Masonic Lite Podcast

Hello! On this episode, we welcome Jason F. Craig, the Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the The Grand Holy Royal Arch Chapter of Pennsylvania, "The Oldest Grand Chapter in the United States Serving Capitular Masonry in Pennsylvania Since 1795". Jason joins us to share about his Masonic journey, some of what he's up to as MEGHP, and to participate in a new MLP Segment, Copious Dues! After a grea...

Hello! On this episode, we welcome a very special guest, our friend Pete's wife, Stephanie Horst. She joins us to share a little about herself, life with Pete, and to set the record straight once and for all about her cooking skills. Also joining us in the studio is guest host Jay Laser. After a wonderful conversation, we hear from Walter with the Masonic News, and wrap in the standard form with L...

Hello! On this Episode we welcome back MLP Contributor Doug Madenford! Doug is an educator, podcaster, historian and all around great Brother. No Masonic News to speak of, but Dutchie Doug makes an appearance, and despite not knowing who or where he is, Larry manages a successful landing. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:08:55] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:10:05] Segment...

Hello! On this episode we welcome Bro. Doug Hitz, P.M., of Eureka-West Shore Lodge #302. Bro. Doug works for the PA Liquor Control Board and joins us to talk about liquor (of course) and his masonic journey. Jack is absent, but fear not, as we are supported by guest-host and occasional MLP contributor, Seth Anthony. Millersville Lodge #476's own Larry Hudson, P.M. and Larry Griffith, P.M. also joi...

Hello! On this Episode we are joined by Bro. Kyle Slaymaker. He is a member of Lodge 43 in Lancaster, a best selling author, and entrepreneur with the Slaymaker Method (www.theslaymakermethod.com). Also on this episode, Jake Young completes his stint as Guest Host, we hear from Dutchie Doug, and close with Larry and the Fog bringing up the rear. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:10:10] First break, bro...

Hello! On this Episode we welcome Bro David Newall. Bro. David is a member of Ephrata Lodge No. 665, however, most Masons think he is a member of their Lodge since he shows up at all of their meetings too. We also have special guest host Jake Young along for the ride. After/During a great conversation we hear the Masonic Lite News followed by Larry trying. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:10:45] First...

Hello! On this Episode we welcome back Holden Green. He was recently raised as a member of Millersville Lodge No. 476, was active in Demolay, and is a member of the legendary Hoover clan. Also on this episode we hear from Dutchie Doug, some surprise guests putting the work in, and wrap with Larry and the Root Veggie Rockers. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:18:30] First break, brought to you by George...

On this episode, we remember our friend, brother, and MLP founder, Pete Ruggieri. [00:00:00] Segment 1 [00:23:35] Seth Anthony [00:26:00] Segment 2 [00:41:00] Doug Madenford [00:44:35] Segment 3 [01:00:35] Outro

Hello! On this episode, while Host Pete recovers from the last episode, we welcome guest Barry Theal. Barry (not Larry) has lead several Masonic bodies and is also an entrepreneur with his automotive detailing venture SB3. After a fantastic discussion, we hear from Walter and wrap in the standard form with Larry dropping science. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:12:25] First break, brought to you by G...

Hello! The hosts have returned to the digital plane to once again face the forces of darkness and…..record an episode. No guest, just catching up and gently reacquainting ourselves with the cavernous space beneath the liquor store that we call home. In conclusion, Larry. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:10:20] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:11:35] Segment 1 [00:25:45] Secon...

Hello MLP listeners, this is Josh. You may or most likely have not noticed that we've been on hiatus for the last few weeks. With health concerns and other real life events taking priority, we've not been able to release any new content so we've decided to pause our Patreon for the time being. In our absence, please enjoy the original 3 Dutchie Doug episodes, followed by an unreleased segment that...

Hello! On this post-Thanksgiving episode, the hosts and a Zoomin’ Larry continue a discussion sparked by a social media post by host Pete. After solving all problems in Freemasonry, we hear from Dutchie Doug, Walter brings us the Masonic News, and Larry delivers a hazy rendition of his hit single with Merris Turducken Overdried. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:12:30] First break, brought to you by Ge...

Hello! On this episode, Jack and Larry are M.I.A., but have a great conversation with our Illustrious guest - Bro. Lynn B. “Bud” Baker, Commander in Chief of the Valley of Harrisburg. In his free time, he is also District Deputy of the 46th Masonic District of PA. We chat about what he has been up to with “the Grand Valley” and in Larry’s absence, close with abbreviated chickens. [00:00:00] Introd...

