Masonic Lite Podcast

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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Bye Everybody!

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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The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris:

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

Masonic Scarves: By Pete Ruggieri

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Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate

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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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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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Meanwhile in Bavaria Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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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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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! 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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D&S CIGARS

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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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“Freezing but warm” by Meydän

Bye Everybody!

Hello! In our first episode of the new year the hosts sit down for a guest-free discussion. The topic of the episode is the Flood of Light - So Many Papers, So Little Time, but we also cover a new PA bourbon, new initiatives from PA's recently installed Grand Master, and a few other things. Jim Stephens presents the Lodge Business Brief, and Jack gives us the news. We wrap up with whats coming up and Larry's Organic Chicken Orchestra.

[00:00:00] Introductions.

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

[00:17:30] Pete brings us back to announce this episode's sort-of-sponsor.

[00:22:15] Jack introduces tonights topic: The Flood of Light - So many papers, so little time.

[00:38:25] Second Break, brought to you by the Historic Smithton Inn.

[00:39:40] Tim brings us back to talk about our RWGM Thomas Gannon's initiatives and presenting the 5 Aspects of Freemasonry (tm) in his home lodge.

[00:56:10] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens

[00:59:20] The Masonic Lite News

[01:02:40] Wrap Up

[01:07:35] Chickens

[00:54:00] Outro.

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D&S CIGARS

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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 travelled to "The" Valley of Reading for their Holiday Happening event and to record our annual Holiday Show. We had a great time with great guests and somehow managed to not get kicked out. Bro. Jim Stephens provides another Lodge Business Brief, followed by the wrap up, and then chickens. Enjoy!

[00:00:00] Introductions.

[00:12:25] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove & Son

[00:13:35] Jack brings us back with Harry Hackman and Bob Long

[00:21:55] Larry tries to introduce Jingles the Clown

[00:30:55] The Grand Smoke - Ed Stumm

[00:35:45] Second break, brought to you by the Historic Smithton Inn.

[00:37:00] Scott Helm

[00:44:05] Emily Mooney - Worthy Advisor Reading Assembly #33

[00:51:40] Seth Anthony

{01:00:00] Santa!

[01:06:00] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens

[01:09:00] Wrap Up

[00:52:10] Chickens

[00:54:00] Outro.

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D&S CIGARS

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The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris:

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

Masonic Scarves: By Pete Ruggieri

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Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate

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Mr Jingles Segment music

"jingle circus" by Jay_You

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Intermission Sleigh bells

"Sleigh bells 90 bpm loop.wav" by: soundstack

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Bye Everybody!

Hello! On this episode of the podcast, we go a bit deeper than usual with our guest, Earl Fontainelle. Earl is a researcher and host of The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (The SHWEP). After listening to this episode, be sure to check out www.shwep.net for more from Earl. Symbologist Michelle Snyder presents a segment unlocking Beauty and the Beast, Jack reads the Masonic Lite News, and Bro. Jim Stephens provides the Lodge Business Brief. We wrap up with the upcoming Masonic schedule followed by chickens. Enjoy!

[00:00:00] Introductions.

[00:09:20] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove & Son

[00:10:25] Jack introduces our interview with Earl Fontainelle

[00:30:30] Second break, brought to you by the Historic Smithon Inn

[00:31:50] Jack brings us back

[00:55:55] The Masonic Market Place

[00:56:35] Unlocking Symbols with Symbologist Michelle Snyder

[01:00:35] Masonic Lite News

[01:01:30] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens

[01:04:00] Wrap Up

[01:09:50] Chickens

[00:54:00] Outro.

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D&S CIGARS

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The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris:

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

Masonic Scarves: By Pete Ruggieri

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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 of the podcast, we focus on High Twelve International. Bros. Rick Santella and Steve Morrison came by to fill us in on what this body is all about. Symbologist Michelle Snyder presents a segment unlocking Jack & Jill and Bro. Jim Stephens provides another Lodge Business Brief. We wrap up with the upcoming Masonic schedule followed by chickens. Enjoy!

[00:00:00] Introductions.

[00:09:30] First break, brought to you by the Historic Smithon Inn

[00:10:45] Pete launches our conversation

[00:23:35] Second break, brought to you by George J. Grove & Son

[00:24:45] Pete brings us back

[00:40:35] Unlocking Symbols with Symbologist Michelle Snyder

[00:44:30] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens

[00:47:20] Wrap Up

[00:52:10] Chickens

[00:54:00] Outro.

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D&S CIGARS

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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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Backing Track for Lodge Business Brief:

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Unlocking Symbols segment music:

“Freezing but warm” by Meydän

Bye Everybody!

Hello! This episode was to feature a conversation with the Imperial Potentate, so when circumstances caused us to reschedule, we rose to the challenge and failed to book a guest. Instead, inspired by an urge to rant, we present a conversation among the hosts entitled "When is enough, enough?". Also, we hear Unlocking Symbols with Symbologist Michelle Snyder, The Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens, The Masonic News, and The Secretary's Tips from the Crypt. We wrap up with the upcoming Masonic schedule followed by chickens. Enjoy!

[00:00:00] Introductions.

[00:12:55] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son.

[00:14:10] Pete launches our conversation

[00:29:30] Second break, brought to you by the Historic Smithton Inn.

[00:30:55] Larry brings us back

[00:38:20] Unlocking Symbols with Symbologist Michelle Snyder

[00:42:15] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens

[00:45:00] Masonic Lite News

[00:46:05] The Masonic Marketplace

[00:46:45] Secretary's Tips from the Crypt

[00:48:00] Wrap Up

[00:51:55] Chickens

[00:53:00] Outro.

MASONIC LITE PATREON

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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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Marketplace Segment:

Seagulls screeching on the beach, on the peruvian shore.

felix.blume of Freesound.org - http://www.felixblume.com

Unlocking Symbols segment music:

“Freezing but warm” by Meydän

Bye Everybody!