Episodes

Hello! On this episode, we are joined by Brothers Mark Mattern and Jim Stephens. Brother Mark is currently serving as Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Pennsylvania, and previously (a...

Hello! Once again we are guestless, but fear ye not! The hosts engage in a spirited discussion of recent developments from a few Grand Lodges in the USA. After the discussion, we hear a new spot from W.B. Nicholas Laine for C...

Hello! On this episode, we welcome The Social Chemist, Bro. George Reppert. We discuss his Masonic activities and one of our favorite topics, whiskey, both with and without the “e”. You can find out more about The Social Chem...

Hello! We’re Back! To record this episode, we made the descent to our beloved studio for the first time in over a year. Our guest is MLP friend and contributor, Symbologist Michelle Snyder. She has returned in digital form to...

Hello! On this episode, our guest is Worshipful Bro. Nicholas Laine, Past Master and Secretary of Castle Island Virtual Lodge # 190. We catch up on what he has been up to, the state of CIVL, and discuss the impact of the Covi...

Hello! On this episode, our guest is absent, so instead we talk about what’s it’s been like returning to lodge functions and what we are looking forward to as things begin to open up. Symbologist Michelle Snyder brings us ano...

Hello! On this episode, our guest is Bro. John Sebelist. John is a PGA Pro, tennis instructor, and most famously, Pete’s first line signer. After the interview, we hear another fantastic segment from Dutchy Doug, the Masonic ...

Hello! On this episode, we’re the guests. Bro. Jeff Borosky, DDGM of PA’s 59th Masonic District, invited us to be a part of their monthly Speaker Series on Zoom and we were happy to be a part of the event. Right Worshipful Ju...

Hello! On this episode, we have a conversation with author Mark Stavish. Bro. Mark is the author of thirty (and counting) books on esoteric subjects, including Freemasonry: Rituals, Symbols & History of the Secret Society. Ma...

Hello! On this episode, we welcome Chief Petty Officer Cory McClair. Brother Cory is a member of Lamberton Lodge #476 in Lancaster, PA and is currently assigned to USNS COMFORT. We discuss his Naval career, his experience as ...

Hello! On this episode, we welcome Brother Brian D. Smith of Lamberton Lodge #476 in Lancaster, PA. Brian is a nurse at Lancaster General Hospital with 24 years of experience. We discuss his experiences in different areas of ...

Hello! This episode is traditionally our Holiday Happening episode broadcast from The Valley of Reading, however, this year has been anything but traditional. We instead spent the show reflecting on some of our favorite episo...

Hello! On this episode, we try out some new equipment and fly by the seat of our pants. We didn’t really have anything planned, but the lack of planning did spawn a new segment with an unending supply of content, Pete’s Pet P...

Hello! We are joined this week by Bro. Josh Gerstenlauer for a discussion about Albert Pike. Brother Josh is currently serving as Most Excellent High Priest of Samuel C. Perkins Royal Arch Chapter No. 209, and recently has be...

Hello! This episode consists of our standard rambling about current and upcoming events, bookending an awesome interview with Toby Hanson, who is the Supreme Grand Musician of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. In this ful...

Hello! This episode is made up of interviews and recollections from the Cigar Smoker & Pig Roast event at the Valley of Harrisburg back in September, including a discussion on Freemasonry and the Scottish Rite in Aruba. We al...

Hello! Our show this week is a Trans-Atlantic meeting of the minds as we welcome from the U.K., Bro. Simon Polkinghorne. We chat about his journey as a mason, his travels, the impact of the pandemic on freemasonry, and much ...

Hello! On this episode we hear interview Author and Speaker, Bro. Jaime Paul Lamb. We talk Freemasonry, The Seven Liberal Arts, and more. You can grab his book, “Myth, Magic, and Masonry” at http://www.thelaudablepursuit.com/...

Hello! On this episode we hear an interview that we recorded a few weeks back with Dr. Heather Calloway. Currently, Dr. Calloway serves as the Executive Director of University Collections at Indiana University Bloomington. Sh...

Hello! On this episode we welcome Masonic clothiers Carl Hern of Ascended Masters Clothing (www.ascendedmastersclothing.com) and Nathan Tweedie of Two Pillars Apparel (twopillarsapparel.ecwid.com). Also on this episode, Dutch...

Hello! On this episode we welcome the developers of Amity, Bros. Jeremy Barnes, Joseph Grabowski, and Michael Radigan. Amity is designed to bring the Masonic Traveler into the digital age by connecting Masons and providing as...

Hello! Join us as we celebrate our 100th episode by taking a look back at where it all started, recounting our favorite episodes, and sharing our aspirations for the future. We hear messages from listeners and friends, as wel...

Hello! On this episode we welcome Bro. Chris Hodapp. Brother Chris is a published author and filmmaker, and has written one of the most-read books on our Craft, Freemasons for Dummies. We discuss his Masonic background, his w...

Hello! On this episode we welcome Larry back after his medically induced vacation and discuss where we think the fraternity is going in a COVID-19 world. We also hear from Dutchie Doug and wrap up with Larry, a horse, a dog,...