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. MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: 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 www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ MEDIA ATTRIBUTION: Backing Track for Lodge Business Brief: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/59721 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. MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: 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 www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ MEDIA ATTRIBUTION: Backing Track for Lodge Business Brief: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/59721 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 www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: 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 www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ MEDIA ATTRIBUTION: Backing Track for Lodge Business Brief: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/59721 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!

Hello! This episode is Part II of our spotlight on Masonic artists and our Guest is artist Bro. Ryan Flynn. Ryan has been on the podcast before and is very passionate about bringing the arts back to the Craft. We also hear Unlocking Symbols with Symbologist Michelle Snyder, The Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens, and the news. We wrap up with the upcoming Masonic schedule followed by chickens. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions. [00:08:35] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son. [00:09:45] Larry introduces Bro. Ryan Flynn [00:30:50] Second break, brought to you by the Historic Smithton Inn. [00:32:15] Pete brings us back with our guest [00:53:45] Masonic Market Place [00:54:35] Comments on the Interview [00:56:55] Unlocking Symbols with Symbologist Michelle Snyder [01:00:40] Secretary's Tip from the Crypt [01:01:20] Masonic Lite News [01:02:15] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens [01:04:50] Wrap Up [01:10:30] Chickens [01:12:00] Outro. MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: 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 www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ MEDIA ATTRIBUTION: Backing Track for Lodge Business Brief: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/59721 Marketplace Segment: "Disney's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org Unlocking Symbols segment music: “Freezing but warm” by Meydän Bye Everybody!

Hello! This episode is made up of recordings from multiple dates, at multiple locations, using hardware of varying quality. Starting off, we recount what weve done in the past few weeks and introduce a juicy new masonic conspiracy during a cell-phone conference call. Next, our guest is masonic artist, Bro. John Bridegroom. We recorded our conversation a few weeks back during one of Larry's time travel adventures, so listen in and check out John's phenomenal work at http://themasterscraft.net/ . We also hear Unlocking Symbols from Symbologist Michelle Snyder, The Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens, and the news. We wrap up with the upcoming Masonic schedule followed by chickens. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions. [00:24:30] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son. [00:25:40] Interview with John Bridegroom [00:51:15] Second break, brought to you by the Historic Smithton Inn. [00:52:30] John Bridegroom Part II [00:59:00] Unlocking Symbols with Symbologist Michelle Snyder [01:02:50] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens [01:06:00] Masonic Lite News [01:06:55] The Masonic Marketplace [01:07:45] Wrap up [01:11:55] Chickens [01:12:40] Outro MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: 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 www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ MEDIA ATTRIBUTION: Backing Track for Lodge Business Brief: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/59721 Unlocking Symbols segment music: “Freezing but warm” by Meydän https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Meydan/Ambient_1860/Freezing_but_warm Masonic Market Place Skit: "Footsteps, Concrete, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org "Traffic lights suburban 161003_1005.flac" by KlankBeeld - http://freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/ Bye Everybody!

Hello! On this episode we're trying out some new things. Our guest this week is opera singer, Bro. Barry Banks. In a pre-recorded interview, Pete catches up with Barry in Philadelphia, where he is currently appearing at the Academy of Music. They chat about how he got his start in Freemasonry, his career, and the finer points of audio-centric architechture. We debut two new segments, Bad Advice/Good Advice, a segment based on listener questions and from Tim, Secretary's Tip from the Crypt. Also on this episode we hear about Jack's double-near-drowning, the Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens, the news, and a repeat Unlocking Symbols from Symbologist Michelle Snyder. We wrap up with the upcoming Masonic schedule followed by chickens. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions. [00:15:00] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son. [00:16:20] Pete introduces his interview with Bro. Barry Banks [00:31:55] Second break, brought to you by the Historic Smithton Inn. [00:33:15] A message about the Masonic Marketplace [00:33:50] Bad Advice/Good Advice Listener Question [00:38:55] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens [00:41:40] Masonic Lite News [00:42:40] Secretary's Tip from the Crypt [00:44:20] Unlocking Symbols with Symbologist Michelle Snyder [00:48:05] Wrap up [00:53:30] Chickens [00:56:10] Outro. MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: 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 www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ MEDIA ATTRIBUTION: Backing Track for Lodge Business Brief: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/59721 Dream Sequence: "Orchestral Strings, Warm, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org "snore_okm2.flac" by ermine of Freesound.org "Scream "Noooh!" by jorickhoofd of Freesound.org Unlocking Symbols segment music: “Freezing but warm” by Meydän Bye Everybody!

Hello! On this episode we welcome back Bros. Ken "K-Dog" Hudson and Steven Henry, both members of Lodge 43 in Lancaster, PA. They share what they've been up to and what's upcoming as Officers in their Lodge, and we have a conversation about the importance of fellowship and engaging the membership. Jim Stephens provides another Lodge Business Brief, and a special guest reporter provides the Masonic News. We wrap up with the upcoming Masonic schedule followed by chickens. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions. [00:10:10] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son. [00:11:25] Larry brings us back with our Guests [00:25:00] Second break, brought to you by the Historic Smithton Inn. [00:26:15] Larry Brings us back with K-Dog [00:32:30] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens. [00:35:40]Past Master Moyer's Minutes [00:38:20]Bonus Interview with a young Mason. [00:50:10] Masonic Lite News followed by the wrap-up [00:58:10] Chickens [00:59:30] Outro. MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: 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 www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ MEDIA ATTRIBUTION: Backing Track for Lodge Business Brief: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/59721 Bye Everybody!

Hello! On this episode we welcome R.W. Senior Grand Warden Mark E. Pearlstein from the Grand Lodge of Maryland. Bro. Mark fills us in on what's going on in Maryland, some of his responsibilities as a Grand Lodge Officer, and a few of the differences between our Masonic Jurisdictions. Bro. Jim Stephens provides another Lodge Business Brief, and Jack provides the Masonic News. We wrap up with the upcoming Masonic schedule followed by chickens. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions. [00:14:05] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son. [00:15:15] Jack starts us off with Mark E. Pearlstein. [00:42:00] Second break, brought to you by the Historic Smithton Inn. [00:43:20] Pete brings us back [01:04:00] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens. [01:06:45] Masonic Lite News followed by the wrap-up [01:11:55] Chickens [01:13:25] Outro. MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: 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 www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ MEDIA ATTRIBUTION: Backing Track for Lodge Business Brief: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/59721 Bye Everybody!

