# lodge (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover lodge. Page: Feed: --- ## Ep. 66 - This is it for MGR _2026-08-20 · Modern Goat Rider: an Odd Fellows podcast_ The end of a 6-year run has come for MGR. Thank you to all the listeners, all the guests and all the promoters. For the final get-together, Tara, Eric and Billy share their picks for Fav Episodes as their reminisce and expand on the many of the past 65 and a half shows since 2020. We hope you had great memories of the amazing guests we shared airtime with and it is never too late to email us or… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1188695/episodes/19674858-ep-66-this-is-it-for-mgr.mp3) ## [The Masonic Roundtable - 0565 - The Critical First Year](https://themasonicroundtable.libsyn.com/the-masonic-roundtable-0565-the-critical-first-year) _2026-08-14 · The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's Freemasons_ In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we tackle a critical moment in every Mason's journey: The First-Year Experience. We explore what needs to happen between a brother's initial raising and his first anniversary to turn his early curiosity into lifelong, meaningful participation. Our panel discusses how lodges can build effective mentorship frameworks, avoid dumping administrative burdens on… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/themasonicroundtable/The_Critical_First_Year___TMR_565.mp3?dest-id=195955) ## [The Masonic Roundtable - 0564 - Right Here, Right Now](https://themasonicroundtable.libsyn.com/the-masonic-roundtable-0564-right-here-right-now) _2026-08-07 · The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's Freemasons_ In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we turn our attention from abstract theory to actionable practice with a look at Things You Can Do Right Now to Make Lodge Better. We move past complaining about attendance or aging infrastructure to share immediate, practical steps that any brother, regardless of his title or rank, can take to elevate his local lodge experience. Our panel discusses quick… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/themasonicroundtable/Right_Here__Right_Now___TMR_564.mp3?dest-id=195955) ## [The Masonic Roundtable - 0563 - Followers or Thinkers](https://themasonicroundtable.libsyn.com/the-masonic-roundtable-0563-followers-or-thinkers) _2026-07-24 · The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's Freemasons_ In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we ask a challenging and fundamental question about the modern purpose of our fraternity: Are we building thinkers or followers? We examine whether our lodges have shifted toward producing compliant members who simply memorize ritual and follow administrative rules, or if we are truly cultivating independent, philosophical minds. Our panel explores… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/themasonicroundtable/Followers_or_Thinkers___TMR_563.mp3?dest-id=195955) ## [The Masonic Roundtable - 0562 - Is "Going Dark" Still Relevant?](https://themasonicroundtable.libsyn.com/the-masonic-roundtable-0652-is-going-dark-still-relevant) _2026-07-10 · The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's Freemasons_ In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we open the floor to a spirited debate on a longstanding fraternal tradition, asking: Is "going dark" for the summer an antiquated practice? Historically, lodges paused meetings during the warmer months so brothers could tend to the harvests or escape the heat of unairconditioned halls. We question whether this custom still serves a purpose in 2026 or if… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/themasonicroundtable/Is__Going_Dark__Still_Relevant____TMR_652.mp3?dest-id=195955) ## [The Masonic Roundtable - 0561 - Masonic Founding Fathers](https://themasonicroundtable.libsyn.com/the-masonic-roundtable-0561-masonic-founding-fathers) _2026-07-03 · The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's Freemasons_ In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we transition