Best Oddfellows Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 56 - The Heavy Volunteer Baton 1:13:02

4h ago1:13:02

1:13:02

Tara and Billy are joined by Chaplain Eric Bramble for a frank conversation of the burdensome situations they have seen when the professionals could be called in, but volunteers full of FLT take on the tasks. Sometimes with amazing outcomes, and sometimes when those volunteers are under the pump to perform perfectly even though they lack the experi…

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Ep. 55 - Crossover - What is going wrong - pt 1 1:09:25

5M ago1:09:25

1:09:25

It’s that wonderful time again, when two podcasts become one. Well, actually, when MGR gets connected with friends at The Three Links Oddcast it become two shows. Part one is here and part two is on their feed. In part one, Ainslie and Toby join the discussion about Lodge leadership and the responsibility we all have to be watch for sign of negativ…

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Discussion on Black Culture with special guest Justin Blu and Lorenzo Gooden 1:23:28

5M ago1:23:28

1:23:28

Discussion on what is Black Culture and how we define it in AmericaBy Big God Knowledge

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Healing, Forgiving & Growing, with special guest Teti. 1:15:21

8M ago1:15:21

1:15:21

Navigating through life experiences can be a challenge at times but growing from them is a lesson learned.By Big God Knowledge

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Conversations with an Oddfellow, with special guest Solmagick 1:01:08

9M ago1:01:08

1:01:08

Tune in to conversations with an Oddfellow and Freemason, Solmagick. This episode dives into his life, his work, and expounds on Freemasonry and the misconceptions that follow it.By Big God Knowledge

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Mind Alignment, with special guest Ricky Prestige 1:03:58

10M ago1:03:58

1:03:58

Diving deep into the power of the conscious and subconscious mind.By Big God Knowledge

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Bridging The Gap, special guest Alvin Watson 49:25

10M ago49:25

49:25

The importance of educating our own and breaking free of systemic shackles.By Big God Knowledge

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The Program vs The Programmer (Part 1) 25:52

10M ago25:52

25:52

The constant self equation of checking your thoughts because those thoughts could be a program of mind control from a system or someone elseBy Big God Knowledge

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Mind Alignment ( Live Radio Show ) 56:42

10M ago56:42

56:42

Today we dive deep into the conscious and subconscious mind. Understanding the Power of our minds and realities we can create through thoughts.By Big God Knowledge

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Ep. 54 - A Grand Chat 1:11:59

10M ago1:11:59

1:11:59

Oh my the Goat Riding got a little of track this episode. Tara and Billy were honored to be hosts to the venerable Vice Grand Andy Bernhart of Columbia Lodge #2. Brother Andy is no stranger to Modern Goat Rider as he is part of the behind the scenes production team for MGR, and additionally for many other Odd Fellows reasons. This episode's vision …

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Introducing The Unruly Philosopher ( Live Radio Show ) 58:40

11M ago58:40

58:40

He's here, the motivational, unconventional, inspirational man of many experiences. Tune in to the first episode with Big God KnowledgeBy Big God Knowledge

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Ep. 53 - Odd Q&A Banter 1:01:27

11M ago1:01:27

1:01:27

Tara and Billy reconnect after a busy Summer of Odd Fellows fun to answer questions received during Question & Answer polls. You, listeners, should go along with them and think about how their answers would differ from yours. The hosts do try to remain uncontroversial, but hey, they're just humans still trying to perfect their Oddfellowship. Check …

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Ep. 52 - FOMO for HeroWork 1:09:52

1y ago1:09:52

1:09:52

FOMO means Fear Of Missing Out and Tara and Billy have been missing out on time in Studio FLT. A new show was needed!! Guest Selena Roberts from HeroWork Victoria joined the MGR show to give the inside scoop of how to construct the volunteer experience so fabulous that makes them tell their friends that the experience was like no other they had exp…

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Ep. 51 – Crossover with 3LOC 50:17

1+ y ago50:17

50:17

Once again Tara and Billy welcome Toby Hanson, Ainslie Heilich and Mike Duminiak from Three Links Odd Cast to chat away through topics across the two shows, one here and the other on their show, so listen to both and (SPOILER) there is big news from Modern Goat Rider during the Odd-Podge segment near the end. But before that we discuss Leadership a…

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Ep. 50 - Grand Takes 1:11:17

2y ago1:11:17

1:11:17

MGR has the perfect guest. Surprise! It’s Billy!! Tara leads the Q’s & Billy provides the A’s about his trip to Chilliwack, BC for the Grand Lodge Sessions of BC. Out come the hot-takes of the good parts and the more challenging parts of jurisdictional sessions. Included are two interviews of attendees: Belinda DeGuglielmo of Tatnai Lodge #9, and R…

