The Mystic Tye

Recorded at the Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference 2022 , this throwback episode features Br. Jaime Paul Lamb , professional astrologer and author. Recently uncovered from an archive of conference recordings, this presentation is titled Astrology in the Western Esoteric Traditions . Please forgive any audio irregularities, as this was captured live at the event. Slides are available to follow a...

In this throwback episode recorded to support Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference 2022 , Bro. Doug Russell sits down to explore how Freemasonry fits into the growing academic field of Western Esotericism. A past editor of the Fraternal Review and an officer of the Academy of Reflection , Bro. Russel brings a unique perspective that bridges scholarly research and lived Masonic practice. The conve...

"Elias Ashmole, Initiation, and Freemasonry" with Bro. Richard Harris (Throwback Episode) Recorded in support of the Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference 2022 , this throwback episode features Grand Lodge of Washington State brother Richard Harris in conversation with Troy about his conference presentation on Elias Ashmole, initiation, alchemy, and Freemasonry. Please forgive the minor...

The final recording from Grand Masonic Day 2026 brings together four distinguished brothers for a panel discussion moderated by  Bro. Wes Regan . Joining the conversation are Bro. Josef Wages , Bro. Arturo de Hoyos and   Bro. Zane McCune The panel opens with the state of Masonic research. Bro. de Hoyos recounts his twenty-year quest to reverse-engineer Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma , tracing...

Episode 39 · Discovering Secrets of the Unlawful Societies Act Featuring V.W. Bro. Dr. Paul Calderwood Every March, for the better part of two centuries, lodge secretaries across England and Wales sat down and did something we almost never think about today. They wrote out a full list of their members, names, addresses, occupations, and sent it to the clerk of the peace, sworn before a magistrate...

Ecossais Masonry and the "Higher" Degrees with Bro. Josef Wages and Bro. Arturo de Hoyos This is a recording of the opening presentation from Grand Masonic Day 2026 , featuring Bro. Josef Wages and Bro. Arturo de Hoyos . These respected Masonic historians ran through an impressive number of slides in record time. We join RWBro. Wes Regan for his introduction. Bro. Wages is especially wel...

Troy welcomes back Brother Joseph Wages for the story behind one of the most important Masonic source books of the last decade, The Secret School of Wisdom: The Authentic Rituals and Doctrines of the Illuminati . This is not another Illuminati conspiracy episode. It is the opposite. Wages traces the five year project that carried him from a skeptical teenager reading of John Robison's Proofs...

"Early Scots Masonry, The Blue Lodge, and the Higher Degrees" by Bro. Arturo de Hoyos Grand Masonic Day 2026 took place several weeks ago. We were pleased to welcome Arturo de Hoyos to the podium on his own, after a first joint presentation with Josef Wages . Arturo de Hoyos is Grand Archivist and Grand Historian of the Supreme Council, 33rd Degree, Southern Jurisdiction , and an executi...

"The Life and Death of John Yarker" by Bro. David Harrison Dr. David Harrison is a UK-based Masonic historian and lecturer who has written fifteen books on the history of English Freemasonry and has published many papers and articles. Harrison has also appeared frequently on TV and radio discussing his work, and he is with us today to discuss his most recent book, The Life and Death of J...

"Lodge Leadership Retreat, Grand Lodge of Washington" — Organizer VW Bro. Zane McCune You can find us online at mystictye.com patreon.com/mystictye Email me feedback, guest suggestions and any other questions at troy@mystictye.com The Grand Lodge of Washington State has held a Lodge Leadership Retreat for many years. In more recent years, VW Bro. Zane McCune has been one of the organizer...

Is Freemasonry Esoteric? — Lon Milo DuQuette EFC 2022 Keynote Throwback episode: Bro. Lon Milo DuQuette delivers the opening keynote of Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference (2022). "Is Freemasonry esoteric? The simple answer is yes, of course it is. It is, if you are. " To kick off the first Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference in 2022, we invited one of the most respected voices in mo...

"The Lost Seeker" by RWBr. Royston Colbourne RWBr. Royston Colbourne is introduced by friend of the show RWBr. Wes Regan . This was recorded during the traditional address of the Grand Junior Warden of the Grand Lodge of BC & Yukon , just after lunch at the 43rd Annual Grand Masonic Day on Saturday, April 18th. Connect Website: mystictye.com Patreon: patreon.com/mystictye Email: troy...