Hello! On this episode we welcome two guests, CEO of Cornerstone Publishing, Bro. Michael Poll, and Ms. Megan Hess, who is a Public Relations Coordinator with the Masonic Villages. We previously made an attempt to speak with Bro. Poll and we are so glad this time it worked out. After a fantastic discussion on his journeys in masonry and publishing, we are interviewed by Megan Hess for an upcoming article in Pennsylvania Freemason Magazine, and we get to learn a little about her as well. Bro. Jim Stephens provides another Lodge Business Brief, and Jack provides the Masonic News. We wrap up with the upcoming Masonic schedule followed by chickens. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions [00:09:35] First break, brought to you by the Historic Smithton Inn [00:10:55] Larry starts us off with Michael Poll [00:24:55] Second break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:26:05] Tim brings us back with Michael Poll [00:38:30] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens. [00:41:35] Pete introduces Ms. Megan Hess, who takes over and interviews us. [01:10:35] Masonic Lite News followed by the wrap-up [01:20:15] Chickens [01:22:10] Outro. MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: 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 www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ MEDIA ATTRIBUTION: Backing Track for Lodge Business Brief: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/59721 Bye Everybody!

Hello! On this episode we managed to travel through time and briefly speak with the 26th President of the United States, Teddy Roosevelt. Upon returning to present day Ephrata Pennsylvania, we are joined by Brother Ted Wallace, who also happens to be a Theodore Roosevelt re-enactor. We discuss how he got his start impersonating this famous historical figure as well as his experiences in Freemasonry. Symbologist Michelle Snyder presents a segment on Magic Wands, and Brother Jack provides the Masonic News. We wrap up with the upcoming Masonic schedule followed by chickens. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions [00:14:55] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son. [00:16:35] President Teddy Roosevelt [00:32:20] Second break, brought to you by the Historic Smithton Inn [00:33:40] Larry Brings us back with Bro. Ted Wallace. [00:44:00] Unlocking Symbols with Symbologist Michelle Snyder: Magic Wands [00:47:45] Masonic Lite News followed by the Wrap-Up [00:56:30] Chickens [00:58:05] Outro. MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: 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 www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ MEDIA ATTRIBUTION: Time Machine Audio: "Abstract Spaceship A01, Descending.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org "Abstract Spaceship A01, Descending.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org Archetypes Unlocked segment music: “Freezing but warm” by Meydän Bye Everybody!

Hello! On this episode, we're going to Williamsport, erm, we went to Williamsport. Pete, Tim, and a special guest traveled to Zafar Grotto in Williamsport for their Master Masons Night, with the microphone hot! You'll have to listen to show to see how that worked out. Jack Harley was MIA this week, so "Howard" provided the news, and Bro. Jim Stephens presented the Lodge Business Brief. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions [00:10:45] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove & Son [00:11:50] Pete explains the road trip. [00:15:00] The Road Trip [00:20:40] Second break, brought to you by the Historic Smithton Inn [00:22:00] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens [00:25:05] We're back, at a good time. [00:26:25] Masonic Lite News [00:28:40] Wrapping up [00:35:25] I gotta coral the chickens [00:37:15] Outro. MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: 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 www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ MEDIA ATTRIBUTION: Backing Track for Lodge Business Brief: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/59721 Car audio sample for Williamsport Segment: Modified from original source, cut for length. car_start_stop_source3_2m21s.wav.wav by strangely_gnarled (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license https://freesound.org/people/strangely_gnarled/sounds/82541/ Bye Everybody!

Hello! On this episode we attempt to discuss, what we are calling, "The Five Aspects of Freemasonry". The Five Aspects are: Fraternal, Philanthropic, Historical, Esoteric, and Ritualistic. Look for your Masonic D&D Character Sheet soon. During the discussion, we are joined by Special Secret Guest, Bro. Joey Dougherty, who also fills us in on the life of a travelling multi-hat musician. Jack Harley presents the news and Bro. Jim Stephens presents the Lodge Business Brief. Chickens. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions [00:19:05] First break, brought to you by the Historic Smithton Inn. [00:20:25] Past Master Moyer's Minutes [00:21:30] Jack brings us back with Joey and the Five Aspects. [00:37:00] Second break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son. [00:38:15] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens [00:41:30] We're back, but what are we gonna do? [00:52:00] Masonic Lite News and upcoming events [00:57:15] Chickens [00:58:50] Outro. MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: 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 www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ MEDIA ATTRIBUTION: Backing Track for Lodge Business Brief: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/59721 Bye Everybody!

Hello! On this episode, our guest is Bro. John D. Cook, DDGM of District 3. Recently, John has become the Secretary for the Valley of Harrisburg (That's the Scottish Rite for all you non-valley people) and more importantly, former guest Bro. Ed Stumm, has appointed him Deputy Grand Smoke of the Cigar Lodge. John talks with us about his experiences as a DDGM, the challenges and responsibilities of his new Secretary position, and more. Michelle Snyder presents another fantastic Unlocking Symbols Segment, and we announce the winner of the Tununda Mysteries giveaway. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions [00:09:55] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:11:10] Tim brings us back with Bro. John D. Cook [00:26:10] Second break, brought to you the Historic Smithton Inn. [00:27:25] Tununda Mysteries Giveaway Winner Announcement [00:27:55] Pete brings us back with Bro. Cook. [00:50:30] 2019 Lodge in the Woods [00:52:30] Unlocking Symbols with Symbologist Michelle Snyder: Magical Cats [00:56:30] Larry brings us back with our guest. [01:10:00] Crank up the Birds [01:12:15] Outro. MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: 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 www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ Bye Everybody!

Hello! On this episode, our guest is the author of the Tununda Mysteries, Bro. Michael Karpovage. After some difficulty on our end, We spoke with Michael via video chat about the three books in the series, Crown of Serpents, Map of Thieves, and Skull of Disguises, as well as his other creative endeavors. Be sure to check out his website, www.karpovagecreative.com. Also on this episode, Symbologist Michelle Snyder presents another segment in the Unlocking Symbols series, Jack presents the news, and Larry herds the chickens. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions, forgetting, and remembering. [00:11:20] First break, brought to you by the Historic Smithton Inn. [00:12:40] Larry brings us back with author, Michael Karpovage [00:31:10] Second break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son. [00:32:25] Pete leads off with a contest announcement and continues with Michael Karpovage. [00:54:15] Unlocking Symbols, with Symbologist Michelle Snyder - King Midas [00:58:10] Pete brings us back with Michael to discuss his work with map illustrations and wrap things up. [01:05:00] Masonic Lite News and upcoming events [01:10:10] Chickens [01:11:35] Outro. MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: 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 www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ Bye Everybody!