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Ep. 49 - Getting Primed with Michael and Ainslie 59:04

2y ago59:04

59:04

After a rather long summer break Tara and Billy are back to the mic to catch up on their returns to the Hall and meetings; but they have to have a guest, so why not two??! The return of Bros. Michael Greenzeiger and Ainslie Heilich to discuss the year since the publication of The Odd Fellows Primer. The guests uncover the story of the book’s creati…

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Ep. 48 - FLT Banter 53:25

2y ago53:25

53:25

Tara and Billy are back! The hosts catch up on all the interesting events and charity work that has been going on in Victoria over the past couple months. There are some good ideas for your Lodges in there. They also look forward into the Summer and Fall, and just for some giggles they throw in a debriefing of how being a Vice Grand has gone for ea…

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Ep. 47 - What are we doing here 56:32

2+ y ago56:32

56:32

Tara and Billy get California fever again with a call down the coast to Oceanside Lodge #346 where PG and current DDGM Brother Ed Burns has help build back a Lodge from 10 members in 2016 to close to 80 members in 2022. Ed gives the hosts and you listeners an idea packed episode for revitalizing a Lodge even when the Hall needs repairs as well as t…

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Ep. 46 – Grand Lodge Three 1:15:33

2+ y ago1:15:33

1:15:33

Tara and Billy welcome in representatives of the three Victoria lodges who are Grand Lodge of British Columbia officers and participants. Together the hosts tug at the curtain that conceals the function of jurisdictional Grand Lodges, and they are successful getting Aaron Hall (Grand Warden and District Deputy Grand Master), Becky Auld (Grand Secre…

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From BC to a Grammy 1:00:02

2+ y ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Issa talks about how horribly we frame stories and what does that do to how we think about lifeBy CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Independent order of the Oddfellow 1:00:02

2+ y ago1:00:02

1:00:02

What a whack name, but like always, Issa brings you into his world and talks in circlesBy CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Bring back Bullying 58:43

2+ y ago58:43

58:43

Its not that bullying is bad, its that we have bullied the wrong peopleBy CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Where the gold at 1:00:02

2+ y ago1:00:02

1:00:02

It's the ides of March and you need to bewearyBy CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Womens History Month 57:23

2+ y ago57:23

57:23

It's a gooood blend of good vibesBy CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Ep. 45 - Chaplain Bramble Rambles 1:05:34

2+ y ago1:05:34

1:05:34

NOTE: The episode includes occasional strong language. When joined by the divine Bro. Eric Bramble, hosts Billy and Tara strap themselves in for a flowing discussion about the role of Chaplain when it’s tuned into the mighty station: WFLT. Although there are PG-rated words used, they come from Eric’s enthusiasm and it should not detract from the me…

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Black History Month 58:43

2+ y ago58:43

58:43

Issa talks a little bit of everything and tries to bring you in to his mindBy CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Whales, they are cancelled from here on out 58:43

2+ y ago58:43

58:43

Issa makes a great argument on why we should think about the whales and what they are doing to the planet. Also, ScamBy CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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FUNDRIVE 59:44

2+ y ago59:44

59:44

Come and donate to the FundriveBy CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Happy Black History Month 1:02:03

2+ y ago1:02:03

1:02:03

Issa starts BHM with a good powerful show showcasing some of theBy CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Ep. 44 - Degree Lodges 50:17

2+ y ago50:17

50:17

Need to take your degree work up a notch? Listen in to Tara and Billy, along with special guest host Bro. Stephen Coulson of Vancouver Lodge #90 as they interview members of the Seattle Degree Lodge #1 to get an inside look at Degree Lodges. Bro. Toby Hanson returns to MGR as does Bro. Michael Douglas and new goat rider Bro. Greg Powers. Don’t worr…

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Happy Holidays 1:00:02

2+ y ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Issa talks about how the show is changing and it's changing him. Why we should bring bullying back and what would you do if this was your LandlordBy CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Ep. 43 - The Important Crossover - part 1 58:27

2+ y ago58:27

58:27

*** After Listening to part 1, download part 2 on the Three Links Odd Cast *** Spurred on by a listener email, the forces of the Three Links Odd Cast join Tara and Billy to take on the question of importance and relevance of Odd Fellowship these days. Having the show full of all of us we move through the hot-takes, musings of possibilities of bette…

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Ep. 42 – Talking to Friends 1:03:08

2+ y ago1:03:08

1:03:08

WARNING: This is another feel good podcast! Episode 42 does not address the Order’s problems, nor does it investigate the frustrating politics that might be at a Lodge level. Instead, this show is about Tara and Billy taking a few minutes to ask four members with varying years in the Odd Fellows what it is in it for them, how they ended up in their…