from the broader abstract principles of early America to look directly at the individuals who stood at the intersection of history and the fraternity: the Masonic Founding Fathers. While popular folklore sometimes claims every signer of the Declaration of Independence was a brother, we separate history from myth to look at the genuine,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/themasonicroundtable/Masonic_Founding_Fathers___TMR_561.mp3?dest-id=195955) ## [The Masonic Roundtable - 0560 - The Grand Masonic Experiment](https://themasonicroundtable.libsyn.com/the-masonic-roundtable-0560-the-grand-masonic-experiment) _2026-06-26 · The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's Freemasons_ In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we delve into the foundation of a nation with The Grand Masonic Experiment. We explore how the early builders of the United States—men like George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and numerous other founders—drew upon the principles, values, and architectural symbols of Freemasonry to construct a brand new republic. Our Knights discusses the alignment… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/themasonicroundtable/The_Grand_Masonic_Experiment___TMR_560.mp3?dest-id=195955) ## [The Masonic Roundtable - 0559 - Portable Education](https://themasonicroundtable.libsyn.com/the-masonic-roundtable-0559-portable-education) _2026-06-12 · The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's Freemasons_ In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we pack our bags and empty our pockets for a look at Masonic Traveling Necessities. Whether you're heading across the state or to a foreign land, being a "traveling man" requires more than just a map. We go round-robin to share our personal Masonic EDC (Every Day Carry), from the "can't-leave-home-without-it" dues cards and travel certificates to the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/themasonicroundtable/Portable_Education___TMR_559.mp3?dest-id=195955) ## [The Masonic Roundtable - 0558 - Short Attention Spans](https://themasonicroundtable.libsyn.com/the-masonic-roundtable-0558-short-attention-spans) _2026-06-05 · The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's Freemasons_ In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we tackle a defining challenge of our modern era: Masonry and the Cultural Decline of Attention Spans. We live in a world dominated by rapid-fire algorithms, endless scrolling, and instant gratification, which are fundamentally altering our ability to focus. Our panel explores the traditional, long-form practices of the Craft, such as memorizing dense… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/themasonicroundtable/Short_Attention_Spans___TMR_558.mp3?dest-id=195955) ## Ep. 65 - Communications be better _2026-06-03 · Modern Goat Rider: an Odd Fellows podcast_ Hosts Eric and Billy interviewed Tara Zajac to tap into her experience IRL as a Communication Manager. Tara covers the basics of communication for her role in the Township of Esquimalt and translating that experience into the communication tracks, challenges and tools for Lodges. For the joiner fairs presented by Join or Die documentary producers, follow the link here to see the Join Philly… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1188695/episodes/19288830-ep-65-communications-be-better.mp3) ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QDHMtPBBV8pA) _2026-06-03 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## [Is Marital Infidelity un-Masonic conduct?](https://brotherallatt.substack.com/p/is-marital-infidelity-un-masonic) _2026-05-31 · Darren Allatt · Daily Masonic Progress_ Is marital infidelity un-Masonic conduct, and what should the Craft do when a brother has committed infidelity? ## [The Masonic Roundtable - 0557 - What's Next for a Past Master?](https://themasonicroundtable.libsyn.com/the-masonic-roundtable-0557-whats-next-for-a-past-master) _2026-05-22 · The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's Freemasons_ In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we