Hello! On this episode, we are joined digitally by Bro. Ralph C. Shelton II. He is a California Mason who we first met at Pennsylvania's Academy of Masonic Knowledge, where he presented on Magic – and Affinity – in Masonry. We discuss his work founding a Magicians Affinity Lodge under the Grand Lodge of California, its affects on participation and engagement, as well as many other topics. Before closing out the episode, we hear from Dutchy Doug and the Masonic News, play Copious Dues, and finally wrap with a travel-weary Larry and the Slow Rolls. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:13:45] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:14:55] Segment 1 [00:37:15] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel [00:39:00] Segment 2 [01:02:30] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [01:03:45] Dutchy Doug [01:08:10] Masonic News, Copious Dues, Wrap-up, & Chickens [01:20:55] Outro MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: George J. Grove and Son: www.georgejgrove.com SJ Helm Electric: https://www.sjhelmelectric.com/ Hiram & Solomon Cigars: https://www.hiramandsolomoncigars.com/ The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry-Merris/dp/1466478608 Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ MEDIA ATTRIBUTION: Backing Track for Dutchie Doug: Meanwhile in - Bavaria Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (EDITED TO FIT SEGMENT) Bye Everybody!

Hello! On this episode, we are joined by Bro. Eric T. Downs, DDGM of Pennsylvania's Fifth Masonic District. We have a great chat about his fellowship and travel events, encouraging participation, pool-side etiquette, and much more. To wrap, we hear from our pal Dutchy Doug, play Copious Dues, and attempt to perform one of Larry's famous "skits" in his absence. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:16:55] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:18:05] Segment 1 [00:49:25] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel [00:50:15] Segment 2 [01:06:25] Second break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [01:07:30] Dutchy Doug [01:10:55] Copious Dues, Wrap-up, & Chickens [01:27:05] Outro MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: George J. Grove and Son: www.georgejgrove.com SJ Helm Electric: https://www.sjhelmelectric.com/ Hiram & Solomon Cigars: https://www.hiramandsolomoncigars.com/ The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry-Merris/dp/1466478608 Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ MEDIA ATTRIBUTION: Backing Track for Dutchie Doug: Meanwhile in - Bavaria Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (EDITED TO FIT SEGMENT) Bye Everybody!

Hello! On this episode, we are joined by Bro. Brian Mattocks, P.M. for a great conversation covering his experience as a Worshipful Master, his podcast project, knowing your Lodge brethren, and *GASP* conversing in Lodge?!?! After a great chat, we play Copious Dues and wrap in an abbreviated and sub-par form. Come back, Larry... please! [00:00:00] Introductions [00:20:40] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:21:50] Segment 1 [00:51:15] Second break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:52:25] Segment 2 [01:14:45] Third break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel [01:15:35] Segment 3 [01:24:50] Copious Dues, Wrap-up, & Chickens [01:35:05] Outro MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: George J. Grove and Son: www.georgejgrove.com SJ Helm Electric: https://www.sjhelmelectric.com/ Hiram & Solomon Cigars: https://www.hiramandsolomoncigars.com/ Two Pillars Apparel: https://twopillarsapparel.com The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry-Merris/dp/1466478608 Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ MEDIA ATTRIBUTION: Backing Track for Two Pillars Apparel: Music by Mona Wonderlick Free Download: bit.ly/bloom-download YouTube: http://bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlick Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/soundcloud-mona-wonderlick Spotify: http://bit.ly/spotify-mona-wonderlick License: Creative Commons License - Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) Music promoted by Ohzum Beats: https://bit.ly/ohzumbeats Bye Everybody!

Hello! On this episode, we discuss traveling within our own state as well as our experiences in other Masonic Jurisdictions. Larry is absent, but we are joined by three guests, Jay Lammey, Jake Young, and Ricky Martini, who fill in adequately and with clear throats. We also hear from Dutchy Doug, the Masonic News, and wrap with the Larry Merris Tribute Orchestra. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:18:00] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:19:05] Segment 1 [00:36:50] Second break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:38:00] Segment 2 [00:55:35] Third break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel [00:56:20] Dutchy Doug [01:00:00] Masonic News, Wrap-up, & Chickens [01:06:00] Outro MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: George J. Grove and Son: www.georgejgrove.com SJ Helm Electric: www.sjhelmelectric.com/ Hiram & Solomon Cigars: www.hiramandsolomoncigars.com/ Two Pillars Apparel: twopillarsapparel.com The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris: www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry…ris/dp/1466478608 Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ MEDIA ATTRIBUTION: Backing Track for Dutchie Doug: Meanwhile in - Bavaria Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (EDITED TO FIT SEGMENT) Backing Track for Two Pillars Apparel: Music by Mona Wonderlick Free Download: bit.ly/bloom-download YouTube: bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlick Soundcloud: bit.ly/soundcloud-mona-wonderlick Spotify: bit.ly/spotify-mona-wonderlick License: Creative Commons License - Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) Music promoted by Ohzum Beats: bit.ly/ohzumbeats Bye Everybody!

