where we explore heartfelt stories of animal rescue and sanctuary life. Our debut guest is Dan McKernan, founder and board chair of Barn Sanctuary, joining us with an exciting update straight from Australia! We're also joined by Barn Sanctuary's executive director, Lori, who shares her unique insights and experiences. The podcast is hosted by Chase DeBack, guiding us through these inspiring conversations.
Dan shares the inspiring origins of Barn Sanctuary, recounting how his passion for animal welfare led to the creation of a haven for rescued farm animals. Hear unforgettable tales of resident rescues and the milestones that shaped the sanctuary’s history, as well as Dan’s vision for the future—both for Barn Sanctuary and animal advocacy worldwide.
Tune in for an uplifting conversation that’s sure to spark hope and inspire animal lovers everywhere. Press play and join us on this journey—Barn & Beyond starts here!
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