Hello! On this episode, the hosts are joined by Bro. Sean Rothberg. He is a Jewish Mason from Texas and has formed a Facebook group called The Masonic Kippah: A Place for Jewish Freemasons. After a great chat, we hear from Dutchie Doug, closing with a send off by the C. Larry Merris Farm Yard Foursome Second String Singers. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:13:00] First break, brought to you by George...

Hello! On this episode, we welcome W.M. Matt Engle of Ephrata Lodge no. 665, which gathers both high above and deep beneath the Wine and Spirits Store in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Bro. Matt joins us to talk about his time as Worshipful Master, and his most recent project, hosting the Oklahoma Masonic Indian Degree Team at Indian Echo Caverns for the semi-annual Cave Degree. After our chat and a fine...

Hello! On this Special Episode, the hosts were invited to the DeMolay KeyMan Conference at Patton Campus at the Masonic Villages in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. Never letting a good opportunity go to waste, we decided to record our first ever live show with an audience. We interview some of the organizers and facilitators of the event and DeMolay in general, as well as some of the young men in the...

Hello! On this episode, we welcome Bro. Zach Smith. He is a Jewish Mason from California who now lives in Colorado, and according to him, neither is interested in claiming him. We discuss his many interesting jobs as well as a York Rite Body for Jewish Masons that he is working to resurrect. As Larry was absent, we wrapped without issue or the need to consult an attorney. [00:00:00] Introductions...

Hello! On this episode, we welcome Bro. Brian McHale. Brian recently transitioned from Massachusetts, the second-oldest Grand Lodge in the U.S., to the oldest (wink-wink) here in Pennsylvania. He is Copy Editor for Trowel Magazine, where he uses his command of Grammar and the English language to make good Masons sound better. Following a great conversation we hear a new segment from Bro. Austin Sh...

Hello! On this episode, the hosts do a mid-summer recap with Jack doing most of the heavy lifting. No news is good news, as the saying goes, and we wrap with Larry and the Green Thumb Garden Club. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:12:30] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:13:35] Segment 1 [00:28:30] Second break, brought to you by the Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:29:40] Segment 2...

Hello! On this episode, Jack, Larry, and Tim work together to steer the ship as Cap’n Pete takes a much needed rest. We catch up on the latest Masonic happenings in our neck of the woods and chat about some of the excitement that’s been building. We wrap without the news, but with an extended interlude by Larrold and the Leopard Print Ladies. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:13:45] First break, brough...

Hello! On this episode, we are joined by The 101st Illustrious Potentate of Zembo Shriners, Bro. Michael J. Smith, as well as his tag-along and our “Guest of Last Resort”, Seth Anthony. They join us to talk about what has been a recent trending topic of discussion at MLP, the Shrine. After a great conversation, we hear from Dutchie Doug, The Masonic News, and wrap with a return to form by Larry an...

Hello! On this episode, we welcome Bro. Nathan Minnich. He is a member of Ashlar Lodge #570, has held a number of dignified positions in his Masonic career, and is also an ordained Lutheran minister. Bro. Nathan joins us to discuss his career as a funeral director and provide information about the preparations we all will need to make. Ironically, Larry couldn’t make it. We wrap without his brilli...

Hello! On this episode, we welcome PRWGM Thomas Gamon, IV! Bro. Tom joins us to discuss his life, Masonic journey, and time as the Right Worshipful Grand Master of The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania and Masonic Jurisdictions Thereunto Belonging. After a great conversation, we wrap in the standard form with Larry...

Hello! On this episode, we welcome Bro. Tommy Long, P.M., a member of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. We talk about his Masonic journey and life as a Prince Hall Mason. After a great conversation, we wrap in the standard form as Larry excels with incomprehensible brilliance. *apologies for the poor audio quality. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:09:55] First break, brought...

Hello! On this episode, we welcome Bros. Bob Cook and Moe O’Donovan. They came by to talk about a club they are involved with at Zembo Shrine, the Zembo Water Spirit Shiners Unit. After, Dutchie Doug provides an update from Broken Plow Lodge and we wrap in the standard form with Larry maintaining mediocrity. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:13:50] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son...