Episodes

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy, and first published in May, 1947. For many years, Masons have told themselves stories about the Craft. Such stories have been written down, and repeated until they become lore. Indeed, the actual, true history is so much more interesting that it is, in fact, enough. Here are set down some of these stories. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro Leon Zeldis, PSGC – Israel, and is brought to us by MW Bro Russ Charvonia, PGM – CA. Masonry’s common description, that of being a system of morality veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols, inspires an immediate follow-up question: Why so many symbols? Here, this question is addressed. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro John L. Cooper III, PGM – CA, and was first published in September 2016. In the legends of the Craft, we find the tales of traveling stonemasons who, after finishing work on a jobsite, travel to other sites to obtain work, having to prove themselves by certain grips, words, and other tests. Here, we find some historical proofs, surviving even until today, of these forbears of our modern Craft. Enjoy, and do share this and a...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by WBro Wallace McCloud, and is brought to us by VW Bro David Koncz, PM – United #8, Maine. The beginnings of our ritual are shrouded in antiquity, but here are presented some origins that we do have evidence for. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy, and was first published in October 1943. A Master’s Jewel is not supposed to tell tales of those who have worn it, but identifying neither the small Lodge, nor the Brethren that have ascended to the Oriental Chair, it may be forgiven this time, as it speaks of the men it has known. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by RW Ill Louis L Williams of the GL of IL, and is brought to us by Bro Rich Gravelin of United #8, Brunswick ME. For several hundred years, Masonic scholars have attempted to pin down the origins of our rituals. Here, we find an excellent discussion of some of those findings. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your Brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro Warren Fowler Melne, and is abstracted from the MSA Digest of the same name. Many Grand Lodges still have Lodges that meet on a particular day of the week, “…on or before” or “…on or after” the full moon. This tradition hearkens back to days long ago, and thesere are fewer Lodges paying homage to these old traditions in our modern times. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lod...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy, and was first published in August, 1949. In our work in Freemasonry, there are many introductions: to ceremonies, ideas, and people. Here we find a deep dive into this word, and how it relates to the work we do. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written and is brought to us by MW Bro Russ Charvonia, PGM – CA. In our modern landscape of continual distractions and pressure to indulge our lower selves, here we find the steady influence of Freemasonry to be of particular urgency, and MW Charvonia has hit it on the head. Enjoy, and do share this with your brothers and your Lodge, and may we provide the example of civility the world needs right now.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy, and was first published in November 1948. Balloting is arguably the most important activity we participate in to sustain the Craft. Here are discussed the legal aspects; the moral and spiritual aspects are discussed in another bulletin, The Black Cube. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro William Mosely Brown, PGM – VA, and is brought to us by Bro David Asherman, SW – Freeport #23, Maine. Here we find a deep dive into the symbolism of the FC degree, and one that deserves careful attention from all. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy, and was first published in October of 1947. I was recently privileged to participate in the exemplification of the 28th degree SRNMJ, the hero of which is Bro Elias Ashmole. Here we find a dive into the life of this Brother, one of Freemasonry’s great Alchemists. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers, your Valley, and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was first published in December of 1953, and is brought to us by VW Bro David Koncz, PM – United #8, Brunswick, Maine. When one becomes a Master Mason, and thus a full member of his Lodge, there are certain rights that accompany such a membership. Also, those rights often offer the Freemason in good standing certain Opportunities that he would otherwise not encounter. Here, we find an excellent discussion of some of these. Enjoy, and do share th...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by RW Bro Eugene Beckman, PGCh – SC, and was first published in June of 1960. It is a serious, solemn, stirring thought to think how much moral machinery this great assembly of human beings, Freemasonry, could turn for good if every brain and hand and heart were involved in the service of God and our fellow men. Here we find an excellent treatment of this question that we should share with every brother in every Lodge. Enjoy.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was first published in November of 1960, and is by an unknown author. For thousands of years, man has used landmarks to provide senses of direction, distance, and context to ourselves as travelers. As Freemasons, we have many landmarks that we use to navigate our way through this life. Here we find an excellent discussion of our first great landmark. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy, and is brought to us by VW Bro David Koncz, PM – United #8, Brunswick, ME. “The ancient landmarks of the order, which are entrusted to your care, you are to preserve, sacred and inviolable, and never suffer…any deviation from Ancient Usage And Custom.” Preston’s words are still used in all Grand Jurisdictions in the United States, and elsewhere about the world. Here, we take a deep dive into that strange phr...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by RW Bro Robert D. Kaplinger, PGJW – KS, and was first published in January of 1970. Of all the organizations, Lodges included, some succeed, and some fail. Some continue through sheer momentum. Here, we find an excellent discussion of that essential function in a Lodge: Leadership. Enjoy, and do share this with your brother, your leaders, and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy, and is brought to us by WBro Don Cyr, PM – Freeport #23, Freeport, Maine. Masons in the United States revere the symbol of our liberty, and this Bulletin is meant only as a gently reminder of how we treat this symbol. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by the Rev Dr and Bro Joseph Fort Newton, and was first published in March of 1927. Here we find an excellent discussion of three particular things that became obvious to the author once he was made a Mason. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode celebrates a milestone: there have now been more than 300,000 downloads of Podcast episodes, which is a great deal of Masonry out there. This episode is brought to us by RW Bro Dex Rowe, PDDGM 9th – VT. This episode, about Ashlars, seems appropriate for a milestone. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy, and was first published in October of 1936. When the leaders of the Craft elevated the Holy Saints John to the positions of Patron Saints of Freemasonry, it is likely that they forgot about the ones from our own numbers and ancient days; here is their story. Enjoy and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy, and was first published in December of 1940. There have been countless Masons, forgotten of name and unsung by poetry, who have added to the body of knowledge we call Freemasonry. Here we find an excellent celebration of these Unknown Masons. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was first published in May of 1940, and was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy. Let us adventure into Utopia, and examine the Freemasonry of that ideal land that never was. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by WB Walter M. Calloway Jr., PM Oakland City Lodge, Atlanta, GA, and is brought to us by MW Ill Brother Clair Tusch, 33rd, PGM – Maine. If ever there was a Masonic story appropriate for Valentine’s day, this is it – the story of MW Ralph J. Pollard, Honorary PGM – Maine, and his muse and counterpart, Milwee. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.