Hello! On this episode, our guest is Worshipful Master of Ephrata Lodge No. 665, M. Todd Hoak. Recently, his lodge hosted an event featuring the bible upon which Brother George Washington took his Masonic Oaths and Obligations. It was a great event with a packed lodge room. We discuss how it came about and what it takes to plan and execute a successful event. Past Master Moyer called in with some words of encouragement for Larry, while Jack and Josh manage avoid his gaze. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions [00:11:15] First break, brought to you by the Historic Smithton Inn. [00:12:35] Beginning our discussion with WM Todd Hoak. [00:28:30] Second break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son. [00:29:45] Past Master Moyer's Minute(s). [00:31:40] Jack Harley brings us back with WM Todd Hoak. [00:54:40] Distant Chickens. [00:56:25] Outro. MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: 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 www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ Bye Everybody!

Hello! On this episode, we finally managed to sit down with Bro. Ed Stumm. His story is fantastic and really shows the impact that the Fraternity can have on others, when we live up to our values and obligations. Bro. Dan Messimer also stopped by to sit in on the conversation and have a peak at the men behind the curtain. Symbologist Michelle Snyder presents a great segment about the origins of the Vampire, Jack Harley drops some news, and Past Master Moyer tells us how great we are. [00:00:00] Introductions, forgetting, and remembering. [00:12:45] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove & Son. [00:14:00] Beginning our discussion with Bro. Ed Stumm [00:26:20] Second break, brought to you by the Historic Smithton Inn. [00:27:40] Pete brings us back Bro. Ed Stumm [00:43:00] Symbologist Michelle Snyder: Vampires Unlocked [00:46:15] Past Master Moyer's Minute(s) [00:47:35] Jack Harley brings us back and Ed wraps things up. [00:49:45] News Director Jack Harley [00:51:00] Pete thanks our sponsors and Patrons [00:52:10] Chickens, Maybe? [00:53:55] Outro MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: 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 www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ Media Credit Atmosphere - Horror 1 (Loop) - http://www.freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/sounds/132859/ Bye Everybody!

Hello! This week we bring in three very special guests for a discussion about Scouting & Freemasonry. Bros. Dave Gerstenlauer, Ken Robinson, and Bryan Hill join us, all of whom are Eagle Scouts. After our introductions and the usual attempted sabotage by Larry, we begin with our guests by discussing their backgrounds in Scouting. From there we discuss bodies such as the Order of the Arrow, touch on some connections to the Craft, and hear about the challenges and changes in modern Scouting. Tim presents an interview with Josh Gerstenlauer, Scribe from Samuel C Perkins RAC No. 209, and Jack sends in an announcement for the 2019 Lodge in the Woods held at Camp Mack. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions and the Masonic goings on. [00:05:35] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove & Son. [00:06:45] Beginning our discussion of Scouting & Freemasonry. [00:21:10] Second break, brought to you by the Historic Smithton Inn. [00:22:35] Tim brings us back with our guests. [00:36:35] Jack Harley, announcing the 2019 Lodge in the Woods. [00:38:35] Pete thanks our Heroes. [00:40:00] Tim interviews Josh Gerstenlauer. [00:43:10] Pete brings us back to discuss Tim's interview, flash some credentials, and then wrap up our discussion on Scouting & Freemasonry. [01:01:15] Larry, lets get out of here... [01:03:15] Outro. MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: 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 www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ Bye Everybody!

Hello! On this episode of the podcast we were honored to speak with Brother Yasser Al-Khatib. The Academy of Masonic Knowledge, Hauts Grades Academy, Masonic Week, it's all in there. We also discuss the importance of service, education, and finding like-minded individuals in fulfilling your masonic purpose. Symbologist Michelle Snyder presents another fantastic segment with Archetypes Unlocked and Larry wraps the show with an announcement. [00:00:00] Introductions and the Masonic goings on. [00:10:45] First break, brought to you by the Historic Smithton Inn. [00:12:10] Tim starts us off with Brother Yasser Al-Khatib. [00:30:55] Second break, brought to you by George J. Grove & Son. [00:32:10] Pete brings us back with Yasser to discuss "The How" and "The Alchemist". [00:47:20] Symbologist Michelle Snyder: Archetypes Unlocked. [00:50:30] Tim brings us back to wrap things up with Yasser. [01:00:33] Banjos in the barnyard with a guy named Larry. [01:01:35] Outro MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: 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 www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ MEDIA CREDIT: Archetypes Unlocked segment music: Freezing but warm by Meydän Bye Everybody!

Hello! We're back with another episode, though not quite the one we were intending to make. Our guest was to be Brother Ed Stumm, however, Mother Nature and Larry conspired to put a stop to that! Being that the hosts were still planning to get together, it was decided that we should just sit down and record an episode. After an intense struggle, Jack was left holding both the short straw, and the burden of giving us the evening's topic. Join us as we discuss some of the changes that we are seeing in the fraternity, and how those changes are enhancing our Masonic Journey. [00:00:00] Diving right in, but first, a special intro. [00:22:15] First break, brought to you by the Historic Smithton Inn. [00:23:35] Larry brings us back to talk about "What's Dumb on the Internet?!" [00:44:45] Second break, brought to you by George J. Grove & Son. [00:45:55] Tim brings us back to wrap things up. [00:54:25] Banjos in the barnyard with a guy named Larry. [00:56:00] Outro MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: 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 www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ Bye Everybody!

Hello! Sorry so late, but very exciting news. JOSH THE INTERN mixed this episode. This episode we're with Author and Brother James Stephens of Lodge No. 43 in Pennsylvania speaking about his new book: Lodge Business: The Theoretical Application of Entrepreneurial Business Practices to Blue Lodge. It's packed with useful knowledge of running a purpose driven lodge, backed with James' strong business acumen. You can purchase his book online, via the link below. Joining us you also have our new team member Tim Dedman, and Josh the Intern behind the buttons. Michelle Snyder joins us again as well. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Intro and introductions [00:04:40] Break Larry Merris - The Red Serpent [00:05:15] We’re back with Bro. James Stephens [00:21:35] Break with Historic Smithton Inn [00:22:50] Tim brings us back with Bro. Jim Stephens [00:36:20] Quick break brought to you by George J. Grove & Son. [00:37:35] Thanking our Sponsors and Patreon supporters [00:39:15] Michelle Snyder on the 12 Dancing Princesses [00:42:15] Wrapping up with Jim Stephens [00:55:15] Banjos, chicken, somebody hit him. [00:57:35] Outro with Bryan Hill LODGE BUSINESS: The Theoretical Application of Entrepreneurial Business Practices to Blue Lodge - By Author James Stephens https://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Business-Theoretical-Application-Entrepreneurial/dp/1731528698 MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast SPONSORS: 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 www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ Bye Everybody!

