Best The After Lodge Crew Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 316: Party Planning 1:20:22

10M ago1:20:22

1:20:22

How did the big fair go without us? The Shrine is turning Jamie into the clown Will Harlan ever confess that Pennsylvania is NMJ? What is the Order of the Silver Trowel? Jewish members of the first Supreme Council Previews of what's to come for Harlan in the York Rite What's happening with the upcoming After Lodge Dungeons & Dragons night? All the …

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Episode 315: Traveling Men 1:07:03

10M ago1:07:03

1:07:03

It's vacation season Harlan came home from Michigan, pursued by Canada smoke Visiting a roadside attraction: Skellville John explains why he (still?) hates Las Vegas Jamie's (many) trips John ended up back in the officer line? We learn how government liquor sales work Tennessee Prince Hall recognition Leave us some comments below Email us at afterl…

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Episode 314: Selling Out 51:59

11M ago51:59

51:59

Welcome to the Masonic influencer show! Be sure to use offer code "AFTERLODGE" . . . somewhere What's happening with Fair season now? The Chuck Grotto sprouting continues Why lawyers are bad at by-laws Harlan (re-)joins the Apple cult Finding good regalia is hard, we personally recommend Fratline Alcoholic Mountain Dew is a thing?! How much do thos…

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Episode 313: Socks and Bowties 1:23:15

12M ago1:23:15

1:23:15

Another long hiatus, and Bruce is still missing in action Chuck's crew is one step closer to starting a new Grotto Harlan finally concedes and signs a York Rite petition How about the Shrine? Did the Scottish Rite have religious criteria in the before times? The wrong kind of esotericism Thoughts on socks and bowties What happens when muckety mucks…

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Episode 312: Parade of the Century 59:00

1y ago59:00

59:00

Are we a monthly show now? Practical Freemasonry reviewed by "serious" Masonic outlets Harlan attended the centennial rededication of the George Washington Masonic Memorial Parades, purple people eaters, and the event of the century "The City of Masonic graffiti" How are Canadian embassies different from the others? Tales from the tour Our Lodge is…

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Episode 311: Right Angle Cummerbunds 1:13:51

1+ y ago1:13:51

1:13:51

Bruce is back! World of Warcraft is still a thing? And at Lodge! Chuck's new fez adds 20 years, or was it becoming a Past Master? Canned wine, boxed whiskey, and bottling up the appendant bodies Announcing: The After Lodge Table Top (coming soon!) Something's brewing in Texas? And it was on public broadcast . . . Finding the right cummerbund--it ne…

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Season Three | Episode Six: “Further Down The Path” 1:05:53

1+ y ago1:05:53

1:05:53

In the final episode of Season Three, host Will Rice brings the story to the present by taking a look at the remaining scenarios – and also shares a new permutation of the story uncovered in 2014 after a return trip to Andros Island. Music: Theme music for Down the Path was written and recorded by Alex Flock: www.alexflock.com. Season Three of Down…

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Season Three | Episode Four: “The Simplest Explanation” 25:27

1+ y ago25:27

25:27

In Episode Four, host Will Rice begins by digging into what feels on the surface like the most probable of the scenarios – did the boats and crew have a mechanical issue that turned fatal or were they victims of a bad storm out at sea – or a combination of the two? He also shares research about the storm systems that were documented before during a…

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Season Three | Episode Five: “New Voices” 40:30

1+ y ago40:30

40:30

In Episode Five, in 2022 host Will Rice was able to interview the two people who were hired by Stanley Bain to manage the Cargill Creek and Grassy Cay Lodge for the 1995/1996 fishing Season. Just one of their responsibilities – was managing and maintaining all of the boats. Music: Theme music for Down the Path was written and recorded by Alex Flock…

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Season Three | Episode Three: “Exploring Andros Island” 39:12

1+ y ago39:12

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In episode three, Will Rice reviews previously published articles about Stanley Bain and fishing Andros Island. He also interviews legendary photographer, angler, and world traveler Brian O’Keefe who recalls his time fishing with Stanley Bain.. Music: Theme music for Down the Path was written and recorded by Alex Flock: www.alexflock.com. Season Th…

