Sinopsis
Masonic Lite Podcast is an unstuffy, conversational, and humorous approach (well we think so) to understanding our craft. Join hosts Pete Ruggieri, Larry Merris, Jason Lewis, and rotating guests to discuss the "Lite" side of Masonry.
Episodios
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Episode 198 - Live at DeMolay Keyman Conference 2025
11/08/2025 Duración: 01h29minHello! On this episode, we return to the Patton Campus in Elizabethtown, PA for a live appearance at the DeMolay Keyman 2025 Conference. After the usual opening we are joined by several young men representing various chapters from across the United States as well as a few adult leaders who assist with the operations of the youth organizations. We hear the Masonic News and wrap in the standard form with Larry and the Lost leading us home. After the episode, we have included a Q&A/Shoutout session with members of the audience that occurred during the appearance. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:04:10] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:05:15] Segment 1 [00:23:05] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel [00:23:45] Segment 2 [00:37:10] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:38:20] Segment 3 [00:55:50] Fourth break, brought to you by A Mason's Work [00:56:25] Segment 3 and Wrap-up [01:01:40] Outro [01:02:15] Q&A MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/
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Episode 197 - Bro. Rick Freedman, Director of the Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania
21/07/2025 Duración: 59minHello! On this episode, we welcome Bro. Rick Freedman, Director of the Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania. He joins us to discuss his work at the Grand Lodge and extensive service in the Pennsylvania Masonic Youth organizations. After a great conversation, we hear the Masonic News, play Copious Dues, and in Larry's absence, lead the chickens home quicker than usual. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:09:05] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:10:15] Segment 1 [00:23:00] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel [00:23:40] Segment 2 [00:43:30] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:44:45] The Masonic News [00:45:30] Fourth break, brought to you by A Mason's Work [00:46:05] Segment 3 and Wrap-up [00:58:45] 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.co
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Episode 196 - PA State Senator James Malone
30/06/2025 Duración: 56minHello! On this episode we welcome Pennsylvania State Senator, Bro. James Malone. He joins us to talk about his Masonic journey, life as a State Senator, and the inspiration that led to his life of service. Tim is out on assignment, but we manage to make it through, with the Masonic News, Quiet Moments, and Larry's Free Range Family bringing us home. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:11:40] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:12:50] Segment 1 [00:30:05] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel [00:30:50] Segment 2 [00:42:35] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:43:45] Segment 3 [00:49:50] Fourth break, brought to you by A Mason's Work [00:50:20] Segment 3, Wrap-up, & Chickens [00:55:55] 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 Ciga
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Episode 195 - Linda M. Jackson - the Widows Guild
16/06/2025 Duración: 59minHello! On this episode, we welcome Linda M. Jackson, Director of Philanthropic and Widows Support for the Masonic Charities of Pennsylvania. She joins us to talk about her mission with the Widows Guild, the services they provide, and how Lodges can ensure that they are doing their part to support the spouses of our departed brethren. Larry gives us his latest Quiet Moment, we hear the Masonic News, and wrap in the usual way with the Pied Piper of Poultry. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:09:50] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:11:00] Segment 1 [00:33:50] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel [00:34:35] Segment 2 [00:51:10] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars & A Mason's Work [00:52:50] Segment 3, Wrap-up, & Chickens [00:59:20] 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: w
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Episode 194 - Doug Madenford
02/06/2025 Duración: 01h11minHello! On this episode, Bro. Doug Madenford returns for fantastic chat about Masonry, the Pennsylvania Dutch, his band the Broken Spokes, his podcast Doug's Front Porch and much more. His alter-ego Dutchy Doug makes a live in studio appearance, we play Copious Dues, and wrap-up the show by convincing Larry to stick around long enough to perform his sacred duty as the Chicken Whisperer. Following the outro, check out the full track "Ich un Du" performed by the Broken Spokes. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:13:45] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:14:55] Segment 1 [00:30:40] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel & A Mason's Work [00:31:20] Segment 2 [00:42:15] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:43:30] Dutchy Doug & Segment 3 [00:42:15] Fourth break, brought to you by A Mason's Work [00:55:45] Segment 4, Wrap-up, & Chickens [01:09:00] Outro [01:09:00] Ich un Du - The Broken Spokes MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign u
