Leeds Light Blues Podcast

Bro. Matt, Josh, Matthew & Jordan are joined by V.W.Bro Ian Currans, Grand Summus of the Masonic Order or the Scarlet Cord. Ian talks to us about his journey in Freemasonry, his Top 3 Lodges, the history of the Scarlet Cord and what it's about and we find out what it would take to establish your own masonic progressive order!

In this episode, Bro's Matt, Josh and Deano are joined by James, who is not a mason! ***DRAMATIC GASP*** We thought we'd launch a curveball away from the usual content and try to dispel the myths and tales around Freemasonry. We also take the opportunity to explain a bit more about Freemasonry and what it is to be a mason, including what goes on. We take some good and funny questions and give honest answers. This episode was in part inspired by the 'Enough is Enough' Campaign, carried out by UGLE in response to the media's false depiction of everyday freemasonry. 

DISCLAIMER - The thoughts and opinions of the masons taking part in this podcast are their own and may not represent the thoughts and opinions held by their Respective Lodges, Provincial Grand Lodge, United Grand Lodge of England or Freemasonry in general.

This week, Brother's Matt, Josh & Matthew are joined by Bro. Shaun Butler, the Communications Manager at UGLE! Shaun gives us his Top 3 Lodges and his highlights in Freemasonry. We talk all things Social Media, including 'Time to Toast' and 'Enough is Enough', the media campaign by Grand Lodge to bring truth of the craft into the public eye. We discuss the Freemasonry Today magazine and what it takes to create each edition and we talk about the profound steps taken by the Light Blues Clubs up and down the country who are doing their bit during these dark times. We talk about the Tercentenary Celebration at the Royal Albert Hall, the Victoria Cross Memorial Stone at Freemasons Hall and much, much more.

This week, Bro's Matt, Matthew, Stephen & W.Bro Andy and Saul are joined by M.W.Bro. Christine Chapman, Grand Master of the Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons. We talk about Christine's Freemasonry and how it all started, Christine's Top 3 Lodges that she's visited, being Grand Master, consecrating lodges overseas, a Masonic Summer School, Festive Boards and the history of the Fraternity. We also cover Christine's membership of the Holywell Light Blues Club, why they dislike being called "Lady Mason's" and much, much more. A really interesting episode with great insight into Freemasonry for Women!

This week, we talk to W.Bro. Ian Lewis, APGM for Area 5 in the Province of Yorkshire West Riding. Ian gives us an insight into his personal and family history of Freemasonry, what a day in the life of an APGM looks like, how he found out he was going to be an APGM, Scuba Diving and much more. We're also joined this week for the first time by W.Bro Saul. Both Ian and Saul give us a summary of their Top 3 Lodges they've ever visited and we give updates on charity that's been going on locally as well as more lectures that we have planned.

The education continues and the hilarity begins! We get locked in the Chamber of Reflection at Morning Star Lodge No. 47 in Seymour CT, we talk about the Masonic Monuments in the US and what Life Memberships are. We compare Aprons some more and talk about the difference in Past Masters Aprons. We're then joined by W.Bro Joe Zannino who gives Puppet George his Microphone back, just as Bro. Jordan (a.k.a Bro. Jesus) and Bro. Stephen join in... We talk cutting room floor material, Santa Claus Sabotage, Ric Flair and one of us is duly appointed as the British Joe Exotic by Puppet George.... After this we talk about the recent appointments of Provincial & Grand Honours and give an update on the exciting lectures we've got coming up!

Bro's Matt, Josh, Matthew, Dean, Paul and W.Bro Andy are joined by R.W.Bro George Mudry. Part 1 of this Episode covers one of the most successful Masonic Podcasts in the United States, its notable topics and hilarious shenanigans. We get an educational insight into Freemasonry in the State of Connecticut, USA and draw it's comparisons to the craft in England. Table Lodges, Ghost Hunting, The 'Morgan Affair', Apron comparisons and more topics are covered in this insightful and fun episode.

This weeks episode supports that daily advancement in masonic knowledge! W.Bro Andy gives us an education on three famous men from history, famous for their deeds but not well known for their masonry. We're joined by Bro. Paul who gives us a run down on the Yorkshire Lodge he founded down in London. We highlight the 'May Day' Masonic Meal Appeal as well as the usual updates, the weekly riddle and a cryptic question this week, along with a report on the upcoming lectures we have in store for you. 

In this weeks slightly longer podcast, Bro Matt, Josh & Matthew are joined by Bro's Jack and Barry from the Essex Cornerstone Club, who give us an insight into their Light Blues Club, one of the very first to be established in the country! We find out how Cornerstone became established, it's challenges in keeping connected during lockdown, other triumphs and the forming of its very own Lodge! Standard banter between Northerners and Southerners and a great time had by all. 

In this episode, Bro. Matt, Josh & Matthew are joined by W.Bro Andy & Bro. Jordan for the first time, as we discuss the two side orders immediately available to a Master Mason on completing the Third Degree, that of the Royal Arch and the Mark. We also talk about the origin of the Forget-me-Not as a masonic symbol and overall we have a lot of fun in this episode!