Hello listeners, join us for episode Number 67! We’re back from Holiday break with some exciting new members on the MLP Team. Tonight introduce Bro. Tim Dedman, who will be helping us with our Social Media and Marketing presence (and generally keeping us in line), and Bro. Josh the Intern, because more than one Masonic Podcast can have an intern. OK, in truth, Jason has carpal tunnel from turning all the knobs and needs a rest! We talk about MLP’s future, listen to the news and lastly we hear from Symbolist Michelle Snyder. Enjoy! --------------------- [00:00:00] Intro and introductions [00:10:30] Break with George J. Grove and Son [00:11:30] We’re back with Tim and Josh the Intern [00:23:00] Break with Historic Smithton Inn [00:24:28] We’re back with Tim’s interview with Larry, God help us! [00:43:28] Quick break and the News with Jack Harley [00:44:35] Unlocking Symbols, the Unicorn, with Michelle Snyder [00:48:00] We’re back and heading home. [00:55:45] Chickens [00:48:00] Outro with Bryan Hill --------------------- MASONIC LITE PATREON https://www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast SPONSORS: George J. Grove and Son: https://georgejgrove.com/ Historic Smithton Inn: https://historicsmithtoninn.com/ D&S CIGARS http://dnscigar.com/ The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry-Merris/dp/1466478608 Masonic Scarves: By Pete Ruggieri https://www.masonicscarves.com/ Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate https://www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ Bye Everybody!

Hello and Happy Holiday’s everybody. This show, we recorded on site at the Valley of Reading PA, of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, NMJ USA at day 4 of their 4 day Holiday Happenings. We’re joined by Bro. Scott Helm, Bro. Ernie, just Ernie, Commander-in-Chief Ill. Kevin S. Barnhardt, 33°, and Bro. Rich Storms, President of the Hiram Scottish Rite Riders. Bro. Jack Harley could not be with us, so Bro. Jeff Moyer fills in, unfortunately. At least he brought deer jerky! --------------------- [00:00:00] Intro and introductions [00:05:40] Break with interview from PA Grand Lodge Quarterly [00:07:00] Back with Bro. Rich Storms, Pres. of Hiram Scottish Rite Riders [00:14:00] Sovereign Prince, Ernie. Just Ernie. [00:22:23] Break with George J. Grove and Son [00:23:50] Thanks to our Sponsors and we’re back with Bro. Scott Helm. [00:33:25] Break with Historic Smithton Inn [00:34:44] We’re back with Commander-in-Chief, Ill. Kevin Barnhardt, 33° [00:42:42] Supporters and wrapping up [00:46:33] Chickens [00:47:45] Outro --------------------- MASONIC LITE PATREON https://www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast SPONSORS: George J. Grove and Son: https://georgejgrove.com/ Historic Smithton Inn: https://historicsmithtoninn.com/ D&S CIGARS http://dnscigar.com/ The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry-Merris/dp/1466478608 Masonic Scarves: By Pete Ruggieri https://www.masonicscarves.com/ Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate https://www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ Bye Everybody!

Well, on Facebook we posted that we’d be delayed a week, BUT, we just happened to all descend upon Lodge No. 665 on a random Sunday for some fellowship, and were able to knock out a quick episode. No frills this show, no news, no segments (because we weren’t ready!) Just Jack, Pete, Larry, Jason, and our friend Jay Laser with a drop in from Keith chat about Scouting, DeMolay, Kentucky Colonels, Grotto, Tall Cedars, and the upcoming installations we’re involved in. Jack and Pete try their hand and selling Grotto vs. Tall Cedars to Keith, and we see who wins. We hope you enjoy our random banter… because we did! Oh, we also shared Canadian hot pickles that were gifted to us from Bro. Nicholas Laine, of Castle Island Virtual Lodge fame, when he visited earlier this year. --------------------- [00:00:00] Intro and introductions [00:11:48] Break with Masonic Scarves and George J Grove and Son [00:13:45] We’re back with Jay Laser [00:24:12] Break with Historic Smithton Inn [00:25:33] We’re back with Grotto vs. Tall Cedars [00:48:16] Break with the Red Serpent by Larry Merris [00:48:48] We’re back, shameless plugs, and Goodbye! --------------------- MASONIC LITE PATREON https://www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIA QUARTERLY COMMUNICATION https://pagrandlodge.org/december-quarterly-communications/ “LODGE BUSINESS” BY JAMES M. STEPHENS https://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Business-Theoretical-Application-Entrepreneurial/dp/1731528698/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543918476&sr=8-1&keywords=James+Stephens+lodge+business SANTA STUMBLE 2018 (Lancaster PA) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-lancaster-santa-stumble-tickets-48134985036 http://www.lancastersantastumble.com/ SPONSORS: George J. Grove and Son: https://georgejgrove.com/ Historic Smithton Inn: https://historicsmithtoninn.com/ D&S CIGARS http://dnscigar.com/ The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry-Merris/dp/1466478608 Masonic Scarves: By Pete Ruggieri https://www.masonicscarves.com/ Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate https://www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ Bye Everybody!

Welcome to Masonic Lite Podcast episode 064 with Police Chief William Harvey of Ephrata PA and Ephrata Lodge No. 665. Bro. Bill talks to us about his day-to-day serving the community and his various first responder, active shooter, and safety trainings he conducts. Bro. Bill reminisces about being Raised to the Degree of a Master Mason in the South in the 70’s. All our regular hosts are here including Ken, K-Dog, Hudson, and Michelle Snyder, Symbolist, is back with another segment! --------------------- [00:00:00] Announcements [00:02:48] Intro [00:03:35] Welcome and around the horn [00:09:55] Break with Masonic Scarves [00:11:00] Back with Police Chief, Bro. Bill Harvey [00:28:11] Break with George J. Grove and Son [00:44:45] Unlocking Symbols and Snow White with Michelle Snyder [00:48:22] Masonic Lite New with Jack Harley [00:49:05] Back from the News and wrapping up [01:03:00] Chickens! [01:04:15] Bye Everybody! --------------------- SCOTTISH RIGHT, NMJ GIVING TUESDAY: https://scottishritenmj.org/givingtuesday VALLEY OF READING PA https://www.facebook.com/Valley-of-Reading-199311076830440/ 2018 LANCASTER SANTA STUMBLE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-lancaster-santa-stumble-tickets-48134985036 FIRST MASONIC DISTRICT of PENNSYLVANIA: https://firstmasonic.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstMasonic/ SPONSORS: George J. Grove and Son: https://georgejgrove.com/ Historic Smithton Inn: https://historicsmithtoninn.com/ D&S CIGARS http://dnscigar.com/ The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry-Merris/dp/1466478608 Masonic Scarves: By Pete Ruggieri https://www.masonicscarves.com/ Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate https://www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ Bye Everybody!

