Craftsmen Online Podcast
Episodes
West and Central African Cultures and Their Connections to Freemasonry - WB Americo Paez
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WB Americo Paez leads us through an exploration on the history of Freemasonry from West and Central African culture to Cuba. Learn how two cultures wi...
Subscriber Extra Episode - Bro. Chris Ruli
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With drink in hand, Bro. Chris Ruli gives us some bonus time to talk Masonic History. Yes! Find out why Benjamin B. French is the most famous Freemaso...
The White House and Freemasonry - Bro. Chris Ruli
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From George Washington to Gerald Ford, many of America's presidents have been linked to the secretive world of Freemasonry. Despite the enduring curio...
Thursday Night at the Rite - Illustrious Bro. James Dill
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From now through Thursday, April 25, Master Masons can join Thursday Night at the Rite, the Scottish Rite Northern Masonic Jurisdiction’s signature ...
Scottish Rite Podcasts - Bro. Matt Bowers
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Scottish Rite Journal Podcast, is the audio companion of publication with the same name from the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite, Southern Ju...
Masonic Leadership - The Maxwell Method — RW Bill Edwards
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
RW Bill Edwards, 33° MSA, shares his vision on how the John Maxwell Method can be applied to help Brothers apply the important core values of Leaders...
From Gavel to Gigabyte - Bro. Jason Short
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bro. Jason Short walks us through his presentation, "From Gavel to Gigabyte," which covers the history of Freemasonry. Hear how social influence and i...
You've Been Hanked - WB Hank Griffin
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WB Hank Griffin is the Grand Chaplain for the Grand Lodge of Maryland. As the host of the "You've Been Hanked" Podcast, his bio states: a “writer, s...
Subscriber Extra Episode — Bro. Rene Perez
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WB Michael Arce gets some bonus time with our guest this week, Bro. Rene Perez. WB Arce is able to ask him some questions on Masonic Astrology that he...
The Age of Aquarius: Masonic Astrology — Bro. Rene Perez
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Age of Aquarius is more than a line from the musical "Hair." Astrologically, this Great Age will accompany a couple thousand years of harmony, ega...
2023 Year End Countdown - Part 2
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our end of the year continues with WB Michael Arce as we countdown the Most Listened to Episodes of the Craftsmen Online Podcast for 2023! Who will be...
2023 Year End Countdown - Part 1
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our end of the year continues with WB Michael Arce as we countdown the Most Listened to Episodes of the Craftsmen Online Podcast for 2023! Who will be...
A Christmas Carol - Holiday Special
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Christmas! A few weeks ago, WB Arce was asked to join The Tyler's Place Podcast's recording of "A Christmas Carol." This performance features Ma...
Craftsmen Online Podcast Promo
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Craftsmen Online Podcast is the only Masonic podcast endorsed by the Grand Lodge of New York. Worshipful Brother Michael Arce, co-founder of Craft...
Masonic Education - WB Wes Latchford and RW Kurt Morauer Sr
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We held our first Virtual Meet and Greet for Patreon members on Saturday, October 21st with WB Wes Latchford. Bro. Wes is the District Education Offic...
The History of Collars - Bro. Kevan Schanberger
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For most men, a shirt collar is part of an outfit that is used when we wear a necktie or need to “dress up” for an event. And while that may be pa...
Reading Room - The Lost Keys of Freemasonry
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Craftsmen Online Reading Room opening on Sunday, October 29 for a discussion on Manly P. Hall's "The Lost Keys of Freemasonry - Chapter 5." Modera...
Camp Turk and the Ukrainian Summer Campers - RW Steven Adam Rubin
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Camp Turk is a summer camp located on 1,500 acres of beautiful land in Adirondack Park of Upstate New York. The pristine, private spring-fed lake, mag...
Subscriber Extra Episode — Bro. Angel Millar
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We wanted to share this Subscriber Extra Episode featuring Bro. Angel Millar. Earlier this month, Bro. Angel joined us to talk about the latest public...