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Season Three | Episode Two: “The Timeline and Scenarios” 30:14

1+ y ago30:14

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In Episode Two, Will Rice explores the timeline that spans when the fishing expedition departed to when they were first reported missing as well as the scenarios discussed very early on. Was it some type of accident at sea – perhaps mechanical – weather related, or a combination of both? Was Stanley Bain robbed, killed, and his boat hijacked by pir…

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Season Three | Episode One: “The Disappearance” 30:04

1+ y ago30:04

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This is the story of Stanley Bain and his crew – who disappeared sometime on – or after - August 5th, 1995 from South Andros Island in the Bahamas. The crew and three boats set off together on a fishing trip for Lobster, to feed guests of the Cargill Creek fly fishing lodge for the upcoming season. According to most people I’ve interviewed, the out…

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Down The Path Season Three | Trailer 6:01

1+ y ago6:01

6:01

I have a story that I’ve been thinking about and working on for almost 20 years now. I first heard about the disappearance of Stanley Bain in 2005, while fishing South Andros Island in the Bahamas. From the moment I heard about Stanley Bain and what happened in 1995 I was transfixed. And in a way, I’ve been transfixed ever since. This is a story ab…

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Episode 310: Words of the Elders 1:03:03

1+ y ago1:03:03

1:03:03

The last recording was so bad Jamie sat it on fire and Bruce went into hiding Jeff and Chuck join the grumpy old Past Masters' club Tis the season . . . for intemperence and excesses Chuck's town starts a new Grotto. What is the Grotto? Does every jurisdiction normalize ad-hoc public prayer? What are our New Years resolutions? Harlan goes ice skati…

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Episode 309: The Metric Calendar 1:14:37

1+ y ago1:14:37

1:14:37

Surviving the post-Thanksgiving hordes Tis the Season . . . for Lodge elections Harlan's other Lodge is going to be opening in D.C. soon The Ninety-Five Theses against American air travel On civil rights and responsibility An after action report on Thanksgiving dinner Traditions of prayer: liturgy vs. improvisation On Being a Masonic Chaplain - Bro…

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Episode 308: Final Destination 59:16

1+ y ago59:16

59:16

We seem to be keeping the monthly Lodge schedule for podcasts Chuck's "Final Destination" Tony ends up in the chat instead of the recording What to do with "ring and run" candidates Harlan is hosting a Thanksgiving powder keg Tony finally gets on the right stream More details for the Thanksgiving dinner saga Finally looking after our health . . . i…

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Episode 307: That New Mason Smell 55:49

1+ y ago55:49

55:49

Bruce made it through the first year of parenthood Chuck completes his Scottish Rite (NMJ) passport Bro. came down to hang out After Lodge in person--and he brought cheese curds! We initiated someone after YEARS! Jason, the Patriarch, and other VIPs were all there too Harlan somehow [Secretary] gets blamed for guns in Lodge Andrew shows up, and bri…

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Episode 306: Swords and Scabbards 1:00:35

1+ y ago1:00:35

1:00:35

Why does Jamie have a shrine to Alf in his house? Past Masters Night at our Lodge vs. the Scottish Rite Gala Grand Lodge is right around the corner Does NMJ actually observe the Feast of Tishrei? A wierd turn to capital punishment . . . Scabbard or no scabbard--strong opinions on swords A rare YouTube channel recommendation from the crew: Kings & G…

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Episode 305: God Save the King 1:00:56

1+ y ago1:00:56

1:00:56

No Chuck tonight, but there's mullets everywhere! Harlan gets spooked by clown tattoos We're already into planning for 2023 If you had to kiss a man . . . Raising a toast to our Brothers' Queen and King Are there special obligations to a Masonic widower? Leave us some comments below Email us at afterlodge@gmail.com Find us on Facebook and Twitter J…

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Episode 304: Higher Education 1:02:06

1+ y ago1:02:06

1:02:06

Jamie competes to be the nation's most epic mullet John is back . . . from wherever he went Jeff manages to recruit half of our Lodge for the Scottish Rite We learn some more about Rainbow Things started far too late and went off the rails quickly after that This episode is brought to you by Lot 40 - Canadian water Getting back down with higher edu…

