Masonic Lite Podcast

Hello! On this episode, we’re the guests. Bro. Jeff Borosky, DDGM of PA’s 59th Masonic District, invited us to be a part of their monthly Speaker Series on Zoom and we were happy to be a part of the event. Right Worshipful Junior Grand Warden Robert D. Brink and several Brothers from the district attended and participated in the discussion. Even though we meandered toward the typical gripes about the state of the Craft at times, it was a great conversation, with hints of brightness for the future.

After the interview, we hear another fantastic segment from Dutchy Doug, the Masonic Lite News, and wrap in the standard form. This episode was brought to you by the letter G, the number 5, and the support of heavily reinforced chairs.

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:9:00] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:10:10] Tim brings us back and introduces the conversation

[00:27:40] Second break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn

[00:29:05] Jack brings us back

[00:44:45] Final break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars

[00:47:25] Dutchy Doug

[00:52:45] Masonic Lite News & the wrap up

[00:58:20] Chickens

[01:00:25] Outro

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Hello! On this episode, we have a conversation with author Mark Stavish. Bro. Mark is the author of thirty (and counting) books on esoteric subjects, including Freemasonry: Rituals, Symbols & History of the Secret Society. Mark also serves as Director of Studies for the Institute for Hermetic Studies. After a fantastic conversation, we hear from Symbologist Michelle Snyder, the Masonic Lite News, and wrap in the standard form, with the support of Gizzard Trimmins and the Factory Farm Band.

[00:00:00] Introductions

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

[00:16:25] Tim brings us back and thanks our Patrons

[00:38:15] Second break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars

[00:40:00] Jack brings us back with Mark Stavish

[00:52:55] Third break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn

[00:54:15] Unlocking Symbols with Symbologist Michelle Snyder

[00:58:10] Masonic Lite News & the wrap up

[01:04:45] Chickens

[01:06:30] Outro

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D&S CIGARS

www.dnscigar.com

The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris:

www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry…ris/dp/1466478608

Masonic Scarves: By Pete Ruggieri

www.masonicscarves.com/

Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate

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Unlocking Symbols segment music:

“Freezing but warm” by Meydän

Bye Everybody!

Hello! On this episode, we welcome Chief Petty Officer Cory McClair. Brother Cory is a member of Lamberton Lodge #476 in Lancaster, PA and is currently assigned to USNS COMFORT. We discuss his Naval career, his experience as part of the Covid 19 response in New York, and his Masonic ties. Also on this episode, Past Master Moyer and Dutchy Doug return. We wrap things up in the standard form with news, upcoming events, and a cacophony of barnyard proportions.

[00:00:00] Introductions

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

[00:11:25] Starting things off with our guest

[00:21:45] Second break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn

[00:22:50] Pete brings us back

[00:39:10] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars

[00:40:20] Dutchy Doug

[00:45:55] Masonic Lite News & The Wrap Up

[00:52:40] Chickens

[00:54:40] Outro

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Historic Smithton Inn:

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D&S CIGARS

www.dnscigar.com

The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris:

www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry…ris/dp/1466478608

Masonic Scarves: By Pete Ruggieri

www.masonicscarves.com/

Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate

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MEDIA ATTRIBUTION:

Backing Track for Dutchie Doug:

Meanwhile in - Bavaria Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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(EDITED TO FIT SEGMENT)

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Hello! On this episode, we welcome Brother Brian D. Smith of Lamberton Lodge #476 in Lancaster, PA. Brian is a nurse at Lancaster General Hospital with 24 years of experience. We discuss his experiences in different areas of nursing and, of course, Covid. Also on this episode, Symbologist Michelle Snyder returns with an Unlocking Symbols segment on the Lady of the Lake. We wrap things up in the standard form with news, upcoming events, and a cacophony of barnyard proportions. Don’t be gross.