The Ultimate Masonic Holiday Shopping Show - Bro. Matthew Brockbank
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are sure this is a common problem in your home every Holiday shopping season: what to buy that special or favorite Freemason in your life? Have no ...
Defending Freemasonry - Dr. Jason Williams
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since the invention of the written word, Freemasonry and Masons have been tasked to defend our Ancient and Gentle Craft. Dr. Jason Williams, author of...
The Freemasons Podcast - RWB George Mudry
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
RWB George Mudry, host of The Freemasons Podcast, joins us for a behind-the-scenes look at their podcast. We dive into the typical Masonic themes... y...
Examining the Roles of the Chairs - WB Luis Gonzalez
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Masonic Lodge leadership is performed through an officer line. Similar to any corporation or organization, each officer has a unique duty or function ...
Millennial Freemasons - Bro. Matthew Brockbank
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout history, men interested in petitioning Masonic Lodges reflect the changes in culture and society. As membership numbers have continued to d...
Masonic Ritual and Modern Science — Bro. Angel Millar
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since becoming the Editor-in-Chief of Fraternal Review almost two years ago, Bro. Angel Millar has aimed, with the help of guest editors, to explore s...
Subscriber Extra - Bro. Chris Wessell (Bonus Episode)
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every Mason is responsible for protecting Freemasonry's integrity from men who seek to enter the fraternity for shameful reasons. We refer to this dut...
Guarding the West Gate and the Masonic Membership Problem - Bro. Chris Wessell
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every Mason is responsible for protecting Freemasonry's integrity from men who seek to enter the fraternity for shameful reasons. We refer to this dut...
Guarding the West Gate and the Masonic Membership Problem - Bro. Chris Wessell
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every Mason is responsible for protecting Freemasonry's integrity from men who seek to enter the fraternity for shameful reasons. We refer to this dut...
The 300th Anniversary of Anderson's Constitutions - RW Samuel Lloyd Kinsey
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anderson's Constitutions was the original guide for Freemasons of the Grand Lodge of England. Originally published in 1723, these charges continue to ...
Enter The Apprentice: The Historical Lecture — Bro. Matthew Brockbank
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Deep in the first degree of Freemasonry, you will find the Historical Lecture. The purpose of this lecture is to provide instruction to newly initiate...
Comics in the Craft - Batman - WB Wes Latchford
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since Bob Kane and Bill Finger created the first Batman comic in 1939, the character of Batman has appeared in a vast variety of films, graphic novels...
The Tyler's Place Podcast - Bro. Maynard Edwards
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Tyler's Place Podcast is the official monthly podcast of the Scottish Rite Southern Masonic Jurisdiction. The host, Bro. Maynard Edwards and produ...
Alchemy’s Influence on Carl Jung - WB Milosz Jeziorski
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alchemy is generally defined as part art, spiritual philosophy, and experimental science. Over time, there have been many similarities between the pra...
Dungeons, Dragons, and Freemasonry - WB Jason Lee
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For centuries, Freemasonry has been riddled with exposes and investigations into rumors and myths that surround and, at times, protect our Ancient and...
White House Plumbers - RW Anthony Prizzia
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our “Traveling Man,” RW Anthony Prizzia, returns to share his experience and role in the hit HBO-limited miniseries “White House Plumbers.”>...
Craftsmen Online Subscriber Extra - Bro. Franklin Rings
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this bonus Craftsmen Online Podcast epsiode!Earlier this week, Bro. Franklin Rings gave his perspective on The Stoics Approach to Freemasonry. I...
The Stoics Approach to Freemasonry - Bro. Franklin Rings
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stoicism has had a lasting influence on Western philosophy and continues to resonate with individuals seeking wisdom, resilience, and personal develop...
The George Washington Inaugural Bible - WB Kenneth Joel Ginn
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The George Washington Inaugural Bible is the most significant American artifact in the hands of Freemasons. We are fortunate to welcome WB Kenneth Joe...
The Art of Performing Masonic Ritual - Bro. Jason Short
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ritual is the heart and soul of Freemasonry as Masonic Degrees are performed and conferred to candidates. Bro. Jason Short returns to discuss how the ...
