Episodes

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,...

Hello! On this episode we present the Digital Order of Knights Quarantine "not-a-degree" that we performed live back in April. Larry gives an update, Jack provides the news, and we wrap up with what's coming up. Enjoy! [00:0...

Hello! On this episode we discuss our experience with the Digital Knights of the Quarantine not-a-degree followed by an interview with a couple of special guests from the North. Pete and Tim are joined by two New York Brothe...

Hello! On this episode our guest is Bro. Matthew Appel, one of the hosts of The Working Tools podcast. Bro. Matt is also a District Deputy and Secretary for his Lodge. Also joining (re-joining??) us is none other than Seth A...

Hello! Our episode this week is all about being quarantined as Masons. Since we are all under a stay-at-home order from our state government, this episode was recorded remotely using Zoom, a first for us. Several Brothers se...

Hello! Our Guest this week is Bro. Ronald Bates of Ohio. Brother Ronald has an interesting genealogy, about which he has published a book entitled Shakespeare's Lost Purple Bloodline. Also on this episode, we hear from Dutc...

Hello! Our episode this week is all about being "The New Guy" and what it's like coming into the Fraternity. Our guests are Jim McElhenie, Bryan Hixson, and Steve Graber, all relatively new Masons. We also hear a new feature...

Hello! Our Guest this week is Bro. Alex Powers. Alex is a host and founder of the Historical Light podcast. A Past Master of Gardner Lodge No. 65, he is currently serving the lodge as Tyler and Lodge Historian. He is also se...

Hello! Our Guest this week is Bro. Doug Madenford . We initially intended on covering Groundhog Lodges, but our conversation extended from there to a general discussion on the Pennsylvania Dutch and its influence on our coun...

Hello! In our first episode of the new year the hosts sit down for a guest-free discussion. The topic of the episode is the Flood of Light - So Many Papers, So Little Time, but we also cover a new PA bourbon, new initiatives...

Hello! On this episode we travelled to "The" Valley of Reading for their Holiday Happening event and to record our annual Holiday Show. We had a great time with great guests and somehow managed to not get kicked out. Bro. ...

Hello! On this episode of the podcast, we go a bit deeper than usual with our guest, Earl Fontainelle. Earl is a researcher and host of The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (The SHWEP). After listening to this...

Hello! On this episode of the podcast, we focus on High Twelve International. Bros. Rick Santella and Steve Morrison came by to fill us in on what this body is all about. Symbologist Michelle Snyder presents a segment unloc...

Hello! This episode was to feature a conversation with the Imperial Potentate, so when circumstances caused us to reschedule, we rose to the challenge and failed to book a guest. Instead, inspired by an urge to rant, we prese...

Hello! This episode is Part II of our spotlight on Masonic artists and our Guest is artist Bro. Ryan Flynn. Ryan has been on the podcast before and is very passionate about bringing the arts back to the Craft. We also hear U...

Hello! This episode is made up of recordings from multiple dates, at multiple locations, using hardware of varying quality. Starting off, we recount what weve done in the past few weeks and introduce a juicy new masonic cons...

Hello! On this episode we're trying out some new things. Our guest this week is opera singer, Bro. Barry Banks. In a pre-recorded interview, Pete catches up with Barry in Philadelphia, where he is currently appearing at the A...

Hello! On this episode we welcome back Bros. Ken "K-Dog" Hudson and Steven Henry, both members of Lodge 43 in Lancaster, PA. They share what they've been up to and what's upcoming as Officers in their Lodge, and we have a con...

Hello! On this episode we welcome R.W. Senior Grand Warden Mark E. Pearlstein from the Grand Lodge of Maryland. Bro. Mark fills us in on what's going on in Maryland, some of his responsibilities as a Grand Lodge Officer, and...

Hello! On this episode we welcome two guests, CEO of Cornerstone Publishing, Bro. Michael Poll, and Ms. Megan Hess, who is a Public Relations Coordinator with the Masonic Villages. We previously made an attempt to speak with...

Hello! On this episode we managed to travel through time and briefly speak with the 26th President of the United States, Teddy Roosevelt. Upon returning to present day Ephrata Pennsylvania, we are joined by Brother Ted Wallac...

Hello! On this episode, we're going to Williamsport, erm, we went to Williamsport. Pete, Tim, and a special guest traveled to Zafar Grotto in Williamsport for their Master Masons Night, with the microphone hot! You'll have ...

Hello! On this episode we attempt to discuss, what we are calling, "The Five Aspects of Freemasonry". The Five Aspects are: Fraternal, Philanthropic, Historical, Esoteric, and Ritualistic. Look for your Masonic D&D Characte...