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:05:25] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:06:40] Starting things off with our guest, Brother Brian D. Smith

[00:20:15] Second break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn and Hiram & Solomon Cigars

[00:22:50] Pete brings us back

[00:42:40] Unlocking Symbols with Symbologist Michelle Snyder

[00:46:50] Masonic Lite News & The Wrap Up

[00:55:00] Chickens

[00:56:40] Outro

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George J. Grove and Son:

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Historic Smithton Inn:

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D&S CIGARS

www.dnscigar.com

The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris:

www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry…ris/dp/1466478608

Masonic Scarves: By Pete Ruggieri

www.masonicscarves.com/

Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate

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MEDIA ATTRIBUTION:

Backing Track for Lodge Business Brief:

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Unlocking Symbols segment music:

“Freezing but warm” by Meydän

Bye Everybody!

Hello! This episode is traditionally our Holiday Happening episode broadcast from The Valley of Reading, however, this year has been anything but traditional. We instead spent the show reflecting on some of our favorite episodes and events from 2020. Short, sweet and to the point. Anyhow, happy holidays and best wishes for the New Year!

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:07:30] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:08:40] Jack arrives

[00:14:40] Second break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn

[00:16:00] Tim brings us back

[00:22:05] Third break, sponsored by Hiram & Solomon Cigars, the Official Cigar of Masonic Lite Podcast

[00:23:15] The Wrap Up

[00:25:20] Chickens

[00:26:50] Outro

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George J. Grove and Son:

www.georgejgrove.com

Historic Smithton Inn:

www.historicsmithtoninn.com

D&S CIGARS

www.dnscigar.com

The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris:

www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry…ris/dp/1466478608

Masonic Scarves: By Pete Ruggieri

www.masonicscarves.com/

Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate

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Bye Everybody!

Hello! On this episode, we try out some new equipment and fly by the seat of our pants. We didn’t really have anything planned, but the lack of planning did spawn a new segment with an unending supply of content, Pete’s Pet Peeves. Also on this episode, we hear an awesome message from Past Master Moyer, and Bro. Dutchy Doug tells us about Der Belsnickel. We wrap things up in a heavily modified form with news, upcoming events, and a cacophony of barnyard proportions.

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:07:50] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:11:00] Jack brings us back for the first edition of “Pete’s Pet Peeves”

[00:22:40] Second break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn and Hiram & Solomon Cigars

[00:25:15] Dutchy Doug

[00:30:35] Masonic Lite News

[00:32:00] The Wrap Up

[00:33:15] Chickens

[00:36:15] Outro

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George J. Grove and Son:

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Historic Smithton Inn:

www.historicsmithtoninn.com

D&S CIGARS

www.dnscigar.com

The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris:

www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry…ris/dp/1466478608

Masonic Scarves: By Pete Ruggieri

www.masonicscarves.com/

Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate

www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/

MEDIA ATTRIBUTION:

Backing Track for Dutchie Doug:

Meanwhile in - Bavaria Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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(EDITED TO FIT SEGMENT)

Bye Everybody!

Hello! We are joined this week by Bro. Josh Gerstenlauer for a discussion about Albert Pike. Brother Josh is currently serving as Most Excellent High Priest of Samuel C. Perkins Royal Arch Chapter No. 209, and recently has been doing a deep dive on Pike’s writings. Also on this episode, we hear from Past Master Moyer and Bro. Dutchy Doug before wrapping in the standard form with news, upcoming events, and a cacophony of barnyard proportions.

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:12:30] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:11:00] Tim brings us back, thanks our Patrons, and starts us off

[00:33:25] Second break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn

[00:25:10] Pete brings us back with our guest

[00:49:35] Final Break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars, the Official Cigar of the Masonic Lite Podcast

[00:50:50] Dutchy Doug

[00:55:40] The Wrap Up

[01:01:30] Chickens

[01:02:25] Outro

MASONIC LITE PATREON

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George J. Grove and Son:

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Historic Smithton Inn:

www.historicsmithtoninn.com

D&S CIGARS

www.dnscigar.com

The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris:

www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry…ris/dp/1466478608

Masonic Scarves: By Pete Ruggieri

www.masonicscarves.com/

Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate

www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/

MEDIA ATTRIBUTION:

Backing Track for Dutchie Doug:

Meanwhile in - Bavaria Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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(EDITED TO FIT SEGMENT)

Bye Everybody!

