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MWPGM of the Grand Lodge of California, Russ Charvonia, talks with Greg, Bill, and Darin about Civility and his involvement with the Masonic Family Civility Project. We also discuss mentoring and its relationship to civility. You can find out more about the Masonic Family Civility Project at https://www.masoniccivility.org/. To access the toolkit that Russ discusses, visit: http://www.civilityreso...

Dago Rodriguez talks with Greg, Bill, and Darin about The Southern California Research Lodge, the latest issue of Fraternal Review which is focused on Masonic Style, a preview of his presentation this weekend at Chicago Masonic-con, and much much more.

Our good friend, Sotiris Sakellarios, joins Greg, Bill, and Darin in this episode to discuss Freemasonry in Greece among other topics.

Greg and Darin discuss the charges to the Master from the Grand Lodge of Illinois A.F. & A.M. Book of Ceremonials for the Installation of Officers, which are given during the installation of the Worshipful Master.

T.S. Akers drops by to talk with Bill, Greg and Darin about the history of the Five Tribes and Freemasonry in Oklahoma, A former Grandmaster of The Grand Lodge of Oklahoma who was impeached as Governor because of Yoga, Union Jack Socks, The Spanish Flu, and Comparisons to the Covid-19 pandemic and much more.

Brother Robert W. Sullivan IV joins Greg, Bill and Darin this episode to discuss the Royal Arch of Enoch, Oak Island, Cinema Symbolism and much more! You can support Robert by purchasing his books here: https://robertwsullivaniv.com/buy-the-book/

Bro. Matthew Christmas stops by to discuss the differences between English and American Craft Masonry, as well as the differences between the appendant bodies, and the English attitude towards Women and Freemasonry. Matthew was initiated in the Apollo University Lodge No. 357 on 25th February 1989 (aged 21) and raised on 3rd June 1989. Apollo is the lodge for those at the University of Oxford and...

Bro. Maynard Edwards,host of "The Tyler's Place" podcast, https://scottishrite.org/media-publications/the-tylers-place-podcast/, stops by to talk about his podcast, the SMJ's "Master Craftsman" program, and Masonic education among other topics.

Michael Poll, author of "Measured Expectations" and the new work: "The Scottish Rite Papers" and editor of the Masonic Society Journal, stops by to talk about Masonic Education, publishing Masonic works, and the Battle of New Orleans among other topics with Greg, Bill, and Darin.

MWB Stephen F. Oakley, Most Worshipful Grandmaster of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons for the State of Illinois is our guest this week. MWB Oakley discusses his masonic background, the best thing about being Grandmaster, and gives some guidance about how Illinois Lodges will resume business among other topics.

Midnight Freemason contributor and LCSW Erik Marks joins Greg and Darin to discuss mental health and Freemasonry.

Todd Creason leads Greg, Bill, and Darin in a discussion regarding things we can do while confined to our homes to make the world a better place.

Chris Hodapp and Alice Von Kannon discuss Alice's new book: "Heart's Blood", their numerous projects together,Freemasonry, and much more! Alice's book is available on Amazon (and other book stores) on April 21 (https://www.amazon.com/Hearts-Blood-Alice-Von-Kannon/dp/1545674582). Check out Alice's Website (https://alicevonkannon.com) for more details.

Robert Johnson, host of the Whence Came You podcast, as well as the managing editor of The Midnight Freemasons blog, joins Greg, Bill, Todd, and Darin this week. Topics include the origin of the Whence Came You podcast, Chicago Masonic-Con, and for the lovers of Esoterics, an overview of Robert's Quantum Series of Lectures.

Illustrious Brother Steven L Harrison, author of "Freemasonry crosses the Mississippi", "Tales from the Craft" and "Freemasons at Oak Island" is our guest this week. Steve talks with Greg, Todd and Darin about the Ray V. Denslow and his impact upon Freemasonry, Masonic Education, and the Missouri Lodge of Research.

The award-winning author of several books including the Famous American Freemasons series, Todd E. Creason joins us to discuss his writings, an idea of a Masonic "Homecoming" celebration, the beginnings of the Midnight Freemasons blog.

Greg, Darin, and Bill are honored to have a discussion with Most Worshipful Brother Michael D. Nicholas, Sr., who is currently the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Washington D.C., FAAM, about his response to the current crisis and his theme of "Freemasonry Never Stops."

Greg, Bill and Darin discuss an interesting question posed by WB Scott Dueball in this month's education material from the Grand Lodge of Illinois. The question and answers in this episode.

Greg, Bill, and Darin discuss the coronavirus pandemic and use it to debate the pros and cons of meeting for lodge virtually.

Bill, Greg and Darin talk to Most Worshipful Brother Roger S. VanGorden, Past Grand Master of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Indiana, regarding his thoughts on the current state of Freemasonry and the new website which is part of the path forward campaign: beafreemason.org. The Path Forward Campaign: https://scottishritenmj.org/path-forward The Path Forward Survey: https://scottishritenm...

Greg, Bill, and Darin discuss the idea of the rough and perfect ashlar.

Greg, Darin and Bill discuss their experiences from the Entered Apprentice degree.

Greg, Darin and Bill discuss Lodge Education