The Reading Room - The Meaning of Masonry
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode, we present the recent Craftsmen Online Reading Room discussion on Walter Leslie Wilmshurst's "The Meaning of Masonry." Our pa...
Hiram Abiff - The Man, The Myth, and the Legend - Bro. David de Hosson
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the central figure of the Master Mason Degree, Hiram Abiff is the most controversial and esoteric character in Freemasonry. Many scholars and resea...
A Brother Asks: The Ruffians Escape - Bro. John Nagy
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In his book, “A Brother Asks - Uncommon Discourses About Hiram,” Bro. John Nagy details the two routes the Ruffians attempted to make an escape du...
Freemasonry and AI - WB Nicholas Broadway
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Freemasonry has shrouded its ritual and traditions in secrecy and symbolism for centuries. The hidden meanings of ancient Freemasonry have survived th...
Masonic Geometry - RW Gary Heinmiller
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
RW Gary Heinmiller is the Grand Historian of the Grand Lodge of New York and shares his perspective on William Preston's contributions to Masonic ritu...
Masonic Music - WB Nathan St. Pierre
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you search for “freemasonry songs” on Google, you will get very interesting results. WB Nathan St. Pierre joins us to share how there was a tim...
The Perfect Points of Entrance - Bro. John Nagy
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bro. John Nagy returns for a review of the Perfect Points of Entrance. How they have been explained over the years, how they are presented, and to wha...
The Lafayette Aprons - Dr. Jason Williams
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are essentially three Masonic Aprons attributed to having been owned by George Washington and purported, at times, to have been a gift from Marq...
The History of Finnish Freemasonry - RW Lauri Helaniemi
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since the late 18th century, Freemasonry in Finland has faced challenges and suppression. RW Lauri Helaniemi is our special guest this week as we trav...
Examining the Biblical Connections in the EA Degree - Bro. Jason Short
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bro. Jason Short returns to provide insight on his lecture “An Exploration of Words and Widows,” a deeper examination of the biblical connections ...
Craftsmen Online Podcast - Subscription Offer
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Craftsmen Online Podcast - Super Fan Announcement
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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My Masonic Journey - Mental Health Awareness Month - WBs Chris Adams and Aaron Chambers
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. On this episode, WB’s Chris Adams and Aaron Chambers join Bro. Michael Arce for a conversation on how...
George Washington and the Birth of American Freemasonry - Bro. Justin McCulloch
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In his lecture, “A Deserving Brother: George Washington and the Birth of American Freemasonry,” Bro. Justin McCulloch challenges the nature of the...
The Shoe Removal and The Widow's Son - Bro. John Nagy
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the first degree of Freemasonry, candidates are exposed to the ancient custom of removing shoes before entering or standing on sacred or holy groun...
Key Points for Survival of Our Craft - WB Luis Gonzalez
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In his presentation at the 2022 Northeast Conference of Grand Masters, WB Luis Gonzalez connected several points that Freemasonry as an organization n...
234th Anniversary Inaugural Reenactment of President George Washington - RW J Scott Nagel
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Sunday, April 30th, the Grand Lodge of New York will perform a reenactment of the 234th Anniversary Inaugural Reenactment of President George Washi...
The Drama of the Hiramic Legend - RW Samuel Lloyd Kinsey
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Hiramic Legend is among the oldest as it is among the dearest myths of the human race. Our special guest, RW Samuel Lloyd Kinsey is the Chairman o...
Texas Freemasonry - WB Christopher Adams
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Texas Masons take Freemasonry seriously,” were the words that caught my interest when researching sharing the story of Freemasonry in Texas. On t...
Politics and Religion Discussed in Lodge - Bro. John Nagy
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since the Anderson Constitution of 1721, Freemasonry has charged members NOT to discuss politics or religion for the “welfare of Lodge.” This trad...