Welcome to Episode 063 with a very special guest, the Right Worshipful Grand Master of Pennsylvania, S. Eugene Herritt. Jack, Jason, Pete, Larry, we’re all here with our dues cards ready to be torn up. K-dog and Greg are in the back row with the AED’s on standby! What else can we say; it’s the Right Worshipful Grand Master! We hope you enjoy the show as much as we did. The RWGM brings plenty of insight into his term and the direction of Pennsylvania Masonry, along with a healthy dose of having fun in the studio. Find links to things mentioned below. --------------------- [00:00:00] Announcements [00:02:55] Intro [00:03:44] Introductions with the RWGM of PA and around the horn [00:20:55] Break with George J. Grove and Son [00:21:50] We’re back with RWGM of PA, S. Eugene Herritt [00:43:48] Break with Historic Smithton Inn [00:45:00] We’re back… With Gene-yes game! [00:49:49] Wrapping up with the RWGM [00:54:10] Masonic Lite News [00:55:10] Going home time [01:01:00] Queue the Chickens! [01:04:00] Bye everybody, or is it? --------------------- THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER OF PA S. EUGENE HERRITT https://pagrandlodge.org/grandmaster/ GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIA: https://pagrandlodge.org/ PA ACADEMY OF MASONIC KNOWLEDGE STREAMED SYMPOSIUMS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0YzZtZbNmW9pkbA63EqFgA THE EXTRA ORDINARY GIVE: https://www.extragive.org/ SCOTTISH RIGHT, NMJ GIVING TUESDAY: https://scottishritenmj.org/givingtuesday BROUGHT TO LIGHT PODCAST: http://podcast.blueloungesc.com/ 2018 LANCASTER SANTA STUMBLE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-lancaster-santa-stumble-tickets-48134985036 FIRST MASONIC DISTRICT of PENNSYLVANIA: https://firstmasonic.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstMasonic/ SPONSORS: George J. Grove and Son: https://georgejgrove.com/ Historic Smithton Inn: https://historicsmithtoninn.com/ D&S CIGARS http://dnscigar.com/ The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry-Merris/dp/1466478608 Masonic Scarves: By Pete Ruggieri https://www.masonicscarves.com/ Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate https://www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ Bye Everybody!

Hello everybody! Tonight we are joined with Jack, Jason, Larry, Jeff Moyer (filling in for Pete) and guest, Bro. Ted Schick, Dr. of Philosophy, author, and member of the Pennsylvania Academy of Masonic Knowledge. Last week, our guest recently was on TedTalks, this week Bro. Ted talks about philosophy, Freemasonry of course, Pythagoras and his bean free diet, and much more. We have the news as usual, and introduce a new segment from our past guest from Epidsode 46, and symbologist, Michelle Snyder. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Intro and going around the horn [00:11:35] Break time with George J. Grove and Son [00:12:37] Philosophically speaking with Bro. Ted Schick [00:27:15] Waxing Philosophic with Our Sponsors [00:28:30] We’re back with Bro. Ted Schick [00:43:10] Unlocking Symbols w/ Michelle Snyder [00:46:43] Masonic Lite News with Jack Harley [00:47:20] Back with Ted and PA Academy of Masonic Knowledge [01:06:13] Chickens! And Larry’s ramblings BRO. TED SCHICK https://www.amazon.com/Theodore-Schick/e/B001ILHGPC PA ACADEMY OF MASONIC KNOWLEDGE: https://pamasonicacademy.org/ FIRST MASONIC DISTRICT of PENNSYLVANIA: https://firstmasonic.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstMasonic/ ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE (AASR), NMJ https://scottishritenmj.org/ MICHELLE SNYDER https://www.amazon.com/Symbology-Michelle-Snyder/dp/1456548441 SPONSORS: George J. Grove and Son: https://georgejgrove.com/ Historic Smithton Inn: https://historicsmithtoninn.com/ D&S CIGARS http://dnscigar.com/ The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry-Merris/dp/1466478608 Masonic Scarves: By Pete Ruggieri https://www.masonicscarves.com/ Bye Everybody!

Welcome to Episode 61! Tonight we’re with Bro. T.J. Griffin and his entourage: Bro. Carlos Rosado and Coach Troy Richardson. Bro. T.J. talks about growing up hustling on the street, turning his life around, working in the hip-hop music industry, and turning those experiences into helping at risk youth via “The Vision Program”. By the way, he also became a Mason, has spoke at Tedx, and stars in an independent film titled “Choices”. Aside from his inspirational story we have some of our regular segments including Bro. Jeff Moyer, and the Masonic Lite News phoning in from Boston… sort of, enjoy! [00:00:00] Intro [00:00:48] Hey Everybody and around the horn [00:09:45] Historic Smithton Inn [00:11:00] We’re back with T.J. Griffin [00:25:30] Bathroom Break and George Grove [00:26:50] We’re back with T.J. Griffin [00:52:45] Break time with Bro. Jeff Moyer [00:53:50] Masonic Lite News [00:55:15] We’re back with T.J. and wrap up [01:11:50] Chickens THE VISION PROGRAM https://www.thevisionprogram.com/ CHOICES – THE RON JAMES STORY https://www.choicesmovie.com/ ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE (AASR), NMJ https://scottishritenmj.org/ SETH ANTHONY ON THE MASONIC ROUND TABLE https://www.themasonicroundtable.com/2018/09/episode-229-cerneau-rite/ PA ACADEMY OF MASONIC KNOWLEDGE: https://pamasonicacademy.org/ FIRST MASONIC DISTRICT of PENNSYLVANIA: https://firstmasonic.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstMasonic/ SPONSORS: George J. Grove and Son: https://georgejgrove.com/ Historic Smithton Inn: https://historicsmithtoninn.com/ D&S CIGARS http://dnscigar.com/ The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry-Merris/dp/1466478608 Masonic Scarves: By Pete Ruggieri https://www.masonicscarves.com/ Bye Everybody!

