This week: the inimitable Tom Barnard, Minnesota radio legend. 
Reed runs the gamut with Tom: from their time together at KQRS, to the importance of community engagement, the value of authentic human connection…and Tom’s forthcoming return to the airwaves. 

This week we sit down with our friend and Brother, Dr. Oscar Alleyne, who hails from the Grand Lodge of New York. Oscar shares fascinating insights, not only from his professional career in the national public health sector, but also on his extensive global Masonic travels and copious research. 

This week we launch the "18:53 Working Tools Series," which will delve into a variety of subjects: education (Masonic & non-Masonic), history, and revisiting compelling anecdotes about Freemasonry in Minnesota. These shorter episodes won't exceed 18 minutes and 53 seconds, and will alternate between weeks that feature longer discussions with in-studio guests. 

Reed sits down with District Rep Ty Schmidt. They discuss a variety of topics, from Ty's law enforcement career to the parallels of friendship & brotherhood between first responders and Freemasonry. Ty also shares heartfelt perspective and encouragement on how each of us can strive to serve the Craft while “being the change” in the world around us. 
Ty Schmidt joined Nelson Lodge No. 135 in 2017 and served as Master in 2023. He became a Monitor last year, and is currently the D.R. in District 9 (Metrowest). 

This week we hear about the Masonic journey from three newer members: 

Jake Reimer, Colby Tucker, and Kale Walch. These Brothers share insightful perspective about why they joined, what keeps them motivated to stay involved, and the positive impact of deep meaningful friendships.

This week we sit down with Tyler Ecklund-Kouba to discuss relationship building and planting the seeds of true brotherhood. 

With Reed "on assignment," guest hosts Kevin Gorg and Steve Brown from the Kindness Chronicles Podcast join John in a visit with Eagle's Healing Nest Executive Director, Shawn Kor.

We turn the tables on our typical interviewer, Reed Endersbe, and turn him into the interviewee.

This week we tackle a topic not often discussed in the lodge setting: health and wellness. Arun Natarajan, Hans Neisz, and John Gann share important perspective on why it’s high time we invest in each other’s well-being.

Thought provoking visit with Grand Lodge Education Officer, Brad Phelps.