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Episode 303: Beating the Heat 55:10

2y ago55:10

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We sort of went dark for the summer John is on sabbatical, or we just lost him, time will tell So, what happened at the After Lodge Fair this time? Recounting Chuck's misadventures Harlan skips Lodge to get back to his roots One of us (at least) is attending the 100th Anniversary of the George Washington Masonic Memorial Why is Chuck so . . . chill…

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Episode 302: Rainbow Shenanigans 44:12

2y ago44:12

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Twas the night before John's Grand York Rite Session It's so hot, the Minnesotan ice roads are cracking Reminiscing about the Rainbow Girls tormenting Jason Jamie shows up . . . as a YouTube guest! Congratulations to Jeff becoming a Knight of St. Andrew The annual After Lodge Fair is next week How Harlan learned proper humidor maintenance Bruce's b…

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Episode 301: Canadian He-Man 1:05:38

2y ago1:05:38

1:05:38

It's a new episodic century! Summer is here, so what's coming up in our Fraternal world? Facebook and its many strings The rest of the tech companies have us too . . . Millennials griping about inflation--time marches on! The trendiest excuse for skipping Lodge? Parking. When are little Shrine cars going electric? Going dark for the summer vs. stay…

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Episode 300: Hallucinating Skunks 1:15:07

2y ago1:15:07

1:15:07

An unceremonious welcoming of the big 300th episode We have . . . interesting headwear though! Chuck joined the Tall Cedars of Lebanon Another state recognizes its M.W. Prince Hall counterpart It's carnival time for the After Lodge crew again Gripes about the milk-industrial complex It's 2022, can we use the Internet yet? Keeping up with inflation …

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Episode 299: Austin Shifrin 1:06:48

2y ago1:06:48

1:06:48

May the Fourth be with You! Jamie has gone full mullet . . . FULL mullet Bro. Austin Shifrin, author of More Light: Collected Masonic Writings, comes to hang out with us What are the best three appendant degrees? What is one thing you would tell a new initiate? How Harlan vets authors (or doesn't) before we meet them What is the dumbest conspiracy …

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Episode 298: Practical Freemasonry 1:41:34

2y ago1:41:34

1:41:34

After canning last week's episode, we're back! Matt Gallagher (/u/tikijack) returns to discuss his newest title: Practical Freemasonry Why the After Lodge method is superior-ish "Accessible philosophy for working-class schlubs" Chuck shows up to celebrate being removed from office Don't suck the fun out of /r/freemasonry like a dementor Somehow we …

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Episode 297: Polite Society 1:02:18

2y ago1:02:18

1:02:18

Harlan takes Worshipful Jeff to a T.O. Lodge function We turn the mic over to Chuck because we're insane Happenings in the Northeast How not to bequest valuable Masonic heirlooms Jamie's work as a Canadian milkman continues We were going to rise above celebrity gossip . . . but then we didn't Reminiscing about "polite society", cannibalism, and une…

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Episode 296: After Conclave 1:15:20

2y ago1:15:20

1:15:20

Jamie is part of the "milk" industrial complex now Bro. Sean, Brian, and Barry (the "Traveling Templar") come to hang out with us again A recap of the "Call2Conclave" . . . there was no getting around it Then Chuck showed up to ask the question we all wanted to know: "is this finally over?!" So what comes next then? Harlan gets summonsed away from …

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Episode 295: Washington's Mistrial 50:30

2y ago50:30

50:30

Bruce is back! . . . and Jamie's mullet is still here COVID restrictions are lifting and Lodge almost feels normal We had George Washington night at the Scottish Rite and it wasn't what you might think More interesting learning opportunities coming up just about everywhere We've been away because of a trial that screwed up, we know it's Harlan's fa…

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Episode 294: Brian Dimatteo 1:42:39

2y ago1:42:39

1:42:39

Bro. Brian Dimatteo, Grand Recorder, Minnesota joins us to hang out After Lodge Turns out, Bro. Dimatteo is the one that saved the York Rite from our own Circus We're battening down for the big ice storm coming for us and share some generator tips Updates from Reddit this week . . . there's not much Bro. Dimatteo gives up the updates on the upcomin…

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Episode 293: Back to School 1:09:26

