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March 18, 2024

Episode 172 - Bro. Chris Ruli

Hello! On this episode, we welcome Masonic author and historian Bro. Chris Ruli ( https://www.chrisruli.com/ ). He is an active member of several bodies in the DC area and currently finalizing his next book, Brother Lafayette...

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March 4, 2024

Episode 171 - Megan Purdum

Hello! On this episode we are joined by Megan Purdum, Social Media Specialist for the Masonic Charities of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. She is the only guest to have appeared on the podcast under two distinct legal names ...

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Feb. 19, 2024

Episode 170 - "Il Duce" Jeff Fulton

Hello! On this episode, we welcome Il Duce, Jeff Fulton. He is a Past Master, Past Monarch, past Grand Tall, and joins us to talk about his current focus, rebuilding our Grotto. After a great chat, we play Copious Dues, hear ...

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Jan. 29, 2024

Episode 169 - Ill. Bro. Thomas L Mehaffie III, 33°

Hello! On this episode, we are joined by Ill. Bro. Thomas L. Mehaffie III, 33°. Bro. Tom represents the 106th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He joins us to talk about being a Representative, how Freema...

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Jan. 15, 2024

Episode 168 - Bobblehead George

Hello! On this episode, we welcome David Raymond and Eric Gimbi from Riverside Lodge No. 503 in Wrightsville, PA. They are educators who run Bobblehead George, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing unique, accurate...

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Dec. 18, 2023

Episode 167 - Festivus 2023

Hello! On this episode we celebrate Festivus with the airing of grievances and acknowledgements for feats of strength! We have no guest, but there is plenty to share. We also hear from Dutchy Doug before we wrap in the standa...

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Nov. 30, 2023

Episode 166 - Masonic Gump and Parker Harley

Hello! On this episode, Masonic Gump Matt Rancosky joins us to follow up on his walk across Pennsylvania. We are also joined by a very special guest, Parker Harley, Jack's son. We talk with Parker about his experience in DeM...

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Nov. 13, 2023

Episode 165 - RWJGW PJ Roup

Hello! On this episode, we welcome Pennsylvania's Right Worshipful Junior Grand Warden, Bro. PJ Roup. He joins us for a hoot of an episode, where we discuss his introduction to the Craft, what it's like serving in the line of...

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Oct. 30, 2023

Episode 164 - Three Hosts, Three Guests, and a HostGuest.

Hello! On this episode, we welcome not one, not two, but three guests! Bro. Tyler Whittaker, Bro. Dave Hosler, and Dr. Heather Calloway made the pilgrimage from Indiana, just to sign the wall at Studio 665... and for Bro. Tyl...

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Oct. 16, 2023

Episode 163 - Hostable Hosts

Hello! As we all know, stuff happens. This week's stuff left us without a guest at the last minute and, as all consummate professionals would do, the hosts stepped up and lashed themselves to the wheel. Walter provides the Ma...

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Oct. 2, 2023

Episode 162 - Lodge in the Woods 2023

Hello! On this episode we crash the bi-annual Lodge in the Woods event held by Ephrata Lodge 665. We managed to snag some great interviews, including Brother Jeffrey M. Wonderling, the Right Worshipful Grand Master of Pennsyl...

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Sept. 18, 2023

Episode 161 - Matt Rancosky, W.M.

Hello! On this episode, we welcome Brother Matt Rancosky, W.M. of Good Samaritan Lodge No. 336. He joins us to talk about what's going on in Gettysburg, his Masonic journey, and his endeavor to walk across the state of Pennsy...

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Aug. 14, 2023

Episode 160 - No Guest, No Problem

Hello! The boys gather for a chat about the approach of Fall, the impending return of Masonic activities, and what else is on the horizon. Austin Shiffrin makes a return to the show with a new segment, we hear a few clips fro...

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July 17, 2023

Episode 159 - MEGHP Jason F. Craig

Hello! On this episode, we welcome Jason F. Craig, the Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the The Grand Holy Royal Arch Chapter of Pennsylvania, "The Oldest Grand Chapter in the United States Serving Capitular Masonry in Pen...

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June 19, 2023

Episode 158 - Stephanie Horst

Hello! On this episode, we welcome a very special guest, our friend Pete's wife, Stephanie Horst. She joins us to share a little about herself, life with Pete, and to set the record straight once and for all about her cookin...

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May 30, 2023

Masonic Lite Podcast -- Episode 157

Hello! On this Episode we welcome back MLP Contributor Doug Madenford! Doug is an educator, podcaster, historian and all around great Brother. No Masonic News to speak of, but Dutchie Doug makes an appearance, and despite no...

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May 15, 2023

Episode 156 - Bro. Doug Hitz P.M,

Hello! On this episode we welcome Bro. Doug Hitz, P.M., of Eureka-West Shore Lodge #302. Bro. Doug works for the PA Liquor Control Board and joins us to talk about liquor (of course) and his masonic journey. Jack is absent, b...

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May 1, 2023

Episode 155 - Kyle Slaymaker

Hello! On this Episode we are joined by Bro. Kyle Slaymaker. He is a member of Lodge 43 in Lancaster, a best selling author, and entrepreneur with the Slaymaker Method (www.theslaymakermethod.com). Also on this episode, Jak...

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April 17, 2023

Episode 154 - Bro David. Newall

Hello! On this Episode we welcome Bro David Newall. Bro. David is a member of Ephrata Lodge No. 665, however, most Masons think he is a member of their Lodge since he shows up at all of their meetings too. We also have specia...

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March 26, 2023

Episode 153 - Holden Green

Hello! On this Episode we welcome back Holden Green. He was recently raised as a member of Millersville Lodge No. 476, was active in Demolay, and is a member of the legendary Hoover clan. Also on this episode we hear from Dut...

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March 13, 2023

Episode 152 - Pete

On this episode, we remember our friend, brother, and MLP founder, Pete Ruggieri. [00:00:00] Segment 1 [00:23:35] Seth Anthony [00:26:00] Segment 2 [00:41:00] Doug Madenford [00:44:35] Segment 3 [01:00:35] Outro

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Feb. 27, 2023

Episode 151 - Barry Theal

Hello! On this episode, while Host Pete recovers from the last episode, we welcome guest Barry Theal. Barry (not Larry) has lead several Masonic bodies and is also an entrepreneur with his automotive detailing venture SB3. Af...

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Feb. 13, 2023

Episode 150 - Rejoice, rejoice! The Boys are back!

Hello! The hosts have returned to the digital plane to once again face the forces of darkness and…..record an episode. No guest, just catching up and gently reacquainting ourselves with the cavernous space beneath the liquor ...

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Feb. 2, 2023

MLP Dougathon

Hello MLP listeners, this is Josh. You may or most likely have not noticed that we've been on hiatus for the last few weeks. With health concerns and other real life events taking priority, we've not been able to release an...

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