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Its scamming season 1:00:33

2+ y ago1:00:33

1:00:33

It is the most wonderful time of the year, it's the year people get to scheming and scamming pay attentionBy CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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The Show Grandma Built 1:01:22

2+ y ago1:01:22

1:01:22

This is the show influenced by Nonnie herself! if you know her you know what that means!By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Get the DL 1:00:02

2+ y ago1:00:02

1:00:02

issa has a hot take he does with a smoooooothness todayBy CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Ep. 41 - Rebekahs Victoria with Sandra Martin 1:03:17

2+ y ago1:03:17

1:03:17

On a National Day of Remembrance in Canada, the UK and USA, Tara and Billy welcomed Sister Sandra Martin of Rebekah Lodge Unity #145 in Victoria, BC to take them down memory lane over her 47 years as a member of Rebekahs. Sandra reveals that the road for Rebekahs has been difficult since the SGL motioned for all Odd Fellows Lodges be open to women,…

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Shine On 1:00:02

2+ y ago1:00:02

1:00:02

We are live and in effect. Every week brining you the heat. We are joined today by the special guest Eve!By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Today was a long day 59:44

2+ y ago59:44

59:44

Issa helps to alleviate some of his shitty day through even shittier jokesBy CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Prosperity Gospel 1:00:23

2+ y ago1:00:23

1:00:23

Issa really dives into what he think life should look like for us all....shooting your son cause he wont stop playing the guitarBy CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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New slow boat to 10akey 1:00:02

3y ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Issa really travels a long way to get to his point, but he does. We need to do betterBy CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Ep. 40 – Organizational Odd Fellows 1:06:14

3y ago1:06:14

1:06:14

Tara and Billy call upon all three Odd Fellows Lodges in Victoria to get a full representative samples of organizational challenges and solutions from their lodges. Sure, they are all well experienced British Columbia provincial government employees, but they also have great advice for lodges of any size. Enjoying their first rides on MGR are Siste…

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Issa Byke 55:31

3y ago55:31

55:31

Today is a good day to have a good day. We touched on a LOT of topics that will have you saying a little bit of WTFBy CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Its dark out here 1:00:02

3y ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Issa finally moves into his late time slot and does his first show Feels weird but he's getting more comfortableBy CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Ep. 39 - Odd Fellows Heart with Morey Holzman 41:26

3y ago41:26

41:26

Did someone say Hockey and Odd Fellowship? Yes we did! Journalist, author Morey Holzman joins Billy and Tara to discuss his second book, The Odd Fellow’s Heart, on the history of Hockey’s origins, but this one has a discovered Odd Fellows slant. Morey had never heard of the Odd Fellows before discovering James “Jimmy” Stewart. Morey found that the …

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Last Thursday of Last Thursday 1:01:11

3y ago1:01:11

1:01:11

Issa has his last show on Thursday before moving them to Tuesdays. enjoy!By CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Ep. 38 – Thinking Like an Odd Fellow with Scott Moye 52:45

3y ago52:45

52:45

The written word is not Dead! Brother Scott Moye, co-founder of the Heart In Hand blog joins Tara and Billy to discuss his new book, Think Like an Odd Fellow. Not only do you get to hear Billy gush over how much he loves this book, but Tara helps Scott explain the importance of this type of book that takes a deeper exploration into the philosophy b…

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Ep. 37 – A Successful Lodge 1:24:35

3y ago1:24:35

1:24:35

The Summer keeps cooking along, when Tara and Billy get together to talk about what could make a Lodge look, feel and be successful. Covering many areas of what a member might consider, they segue through “doing it wrong, while doing it right”, “running a Lodge is hard work” and “how not to be a jerk”. But before all that, current events were discu…

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Ep. 36 - Rules of the Order with Justin Bailey 1:06:10

3y ago1:06:10

1:06:10

Who is Robert’s and why is he still around? Tara and Billy welcome PGM Justin Bailey of Pennsylvania Odd Fellows Grand Lodge to discuss all the fun a Lodge can have when employing Robert’s Rules of Orders and proper governance to maximize efficiency and purpose. None of the three are experts so do not expect to get a "how-to do it show", but follow…

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Ep. 35 – Progressive FLT 44:05

3y ago44:05

44:05

Why not spend this traditional holiday weekend learning about something Progressive? Jessica Dickinson Goodman and Sinead Toolis are back for part two of their powerful interview from the end of May. [Their introductions are in Ep. 33. Sinead is first to speak this episode] Although there have been struggles at some of their Lodge’s meetings, ok, m…

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