explore the profound transition that comes when a leader steps down from the East: Adjusting to Life as a New Past Master. We delve into the sudden change of responsibilities, moving from the intense daily demands of running a lodge to the sudden quiet of the back benches. Our panel discusses the psychological shift of handing over the gavel, the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/themasonicroundtable/What_s_Next_for_a_Past_Master____TMR_557.mp3?dest-id=195955) ## [The Masonic Roundtable - 0556 - Prompt Engineering Your Lodge Experience](https://themasonicroundtable.libsyn.com/the-masonic-roundtable-0556-prompt-engineering-your-lodge-experience) _2026-05-15 · The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's Freemasons_ In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we explore the cutting edge of the digital age with Prompt Engineering Your Lodge Experience. We discuss how real-time generative AI can be utilized as a modern "working tool" to enhance various aspects of our fraternal life, from streamlining administrative tasks to deepening our educational research. Our panel examines the practical applications of AI… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/themasonicroundtable/Prompt_Engineering_Your_Lodge_Experience___TMR_556.mp3?dest-id=195955) ## MEET, ACT, AND PART-EPISODE 73-CAMERON T MAYERS _2026-05-10 · Meet, Act and Part_ Greg, Roger, and Darin have a candid discussion with Cameron T. Mayers, from the Grand Jurisdiction of Mississippi, about his place in Masonic History in that Grand Jurisdiction, challenges he's faced, and his passion for Freemasonry and Fraternalism. [Listen](http://cast.rocks/hosting/24424/EPISODE-73-CAMERON-T-MAYERS.mp3) ## [AI and Virtual Reality in Freemasonry](https://brotherallatt.substack.com/p/ai-and-virtual-reality-in-freemasonry) _2026-05-09 · Darren Allatt · Daily Masonic Progress_ The image above which is the thumbnail for this article is 100% AI Generated. ## [Should We Declare Masonic Membership?](https://brotherallatt.substack.com/p/should-we-declare-masonic-membership) _2026-05-03 · Darren Allatt · Daily Masonic Progress_ The question itself is the symptom. ## Ep. 64 - New Member Experience _2026-04-21 · Modern Goat Rider: an Odd Fellows podcast_ Missing Tara unfortunately, so Eric and Billy welcomed guests Amber Hay from Bastion Lodge #4 and Joan Athey from Victoria Lodge #1 to discuss how the three Lodges process a new applicate through the pre-initiation phases and then into their first year. Objectively, we wanted to our listeners validation or inspiration for their processes with improvement in sight. Billy brings up the topic of a… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1188695/episodes/19050813-ep-64-new-member-experience.mp3) ## Dean's Over 4 Years Clean & Sober _2026-04-16 · Miracle Mansion Podcast by Broadway Lodge_ After more than 25 years of alcohol and drug use, Dean arrived at Broadway Lodge in December 2021 ready for change. Now over four years clean and sober, he reflects on the turning points that shaped his recovery. In this episode, Dean sits down with Markkus, Director of Therapy & Aftercare at Broadway Lodge, to talk openly about his teenage years, the challenges that led him to treatment and his… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/944869/episodes/19026754-dean-s-over-4-years-clean-sober.mp3) ## Kelly's clean from ketamine and thriving _2026-04-10 · Miracle Mansion Podcast by Broadway Lodge_ Kelly joins Markkus, Director of Treatment & Aftercare at Broadway Lodge, on her two-year clean anniversary (February 2026). After staying at Broadway Lodge in 2024 for ketamine addiction, Kelly has remained clean and sober, from ketamine, other drugs and alcohol, ever since. In this episode, Kelly reflects on life after university in 2013, when nights out on the rave scene led to experimenting… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/944869/episodes/18993497-kelly-s-clean-from-ketamine-and-thriving.mp3) ## MEET, ACT, AND PART-EPISODE 72-DISSECTING THE MASONIC EXPERIENCE _2026-04-03 · Meet, Act and Part_ MWB Roger VanGorden is back! He joins Greg and Darin to give his own observations regarding the previous Episode (EPISODE 71 - THE MASONIC EXPERIENCE). [Listen](http://cast.rocks/hosting/24424/EPISODE-72-DISSECTING-THE-MASONIC-EXPERIENCE.mp3) ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Y5NV2aU3sC5I) _2026-04-03 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## Ep. 63 - Somewhat Hidden FLT _2026-03-26 · Modern Goat Rider: an Odd Fellows podcast_ Your three pack of hosts are back with this month's episode exploring the love and FLT members are quietly delivering to their hall and to their members. Eric interviewed Bro Shawn Matyczuk about the ways his role as Hall Custodian have energized his membership experience and then a chat with Bro Chris Cunin on how is grassroots initiative to be an counselling ear he professionally has has become… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1188695/episodes/18910385-ep-63-somewhat-hidden-flt.mp3) ## Ep. 62 – Van90 Keeps Giving _2026-02-26 · Modern Goat Rider: an Odd Fellows podcast_ It’s time for the return of Vancouver Lodge 90 folks to give us update on how their Winter Warming Center partnership with the City has evolved into a weekly Sunday morning breakfast serving over 150 people each week. Eric and Billy get their guests, PGM Walter Wells, PG Chris Thomson and Annie Lefebvre, to recap how the Winter Warming Center began and through what seemed like sufficient funding… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1188695/episodes/18750867-ep-62-van90-keeps-giving.mp3) ## Waseem’s episode – clean from drugs after decades of heroin & crack cocaine addiction _2026-02-20 · Miracle Mansion Podcast by Broadway Lodge_ Now 14 months in recovery from drug addiction, Waseem courageously shares details about his past and addiction to heroin and crack cocaine since the 1990's. He talks about being a 'dry drunk', relapse, relationships being his downfall and the changes he experienced while staying at Broadway Lodge to get clean and sober. Thank you to Waseem for being open, honest and sharing details of your… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/944869/episodes/18717290-waseem-s-episode-clean-from-drugs-after-decades-of-heroin-crack-cocaine-addiction.mp3) ## MEET, ACT, AND PART-EPISODE 71 THE MASONIC EXPERIENCE _2026-01-30 · Meet, Act and Part_ Greg and Darin discuss potential ideas that they want to implement to help elevate the masonic experience for membership as they bring in new members from a lodge that is consolidating with theirs. [Listen](http://cast.rocks/hosting/24424/EPISODE-71-THE-MASONIC-EXPERIENCE.mp3) ## Ep. 61 - Looking forward with NGs _2026-01-28 · Modern Goat Rider: an Odd Fellows podcast_ Happy New Year Listeners! It is also new terms for the officers of the three lodges in Victoria, so Eric, Billy and Tara discuss short interviews held with each incoming Noble Grands for 2026. You’ll hear from Bastion Lodge #4 NG Leigh Campbell, Victoria Lodge #1 NG Dawn Kirkham and Columbia Lodge #2 NG Paul Johnson . All three share their history with Odd Fellows, why they were enthusiastic to… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1188695/episodes/18582585-ep-61-looking-forward-with-ngs.mp3) ## [We need to stop saying Freemasonry is 'Secular'](https://brotherallatt.substack.com/p/we-need-to-stop-saying-freemasonry) _2026-01-27 · Darren Allatt · Daily Masonic Progress_ I recently came across a social media post from a Provincial Grand Lodge celebrating World Religion Day. ## [Talking Vartan: The Knights and Daughters of Vartan Podcast - Episode 63: A Holiday Greeting](https://soundcloud.com/talkingvartanpodcast/talking-vartan-the-knights-and-daughters-of-vartan-podcast-episode-63-a-holiday-greeting) _2025-12-23 · Talking Vartan Podcast_ The Talking Vartan Podcast Christmas Edition features conversations with Grand Commander Bob Avakian and Grand Chairwoman Lily Sarkissian. Both leaders look back at 2025 and the humanitarian efforts of the Knights and Daughters of Vartan in the year ahead. Father Aram Mirzoyan from Saint Hovhaness Armenian Church in Berd recalls the visit of the Knights and Daughters of Vartan to Tavush, Armenia… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2234800640-talkingvartanpodcast-talking-vartan-the-knights-and-daughters-of-vartan-podcast-episode-63-a-holiday-greeting.mp3) ## [Vic and Sade – Vics Greeting Cards. 