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Episode 193 - Three Men and a Podcast
19/05/2025 Duración: 01h09minHello! On this episode, Jack is on assignment with his Usual Vocation, Larry is sourcing barrels while on a trip to Niagara Falls, leaving Tim, Jake, and Josh to power-through. We play a mini-game of 20 Questions, stopping at four, and set a record for the number of umms and uhhhs in a single sentence. No Masonic News, Copious Dues, or Quiet Time, but we do manage to give the chickens a chance to stretch their legs with a cover of "Carol" by Larry and the Aquatic Search Party. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:06:50] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:08:00] Segment 1 [00:41:30] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel [00:42:20] Segment 2 [01:03:10] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars & A Mason's Work [01:05:00] Segment 3, Wrap-up, & Chickens [1:08:45] 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
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Episode 192 - MEGHP Eric C. Stahley
28/04/2025 Duración: 01h19minHello! On this episode we welcome Eric C. Stahley, Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Grand Holy Royal Arch Chapter of Pennsylvania. We chat about Blue Lodge, York Rite, and why every Mason should continue the York Rite journey if they want the rest of the story. Dutchy Doug returns to tell us about the happenings at the Broken Plow Lodge, we play Copious Dues, and follow Larry and the Pacemakers for the close. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:9:15] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:10:30] Segment 1 [00:39:05] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel & A Mason's Work [00:40:22] Segment 2 [00:56:30] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:57:40] Dutchy Doug [01:01:20] Segment 3, Wrap-up, & Chickens [01:18:25] 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: www.sjhelmelectric.c
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Episode 191 - Joe Dougherty returns again
14/04/2025 Duración: 01h13minHello! On this episode we welcome back our good friend, Bro. Joe Dougherty. Although his home lodge is Lodge 43 in Lancaster, PA., Joe has been working as a professional musician and engineer in sunny California and has had the opportunity to work on several Grammy Award winning projects. After catching up on his adventures out west, we play Copious Dues, and wrap in the standard form with Larry in a chicken suit scratching wax. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:12:50] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:14:00] Segment 1 [00:32:40] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel [00:33:25] Segment 2 [00:56:00] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars & A Mason's Work [00:57:50] Segment 3, Wrap-up, & Chickens [01:13:25] 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: www.sjhelmelectric.com/ Hiram
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Episode 190 - Brian Mattocks: A Mason's Work
16/03/2025 Duración: 01h06minHello! On this episode, Bro. Brian Mattocks returns to chat about his 3D printed Masonic Tarot project, his podcast A Mason's Work, and other tools he is working on to facilitate lodge discussion and engagement. After a great chat, we close with Chickens followed by an Episode of A Mason's Work. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:10:25] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:11:30] Segment 1 [00:23:05] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel [00:23:45] Segment 2 [00:39:30] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:40:45] Segment 3, Wrap-up, & Chickens [01:00:20] Outro [01:00:55] A Mason's Work - Craft Your Lodge Experience (https://podcast.amasonswork.com/) 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/ The Red
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Episode 189 - RWGM Larry A. Derr
28/02/2025 Duración: 01h16minHello! 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 [00:14:50] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:16:00] Segment 1 [00:30:50] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel [00:31:55] Segment 2 [00:50:35] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:51:50] Dutchy Doug [00:56:55] Segment 3, Wrap-up, & Chickens [01:15:30] 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/ The Red Serpent:
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Episode 188 - Two Larry's for the Price of One.
