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Our brosts are heading into Annual Communication next week so we figured it's a good time to talk about some of our favorite Grand Lodge experiences. The good, the weird, and the ones we still laugh about years later.

From unforgettable floor moments to late-night fellowship that turned into early-morning regrets, we're sharing what keeps us coming back year after year. We're also talking about how we're prepping for this year's trip, including us setting up table, and the chaos of getting everything together. Come pay us a visit!

If you've been to Annual before, you'll know exactly what we mean. If you haven't, this episode gives you a glimpse of the tradition, the energy, and the brotherhood that make it such a highlight of the Masonic year.

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On this episode our Brosts Matt and Andrew take time to reflect on Memorial Day. They talk about where it comes from, what it means, and how Masons have always stood close to service and sacrifice.

The episode includes a look at fallen Wisconsin Masons and a reading from the 1919 Grand Lodge Proceedings, offering a glimpse into how the Brethren of that time processed the cost of war in their own words.

It’s a mostly solemn conversation with heart, memory, and plenty of Masonic light. 

Grand Lodge Proceedings 1919

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In this episode, our brosts Matt and Andrew dive into the fascinating world of memory. How it works, why it matters, and where it shows up in Freemasonry. We look at the history of the art of memory in Freemasonry, and explore some of the methods people have used over the centuries to train and sharpen their minds. 

There’s a surprising depth to how memory ties into Masonic ritual and making us better men ... even if sometimes it's through sheer brute force. 

So crack open your ritual books, press them firmly to your forehead, and hope for a magical osmosis download… because it's time for fellowship! 

Books Referenced: 

The Craft: How the Freemasons Made the Modern World

The Memory Book: The Classic Guide to Improving Your Memory at Work, at School, and at Play

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In this episode, Matt is off gallivanting through the woods, probably playing cribbage or just avoiding email. That means Andrew is running the show solo. But don’t worry, he brings backup.

Joining the chat is Brother Dave Vargas, a globe-trottin’, fellowship-lovin’ member of Wautoma Lodge No. 148 and Lake Lodge No. 189. They go down all kinds of rabbit holes, talking about college fraternities, masonic travel, and all sorts of other topics that seem unrelated... until they suddenly aren’t. 

So gobble gobble, and gobble gobble, because it’s time for Fellowship.

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Welcome back to Fellowship!

In this episode, we're answering our first listener question with a story many of you have been curious about. Matt finally shares the full story of the HOG Chapter. An experience he's mentioned in past episodes but never told in full until now.

Together, our Brosts Matt and Andrew explore what the group was, what led to the fallout, and what can be learned from it. This episode goes beyond just recounting events. It's a thoughtful look at ego, community, leadership, and how even the hardest moments can offer valuable lessons.

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In this heartwarming and hilarious episode, your brosts sit down with Worshipful Brothers Jan Talaga and Blaine Goldner to explore a truly inspiring tale of brotherly love. From the festive board to the operating table, Jan and Blaine recount the incredible journey of how a kidney donation turned their fraternal bond into a literal lifesaving act by giving Blaine a little piece of Jan.

Prepare for hearty laughs, a few misty eyes, and some real insight into what it really means when we call each other “Brother.”

So push those belly buttons back in, skip the doctor, IT'S FINE and settle in—because it’s time for fellowship.

If you'd like to consider donating to WB Blaine's Recovery links below:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/blaine-goldners-kidney-kronicles

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On this episode our Brosts Matt and Andrew hang out with Brothers Ryan Thiele and Dewey Tennesson, both Past State Master Councilors of DeMolay, to talk shop about youth leadership, DeMolay, and the DeMolay Dairyland ritual tournament where Matt and Andrew are serving as judges. 

They dig into the lasting impact DeMolay has on young men. From building confidence and leadership skills to forging lifelong friendships, they share stories of how the ritual, camaraderie, and structure of DeMolay help shape better humans.

It's a heartfelt conversation full of laughs, lessons, and a whole lot of knights!

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Welcome back to fellowship! Time to crawl outta the cave, folks! 

Your Brosts Matt and Andrew are back, and this week we’re talkin’ Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, and why it hits harder than your fifth helping of pancakes at a lodge brekky.

We’re breaking down how this ancient philosophical banger mirrors the Masonic journey toward light, what it means to be a seeker of truth in a world full of shadows, and how Freemasonry calls us to rise above illusion, comfort, and conspiracy theory TikToks.

Whether you’re a Master Mason, a curious profane, or just someone wondering why we keep ranting about light like it’s a lifestyle brand, this one’s for you.

Hit play, rate the show, and share it with someone who might still be staring at shadows on the wall. We’ll be over here with our symbolic flashlights and an unnecessarily intense expression.

P.S. Love you guy

P.P.S. Unless you are a shadow person then get!

Books Andrew Mentioned:

Republic by Plato

The Good Life Method: Reasoning Through the Big Questions of Happiness, Faith, and Meaning by Meghan Sullivan & Paul Blaschko 

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This week, your favorite brosts are joined by Worshipful Brother Gary Beier, 33° — a Mason who’s done just about everything in the Craft except lay the cornerstone at Stonehenge (and honestly, we wouldn’t put it past him).

We sit down with Gary to talk about the real meaning of Masonic charity, what the Scottish Rite is all about, and his nearly 30 years of work with the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation. From supporting communities to spreading light across Wisconsin, Gary’s been at the heart of it all.

It’s an episode packed with laughs, wisdom, and a whole lot of Masonic goodness.

Want to support Masonic charity in Wisconsin?
Consider donating to the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation’s Acts of Kindness Program.  This program gives local Lodges the tools they need to get involved in their communities by helping with meaningful projects and acts of service. 

Donate Here

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The brosts sat down with Worshipful Brother Todd Whaley, one of the voices behind That Other Masonic Podcast out of Indiana, to talk all things Freemasonry, podcasting, MasonTok, and many more rabbit holes. 

This is a great episode you won't want to miss. 

Find Todd & Jared over at:

That Other Masonic Podcast

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