Thanks for the kind words, for a change, Bro. Moyer at the top of the show! Welcome to Episode 60, with your regular hosts and special guest Bro. Matt Blaisdell, Creative Director for the Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction (AASR NMJ). Matt talks about the recent update to the AASR NMJ’s logos and branding, we have a great conversation about the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction’s Path Forward and Masonry in general, but Larry’s mic broke, so you don’t have to listen to him as much, except for his “Message”… We’re taking bets. Anyway, Jason and Matt nerd out about their Erie, PA connection and hot dogs before Matt tells us about his involvement in DeMolay. Jack has news, we have another Treasure from the Vault, and of course; chickens! [00:00:00] Jeff Moyer phone-in about Episode 059 [00:01:15] Intro [00:02:00] Welcome to episode 60 and around the horn [00:13:00] Interlude [00:13:20] Advertiser montage [00:14:40] We’re back with Matt [00:31:45] Break with George J. Grove and Son [00:32:40] We’re back with Matt again! [00:50:00] Interlude with D&S Cigars [00:51:55] Treasures from the Vault [00:54:15] Masonic Lite News [00:55:20] News and Lodge 49 interview recap (MLP episode 059) [00:57:45] Larry’s “Message” [01:00:25] What’s going on! [01:08:00] Chickens [01:09:45] Dulcet Tones and Good Bye! FIND US, LIKE US, MESSAGE US: http://www.masoniclite.com/ https://soundcloud.com/masonic-lite-podcast https://www.facebook.com/masonicpodcast/ ITUNES – GOOGLE PLAY - YOUTUBE STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT: ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE (AASR), NMJ https://scottishritenmj.org/ THE NORTHERN LIGHT – TNL ON AIR WITH MATTHEW BLAISDELL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, AASR NMJ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHDlhxbZniQ&feature=youtu.be SETH ANTHONY ON THE MASONIC ROUND TABLE https://www.themasonicroundtable.com/2018/09/episode-229-cerneau-rite/ PA ACADEMY OF MASONIC KNOWLEDGE: https://pamasonicacademy.org/ FIRST MASONIC DISTRIC of PENNSYLVANIA: https://firstmasonic.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstMasonic/ SPONSORS: George J. Grove and Son: https://georgejgrove.com/ Historic Smithton Inn: https://historicsmithtoninn.com/ D&S CIGARS http://dnscigar.com/ The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry-Merris/dp/1466478608 Masonic Scarves: By Pete Ruggieri https://www.masonicscarves.com/ Bye Everybody!

Join your hosts Pete, Larry, Jack, and Jason for an episode we’re VERY excited about! This episode Pete and Larry interview Jim Gavin and Peter Ocko, Co-Creators and Executive Producers, of AMC’s new series: “Lodge 49”. Jim and Peter were wonderful guests and provide some great insights to their new show. Aside from Lodge 49, we attended Castle Island Virtual Lodge No. 190 with Worshipful Brother and past MLP guest, Nicholas Laine, and sat in lodge with many of our other Masonic podcasting friends. As for the rest of the show, Bro. Jeff Moyer phones in another gem and Bro. Jack has some news! Enjoy. SPOILER ALERT: We talk about scenes in Lodge 49 up through episode 4. [00:00:00] Intro and around the horn. [00:06:45] George Grove and Son’s commercial. [00:07:50] We’re back and Lodge 49 interview intro. [00:09:10] Lodge 49 interview. [00:33:10] We’re back, Lodge 49 recap and discussion. [00:46:15] Historic Smithton Inn. [00:47:35] Masonic Lite News. [00:49:00] Masonic Mentoring with Jeff Moyer. [00:51:00] Attending Virtual Lodge recap. [00:54:50] Local Masonic Events (Central PA) [00:55:00] We’re back, saying thanks. [00:57:00] Queue the Chickens!! [00:59:00] Outro FIND US, LIKE US, MESSAGE US: http://www.masoniclite.com/ https://soundcloud.com/masonic-lite-podcast https://www.facebook.com/masonicpodcast/ ITUNES – GOOGLE PLAY - YOUTUBE STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT: LODGE 49 – ON AMC https://www.amc.com/shows/lodge-49 CASTLE ISLAND VIRTUAL LODGE NO. 190: https://www.facebook.com/groups/332208636847824/ PA ACADEMY OF MASONIC KNOWLEDGE: https://pamasonicacademy.org/ EPHRATA LODGE No. 665 CAVE DEGREE https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ephrata-lodge-no-665-2018-cave-degree-tickets-45846997604 FIRST MASONIC DISTRIC of PENNSYLVANIA: https://firstmasonic.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstMasonic/ SPONSORS: George J. Grove and Son: https://georgejgrove.com/ Historic Smithton Inn: https://historicsmithtoninn.com/ D&S Cigars: http://dnscigar.com/ The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry-Merris/dp/1466478608 Masonic Scarves: By Pete Ruggieri https://www.masonicscarves.com/ Bye Everybody!

Howdy listeners! We’re settling into Studio 665 and have our first guest in the new digs: Worshipful Brother Nicholas Laine, Master of Castle Island Virtual Lodge No. 190 (CIVL) of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba Canada. Bro. Nicholas has been on the show before, and your MLP hosts have visited CIVL by virtue of a computer screen, but here he is, in the flesh! If you can make it through this marathon of a show, he even interviews us! Pete unveils a segment called “Treasures from the Vault” highlighting interesting facts from Pheonix Masonry. Bro. Jeff Moyer calls in and busts our chops, and Bro. Jack delivers the news. Also in Studio 665 with us this evening is Sir Knight Mark G. Mattern, Eminent Grand Captain General of the Grand Commandary of Knights Templar of Pennsylvania. It’s a long one, but we think you’ll enjoy! Oh... and time codes... fancy! [00:00:00] Introductions [00:03:40] What we’ve been up to [00:14:45] Break with George J. Grove and Son [00:16:15] We’re back with Nicholas Laine [00:33:20] Moyer’s Minute [00:34:00] Historic Smithton Inn [00:35:15] We’re back and boy it’s cold [00:36:45] Nicholas Laine interviews us [01:10:30] Treasures from the Vault [01:13:48] Masonic Lite News [01:14:50] News recap [01:17:07] The Red Serpent and Masonic Scarves [01:18:50] What’s happening locally, and with us guys in particular [01:26:30] CHICKENS…. Larry and goodbye [01:27:47] Dulcet Tones with Bryan Hill [01:28:15] Wait what!? FIND US, LIKE US, MESSAGE US: http://www.masoniclite.com/ https://soundcloud.com/masonic-lite-podcast https://www.facebook.com/masonicpodcast/ ITUNES – GOOGLE PLAY - YOUTUBE STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT: CASTLE ISLAND VIRTUAL LODGE NO. 190: Next Meeting: August 29, 2018 w/ Bro. Jack Aquilina presenting https://www.facebook.com/groups/332208636847824/ To attend, email WB Nicholas Laine: [email protected] TREASURES FROM THE VAULT Courtesy, PHEONIXMASONRY: https://www.phoenixmasonry.org/ PA ACADEMY OF MASONIC KNOWLEDGE: https://pamasonicacademy.org/ WHAT IS A MASON w/ JARED STANLEY: https://whatisamason.org/ FIRST MASONIC DISTRIC of PENNSYLVANIA: https://firstmasonic.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstMasonic/ SPONSORS: George J. Grove and Son: https://georgejgrove.com/ Historic Smithton Inn: https://historicsmithtoninn.com/ The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry-Merris/dp/1466478608 Masonic Scarves: By Pete Ruggieri https://www.masonicscarves.com/ Bye Everybody