Hello! On this episode, we are once again joined by Bro. Ricky Martini of Harrisburg-Snyder Lodge #629 while we discuss the end of MLP's eighth year of mediocrity, The Operatives, and other topics. After our chat and the Masonic News, we wrap in the standard form with Larry and the Shockers keepin' the beat. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:17:05] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:18:15] Segment 1 [00:26:50] Second break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:28:00] Segment 2 [00:44:05] Third break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel [00:44:50] Segment 3 [01:12:30] Masonic News, Wrap-up, & Chickens [01:24:35] Outro MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: George J. Grove and Son: www.georgejgrove.com SJ Helm Electric: https://www.sjhelmelectric.com/ Hiram & Solomon Cigars: https://www.hiramandsolomoncigars.com/ Two Pillars Apparel: https://twopillarsapparel.com The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry-Merris/dp/1466478608 Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ MEDIA ATTRIBUTION: Backing Track for Two Pillars Apparel: Music by Mona Wonderlick Free Download: bit.ly/bloom-download YouTube: http://bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlick Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/soundcloud-mona-wonderlick Spotify: http://bit.ly/spotify-mona-wonderlick License: Creative Commons License - Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) Music promoted by Ohzum Beats: https://bit.ly/ohzumbeats Bye Everybody!

Hello! On this episode we are joined by Bro. Jack Brobst, currently appointed as Aide to the Grand Master and is a Past DDGM of Pennsylvania's 58th Masonic District amongst other things. We are also joined Bro. Ricky Martini of Harrisburg-Snyder Lodge #629. After a great chat, we hear the Masonic News, play Copious Dues, and wrap with Larry and the Pacemakers pumpin' up the jams. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:12:15] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:13:20] Segment 1 [00:36:00] Second break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:37:15] Segment 2 [00:54:30] Masonic News [00:55:50] Copious Dues, Wrap-up, & Chickens [01:10:05] Outro MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: George J. Grove and Son: www.georgejgrove.com SJ Helm Electric: https://www.sjhelmelectric.com/ Hiram & Solomon Cigars: https://www.hiramandsolomoncigars.com/ Two Pillars Apparel: https://twopillarsapparel.company.site/ The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry-Merris/dp/1466478608 Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ MEDIA ATTRIBUTION: Backing Track for Dutchie Doug: Meanwhile in - Bavaria Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (EDITED TO FIT SEGMENT) Bye Everybody!

Hello! On this episode, we welcome Masonic author and historian Bro. Chris Ruli ( https://www.chrisruli.com/ ). He is an active member of several bodies in the DC area and currently finalizing his next book, Brother Lafayette. After a great chat, we hear the Masonic News, play Copious Dues, and wrap in the standard form with Larry "GD" Merris and the Turkey Hill Tea Ticklers. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:16:35] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:17:45] Segment 1 [00:42:25] Second break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:43:35] Segment 2 [01:13:50] Masonic News & Wrap-up [01:25:35] Chickens [01:26:50] Outro MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: George J. Grove and Son: www.georgejgrove.com SJ Helm Electric: https://www.sjhelmelectric.com/ Hiram & Solomon Cigars: https://www.hiramandsolomoncigars.com/ The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry-Merris/dp/1466478608 Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ Bye Everybody!

Hello! On this episode we are joined by Megan Purdum, Social Media Specialist for the Masonic Charities of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. She is the only guest to have appeared on the podcast under two distinct legal names at the time of recording. We are also joined by "Host of Last Resort", Seth Anthony, who assists us in Jack's absence. We hear from Dutchy Doug, play Copious Dues, and wrap with Larry rockin' steady. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:11:30] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:12:40] Segment 1 [00:32:10] Second break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:33:20] Segment 2 [00:51:20] Dutchy Doug [00:55:40] Copious Dues, Wrap-up, & Chickens [01:09:05] Outro MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: George J. Grove and Son: www.georgejgrove.com SJ Helm Electric: https://www.sjhelmelectric.com/ Hiram & Solomon Cigars: https://www.hiramandsolomoncigars.com/ The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry-Merris/dp/1466478608 Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ MEDIA ATTRIBUTION: Backing Track for Dutchie Doug: Meanwhile in - Bavaria Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (EDITED TO FIT SEGMENT) Bye Everybody!

Hello! On this episode, we welcome Il Duce, Jeff Fulton. He is a Past Master, Past Monarch, past Grand Tall, and joins us to talk about his current focus, rebuilding our Grotto. After a great chat, we play Copious Dues, hear the Masonic News, and wrap in the standard form with Larry and the Chicken Herders layin' some eggs. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:15:10] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:16:20] Segment 1 [00:37:30] Second break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:38:40] Segment 2 [01:02:45] Masonic News & Wrap-up [01:10:50] Chickens [01:12:25] Outro MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: George J. Grove and Son: www.georgejgrove.com SJ Helm Electric: https://www.sjhelmelectric.com/ Hiram & Solomon Cigars: https://www.hiramandsolomoncigars.com/ The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry-Merris/dp/1466478608 Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ Bye Everybody!

Hello! On this episode, we are joined by Ill. Bro. Thomas L. Mehaffie III, 33°. Bro. Tom represents the 106th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He joins us to talk about being a Representative, how Freemasonry impacts his service in the House, the inside story of passing House Bill 1300, and more. Dutchy Doug returns to settle a heated-then-eated debate, and to close, the guys fill in for an absent Larry as Hoarse Horse and the Impressions. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:08:50] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:10:00] Segment 1 [00:37:10] Second break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:38:20] Segment 2 [00:54:15] Dutchy Doug [00:58:10] Copious Dues, Wrap-up, & Chickens [01:22:25] Outro MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: George J. Grove and Son: www.georgejgrove.com SJ Helm Electric: https://www.sjhelmelectric.com/ Hiram & Solomon Cigars: https://www.hiramandsolomoncigars.com/ The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry-Merris/dp/1466478608 Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/ MEDIA ATTRIBUTION: Backing Track for Dutchie Doug: Meanwhile in - Bavaria Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (EDITED TO FIT SEGMENT) Bye Everybody!