Masonic Lite Podcast

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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The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris:

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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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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! Tonight we welcome Bro. Clyde Snyder of Millersville Lodge no. 476. He is a Veteran, a former fireman, and is now doing great work with Wreaths Across America. We talk about his experience in Vietnam, the fire service, and the various ways in which he is honoring our Veterans though his works. Jay "Laser" guest hosts while Tim and Jake are on side quests, Dutchy Doug makes a return, and we wrap in the standard form with Larry sticking the landing.

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:06:40] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:07:50] Segment 1

[00:26:40] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel

[00:27:20] Segment 2

[00:43:30] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars

[00:44:40] Segment 3

[00:52:55] Fourth break, brought to you by A Mason's Work

[00:53:30] Dutchy Doug

[00:58:10] Wrap-up and Chickens

[01:06:40] Outro

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Hiram & Solomon Cigars:

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The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris:

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

Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate

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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 return to the Patton Campus in Elizabethtown, PA for a live appearance at the DeMolay Keyman 2025 Conference. After the usual opening we are joined by several young men representing various chapters from across the United States as well as a few adult leaders who assist with the operations of the youth organizations. We hear the Masonic News and wrap in the standard form with Larry and the Lost leading us home. After the episode, we have included a Q&A/Shoutout session with members of the audience that occurred during the appearance.

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:04:10] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:05:15] Segment 1

[00:23:05] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel

[00:23:45] Segment 2

[00:37:10] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars

[00:38:20] Segment 3

[00:55:50] Fourth break, brought to you by A Mason's Work

[00:56:25] Segment 3 and Wrap-up

[01:01:40] Outro

[01:02:15] Q&A

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Hiram & Solomon Cigars:

www.hiramandsolomoncigars.com/

The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris:

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

Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate

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Hello! On this episode, we welcome Bro. Rick Freedman, Director of the Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania. He joins us to discuss his work at the Grand Lodge and extensive service in the Pennsylvania Masonic Youth organizations. After a great conversation, we hear the Masonic News, play Copious Dues, and in Larry's absence, lead the chickens home quicker than usual.

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:09:05] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:10:15] Segment 1

[00:23:00] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel

[00:23:40] Segment 2

[00:43:30] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars

[00:44:45] The Masonic News

[00:45:30] Fourth break, brought to you by A Mason's Work

[00:46:05] Segment 3 and Wrap-up

[00:58:45] Outro

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Hiram & Solomon Cigars:

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The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris:

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Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate

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Bye Everybody!

Hello! On this episode, we welcome Bro. Rick Freedman, Director of the Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania. He joins us to discuss his work at the Grand Lodge and extensive service in the Pennsylvania Masonic Youth organizations. After a great conversation, we hear the Masonic News, play Copious Dues, and in Larry's absence, lead the chickens home quicker than usual.

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:09:05] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:10:15] Segment 1

[00:23:00] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel

[00:23:40] Segment 2

[00:43:30] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars

[00:44:45] The Masonic News

[00:45:30] Fourth break, brought to you by A Mason's Work

[00:46:05] Segment 3 and Wrap-up

[00:58:45] Outro

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Hiram & Solomon Cigars:

www.hiramandsolomoncigars.com/

The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris:

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Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate

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Hello! On this episode we welcome Pennsylvania State Senator, Bro. James Malone. He joins us to talk about his Masonic journey, life as a State Senator, and the inspiration that led to his life of service. Tim is out on assignment, but we manage to make it through, with the Masonic News, Quiet Moments, and Larry's Free Range Family bringing us home.

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:11:40] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:12:50] Segment 1

[00:30:05] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel

[00:30:50] Segment 2

[00:42:35] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars

[00:43:45] Segment 3

[00:49:50] Fourth break, brought to you by A Mason's Work

[00:50:20] Segment 3, Wrap-up, & Chickens

[00:55:55] Outro

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Hiram & Solomon Cigars:

www.hiramandsolomoncigars.com/

The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris:

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

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Hello! On this episode, we welcome Linda M. Jackson, Director of Philanthropic and Widows Support for the Masonic Charities of Pennsylvania. She joins us to talk about her mission with the Widows Guild, the services they provide, and how Lodges can ensure that they are doing their part to support the spouses of our departed brethren. Larry gives us his latest Quiet Moment, we hear the Masonic News, and wrap in the usual way with the Pied Piper of Poultry.

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:09:50] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:11:00] Segment 1

[00:33:50] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel

[00:34:35] Segment 2

[00:51:10] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars & A Mason's Work

[00:52:50] Segment 3, Wrap-up, & Chickens

[00:59:20] Outro

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Hiram & Solomon Cigars:

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The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris:

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

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Hello! On this episode, Bro. Doug Madenford returns for fantastic chat about Masonry, the Pennsylvania Dutch, his band the Broken Spokes, his podcast Doug's Front Porch and much more. His alter-ego Dutchy Doug makes a live in studio appearance, we play Copious Dues, and wrap-up the show by convincing Larry to stick around long enough to perform his sacred duty as the Chicken Whisperer. Following the outro, check out the full track "Ich un Du" performed by the Broken Spokes.

[00:00:00] Introductions

[00:13:45] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

[00:14:55] Segment 1

[00:30:40] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel & A Mason's Work

[00:31:20] Segment 2

[00:42:15] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars

[00:43:30] Dutchy Doug & Segment 3

[00:42:15] Fourth break, brought to you by A Mason's Work

[00:55:45] Segment 4, Wrap-up, & Chickens

[01:09:00] Outro

[01:09:00] Ich un Du - The Broken Spokes

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The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris:

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