Hello faithful listeners, we're back and in our new studio, STUDIO 665. Today's episode is just us breaking in the new place. We hear from Ken Hudson, or "K Dog", one of our previous guest. Apparently if you buy us a door for the studio, you get squatter rights and can come on the show. Jeff Moyer is back with more advice for Larry, and Jack has some news straight from somebody else's satire site. We hope you enjoy the new studio as much as we do, we look forward to settling in and bringing you that great Masonic programing only volunteers can provide! Things we talked about this show: George Grove and Son (Servicing the Tri-State area, and Australia): https://georgejgrove.com/ PA Academy of Masonic Knowledge: https://pamasonicacademy.org/ Ephrata Lodge No. 665 Cave Degree: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ephrata-lodge-no-665-2018-cave-degree-tickets-45846997604 AMD East Coast In-Gathering (Sold out, but it looks fun, don't it!) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inaugural-eastern-pennsylvania-allied-masonic-degrees-in-gathering-tickets-42883294087 The Past Bastard, for the freshest Masonic news: http://www.thepastbastard.com/

Join your regular hosts for our last show in Monarch Studios. Studio 665 is near completion, and we'll be calling off from labor until next month to get settled in. In other news we pick up from last episode and move from communication to event planning. Maybe you'll find it useful, maybe not. Leave us a comment and let us know! Until next time faithful listeners and we'll see you in the new digs! Show notes: Studio 665 Fundraiser: www.masoniclite.com/2018/04/mlp-stu…go-fund-me.html Masonic Skydiving Lebanon PA: www.facebook.com/events/752966978239378/

Hello fans! Join your regular hosts Pete, Larry, Jason, and Jack, this episode as we talk about communication in the craft (or the lack thereof) and brainstorm ideas to communicate more effectively. Speaking of communications, did you know that MLP is building a new studio, currently dubbed, "Studio 665"? Check out the show note links below to see how you can get involved. http://www.masoniclite.com/2018/04/mlp-studio-go-fund-me.html

Join your hosts Pete, Larry, and Jason with guest host and Deputy State Master Counselor of Pennsylvania DeMolay, Tyler Moyer. Jack had to take a break this episode but Tyler does a great job informing our listeners about Masonic Youth and DeMolay in particular. Tyler will be making a run for State Master Counselor in July and talks with us about his campaign and platform. One small correction, we might have referenced early DeMolay and their friends as "Members and thier Chumps", but it is really "Chums". "Chumps" is more fun to say though! If you've been following along with the Studio 665 project and are compelled to donate, follow the link below: https://www.gofundme.com/mlp-recording-studio

¿Hablas Español? Join your Masonic Lite Podcast hosts, Pete, Jason, and Jack (Larry's on vacation) with guest co-host, Bro. Dan Madrigal. Originally from Mexico, Bro. Dan relocated many years ago to the Central Pennsylvania area. Even after having once served as Master in his original lodge in Mexico, Bro. Dan had to re-take his Degrees in his new Pennsylvania Lodge, as the two Jurisdictions did not recognize each other. Fast forward to today, Bro. Dan, along with many native Spanish speaking Brothers from the Philadelphia and Central PA area, are working to Charter Pennsylvania's first Spanish Speaking lodge. Tune in to hear the requirements, needs, and even challenges to opening this new Lodge. Do you speak Spanish? Want to hear more about club Alto Meridiano's hopes in turning their club into full fledged Lodge? Want to Join? You've come to the right place. Visit: www.MasonicLite.com Or message us at: www.facebook.com/masonicpodcast/ to learn more, or to connect with Bro. Dan Madrigal about Alto Meridiano.

Tonight we meet with Brother Steven Henry, a dear friend of our previous guest, Ken Hudson. After some banter... ok, a LOT of banter, we sort of get on topic about first responders. Our guest is a veteran EMS, Fireman, and First Responder etc. Somewhere between the laughter and goofing around, there might be some sort of takeaway. Enjoy!

Welcome listeners! Apologies for the delay. Thanks to an extra Monday this month and some technical difficulties, we're sure you were chomping at the bit for this show (insert sarcasm). Thanks to our Facebook memories, we think we're officially 2 years old. HOWEVER, Merris will continue to say we're celebrating 2 years, for the next couple years. We call that "Merris Math". Seth took a bye week, but we have several words of "encouragement" this show from our Goose & Gridiron friends. If you're looking for something more serious, check out a great new Masonic book from a few of our friends at TMR. It's Business Time: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Business-Time-Corporate-Freemasonry-ebook/dp/B07CJVC5N3/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525861094&sr=8-1&keywords=it%27s+business+time

Join your regular hosts Pete, Larry, Jack, and Jason, along with our guest host Brother Kenneth F. Hudson Sr. Ken brings an interesting perspective to Freemasonry. Growing up in Philly and the church community, he had a negative outlook on Freemasonry, only after many years later to have his mind changed and joining at age 67. Join us as we goof around as usual but try to have a somewhat serious conversation about diversity in the craft. Bro. Moyer calls in a few times, and Bro. Seth enlightens us on another odd body with Corpora Obscurum.

Join your MLP hosts Pete, Larry, Jason, AND Jack for a night of discussion about Jack's topic and idea that Masonry is "right where it ought to be" regarding a transitional period in the craft. We have our regular appearance by Seth Anthony and Corpora Obscurum, followed by a somber piece of Masonic News. We hope you enjoy. No special guests tonight, just the four of us bantering, and a healthy dose of picking on Larry.

After a quick call in from everybody's favorite Masonic Mentor, Bro. Jeff Moyer, join your hosts Pete, Larry, Jason, Jack, and special guest co-host Rev. Matthew Randolph, Pastor of Donegal Presbyterian Church in Mount Joy, PA. The Reverend recently returned from the Knights Templar's Holy Land Pilgrimage. A trip, as the name suggests, hosted and funded by the Grand Encampment Knights Templar of the USA, reserved for select men of the cloth from across the country. Our guest co-host jumps right in and speaks about his trip, profession, and Masonry. Luckily he fit right in. Your other hosts however, are on their way to confession. Enjoy our regular segments with Masonic News with Jack Harley and a great Corpora Obscurum with the Directory of the Museum of Fezology, Seth Anthony. Knights Templar Holy Land Pilgrimage: http://www.kemerley.com/Freemasonry/KT/HLP/Holy_Land_Pilgrimage_INTRO.htm Donegal Presbyterian Church http://www.donegalpresbyterianchurch.org/ J. H. Rathbone Museum http://jhrathbonemuseum.org/ Shameless Plugs: The Red Serpent https://www.amazon.com/Larry-Merris/e/B0093SJYPM/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1 Masonic Scarves https://www.masonicscarves.com/ Intermezzo by Stephanie (Good for Easter!) https://www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ Museum of Fezology http://fezmuseum.com/

This episode, join us along with a repeat guest, Bryan Hill from the Traditional Observance Kite and Key Lodge No. 811 in Allentown PA. Later in the show we are joined by Shaun Sponagle, member of Lamberton Lodge No. 476 and current Monarch for Ubar Grotto, MOVPER. We recorded this episode in our Grotto meeting place, so please excuse the hum from some pesky lights, but the Ubar Grotto Jingle courtesy of Bro. Joey Dougherty should make up for it. Also, we have a couple guest cameos with Brother Scott Helm and Mark Mattern. Enjoy!