Hello! This episode consists of our standard rambling about current and upcoming events, bookending an awesome interview with Toby Hanson, who is the Supreme Grand Musician of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. In this full-spectrum interview, he covers everything from the history of their fraternity to some similarities with the Craft. Toby also hosts a podcast on Odd Fellowship called The Three Links Oddcast, which you should check out. We wrap in the standard form with news, upcoming events, and a barnyard symphony.

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:9:50] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:11:00] Tim introduces our guest, Toby Hanson

[00:28:30] Second break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn

[00:25:10] We return to our discussion about Odd Fellowship

[00:49:45] Final Break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars, the Official Cigar of the Masonic Lite Podcast

[00:51:00] Masonic Lite News

[00:52:05] The Wrap Up

[00:58:00] Chickens

[00:59:45] Outro

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George J. Grove and Son:

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Historic Smithton Inn:

www.historicsmithtoninn.com

D&S CIGARS

www.dnscigar.com

The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris:

www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry…ris/dp/1466478608

Masonic Scarves: By Pete Ruggieri

www.masonicscarves.com/

Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate

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Bye Everybody!

Hello! This episode is made up of interviews and recollections from the Cigar Smoker & Pig Roast event at the Valley of Harrisburg back in September, including a discussion on Freemasonry and the Scottish Rite in Aruba. We also hear from Dutchie Doug, The Masonic Lite News, and a chorus of chickens.

[00:00:00] Introductions

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

[00:12:15] Tim introduces our interview about Freemasonry in Aruba

[00:23:50] Second break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton

Inn

[00:25:10] We return to our interview about Freemasonry in Aruba

[00:40:20] Interview with Hiram & Solomon Cigars

[00:44:15] Interview with Bro. Lynn B. Baker

[00:53:05] Interview with Bro. John D. Cook

[00:56:20] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars

[00:57:30] Dutchie Doug

[01:02:05] Masonic Lite News

[01:03:10] The Wrap Up

[01:08:10] Chickens

[01:10:25] Outro

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George J. Grove and Son:

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Historic Smithton Inn:

www.historicsmithtoninn.com

D&S CIGARS

www.dnscigar.com

The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris:

www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry…ris/dp/1466478608

Masonic Scarves: By Pete Ruggieri

www.masonicscarves.com/

Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate

www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/

MEDIA ATTRIBUTION:

Backing Track for Dutchie Doug:

Meanwhile in - Bavaria Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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(EDITED TO FIT SEGMENT)

Hiram & Solomon spot:

“Freezing but warm” by Meydän

Bye Everybody!

Hello! Our show this week is a Trans-Atlantic meeting of the minds as we welcome from the U.K., Bro. Simon Polkinghorne. We chat about his journey as a mason, his travels, the impact of the pandemic on freemasonry, and much more. Having been through the line in almost every Masonic body in his jurisdiction, Bro. Simon has even launched a U.K. branch of our very own Knights of the Quarantine. Also on this episode, we hear a word from our newest sponsor, give an update about what’s on the horizon, and wrap up with Larry's All Chicken-No Turkey Supper Club Band. Enjoy!

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:09:95] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:11:05] Jack starts us off with Bro. Simon

[00:23:30] Second Break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn

[00:24:50] We continue the conversation with Bro. Simon

[00:41:10] Third break brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars

[00:42:25] Larry brings us back to wrap things up

[00:49:20] Chickens

[00:51:35] Outro

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George J. Grove and Son:

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Historic Smithton Inn:

www.historicsmithtoninn.com

D&S CIGARS

www.dnscigar.com

The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris:

www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry…ris/dp/1466478608

Masonic Scarves: By Pete Ruggieri

www.masonicscarves.com/

Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate

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MEDIA ATTRIBUTION:

Hiram & Solomon spot:

“Freezing but warm” by Meydän

Bye Everybody!