The equine industry has exploded with horse podcasts. The success of the Horse Radio Network and its more than a dozen shows has paved the way for others to jump into the realm. Horse Illustrated staff enjoy any good horsey show and want to share news of the latest offerings with readers and recommendations for the best in equine audio listening. Stay tuned to this category for more from the horse industry about radio shows, podcasts, audio shows online, and more. It's a great way to learn about horses, be entertained, and inspired while doing chores around the farm, like stall cleaning.
Barn Banter – Episode 47
September 2, 2026
Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 47, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor In Chief Holly Caccamise chat with David Silver, founder and Executive Director of Detroit Horse Power. To end the episode, Holly chats with Michelle Fedewa of Lucky 7 Horse...
Barn Banter – Episode 46
August 3, 2026
Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 46, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor In Chief Holly Caccamise chat with author Terri Farley, who penned the internationally best-selling Phantom Stallion series. To end the episode, Susan and Holly chat with Wild Rose Mustang Advocacy...
Barn Banter – Episode 45
July 1, 2026
Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 45, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor In Chief Holly Caccamise banter about Susan’s new children’s book, Swirl: My Wild Island Pony, as well as Holly’s encounter with the mules of Santorini, Greece. Next, they chat...
Barn Banter – Episode 44: Sponsored by CareCredit
June 3, 2026
Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 44, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor In Chief Holly Caccamise celebrate the magazine’s 50th anniversary by chatting with former Horse Illustrated editor, Liz Moyer, about her 20 years with the magazine. During the episode’s banter,...
Barn Banter – Episode 43
May 5, 2026
Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 43, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor In Chief Holly Caccamise chat with Amber Marshall, the star of the Canadian TV sensation, Heartland. Then, Susan and Holly chat with Cailin Caldwell, Director of ASPCA Right Horse...
Barn Banter – Episode 42
April 10, 2026
Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 42, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor In Chief Holly Caccamise chat with sidesaddle enthusiast and clinician Nicolle Glenn. Then, they talk with our sponsored guest Cassy Streeter, NIR Services manager for Dairy One/Equi-Analytical. To end...
Barn Banter – Episode 41: Sponsored by CareCredit
March 16, 2026
Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 41, sponsored by CareCredit, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor In Chief Holly Caccamise chat with author Natalie Keller Reinert. To end the episode, Susan and Holly chat with April Perry, equine technician for Kentucky Humane...
Barn Banter – Episode 40: Sponsored by 4CYTE
February 5, 2026
Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 40, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor In Chief Holly Caccamise chat with Olissio Zoppe, founder, director, and performer in Cirque Ma’Ceo. To end the episode, Susan and Holly chat with Angela (Angie) Alspaugh, Executive Director...
Barn Banter – Episode 39
January 9, 2026
Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 39, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor In Chief Holly Caccamise chat with Linda Nelson, a relatable adult amateur who returned to riding after a 30-year hiatus. To end the episode, Susan and Holly chat with...
Barn Banter – Episode 38
December 5, 2025
Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 38, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor In Chief Holly Caccamise chat with Raquel Lynn—equestrian blogger, entrepreneur, and former co-host of Barn Banter. To end the episode, Susan and Holly chat with Maya Proulx, founder and...