The Crimes of the Three Ruffians - Bro. Jason Short
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we examine the crime of the Three Ruffians. Bro. Jason Short is my guest, as we review the ritual and written analysis to gain a bette...
Moon Knight - WB Wes Latchford
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Moon Knight follows Steven Grant, a mild-mannered gift-shop employee, who becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life. WB Wes Latchfor...
Morals and Dogma - Craftsmen Online Reading Room
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Tuesday, January 31, the Craftsmen Online Reading Room re-opened for a discussion on Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma, Chapter One, The Entered Appre...
Murder and Treason Excepted - Bro. John Nagy
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During the obligation of the Master Mason degree, a Brother finds himself repeating the words “murder and treason excepted.” Does this mean that F...
George Washington's Masonic Cave - Dr. Jason Williams
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The George Washington Masonic Cave is located near Charles Town, West Virginia on property that was once part of Virginia. Dr. Jason Williams is the a...
Journey To An 18th Century Egyptian Rite Lodge - Bro. Angel Millar
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode, Bro. Angel Millar leads our listener through a guided meditation that contains a journey to an 18th Century Lodge of the Egyp...
The Point Within A Circle - Bro. Jason Short
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Point Within a Circle is the most esoteric symbol known to man, as it connects to astronomy and astrology, alchemy, Ancient Egyptian mysteries, ge...
My Masonic Journey - Bro. Luis Diaz
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first step to becoming a Freemason is to “ask a Mason.” For Bro. Luis Diaz, his journey was not that simple. In this episode, he details his t...
The Secret School of Wisdom - Bro. Josef Wäges
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For more than two hundred years, the world has been captivated by the most controversial secret society: the Illuminati. Bro. Josef Wäges is the co-a...
Charged with Citizenship - RW Bill Edwards
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Craftsmen Online Reading Room doors re-open on Tuesday, January 31st for our next discussion on Albert Pike’s “Morals and Dogma” chapter on ...
What Candidates Should Know - Bro. John Nagy
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bro. John Nagy returns for a conversation on what all candidates should be told. From their first inquiry into Freemasonry, to their first Lodge visit...
Co-Freemasonry and the Future of the Craft - WB Nicholas Broadway
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Freemasonry is the world’s oldest male fraternity. But, times are changing. WB Nicholas Broadway, Publisher of The Square Magazine, returns to discu...
Top Five Most Listened to Episodes of 2022 - Bro. Michael Arce
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bro. Michael Arce continues our countdown through the Top Five Most Listened to Podcast Episodes of 2022. Who will be #1?Episode Notes:Top Five List a...
Top 10 Most Listened to Episodes of 2022 - Bro. Michael Arce
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our year-end tradition continues, The Countdown of the Most Listened to Podcast Episodes of 2022. Join Bro. Michael Arce as he recaps Episodes #10 thr...
It's A Wonderful Masonic Life - Bro. Michael Arce
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"It’s A Wonderful Life" is considered one of the greatest films of all-time. A Holiday classic released in 1946, the film features an all star cast ...
Comics and The Craft - Spider-Man No Way Home - Bro. Wes Latchford
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WB Wes Latchford returns for another installment of Comics And The Craft. In this episode, we examine the connections in Spider-Man: No Way Home to Ma...
The Role of The Royal Family in English Freemasonry - WB Nicholas Broadway
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While Freemasonry has been dubbed “a secret society,” it is also an organization with strong ties to the English Royal Family. WB Nicholas Broadwa...
The Traveling Man - RW Anthony Prizzia
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Traveling man” is a term for Master Masons who travel or visit Lodges or Masonic jurisdictions. It’s also one of the popular columns on our blo...
Salute to Veterans - Bro. Ricardo Rosado
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
First designated as Armistice Day in 1919, November 11th is a day Americans mark to honor with great pride, the heroism of those who died in the servi...
Taoism and Freemasonry - Bro. Franklin Rings
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did Freemasons embrace the ancient philosophy and wisdom found in Taoism as a source for Masonic education and enlightenment? Bro. Franklin Rings retu...