2+ y ago1:09:26

1:09:26

We're starting late tonight, actually after Lodge John goes back to school . . . it gets better, right? The 2022 Masonic Restoration Foundation conference is in Detroit this year Call to Conclave is coming up in Indiana If only we could take any credit for the recent crypto dip The birth of the American ideal and the "Carrot Top" of the 18th Centur…

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Episode 292: NFT Degrees 1:09:29

2+ y ago1:09:29

1:09:29

What is on John's face?! After eight years of podcasting, we get confused by a simple audio loop How does your Lodge do re-obligation? Sitting in the big chair stretches the cable tow Chuck triggers "crypto" Harlan Jamie's rocking the mullet now Some crack-pot tries offering NFTs of Masonic degrees Just because a few people get lucky in a Ponzi sch…

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Episode 291: Nautical Concrete 1:27:12

2+ y ago1:27:12

1:27:12

This evening's episode sponsored by Jameson Orange Liqueur Imperial vs. metric measurements for "a lot" of snow What about measuring membership numbers? It's not just Freemasonry, people just don't "join" things Playground scuffles Canadian geese chasing tigers at the zoo Turkey changes it's official English name (and Harlan is still trying to figu…

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Episode 290: Lost in Translation 1:11:37

2+ y ago1:11:37

1:11:37

Next week will be 8 years of the After Lodge Podcast! Bro. Sean comes back to visit (maybe he forgot why he left?) Harlan gets grumpy about Christmas observers clogging up Chinese restaurants on Christmas What everyone got up to for Christmas Talking language and translation Whose Lodge did the coolest philantropy during the holidays? Someone broug…

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Episode 289: Amateurs 1:20:24

2+ y ago1:20:24

1:20:24

Chuck pulls a Tony and forgets to mute Bruce is back! Jamie shares some deeply personal medical news Harlan's legal review: "hearsay is NOT proof, not even by Masonic standards" Just how far behind did we get on show publication? Taking the Past Master Degree prior to installation? Congratulations to Chuck on his election Jeff shows up, Chuck leave…

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Episode 288: Masters-Elect 1:16:36

2+ y ago1:16:36

1:16:36

Bruce is still out, so we've got Producer John Jeff returns, as Worshipful Master-Elect makes a surprise visit to Jeff's election Tom-foolery is afoot in NJ - and airing letters on Reddit Different jurisdictions and travel expenses In short: "social media is going to kill us all and Masonry is the canary in the coal mine" The continued woe…

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Episode 287: Playing the Rites 2:06:32

2+ y ago2:06:32

2:06:32

Bruce is still out on paternity leave Our Scottish Rite names reunion for one of our own Newly made Scottish Rite Mason Jeff isn't here . . . because he's at a York Rite meeting Chuck denies the superiority of the SMJ A brief book measuring contest /u/TikiJack sent us advance copies of his new book Practical Freemasonry We're doing book reviews now…

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Episode 286: Special Delivery 1:40:43

2+ y ago1:40:43

1:40:43

Congratulations to Daddy Bruce! The rest of us are back, fresh on the heels of Grand Lodge Things have been remarkably uneventful Jamie shows up Entered Apprentices With nothing else happening, we talk drink instead Bruce (the cat) joins us We're still having the alcohol debates, even without Scotty What's the world going to be like with a mini-Bru…

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Episode 285: Moving to Nunavut 2:22:58

2+ y ago2:22:58

2:22:58

Bruce fills in as Secretary, and Harlan will never miss Lodge again Boats and goats - Masonry on the farm Stones, stones, and pissing on some stones We experienced a better world without Facebook . . . for a few hours Harlan preaches the virtues of ditching Facebook for the 1,000th time Plus another rant about too much assumed familiarity How capit…

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Episode 284: Truth and Reconciliation 1:05:37

2+ y ago1:05:37

1:05:37

Bruce is missing?! Harlan's traditional observence Lodge gets back to . . . tradition Chuck's longest day in Masonry John is old--and leaving us early tonight Tomorrow is Canada's first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Blaming the British is easier than accepting real Truth and Reconciliation (and more fun) A bag of political milk Lea…

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Episode 283: Pokémon Dues Cards 1:29:04

