After a several month break, Beyond the Barricade is back for its first episode of 2026, and Madi and Lor are catching everyone up on where life has taken them since the last time they hit record. Starting off, the two begin the conversation by sharing how they first met through concert photography, how a coffee meetup turned into the idea for Backing the Barricade, and why telling stories from fans and people working behind the scenes in music still means so much to them. Their conversation dives into everything that has happened over the past six months, from Loreal leaving her full time job to tour, to Madison traveling more for weddings, and how busy schedules led to a temporary pause for the podcast. They also share what is coming next for Beyond the Barricade, from upcoming interviews and spring/summer shows to more behind the scenes stories, concert chaos, and plenty of moments for listeners to follow along as they jump back into podcast life.

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