Progressive Lines and Lodge Leadership - WB Luis Gonzalez
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership in Masonic Lodges is unique, in that, the leadership is exercised by one member, elected by the Brothers of the Lodge, by a system that doe...
Exploring the Royal Arch in England - WB Nicholas Broadway
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In English Freemasonry there is a strong bond between Blue Lodge and the Royal Arch. WB Nicholas Broadway, publisher of The Square Magazine, shares th...
The Scottish Rite NMJ - Ill. Peter Samiec
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Scottish Rite is one of the main concordant bodies of Masonry, meaning that while it is not directly associated with Freemasonry, members are requ...
Italian Freemasonry
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Italy was the birthplace of the Renaissance, an era that inspired and revolutionized art, architecture, literature, science and philosophy. A Brother ...
What The Heck Is A Hecatomb? - Bro. John Nagy
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deep in the Master Mason’s degree there is one word that has perplexed many Freemasons: hecatomb. In this episode, Bro. John Nagy traces the origins...
Infinity Stones and Freemasonry - WB Wes Latchford
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WB Wes Latchford joins the next installment of Comics And The Craft as we examine the connections between the Infinity Stones of the Marvel Cinematic ...
Penalties and Obligations - Bro. John Nagy
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Within each Masonic degree, Freemasons take an obligation, a binding promise between Masons, their Brethren and Lodge. A unique “symbolic” penalty...
Idaho Brotherhood Night
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While Freemasonry is traditionally apolitical, the Grand Lodge of Idaho realized that the Nazi measures of 1936, and going forward, transcended politi...
Examining the Working Tools in English Freemasonry - WB Nicholas Broadway
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Freemasonry is built on a system of three degrees, where in each section, Working Tools are presented. WB Nicholas Broadway shares the distinct differ...
The Reading Room - VM Michael LaRocco
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are proud to announce the return of our Reading Room, private, invite only meetings that focus on Masonic lessons, literature, and ritual. VW Micha...
Vices and Superfluities - Bro. John Nagy
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the first degree of Freemasonry, Entered Apprentices are taught to divest their minds and consciences of all the vices and superfluities of life. W...
Preparing Pillar Officers - RW Marino Cesarini and WB Jeremiah Campbell
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Masonic Lodges in New York State traditionally do not meet from June through August. During these summer months, newly elected and installed officers ...
Unicorns Around the Campfire, Part II - Bro. John Nagy
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Bro. John Nagy and Bro. Michael Arce break down three of the largest myths (Christianity, Fraternity, and the Illuminati) of Freemaso...
Reflections of 15 Year Member - WB Joe Evans
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WB Joseph Evans is an (almost) 15 year member and served his Lodge twice as Worshipful Master. We are proud to welcome WB Evans back as a guest to ref...
Listening to the Universe - Bro. John Nagy
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have all heard the term, “in God’s hands” when it comes to the reassurance of a master plan but what does that mean? Are there decisions we m...
Reflections of a One Year Member - Bro. Franklin Rings
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bro. Franklin Rings is a newly raised Master Mason. He joins us for the first part in our "Reflections" series where Masons reflect on personal experi...
Building Hiram - Bro. John Nagy
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some Masons are a bit confused when it comes to understanding the symbols within Masonic Ritual. They have little clue as to symbolic connections that...
Masonic Medical Research Institute
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Masonic Medical Research Institute is an internationally recognized biomedical research institute founded by the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted ...
The Plight of the Three Ruffians - Bro. John Nagy
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
According to Albert Mackey’s Manual of the Lodge, the great design of the third degree in Freemasonry is the principle of Fidelity. Bro. John Nagy r...
A Tale of Two Lodges - RW Robert RJ Johnson
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Petitioning to a Lodge for membership is the first of many steps in a Mason's journey. Unfortunately, as there are beginnings, there are also endings....
Masonic Unicorns (Sitting Around the Campfire) - Bro. John Nagy
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For our listeners who follow the episodes that feature Bro. John Nagy, you may be familiar with the term "Masonic Unicorn" used on our podcast. In thi...