440918](https://retro-otr.com/2025/12/vic-and-sade-vics-greeting-cards-440918/) _2025-12-22 · keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley) · Vic and Sade – Retro Radio Podcast_ Audio is a little staticky, but OK. Russell arrives home to find that Vic is a little disgruntled. What’s the matter? What is all the hollering about? It seems that… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/retro/content.blubrry.com/retro/440918VS_VicsGreetingCards.mp3) ## Ep. 60 - Black Diamond not in the rough _2025-12-09 · Modern Goat Rider: an Odd Fellows podcast_ We found a guest! Billy has been up the island to the City of Nanaimo to attend meetings at Black Diamond Lodge #5 , and he has fallen in love with the story of and the ways Odd Fellows is done differently at BD#5. So, to get the info directly from their NG, Brad Stewart, NG and Grand Warden joined Tara, Eric and Billy to explain it all. Listeners will see that lodges can do Odd Fellows their own… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1188695/episodes/18322876-ep-60-black-diamond-not-in-the-rough.mp3) ## MEET, ACT, AND PART-EPISODE 70-AI AND FREEMASONRY _2025-12-08 · Meet, Act and Part_ Greg, Roger and Darin discuss Darin's Article (https://meetactandpart.com/aiandfreemasonry/) and debate if AI is going to benefit Freemasonry and mankind; or if it will end up becoming something more sinister. All this and more in another exciting episode of Meet, Act, and Part. [Listen](http://cast.rocks/hosting/24424/EPISODE-70-AI-AND-FREEMASONRY.mp3) ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zqMCWop415cm) _2025-12-08 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## Ep. 59 – Seeing good FLT _2025-11-14 · Modern Goat Rider: an Odd Fellows podcast_ Our hosts, Tara, Eric and Billy, gather again to run through the recent events in Victoria, and then on to the topic planned. Have you seen good or even bad FLT within your Lodge and the people you interact with regularly? Beginning with “what makes good FLT”, the conversation takes off from there to cover how important FLT is in our daily life and often it is not really discuss deeply. MGR takes… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1188695/episodes/18192359-ep-59-seeing-good-flt.mp3) ## [Episode 2: Yavapai County Courthouse](https://soundcloud.com/azmasoniclibrary/masonry-in-the-48th-state-episode-2-yavapai-county-courthouse) _2025-10-29 · AZ Grand Lodge Library & Museum_ In 1916, citizens were demanding that the old Yavapai County Courthouse on the Prescott Square be torn down because it was ugly and unsafe. The County Court Supervisors accepted a bid to build the courthouse, and on October 19th, 1916 The Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Arizona laid the Cornerstone of the new Courthouse. Frank O. Smith, Superior Court Judge of Yavapai County, gave an… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2205924879-azmasoniclibrary-masonry-in-the-48th-state-episode-2-yavapai-county-courthouse.mp3) ## [Re-Installation Tonight at The Leichhardt Lodge](https://brotherallatt.substack.com/p/re-installation-tonight-at-the-leichhardt) _2025-10-15 · Darren Allatt · Daily Masonic Progress_ Dear Brother, ## MEET, ACT, AND PART-EPISODE 69-LUCAS MINTON _2025-10-13 · Meet, Act and Part_ Greg and Darin are joined by Lucas Minton. RWB Lucas Minton is currently serving as the Senior Grand Warden of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Arkansas F&AM. He is by his own account: The Rock 'N' Roll GSW. We discuss Masonic Mentors, the history of Masonry in Arkansas, Masonic Education, and much more in this episode. [Listen](http://cast.rocks/hosting/24424/EPISODE-69-LUCAS-MINTON.mp3) ## [Is Your Lodge Group Chat Doing More Harm Than