24/01/2025 Duración: 01h04minHello! 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 George J. Grove and Son [00:11:20] Segment 1 [00:24:15] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel [00:24:55] Segment 2 [00:46:00] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:47:00] Segment 3, Wrap-up, & Chickens [1:03:35] 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: www.sjhelmelectric.com/ Hiram & Solomon Cigars: www.hiramandsolomoncigars.com/ The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris: www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry…ris/dp/1466478608 Int
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Episode 187 - Holiday Happenings 2024
23/12/2024 Duración: 57minHello! 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 [00:08:50] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:09:55] Segment 1 [00:31:10] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel [00:31:55] Segment 2 [00:40:40] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:41:50] Dutchy Doug [00:46:45] Segment 3, Wrap-up, & Chickens [00:56:52] 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/ The Red Serpent: By
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Episode 186 -Job's Daughters
18/11/2024 Duración: 01h01minHello! 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 for the closing with great success. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:10:40] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:11:50] Segment 1 [00:31:45] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel [00:32:30] Segment 2 [00:46:35] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:47:45] Segment 3 [01:00:05] Chickens [01:01:00] 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 Helm Construction https://www.helmconstructionco.com/ Hiram & Solomon Cigars:
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Episode 185 - Bro. Austin Shiffrin - Black Ink, Farther Stars
28/10/2024 Duración: 01h07minHello! 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 [00:41:05] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel [00:41:55] Segment 2 [00:47:55] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:49:10] Dutchy Doug [00:52:55] Copious Dues, Wrap-up, & Chickens [01:06:35] 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/ The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry-Merris/dp/1466478608
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Episode 184 - Bro. Ronald B. Carson, DDGM.
14/10/2024 Duración: 01h21minHello! 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 J. Grove and Son [00:17:30] Segment 1 [00:30:10] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel [00:30:55] Segment 2 [00:58:25] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:59:35] Segment 3 [01:18:50] Chickens [01:20"30] 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 Helm Construction https://www.helmconstructionco.com/ Hiram & Solomon Cigars: https://www.hiramandsolomoncigars.com/ The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-
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Episode 183 - Masonry Outside of the Lodge Room
30/09/2024 Duración: 01h07minHello! 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 gator pit with no net. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:15:00] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:16:10] Segment 1 [00:34:30] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel [00:35:15] Segment 2 [00:53:00] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:54:05] Dutchy Doug [00:59:00] Wrap-up, & Chickens [01:06:35] 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: htt
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Episode 182 - Bro. Mike McKee P.M.
16/09/2024 Duración: 01h30minHello! 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." [00:00:00] Introductions [00:15:20] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:16:35] Segment 1 [00:46:40] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel [00:47:25] Segment 2 [01:15:30] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [01:16:40] Segment 3 [01:28:05] Chickens [01:29:35] 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 Helm Construction https://www.helmconstructionco.com/ Hiram & Solomon Cigars: https://www.hiramandsolomoncigars
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Episode 181 - Jeff Moyer 33°
02/09/2024 Duración: 56minHello! 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 [00:07:05] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:08:20] Segment 1 [00:28:20] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel [00:29:05] Segment 2 [00:41:30] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:42:40] Segment 3 [00:53:40] Chickens [00:55:35] 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 Helm Construction https://www.helmconstructionco.com/ Hiram & Solomon Cigars: https://www.hiramandsolomoncigars.com/ The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris:
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Episode 180 - DeMolay Keyman Conference
12/08/2024 Duración: 56minHello! 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, sinkin' buckets and dunkin' nuggets. [00:00:00] Introductions [00:3:45] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:4:55] Segment 1 [00:19:00] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel [00:19:50] Segment 2 [00:36:50] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:38:00] Segment 3 [00:54:25] Chickens [00:56:20] 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.
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Episode 179 - RWPGM Robert Bateman Interview & Jay Laser
29/07/2024 Duración: 01h11minHello! On this episode we return for a mid-summer episodes with our good friend Jay Laser and returning guest associate Jake Young. We listen to a great interview with RWPGM Robert Bateman and have a great chat about all things Masonic. To wrap things up, we hear the Masonic News, play Copious Dues, and close with Larry and the Formulaic Wingers [00:00:00] Introductions [00:12:35] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:13:40] Segment 1 [00:26:55] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel [00:27:35] Segment 2 [00:45:10] Third break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars [00:46:20] Segment 3 [00:57:15] Masonic News, Copious Dues, Wrap-up, & Chickens [01:10:35] 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/ The