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 works, and have an all-around great conversation. Also on this episode, we hear from Dutchie Doug and wrap up with Larry, a horse, a dog, and some chickens. Enjoy!

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:08:05] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:09:10] Larry brings us back

[00:29:50] Second Break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn

[00:31:10] Jack brings us back

[00:56:20] Dutchie Doug

[01:00:15] The Masonic News & Wrap Up

[01:06:30] Chickens

[01:07:50] Outro

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Bye Everybody!

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, and some chickens. Enjoy!

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:09:35] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:10:40] Larry brings us back

[00:22:15] Second Break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn

[00:23:35] Jack brings us back

[00:37:55] Dutchie Doug

[00:42:40] Wrap Up

[00:48:30] Chickens

[00:50:00] Outro

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Bye Everybody!

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!

[00:00:00] Introductions

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

[00:11:45] Pete brings us back

[00:14:25] Digital Order of Knights Quarantine

[00:36:55] Second Break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn

[00:38:15] Jack brings us back

[00:44:40] Chickens

[00:45:15] Outro

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Bye Everybody!

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 Brothers, Daniel J. Di Natale and Isaac Ambrose Moore. We wrap up with what's coming up and Larry's All Chicken-No Turkey Supper Club Band. Enjoy!

[00:00:00] Introductions and DOoKQ recap

[00:16:15] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:17:20] Pete begins the interview with Daniel and Isaac

[00:58:30] Second Break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn

[00:59:50] Wrap Up

[01:03:15] Chickens

[01:04:00] Outro

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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 Anthony, Secretary of Last Resort. We also hear from Dutchy Doug and Jack gives us the news. We wrap up with what's coming up, some info on our Digital Order of Knights Quarantine event, followed by Larry's All Chicken-No Turkey Supper Club Band. Enjoy!

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:14:40] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:15:50] Pete introduces our Guest, Bro. Matthew Appel

[00:27:30] Second Break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn

[00:28:45] Jack brings us back with Bro. Matt

[00:38:20] Digital Order of Knights Quarantine Commercial

[00::39:30] Seth Anthony drives the bus

[01:02:10] Dutchy Doug

[01:06:15] Masonic Lite News

[01:07:00] Wrap Up

[01:17:45] Chickens

[01:20:10] Outro

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Bye Everybody!

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 sent us voice clips sharing their experiences during the current pandemic, including Seth Anthony, who provided us with a new Corpora Obscurum. We also hear from Dutchy Doug, Jim Stephens, Michelle Snyder, and Jack gives us the news. We wrap up with what's potentially on the horizon, followed by Larry's All Chicken-No Turkey Supper Club Band. Enjoy!

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:04:45] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:06:00] Larry....well...Larry.

[00:11:15] Second Break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn

[00:12:40] Corpora Obscurum

[00:16:20] Pete brings us back to continue the discussion.

[00:29:05] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens

[00:31:25] Unlocking Symbols with Symbologist Michelle Snyder

[00:35:15] Masonic Lite News

[00:36:20] Wrap Up

[00:46:35] Chickens

[00:48:35] Outro

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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 Dutchie Doug, Michelle Snyder, and Jim Stephens. We wrap up with the news and what's on (off?) the horizon, followed by Larry's All Chicken-No Turkey Supper Club Band. Enjoy!

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:10:15] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:11:20] Larry introduces our guest, Bro. Ronald Bates

[00:37:00] Second Break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn

[00:38:20] Pete Brings us back

[00:39:35] Dutchie Doug

[00:42:55] Pete sparks a discussion about lodge funds

[00:53:25] Unlocking Symbols with Symbologist Michelle Snyder

[00:57:25] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens

[01:00:10] Masonic Lite News

[01:01:00] Wrap Up

[01:08:20] Chickens

[01:10:20] Outro

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Bye Everybody!

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 from Dutchie Doug, Jim Stephens presents the Lodge Business Brief, and Jack gives us the news. We wrap up with what's on the horizon, followed by Larry's All Chicken-No Turkey Supper Club Band. Enjoy!

[00:00:00] Introductions

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

[00:16:25] Jack introduces our topic

[00:36:00] Second Break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn

[00:37:20] Jack brings us back to continue the discussion.

[00:49:50] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens

[00:52:35] Dutchie Doug

[00:55:00] Wrap Up

[01:01:25] Chickens

[01:03:45] Outro

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Bye Everybody!

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 serving his Grand Lodge as Director of the Kansas Lodge of Research and as District Deputy Grand Master for Area 9A in Kansas. Also on this episode, Jim Stephens presents the Lodge Business Brief and Jack gives us the news. We wrap up with what's on the horizon, followed by Larry's All Chicken-No Turkey Supper Club Band. Enjoy!

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:12:45] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:13:50] Jack introduces our guest, Bro. Alex Powers

[00:28:45] Second Break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn

[00:30:05] Jack brings us back with our guest

[00:48:25] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens

[00:51:30] Wrap Up

[00:54:40] Chickens

[00:55:50] Outro

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Bye Everybody!

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 country. Michelle Snyder returns with a new Unlocking Symbols segment, Jim Stephens presents the Lodge Business Brief, and Jack gives us the news. We wrap up with what's on the horizon, followed by Larry's All Chicken-No Turkey Supper Club Band. Enjoy!

[00:00:00] Introductions.

[00:14:00] First break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn

[00:15:20] Pete introduces our guest, Bro. Doug Madenford.

[00:29:55] Second Break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son.

[00:31:05] Tim brings us back with our guest.

[01:03:05] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens.

[01:05:45] Unlocking Symbols with Symboligist Michelle Snyder.

[01:09:40] Wrap Up

[01:17:15] Chickens

[01:19:25] Outro.

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Bye Everybody!