Hello! On this episode we are joined once again by Bro. Chris Ruli, author, researcher, and Director of the Library, Museum, and Archives at the House of the Temple in Washington, D.C. He joins us to discuss his most recent book (available at https://https://www.chrisruli.com) Brother Lafayette, which sheds new light on the Marquis de Lafayette's connection to the Craft and his final tour of the United States. After an informative conversation, we hear from Dutchy Doug, the Masonic News, Quiet Time, and Wrap with Marley Larris and the Chicken Coop Cacklers.

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:11:20] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:12:35] Segment 1

[00:37:30] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel & Hiram & Solomon Cigars

[00:39:35] Segment 2

[01:13:20] Third break, brought to you by A Mason's Work & Pennsylvania DeMolay

[01:14:20] Dutchy Doug

[01:19:50] Masonic News, Wrap-up, & Chickens

[01:29:50] Outro

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Hello! In this episode, we welcome back Right Worshipful Oscar Alleyne, Deputy Grand Master of New York. Bro. Oscar returns to settle, once and for all, whether he was banned from the podcast (he wasn’t), and to discuss his new role, along with the challenges and opportunities facing New York Freemasonry and the fraternity as a whole. After a great chat, we hear Larry's Quiet Moments and wrap with the chickens running free.

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:12:05] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:13:20] Segment 1

[00:33:30] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel & Hiram & Solomon Cigars

[00:35:35] Segment 2

[00:55:25] Third break, brought to you by A Mason's Work & Pennsylvania DeMolay

[00:56:25] Segment 3, Wrap-up, & Chickens

[1:10:55] Outro

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Hello! On this Episode Jack returns and we welcome Bro. Brett Treichler as our guest. Bro. Brett is a busy Mason as an active member of several lodges and appendant bodies, but found the time to join us to discuss his Masonic journey and provide some context around the building of Solomon's temple in Jerusalem. Dutchy Doug and Walter return after some time away and we wrap in the standard form with Larry and the Hen House Hoedowns

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:11:35] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:07:40] Segment 1

[00:11:35] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel & Hiram & Solomon Cigars

[00:32:35] Segment 2

[00:43:05] Third break, brought to you by A Mason's Work & Pennsylvania DeMolay

[00:44:05] Dutchy Doug

[00:49:30] Segment 3

[00:56:00] Wrap-up and Chickens

[01:07:55] Outro

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Hello! On this episode, we welcome back to the show Bro. Tyler Moyer, a member of Brownstown Lodge No. 666 and current Chapter Chairman for Pilgrim Chapter of DeMolay in Harrisburg, PA. He returns to discuss his duties in DeMolay, as well as share some adventures in Blue Lodge, Scottish Rite, and the Shrine. Jack and Jake are on assignment, but Tim, Larry, and Josh manage to hold down the fort in their absence. We close things out with Quiet Time, Copious Dues, and Larry and the Poultry Pop Players.

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:06:35] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:07:40] Segment 1

[00:22:40] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel and Hiram & Solomon Cigars.

[00:24:40] Segment 2

[00:50:05] Third break, brought to you by Pennsylvania DeMolay and A Mason's Work

[00:51:10] Segment 3, Wrap-up, & Chickens

[1:02:40] Outro

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Hello! On this episode, we welcome Bros. Bryan Hoover and Thomas Morgan. They join us to discuss their Masonic Journey and share some information about their upcoming event presenting the Flintstone inspired Water Buffalo Degree. There were no J's to be found on this episode as Jack, Jake, and Josh are all absent due to sickness or some other unavoidable occurrence, but Larry and Tim manage to step up to the plate and swing for the fences, closing things out with Quiet Time, Copious Dues, and the standard barnyard shenanigans.

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:08:15] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:09:25] Segment 1

[00:26:20] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel and A Mason's Work.

[00:27:30] Segment 2

[00:49:40] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars and Pennsylvania DeMolay

[00:51:20] Segment 3, Wrap-up, & Chickens

[1:03:30] Outro

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Hello! On this episode, we welcome back the official voice of the Masonic Lite Podcast, Bro. Brian Hill. He's not a "joiner" but is involved in many great bodies, both within his home district and around the world. We talk about his time as a "The" warden as well as his adventures in Masonry. Larry leads us for quiet time before playing Copious Dues, and closes us out in the usual way.

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[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:09:40] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:10:45] Segment 1

[00:31:00] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel & Hiram & Solomon Cigars

[00:33:00] Segment 2

[00:47:00] Third break, brought to you by A Mason's Work and Pennsylvania DeMolay

[00:48:05] Segment 3, Wrap-up, & Chickens

[1:06:38] Outro

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Hello! On this episode, we celebrate the holiday season and wrap up the year. Larry declines to participate due to his fear of Festivus shenanigans, however the rest of the crew comes through in with good cheer and best wishes for all. Dutchy Doug presents the Night before Christmas, and we wrap with the crackle of a warm fire and sleigh bells ringing.

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:10:35] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:11:45] Segment 1

[00:25:00] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel & Hiram & Solomon Cigars

[00:27:00] Segment 2

[00:35:35] Third break, brought to you by A Mason's Work & Pennsylvania DeMolay

[00:36:40] Segment 3

[00:43:30] Dutchy Doug

[00:51:50] Outro

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Hello! On this weeks episode, we are joined by Bro. Eric Cahill of Hibiscus Lodge No. 275 in Miami, Florida. We discuss his Masonic journey, the differences between PA and FL, and some of the initiatives that are seeing success in his Lodge. After a great chat, we play Copious Dues, have some Quiet Time, and close with Larry slingin' darts.

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:04:35] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:05:45] Segment 1

[00:20:45] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel & A Mason's Work

[00:22:00] Segment 2

[00:39:05] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars & Pennsylvania DeMolay

[00:40:45] Segment 3, Wrap-up, and Chickens

[01:03:15] Outro

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Hello! On this episode we welcome the Director of the Pennsylvania Masonic Blood and Organ Donor Program, Bro. Bill Soloway. He joins us to talk about the program itself, how it benefits Masons and their families, how to be involved, and some of the successes the program has seen. You can find more information on the program at: https://masonicbloodandorgandonors.org. After a fantastic and informative conversation, we play Copious Dues, have some Quiet Time, and wrap in the standard form with Larry and the Fence Swingers pluckin' some feathers.

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:13:20] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:14:25] Segment 1

[00:31:20] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel

[00:32:10] Segment 2

[00:47:50] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars & A Mason's Work

[00:49:35] Segment 3, Wrap-up, & Chickens

[01:08:40] Outro

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Hello! To celebrate our 200th Episode, we record live at the Lodge in the Woods 2025 event, held by Ephrata Lodge No. 665. We traveled to the J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation and sit down with friends and former guests like RWGM Larry A. Derr, PRWGM S. Eugene Herritt, and many more. Dutchy Doug sends us some love and we wrap with the chickens lost in the woods.

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:06:30] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:07:40] Segment 1

[00:12:25] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel

[00:13:15] Segment 2

[00:22:30] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars

[00:23:45] Segment 3

[00:33:25] Dutchy Doug

[00:38:40] Fourth break, brought to you by A Mason's Work

[00:39:10] Segment 4

[00:48:05] Wrap-up and Chickens

[00:53:30] Outro

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The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris:

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