Tonight on Episode 046, join Pete, Jason, Jack, and guest host Justin (because Larry's out sick) while our minds explode with information overload from our special guest, Symbologist and author, Michelle Snyder. Our brains are still numb, so we stole her bio and copied it below. "Michelle is a professor of mythology and symbolism, fairy tale author, blogger, and geek. She earned her post-graduate degree at the University of Wales, Lampeter and has been teaching art and visual language to students of all ages for 35 years. Her artwork, inspired by her love of symbolism, has appeared in galleries from Massachusetts to California. Michelle is co-owner of White Knight Studio with her husband Jay." We had such a blast talking to Michelle that our show ran long, we're sorry. You can find more information about her, and where to purchase her publications, at the links below: Amazon Book Store: https://www.amazon.com/Michelle-Snyder/e/B004ZOHKFA/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1 White Knight Studio https://whiteknightstudio.blogspot.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichelleSnyderSymbologist/ And other events mentioned tonight: Lodge No. 43, and Jason's, March 3rd 2018 event: www.lodge43presents.eventbrite.com Jack and Seth's AMD In-Gathering: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inaugural-eastern-pennsylvania-allied-masonic-degrees-in-gathering-tickets-42883294087

After a string of offsite recordings, your fantastic four Masonic Lite co-hosts are back in Pete's basement, err... Monarch Studios! No guest, no topic, just some good old MLP banter. Pete and Larry did go to a Robert Burns supper which recap here. Other than that, we've got some news and the always educational Obscura Corpora with Seth Anthony!

Welcome to 2018 Masonic Lite listeners. Today Pete, Jason, Jack, Jeff, and a cameo from Larry on his death bed are at the Goose and Gridiron Breakfast at the Movable Feast in Mountville with Bryan L. Hill, and the new DDGM of the First Masonic District, Ronald B. Carson. Our first guest, Bryan, is beyond a big-wig in the York Rite, and Jason reads his entire Masonic Resume, all two pages and 3 minutes of it! Bryan tells us some stories from his career professionally and within the craft. Ronald B. Carson, new District Deputy Grand Master stops by and shares some insights to the next few years in PA Masonry in general and our District in particular as our a New Grand Master was installed recently as well as our new DDGM. Corpora Obscurum in in full effect with Seth Anthony and in typical fashion, Jeff and Larry have their normal jabs, but we think Jeff wins! And just when you thought Larry's voice couldn't get any worse.... well listen on listeners! Lastly, we have some great music from YOUTHFOOL, whose bandmates include a Brother from Lodge No. 43 in Lancaster PA. Notes: YOUTHFOOL: www.facebook.com/Thisisyouthfool/ MUSCOVITES Conferral at Masonic Week: www.facebook.com/events/903691963138763/ LODGE 43 Lecture Series with: Rodkey, Richards, and Ruark: www.facebook.com/events/322600844916950/ J. H. Rathbone Museum: jhrathbonemuseum.org/ "Better Off Dead" and "That Strange Talk", ©YOUTHFOOL, appear with express permission from the artist and may not be duplicated without permission.

Well folks, this wraps up another year of Masonic Lite Podcast. Due to our Holiday Schedules, we're recording at the Goose and Gridiron Breakfast Society at The Moveable Feast in Mountville PA. Jack is under the weather so Larry's favorite antagonist, Bro. Jeff Moyer fills in again. Even though this is a Holiday show, Larry's grumpy. We reminisce about the highlights of our 2017 Masonic life in general, Masonic Lite in particular, and Moyer harasses Larry a bunch. Thank you to all "50k listeners in 62 countries" as Larry likes to claim! We know there's really only a couple of you. Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday, Happy Hanukkah, Happy New Year, and everything in between. We'll be on break until January 15th, 2018. - MLP Signing off for 2017.

Keeping with the Scottish Rite theme, this episode we go very local and go on location at our neighbor's "Holiday Happenings" event in the Valley of Reading PA. Pete, Larry and Jason spend some time with our host Bro Scott Helm and other dignitaries from the Valley, including Bro. Jeff Moyer, 32.125° who lined up as many interviews as he could.

Join us this week for a hodge-podge of a show. Pete and Larry tried to do the show on the sly without Jason and Jack, but we found out so we all rerecorded. Turns out we were too grumpy even by our own standards and scrapped it. Then we changed our tune when we read "The Path Forward" survey from the Scottish Rite, NMJ, and recorded our initial thoughts... AND THEN, we had an opportunity to speak directly to the source: David A. Glattly, the recently installed Sovereign Grand Commander of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. So in short, we ditched most of this weeks ramblings to accommodate the Commander and Michael Russel, the VP of Charity and Development of the Rite, so we could hear it straight from the horses mouth. We couldn't be more thrilled, actually! See below for all the videos and web sites mentioned in this episode, including a local program in the 1st Masonic District in PA: The Cornerstone Group. Scottish Rite, NMJ links: https://scottishritenmj.org/ https://scottishritenmj.org/blog/the-path-forward-more-than-a-new-look https://scottishritenmj.org/hauts-grades-academie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=037VFxU408U Cornerstone Group of PA: https://www.cornerstonegroupofpa.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CornerstoneGroupofPa/videos/858548407656678/ *Music, content, and copyrighted material appears by permission of the Scottish Rite, NMJ.

Join us for Episode 40! How the heck did that happen? Tonight MLP hosts Jack, Larry, Pete and Jason have no guest. Larry thought it should be an open forum, or "open mic" night. Which of course means he wanted to talk about fundraising, as usual. Catch up with the boys after a 5 Monday month where we skipped a week, and hear the usual suspects and segments like Masonic News with Jack, Corpora Obscurum with Seth Anthony, and Jeff Moyer's Magical Mentoring Mystery Minute.