Good](https://brotherallatt.substack.com/p/is-your-lodge-group-chat-doing-more) _2025-10-07 · Darren Allatt · Daily Masonic Progress_ Your Lodge probably has a group chat on WhatsApp, Messenger or a similar type of service. ## [Charlie Kirk](https://brotherallatt.substack.com/p/charlie-kirk) _2025-09-11 · Darren Allatt · Daily Masonic Progress_ Charlie Kirk's assassination today represents an attack on the Judeo-Christian values that Freemasons embedded into Western society's foundation. ## [Episode 1: Bisbee Grand Communication](https://soundcloud.com/azmasoniclibrary/masonry-in-the-48th-state-episode-1-bisbee-grand-communication) _2025-09-09 · AZ Grand Lodge Library & Museum_ In the late 1800's, frontier Freemasonry was alive and well in Arizona. In 1897, Masons from around the State were travelling to Southern Arizona for the annual Communication. The territory was rough, the roads were unimproved and outlaws were abundant. On Tuesday, November 9th 1897, The Grand Lodge of Arizona commenced their sixteenth annual communication in the town of Bisbee......Underground. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2167351443-azmasoniclibrary-masonry-in-the-48th-state-episode-1-bisbee-grand-communication.mp3) ## [Talking Vartan: The Knights and Daughters of Vartan Podcast - Ep. 61 Through an Armenian Lens](https://soundcloud.com/talkingvartanpodcast/talking-vartan-the-knights-and-daughters-of-vartan-podcast-ep-61-through-an-armenian-lens) _2025-08-31 · Talking Vartan Podcast_ In Episode 61 - "Through an Armenian Lens", The Talking Vartan Podcast profiles Asbed Jean Mazmanian of the Knights of Vartan's Hayasdan Lodge in Boca Raton, Florida. As a filmmaker, composer, performer, and activist, Jean Mazmanian has used his skills to tell the story of the Armenian people through video and music, and also to focus on the work of The Knights of Vartan in helping our fellow… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2162432229-talkingvartanpodcast-talking-vartan-the-knights-and-daughters-of-vartan-podcast-ep-61-through-an-armenian-lens.mp3) ## [Talking Vartan: The Knights and Daughters of Vartan Podcast - Episode 60 The Torch is Passed Part 2](https://soundcloud.com/talkingvartanpodcast/talking-vartan-the-knights-and-daughters-of-vartan-podcast-episode-60-the-torch-is-passed-part-2) _2025-08-04 · Talking Vartan Podcast_ Host and Producer David Medzorian introduces us to the new Grand Chairwoman of The Daughters of Vartan, Avak Dirouhie Lily Sarkissian in Episode 60 of the Talking Vartan Podcast. In Part two of "The Torch Has Been Passed", Avak Dirouhie Lily Sarkissian describes what she wants to accomplish as Grand Chairwoman and why the mission of The Daughters of Vartan has been so dear to her heart for nearly… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2147826942-talkingvartanpodcast-talking-vartan-the-knights-and-daughters-of-vartan-podcast-episode-60-the-torch-is-passed-part-2.mp3) ## [Talking Vartan: The Knights and Daughters of Vartan Podcast - Episode 59: The Torch Is Passed Part 1](https://soundcloud.com/talkingvartanpodcast/talking-vartan-the-knights-and-daughters-of-vartan-podcast-episode-58-the-torch-is-passed-part-1) _2025-08-03 · Talking Vartan Podcast_ In Episode 59 of Talking Vartan: The Knights and Daughters of Vartan Podcast, Host and Producer David Medzorian introduces us to the new Grand Commander of The Knights of Vartan, Avak Sbarabed Bob Avakian of Ararat Lodge in Boston. In this conversation, recorded in Bedford, Massachusetts, Avak Sbarabed describes his goals and hopes for The Knights of Vartan during the next two years, and also why… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2141211258-talkingvartanpodcast-talking-vartan-the-knights-and-daughters-of-vartan-podcast-episode-58-the-torch-is-passed-part-1.mp3) ## [Talking Vartan: The Knights and Daughters of Vartan Podcast - Episode 58 The Passing of the Torch](https://soundcloud.com/talkingvartanpodcast/talking-vartan-the-knights-and-daughters-of-vartan-podcast-episode-58-the-passing-of-the-torch) _2025-07-21 · Talking Vartan Podcast_ In Episode 58 of Talking Vartan: The Knights and