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Dec. 5, 2022

Episode 149 - Post-Turkey Turkey

Hello! On this post-Thanksgiving episode, the hosts and a Zoomin’ Larry continue a discussion sparked by a social media post by host Pete. After solving all problems in Freemasonry, we hear from Dutchie Doug, Walter brings us...

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Nov. 14, 2022

Episode 148 - Illustrious Bro. Lynn "Bud" Baker

Hello! On this episode, Jack and Larry are M.I.A., but have a great conversation with our Illustrious guest - Bro. Lynn B. “Bud” Baker, Commander in Chief of the Valley of Harrisburg. In his free time, he is also District Dep...

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Oct. 30, 2022

Episode 147 - Bro. Sean Rothberg

Hello! On this episode, the hosts are joined by Bro. Sean Rothberg. He is a Jewish Mason from Texas and has formed a Facebook group called The Masonic Kippah: A Place for Jewish Freemasons. After a great chat, we hear from Du...

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Oct. 17, 2022

Episode 146 - W.M. Matt Engle

Hello! On this episode, we welcome W.M. Matt Engle of Ephrata Lodge no. 665, which gathers both high above and deep beneath the Wine and Spirits Store in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Bro. Matt joins us to talk about his time as Wor...

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Oct. 3, 2022

Episode 145 - Special Episode: Live at the DeMolay KeyMan Conference

Hello! On this Special Episode, the hosts were invited to the DeMolay KeyMan Conference at Patton Campus at the Masonic Villages in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. Never letting a good opportunity go to waste, we decided to reco...

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Sept. 19, 2022

Episode 144 - Bro. Zach Smith

Hello! On this episode, we welcome Bro. Zach Smith. He is a Jewish Mason from California who now lives in Colorado, and according to him, neither is interested in claiming him. We discuss his many interesting jobs as well as ...

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Aug. 22, 2022

Episode 143 - Bro. Brian McHale - Trowel Magazine

Hello! On this episode, we welcome Bro. Brian McHale. Brian recently transitioned from Massachusetts, the second-oldest Grand Lodge in the U.S., to the oldest (wink-wink) here in Pennsylvania. He is Copy Editor for Trowel Mag...

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Aug. 1, 2022

Episode 142 - Summer Breakdown

Hello! On this episode, the hosts do a mid-summer recap with Jack doing most of the heavy lifting. No news is good news, as the saying goes, and we wrap with Larry and the Green Thumb Garden Club. [00:00:00] Introductions [...

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June 13, 2022

Episode 141 - eMerging Energies!

Hello! On this episode, Jack, Larry, and Tim work together to steer the ship as Cap’n Pete takes a much needed rest. We catch up on the latest Masonic happenings in our neck of the woods and chat about some of the excitement ...

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May 30, 2022

Episode 140 - Zembo Illustrious Potentate, Michael J. Smith

Hello! On this episode, we are joined by The 101st Illustrious Potentate of Zembo Shriners, Bro. Michael J. Smith, as well as his tag-along and our “Guest of Last Resort”, Seth Anthony. They join us to talk about what has bee...

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May 16, 2022

Episode 139 - Bro. Nathan Minnich

Hello! On this episode, we welcome Bro. Nathan Minnich. He is a member of Ashlar Lodge #570, has held a number of dignified positions in his Masonic career, and is also an ordained Lutheran minister. Bro. Nathan joins us to d...

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May 2, 2022

Episode 138 - RWPGM Thomas Gamon IV

Hello! On this episode, we welcome PRWGM Thomas Gamon, IV! Bro. Tom joins us to discuss his life, Masonic journey, and time as the Right Worshipful Grand Master of The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Hono...

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April 18, 2022

Episode 137 - Bro, Tommy Long

Hello! On this episode, we welcome Bro. Tommy Long, P.M., a member of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. We talk about his Masonic journey and life as a Prince Hall Mason. After a great conversation,...

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March 28, 2022

Episode 136 - Zembo Water Spirits Shiners

Hello! On this episode, we welcome Bros. Bob Cook and Moe O’Donovan. They came by to talk about a club they are involved with at Zembo Shrine, the Zembo Water Spirit Shiners Unit. After, Dutchie Doug provides an update from B...

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March 14, 2022

Episode 135 - Bro. Austin Shifrin

Hello! On this episode we welcome fellow Pennsylvania Mason and author, Bro. Austin Shifrin. We chat about his journey to become a Mason and his first book hitting the shelves soon, called ‘More Light’. Following our chat, we...

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Feb. 28, 2022

Episode 134 - Positively Negative

Hello! On this episode, we return to the studio only to find that no guest had arrived… or was ever booked… or something. We decided to try and have a positive show for once, which we did, after a few gripes. Dutchie Doug pro...

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Feb. 14, 2022

Episode 133 - Bro. Jaime Paul Lamb

Hello! Episode 133 features return Guest, Brother Jaime Paul Lamb. He is an author, a musician, an astrologer, and so much more. Be sure to check out his website (http://www.jaimepaullamb.com). Following our fantastic chat, w...

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Jan. 31, 2022

Masonic Lite Podcast - Episode 132

Hello! On this episode, we welcome back Masonic Lite Podcast OG Contributor, Bro. Seth Anthony. After playing catch-up, our discussion begins with the topic of resurrecting and pulling the plug on fraternal bodies. Following ...

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Jan. 17, 2022

Episode 131 - New Year, New Ewe

Hello! On our first episode of 2022, we have no guest, but fear ye not! The hosts pulled through and provided a great episode to kick off our almost 7th year. After our usual shenanigans, we hear the Masonic News and wrap wit...

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Dec. 20, 2021

Episode 130 - Festivus

Hello! On this episode, we are joined by Jacob BEEEEEEP to celebrate Festivus and wrap up our recording year. After the celebration, we hear from Dutchy Doug and Brother Walter gives us the Masonic News. The episode was close...

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Nov. 15, 2021

Episode 129 - Bro. Robert Cooper

Hello! On this episode we welcome a very special guest, Brother Robert Cooper. He is the Curator of the Grand Lodge of Scotland Museum and Library, a historian, and a published author. We chat about his journey in the Craft, ...

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Nov. 1, 2021

Episode 128 - Past Master Moyer

Hello! On this episode we welcome back to the show, MLP friend and contributor, Past Master Moyer! Bro. Jeff has recently accepted the position of Deputy Grand Marshal for the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and is also 1st Lieut...

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Oct. 18, 2021

Episode 127 - Bro. Willie Wrede; Mead Maker, Brewer

Hello! On this episode, we welcome a special guest, Bro. Willie Wrede. He is a member of Manheim Lodge #587, and most importantly, Mead Maker and Brewer for his two businesses, Medulseld Meadery and Artifice Ales & Mead. We h...

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Sept. 27, 2021

Episode 126 - ProfessorJohn Dickie

Hello! On this episode, we welcome Professor John Dickie, author of “The Craft: How the Freemasons made the Modern World” and Professor of Italian Studies at University College London. Aside from being the author of several ...

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