The Traveling Man Masonic Podcast

WB Jim Hall talks off the cuff on Fathers Day about being a dad. About his father and step father & how they helped shape him into the man he is today! We also have two very special surprise guests on the show, Jack & Brock Hall! He talks about how his whole life changed on April 6th 2010. Jim also touches on Lodge burnout or fatigue and how it not only hurts the Brother, it hurts the Lodge as wel...

WB Jim Hall has WB James A. Buckhorn on the show! They talk about their time together at the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education, Observant Lodges, The Scales of Masonic Interest, being appointed as the Grand Lodge of Indiana's Education Chairman & so much more!

WB Jim Hall has his wife Lady Bree on the show for the first time!! Bree gives some insight into what its like being the wife of a Mason and a Podcaster. What she thought about Masonry before Jim joined and what she thinks of it now. As well as taking the reins and asking a few questions of her own!!

WB Jim Hall records live during the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education! Among his guest are President of the MCME, RWB Chad Kopenski, MWB Jess Raines, RWB Jason Gorney, Dr. Halloway, RWB Tim Cline, & so many more! We get these attendees thoughts on the Conference as it happens. What they liked, what they'll take away, & what their looking forward to for next years Conference in Mi...

WB Jordan Pickens is our guest talking about being a back to back Master of a Lodge. Transitioning into the Lodge Secretary and explaining what a Brick Swap is and why it's such a cool thing!

WB Justin Jones, host of the Masonic Improvement YouTube channel is out guest! We talk about Justin's start into Masonry, how he started a YouTube channel from a Blog, & his family connections in Freemasonry. We'll also speak about MWB Brad Billings & the upcoming live Masonic Improvement event!

WB Scott Clark is our guest on the show talking about this life in Masonry. His many Masonic mentors that have changed and shaped him along his journey. How important it is to tell the people around that they've made a difference in your life and so much more!!

WB Jim Hall has Bro. Chris Hurtt all the way from Arizona on the show.  They talk about Bro. Hurtt finding the podcast while he was contemplating joining the fraternity.  They go into Chris being a single dad and the teaching that will help his son in the future as he joins the Squires.  Bro. Hurtt also talks about the Lost Dutchman Degree put on in the Superstitious Mountains of Ar...

RWB Chad Kopenski & Bro. Bob Painter discuss the upcoming Midwest Conference on Masonic Education.  The different speakers that will be there along with breakout sessions.  We also speak about Bro. Painter's Chamber of Reflection & how he made it his Royal Scofield Society Masterpiece.  We will give the info on how you can register for the conference & hotels blocked off...

WB Hall speaks of the train derailment that happened in East Palestine and how it shook up the entire town & the recording schedule. 

WB Jim Hall has WB James Dalton Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Warwickshire!!  WB Dalton talks about being appointed to a Provincial Grand Lodge office & about being the Co-host of "Craftcast" the official United Grand Lodge of England's Podcast!  He also delves into the Warwickshire 5 of 9 Masonic Podcast & some of his favorite mo...

WB Jim Hall has RWB Keith Manbeck on the show!  The current Grand Tyler of the Grand Lodge of Ohio.  RWB Manbeck talks about his path into our great fraternity & some wonderful experiences as well.  He will talk about being asked to be the Grand Tyler & the trials & tribulations of becoming a Master of the Craft in the Royal Scofield Society!  

RWB Dan Hrinko is our guest on the show for Episode 50!  We talk with Dan about his early start into Freemasonry being one of the youngest masters of a Lodge at 27 yrs old.  We also talk about the formation of Arts & Sciences Lodge & his journey through the Royal Scofield Society.  Lastly we talk about the books that he has authored "The Craft Driven Lodge" & "The Purple...

WB Jim Hall has WB Austin R. Shifrin on the show!  They talk about Austin's book "More Light: Collected Masonic Writings 2017-2021!"  They also dive into how Austin came to Freemasonry & some of his thoughts and musings on the Fraternity!  Below are links where you can find his book, its a great read!! https://www.amazon.com/More-Light-Collected-Masonic-Writings/dp/1662923791/re...

RWB Mike McCandlish, the Grand Orator for the Grand Lodge of Ohio is our guest.  We talk about his home lodge of Lancaster No. 57.  Going through DeMolay & what it is like to be in the middle of the Grand Line Chairs!

WB Ryan Cresanto is on the show to wrap up Season 2 of The Traveling Man Masonic Podcast!  Ryan will flip the script by interviewing our host WB Jim Hall!  WB Hall has no idea was he is about to be asked so his replies are 100% on the spot!  

WB Jim Hall talks all about the 213th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ohio!

WB Jim Hall goes solo talking about the lead up to the 213th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ohio.  He speaks about what he's been doing for the Grand Lodge office to prep along with working at the auction house as well.  He'll go in to detail on how busy life has been and how much he is looking forward to the communication!

WB Jim Hall has WB Jason Gorney, current District Education Officer of the 24th Masonic District of Ohio on the show.  They talk about being a plural member of different Lodges, being a 33rd Degree Mason, Allied Masonic Degrees & much much more!

WB John Sandlin travels all the way from Cincinnati to be on the show!  Jim & John talk about their journeys as well as crossing paths and the Annual Communication & through the Royal Scofield Society!

WB Barry Weigle & Bro. Ben Barnes are guests on the show talking about the One Day Class they participated in on September 10th.  They also speak about performing the Master Mason Degree at the Outdoor Argus Lodge Masonic Park & their excitement for Ohio's Annual Communication!

WB Jim Hall has WB Del Braund as a guest on the show.  They speak about Del's family connections to Freemasonry.  They also talk about how playing the bagpipes afforded him the opportunities to go to Scotland on 9 different occasions to visit Scottish Freemasonry & participate in their Lodges!

WB Jim Hall has WB Dan McClure on the show!  They talk about Dan being the current Master of Bridgeport Lodge for the past two years.  They also go into how Dan's family Masonic ties & how they've been working to bring Bridgeport Lodge into the digital era! 

RWB Chad Kopenski steps in to be the Show Host while WB Jim Hall Vacations with his family in the Outer Banks.  RWB Kopenski has RWB Ken Cohen & WB Josh Beasley as guests on the show.  They speak about family joining Lodge, Connections made at Lodge, & how all Lodges are the same, but they're all different as well!  There is also a special guest apperence by the Patron Saint...

WB Jim Hall has Bro. Randolph "Rann" Davis on the show!  They speak about Rann's service in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive & earning a Bronze Star.  We also talk about Rann coming to Freemasonry & his extensive service as an Aut Mori Grotto clown "Pockets!"