Masonic Lite Podcast

By Masonic Lite Podcast

What's Masonic Lite Podcast about?

Masonic Lite Podcast is an unstuffy, conversational, and humorous approach (well we think so) to understanding our craft. Join hosts Pete Ruggieri, Larry Merris, Jack Harley, Tim Dedman, and rotating guests to discuss the "Lite" side of Masonry.

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Masonic Lite Podcast episodes:

06.17.2024
Episode 178 - Bro. Ralph C. Shelton II
Hello! On this episode, we are joined digitally by Bro. Ralph C. Shelton II. He is a California Mason who we first met at Pennsylvania's Academy of Masonic Knowledge, where he presented on Magic – and Affinity – in...
05.27.2024
Episode 177 - Eric T. Downs, DDGM
Hello! On this episode, we are joined by Bro. Eric T. Downs, DDGM of Pennsylvania's Fifth Masonic District. We have a great chat about his fellowship and travel events, encouraging participation, pool-side etiquette, and much more. To wrap, we hear...
05.13.2024
Episode 176 - Brian Mattocks - A Mason's Tools
Hello! On this episode, we are joined by Bro. Brian Mattocks, P.M. for a great conversation covering his experience as a Worshipful Master, his podcast project, knowing your Lodge brethren, and *GASP* conversing in Lodge?!?! After a great chat, we...
04.29.2024
Episode 175 - Traveling
Hello! On this episode, we discuss traveling within our own state as well as our experiences in other Masonic Jurisdictions. Larry is absent, but we are joined by three guests, Jay Lammey, Jake Young, and Ricky Martini, who fill in...
04.15.2024
Episode 174 - The End of Year Eight
Hello! On this episode, we are once again joined by Bro. Ricky Martini of Harrisburg-Snyder Lodge #629 while we discuss the end of MLP's eighth year of mediocrity, The Operatives, and other topics. After our chat and the Masonic...
04.01.2024
Episode 173 - Bro. Jack Brobst
Hello! On this episode we are joined by Bro. Jack Brobst, currently appointed as Aide to the Grand Master and is a Past DDGM of Pennsylvania's 58th Masonic District amongst other things. We are also joined Bro. Ricky Martini of...
03.18.2024
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. After a great chat,...
03.04.2024
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 at...
02.19.2024
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,...
01.29.2024
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 Freemasonry impacts his...
01.15.2024
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, and entertaining educational content for lifelong...
12.18.2023
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 standard...
11.30.2023
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...
11.13.2023
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...
10.30.2023
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. Tyler...
10.16.2023
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 Masonic...
10.02.2023
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 Pennsylvania. After serveral great...
09.18.2023
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 Pennsylvania...
08.15.2023
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...
07.17.2023
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 Pennsylvania Since 1795"....
06.19.2023
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...
05.30.2023
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 not knowing who...
05.15.2023
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,...
05.01.2023
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, Jake Young completes his...
04.18.2023
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....
03.26.2023
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...
03.13.2023
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
02.27.2023
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. After a fantastic discussion,...
02.13.2023
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 store that we call...
02.02.2023
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...
12.05.2022
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 the Masonic News,...
11.14.2022
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...
10.30.2022
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...
10.17.2022
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...
10.03.2022
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 record our first ever live...
09.19.2022
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...
08.22.2022
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 Magazine, where he uses his command...
08.01.2022
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 [00:12:30]...
06.13.2022
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...
05.30.2022
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...
05.16.2022
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...
05.02.2022
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 Honorable...
04.18.2022
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, we...
03.28.2022
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...
03.14.2022
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 hear the...
02.28.2022
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...
02.14.2022
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, we hear the Masonic News, and...
01.31.2022
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 a false start by the All...
01.17.2022
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...
12.20.2021
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 closed in...

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Masonic Lite Podcast episodes:

Episode 178 - Bro. Ralph C. Shelton II

Episode 177 - Eric T. Downs, DDGM

Episode 176 - Brian Mattocks - A Mason's Tools

Episode 175 - Traveling

Episode 174 - The End of Year Eight

Episode 173 - Bro. Jack Brobst

Episode 172 - Bro. Chris Ruli

Episode 171 - Megan Purdum

Episode 170 - "Il Duce" Jeff Fulton

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

Episode 168 - Bobblehead George

Episode 167 - Festivus 2023

Episode 166 - Masonic Gump and Parker Harley

Episode 165 - RWJGW PJ Roup

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

Episode 163 - Hostable Hosts

Episode 162 - Lodge in the Woods 2023

Episode 161 - Matt Rancosky, W.M.

Episode 160 - No Guest, No Problem

Episode 159 - MEGHP Jason F. Craig

Episode 158 - Stephanie Horst

Masonic Lite Podcast -- Episode 157

Episode 156 - Bro. Doug Hitz P.M,

Episode 155 - Kyle Slaymaker

Episode 154 - Bro David. Newall

Episode 153 - Holden Green

Episode 152 - Pete

Episode 151 - Barry Theal

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

MLP Dougathon

Episode 149 - Post-Turkey Turkey

Episode 148 - Illustrious Bro. Lynn "Bud" Baker

Episode 147 - Bro. Sean Rothberg

Episode 146 - W.M. Matt Engle

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

Episode 144 - Bro. Zach Smith

Episode 143 - Bro. Brian McHale - Trowel Magazine

Episode 142 - Summer Breakdown

Episode 141 - eMerging Energies!

Episode 140 - Zembo Illustrious Potentate, Michael J. Smith

Episode 139 - Bro. Nathan Minnich

Episode 138 - RWPGM Thomas Gamon IV

Episode 137 - Bro, Tommy Long

Episode 136 - Zembo Water Spirits Shiners

Episode 135 - Bro. Austin Shifrin

Episode 134 - Positively Negative

Episode 133 - Bro. Jaime Paul Lamb

Masonic Lite Podcast - Episode 132

Episode 131 - New Year, New Ewe

Episode 130 - Festivus

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