Masonic Lite Podcast

Feb 27 2025 189 ep. 63 mins 921

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

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Episode 189 - RWGM Larry A. Derr

Feb 27 2025 76 mins

Hello! On this episode we welcome Right Worshipful Grand Master of Pennsylvania, Larry A. Derr. He joins us to talk about his journey as Grand Master and the state of Pennsylvania Masonry. Dutchy Doug provides a segment on the Ground Hog, we hear the Masonic News, play Copious Dues, and wrap in the standard form with Larry and the Fowl ruffling feathers. [00:00:00] Introductions

Episode 188 - Two Larry's for the Price of One.

Jan 23 2025 64 mins

Hello! On this episode both Host Larry and Guest Larry return to the studio. Larry Hudson, PM. returns and is joined by Brothers Tom Garman and Jeffery Brubaker, also of Millersville Lodge No. 476. We chat, play copious dues, and Larry calls 'em home with that familiar gold throated warble. And also chickens. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:10:10] First break, brought to you by Geor

Episode 187 - Holiday Happenings 2024

Dec 23 2024 57 mins

Hello! On this episode we return to "The" Valley of Reading's Holiday Happenings. Larry is once again MIA, but we rise to the challenge with several guests, covering a wide range of topics from trains and motorcycles, to selling fudge for diabetes. Dutchy Doug returns to tell us about the real Belsnickel and we close with an order of chicken, no Larry. [00:00:00] Introductions [0

Episode 186 -Job's Daughters

Nov 18 2024 61 mins

Hello! On this episode, we are joined by Sam and Delaney to talk about their organization, Job's Daughters. After a great chat with the girls, Sam introduces her parents, WM. Zach Boyer and his wife Stephanie, to share about their work with Job's Daughters and the Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation. Larry is absent, so there are no Deep Thoughts to be had, however, Jake fills fo

Episode 185 - Bro. Austin Shiffrin - Black Ink, Farther Stars

Oct 28 2024 67 mins

Hello! On this episode we welcome back Bro. Austin Shiffrin to discuss his new book, "Black Ink, Farther Stars". After a great chat, we hear from Dutchy Doug, play Copious dues, and close with Larry and the Assorted Collection providing order to our clutter. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:16:05] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:17:15] Segment 1 [00:41:0

Episode 184 - Bro. Ronald B. Carson, DDGM.

Oct 14 2024 81 mins

Hello! On this episode, we are joined by Bro. Ronald B. Carson. He is DDGM for Pennsylvania's First Masonic District, Past Principle for the School of Instruction, and a Past Master among other things. We have a great chat, play Copious Dues, hear the Masonic News, and close with Larry getting home on time! [00:00:00] Introductions [00:16:20] First break, brought to you by George

Episode 183 - Masonry Outside of the Lodge Room

Sep 30 2024 67 mins

Hello! On this episode we chat about practicing Freemasonry and representing the craft outside of the lodge room. New host Jake is on assignment elsewhere and was unable to join us, however, we hear Larry get deep with a new segment, and Dutchy Doug returns with a report from Broken Plow Lodge #377. In closing, Larry performs his usual duties while balancing on a tightrope over a g

Episode 182 - Bro. Mike McKee P.M.

Sep 16 2024 90 mins

Hello! On this episode, we welcome Bro. Mike McKee. He is the Executive Director of the Masonic Library and Museum of PA and joins us for a fantastic chat about his work at the Grand Lodge in Philadelphia and his life as a Mason. We also hear the Masonic News, play Copious Dues, and close with Bro. Mike joining Larry to present their newest collaboration, "Chickens in the Outback."

Episode 181 - Jeff Moyer 33°

Sep 02 2024 56 mins

Hello! On this episode, Past Master Moyer returns! Bro. Jeff is a 33° in the Scottish Rite, Past lots-of-stuff-in-lots-of-bodies, and is currently serving as Asst. Grand Marshall for the Grand Lodge of PA, as well as, Commander in Chief for "The" Valley of Reading, Scottish Rite. We chat, play Copious Dues, and close with Larry and the Ready Steady. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:0

Episode 180 - DeMolay Keyman Conference

Aug 12 2024 56 mins

Hello! On this episode, we appear live at the 2024 DeMolay Keyman Conference held at Masonic Village's Patton Campus in Elizabethtown, PA. We are joined by several guests who share their passion for Demolay and we are blown away by their energy, confidence, and love for their brethren. No news or Copious Dues this week, but we do wrap in the standard form with Larry and the Birds,