Masonic Lite Podcast

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 [00:47:4

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. Ta

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

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 everyb

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/B001ILHGP

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/ C

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 w

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. [00:51:0

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]

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-deg

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 Merid

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

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!