The Tarot Architect w/Br. Lon Milo DuQuette You can find us online at mystictye.com Support us on Patreon Email me feedback, guest suggestions and any other questions at troy@mystictye.com Br. Lon Milo DuQuette is an internationally recognized authority on Tarot, Qabalah, and Ceremonial Magick, and has written extensively about the life and works of the controversial English magician, Aleister Cro...

"What to Expect as DDGM" w/ RWBr. Michael Demers, DDGM District 17 GLBCY RWBr. Michael Demers has been honored to serve MWBr. Ken Christofferson as Deputy Grand Master of District 17 of the GLBCY for the 2025/2026 Masonic Year. I was recently informed that I would be his successor. We get together to discuss what this was like for him. Connect Website: mystictye.com Patreon: patreon.com/...

Br. J.P. Gomez is an active Freemason and founder of www.fraternalties.com . He is most well known for doing battle with the forces of superstition and intolerance on various social media platforms. No small feat! Please welcome JP Gomez ! Thanks for listening today. You can support the show by liking, sharing and subscribing on your favourite podcast syndicator. Even more helpful, leave us a revi...

About This Episode Brother Kim March is a Freemason, published author, and philanthropist based in Shropshire, England. The story of how he came to publish "The Five Minute Ritualist" and subsequently the "Freemason's Friend" series of degree guides is a great example of how the content and messaging from the craft degrees themselves can have an amazing positive effect in...

About This Episode Br. Ike Baker is the creative force behind The Arcanvm Podcast, co-host of Aetherica Podcast, and organizer of the 2026 Southeastern Masonic Symposium. He is deeply versed in hermetic philosophy and magical practice with a long history in Freemasonry, The Golden Dawn and other esoteric traditions. Ike is friendly, erudite and outspoken, all qualities I hold in high esteem. Ike w...

The Mystic Tye Podcast Website: https://www.mystictye.com | Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mystictye | Email: troy@mystictye.com Guest Introduction Br. Julian Rees has been a Freemason for more than 60 years and is a long-time contributor and News Editor of Freemasonry Today periodical. He is the author of five books, including the recently updated "Tracing Boards of the Three Degrees in Cr...

Connect With Us Website: https://www.mystictye.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mystictye Email: troy@mystictye.com Guest Introduction Br. Lucas Minton is the Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas. We have been friends for a number of years, but something happened at their recent Grand Communication which is exciting. Please welcome Br. Lucas Minton Support the Show Thanks for lis...

RBr. Martin Faulks on “Long Livers” Pt 3 You can find us online at mystictye.com  https://www.patreon.com/mystictye Email me feedback, guest suggestions and any other questions at troy@mystictye.com Br. Martin Faulks is a dedicated spiritual seeker, Freemason and martial arts enthusiast. This is the third and final part of this interview. Br. Faulks and begin by discussing WHO might have been invo...

You can find us online at mystictye.com  https://www.patreon.com/mystictye Email me feedback, guest suggestions and any other questions at troy@mystictye.com Br. Martin Faulks is a dedicated spiritual seeker, Freemason and martial arts enthusiast. This is part two of a three part interview. Br. Faulks and I cover a lot of material from his personal experiences as well as his recent reprint of “Lon...

You can find us online at mystictye.com  https://www.patreon.com/mystictye Email me feedback, guest suggestions and any other questions at troy@mystictye.com Br. Martin Faulks is a dedicated spiritual seeker, Freemason and martial arts enthusiast. He is well known for his interest in mediation and various memory improvement practices. He is the author of many books and Managing Director at Lewis M...

You can find us online at mystictye.com https://www.patreon.com/mystictye Email me feedback, guest suggestions and any other questions at troy@mystictye.com  Br. Josef Wäges is a Freemason, historian, editor and author. He is active in both the Scottish Rite Research Society and The Blue Friars. This is Part 2 of an interview in advance of his appearance at Grand Masonic Day 2026 Part One can be f...

https://www.patreon.com/mystictye You can find us online at mystictye.com Email me feedback, guest suggestions and any other questions at troy@mystictye.com Br. Josef Wäges is a Freemason, historian, and editor of The Secret School of Wisdom, the Authentic Rituals and Doctrines of the Illuminati, The Green Book of Elus Coens, and On Materialism and Idealism. He is also author of many essays, paper...

https://www.patreon.com/mystictye Welcome to The Mystic Tye. A podcast for Freemasons. You can find us online at mystictye.com Today’s guest needs no introduction. Here to talk about his current research, past presentations and all things Masonic, please welcome Wes Regan. Referred Philalethes paper: https://victoriacolumbia.ca/MODO%20Updates/PHILALETHES%20The%20Journal%20of%20Masonic%20Research%2...