Daughters of Vartan Podcast, we talk with Former Grand Commander of the Knights of Vartan Hunan Arshakian and Former Grand Chairwoman of the Daughters of Vartan Nancy Berberian Thompson. In a conversation with Host and Producer David Medzorian, they discuss their time as leaders of their respective fraternal organizations, their accomplishments,… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2134070487-talkingvartanpodcast-talking-vartan-the-knights-and-daughters-of-vartan-podcast-episode-58-the-passing-of-the-torch.mp3) ## Ep. 58 - Amen for Letters _2025-07-10 · Modern Goat Rider: an Odd Fellows podcast_ You thought the hosts were gone, but they keep coming back for more in Studio FLT. Welcome to 2025 everyone! This show is a good one, but when have they not been? After a little reacquainting of themselves Tara, Billy and Eric discuss the State of the Order letter from Sovereign Grand Lodge to dig deeper into leadership, passion and change. Watch for the HOT TAKES while still dancing around the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1188695/episodes/17482370-ep-58-amen-for-letters.mp3) ## MEET, ACT, AND PART-EPISODE 68-MWB DERIK HOCKETT _2025-07-01 · Meet, Act and Part_ Roger and Darin welcome MWB Derik L. Hockett. Derik is the current Grandmaster, presiding over the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Kansas, AF&AM. We discuss topics regarding the Masonic Experience in Kansas, The upcoming Kansas Masonic-Con and much more! [Listen](http://cast.rocks/hosting/24424/EPISODE-68-MWB-DERIK-HOCKETT.mp3) ## Jamie's journey to recovery after a life of crime and drug addiction _2025-06-30 · Miracle Mansion Podcast by Broadway Lodge_ Jamie has returned to Broadway Lodge, clean and sober, to record this powerful episode in which he candidly shares his journey of addiction and prison sentences and how a six-month stay at Broadway Lodge marked the beginning of a profound personal transformation. He reflects on how he struggled to live life as others seemed to, favouring the structure that jail gave him. Jamie opens up about his… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/944869/episodes/17423971-jamie-s-journey-to-recovery-after-a-life-of-crime-and-drug-addiction.mp3) ## [The Enduring Power of Masonic 'Examinations'](https://brotherallatt.substack.com/p/the-enduring-power-of-masonic-examinations) _2025-05-19 · Darren Allatt · Daily Masonic Progress_ The question-and-answer teaching approach is one of Freemasonry's most distinctive traditions. ## [The Art and Science of Freemasonry](https://brotherallatt.substack.com/p/the-art-and-science-of-freemasonry) _2025-05-05 · Darren Allatt · Daily Masonic Progress_ Finding Balance in a Fragmented World ## MEET, ACT, AND PART-EPISODE 67-MCME FEATURING JAMES BUCKHORN AND CHAD KOPENSKI _2025-04-29 · Meet, Act and Part_ Greg, Roger, and Darin welcome James Buckhorn, current president of the MCME, and Chad Kopenski, a past president of the MCME, to discuss this year's conference. https://www.mcme1949.org/ Submit blog articles for publication on our blog here: secil970afam@gmail.com [Listen](http://cast.rocks/hosting/24424/EPISODE-67-MCME-Featuring-James-Buckhorn-and-Chad-Kopenski.mp3) ## [When Should You Change Lodges?](https://brotherallatt.substack.com/p/when-should-you-change-lodges) _2025-04-23 · Darren Allatt · Daily Masonic Progress_ Have you ever sat in your lodge feeling increasingly disconnected—watching as your enthusiasm is met with indifference, your contributions overlooked, or worse, experiencing an environment where divisive conversations have replaced brotherly harmony? ## [Talking Vartan: The Knights and Daughters of Vartan Podcast - Episode 57: We Remember in Times Square](https://soundcloud.com/talkingvartanpodcast/talking-vartan-the-knights-and-daughters-of-vartan-podcast-episode-57-we-remember-in-times-square) _2025-04-17 · Talking Vartan Podcast_ Episode 57 of the Talking Vartan Podcast focuses on the upcoming Armenian Genocide Commemoration to be held in New York's Times Square on Sunday, April 27th. 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