2+ y ago1:29:04

1:29:04

"Men in tights" at Commandary Suit in the morning, bibbed overalls in the evening A call to conclave, John tries to explain Harlan suggests "trial by combat" instead The common root of every bad thing man does Pokémon dues cards Jurisprudence, a.k.a. "don't get sued" Call2Conclave.org Leave us some comments below Email us at afterlodge@gmail.com Fi…

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Episode 282: Confederate Minnesotans 1:32:55

2+ y ago1:32:55

1:32:55

We experiment with the "potty word" AI filter . . . it doesn't work Bruce finally finishes his plumbers education An uptick in new Scottish Rite Masons, a sign of things to come? The literal American "melting pot": FOOD Faith-based exclusions in the Scottish Rite? Harlan begs to differ Affirmation of faith exclusions in Templary? The Knights also s…

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Episode 281: Not Quite There 55:00

2+ y ago55:00

55:00

Welcome to the episode that almost wasn't (and probably shouldn't have been) Jamie is joining the Shrine COVID Part II and why the aliens won't talk to us What happened, and didn't, at Grand Commandary OnlyFans goes "family friendly"?! Chuck goes axe throwing for romance Harlan gets a bit of . . . non-constructive career feedback Getting the quarri…

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Episode 280: Dark for the Summer 1:51:47

2+ y ago1:51:47

1:51:47

It's the "back to school" episode (after going quiet for half the summer) Harlan finally gets his Lodge salary, paid in pennies Another tangled nightmare of Masonic jurisdiction John's new experiences Strange choices by Google's algorithm on our live feed Movie talk time . . . because we're still in isolation More plumbing woes Fun with regalia Ton…

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Episode 279: Geographic Conspiracy 1:26:59

3y ago1:26:59

1:26:59

We survived the big fair, "the best and worst we've ever had" Tony shows up in customary Tony garb A new Mason comes to hang out with our Lodge at the fair. We towed his car. Introducing this week's sponsor: Testicuzzi! Recapping the weekend's shenanigans Planning to steal a car? How not to do it and other hard learned lessons Accidental racism fro…

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Episode 278: Canada Day 1:36:53

3y ago1:36:53

1:36:53

Jamie is officially appointed the "Canadian Affairs Correspondent" Hello to Jason's mom, we know you're still listening! It's festival season, and Chuck's Lodge continues to slide into the fair abyss We need a new explanation for not running the world Fundraisers, fish frys, and creative ventures For Canada Day, Jamie does show and tell with Canadi…

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Episode 277: Campfire Stories 1:18:48

3y ago1:18:48

1:18:48

Jamie is a regular fixture now, so no special introductions Is the crypto crash happening? Is it all Tesla's fault? Farewell to John McAfee, a fixture of the earlier days of After Lodge More chaos in the fraternal recognition system We found /u/SeattleShriner!! Scottish Rite and the race for the Sovereigns Ritual pronunciation, like all things Maso…

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Episode 276: Horizontally Plumb 1:27:14

3y ago1:27:14

1:27:14

The Angry Chaplain is back! . . . with some casual conversation tips . . . and pretending to be a forgotten Past Master Do we have a replacement for Canada Dry 10? Jamie explains how Canada has handled COVID differently Some stories about Masons doing some plumbing, and it's not what you'd think Chuck's lodge takes over the local town festival, we …

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Episode 275: Overcorrection 1:20:13

3y ago1:20:13

1:20:13

We're starting late, with no Chuck, Bruce lost his camera, and are otherwise in disarray Worshipless Host Producer Bruce is going to be adding "dad" to his long list of titles A life lesson about microfiber and why it's always a bad idea Harlan gets a rude awakening to just how woke /r/freemasonry has become Did our audience misunderstand us? Have …

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Episode 274: Crooked Letters 1:02:04

3y ago1:02:04

1:02:04

Bro. Kevin returns from the "crooked letter" state A "fraternal warning" letter . . . written in crayon So, at least there's still Mississippi Jamie pops in at just the wrong time--or the right time, depending on how you look at it Anoter update on national recognition of Prince Hall Affiliated Freemasonry Seattle Shriner, where are you?! Men from …

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