Masonic Lite Podcast

Masonic Lite Podcast

Masonic Lite Podcast is an unstuffy, conversational, and humorous approach (well we think so) to understanding our craft. Join hosts Pete Ruggieri, Larry Merris, Jack Harley, Tim Dedman, and rotating guests to discuss the "Lite" side of Masonry.

  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Episode 175 - Traveling
    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!
    29 April 2024, 11:39 am
  • 1 hour 27 minutes
    Episode 174 - The End of Year Eight
    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!
    15 April 2024, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    Episode 173 - Bro. Jack Brobst
    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!
    1 April 2024, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 27 minutes
    Episode 172 - Bro. Chris Ruli
    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!
    18 March 2024, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    Episode 171 - Megan Purdum
    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!
    4 March 2024, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    Episode 170 - "Il Duce" Jeff Fulton
    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!
    19 February 2024, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 22 minutes
    Episode 169 - Ill. Bro. Thomas L Mehaffie III, 33°
    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!
    29 January 2024, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    Episode 168 - Bobblehead George
    Hello! On this episode, we welcome David Raymond and Eric Gimbi from Riverside Lodge No. 503 in Wrightsville, PA. They are educators who run Bobblehead George, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing unique, accurate, and entertaining educational content for lifelong learners of all ages. You can learn more at http://bobbleheadgeorge.org. After a great conversation, we hear the Masonic News before wrapping with Larry and the Loose-Lipped Ships. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:13:10] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:14:20] Segment 1 [00:34:35] Second break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:35:40] Segment 2 [01:01:01] Masonic Lite News [01:02:00] Segment 3, Wrap-up, & Chickens [01:09:40] 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!
    15 January 2024, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    Episode 167 - Festivus 2023
    Hello! On this episode we celebrate Festivus with the airing of grievances and acknowledgements for feats of strength! We have no guest, but there is plenty to share. We also hear from Dutchy Doug before we wrap in the standard form with Larry pounding water. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:12:15] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:13:30] Segment 1 [00:33:45] Second break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:34:55] Segment 2 [00:49:50] Dutchy Doug [00:54:05] Segment 3, Wrap-up, & Chickens [01:08:15] 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!
    18 December 2023, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 23 minutes
    Episode 166 - Masonic Gump and Parker Harley
    Hello! On this episode, Masonic Gump Matt Rancosky joins us to follow up on his walk across Pennsylvania. We are also joined by a very special guest, Parker Harley, Jack's son. We talk with Parker about his experience in DeMolay and what it was like growing up in House Harley. We also hear Dutchy Doug and the Masonic News before Larry and the Let's Not But Say We Dids wheel us to sick bay. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:14:55] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:16:05] Segment 1 [00:34:25] Second break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:35:30] Segment 2 [00:48:20] Dutchy Doug [00:52:25] Segment 3 [01:06:45] Masonic News, Wrap-up, & Chickens [01:23:05] 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!
    30 November 2023, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 24 minutes
    Episode 165 - RWJGW PJ Roup
    Hello! On this episode, we welcome Pennsylvania's Right Worshipful Junior Grand Warden, Bro. PJ Roup. He joins us for a hoot of an episode, where we discuss his introduction to the Craft, what it's like serving in the line of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, his work as editor of The Northern Light, and more. We hear a repeat segment of Bone and Marrow by Austin Shifrin, play Copious Dues with PJ, and wrap in our standard form with Larry tossing feed. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:11:00] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:12:10] Segment 1 [00:37:50] Second break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:39:00] Segment 2 [00:58:30] Austin Shifrin - Bone and Marrow: 24 Precious Hours [01:02:10] Segment 3 [01:09:40] Copious Dues, Wrap-up, & Chickens [01:24:20] 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!
    13 November 2023, 11:00 am
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