177 episodes

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

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

    Episode 177 - Eric T. Downs, DDGM

    Episode 177 - Eric T. Downs, DDGM

    Hello! On this episode, we are joined by Bro. Eric T. Downs, DDGM of Pennsylvania's Fifth Masonic District. We have a great chat about his fellowship and travel events, encouraging participation, pool-side etiquette, and much more. To wrap, we hear from our pal Dutchy Doug, play Copious Dues, and attempt to perform one of Larry's famous "skits" in his absence.

    [00:00:00] Introductions
    [00:16:55] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son
    [00:18:05] Segment 1
    [00:49:25] Second break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel
    [00:50:15] Segment 2
    [01:06:25] Second break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars
    [01:07:30] Dutchy Doug
    [01:10:55] Copious Dues, Wrap-up, & Chickens
    [01:27:05] Outro
    MASONIC LITE PATREON
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    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

    Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate
    www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/
    MEDIA ATTRIBUTION:

    Backing Track for Dutchie Doug:

    Meanwhile in - Bavaria Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
    (EDITED TO FIT SEGMENT)


    Bye Everybody!

    • 1 hr 27 min
    Episode 176 - Brian Mattocks - A Mason's Tools

    Episode 176 - Brian Mattocks - A Mason's Tools

    Hello! On this episode, we are joined by Bro. Brian Mattocks, P.M. for a great conversation covering his experience as a Worshipful Master, his podcast project, knowing your Lodge brethren, and *GASP* conversing in Lodge?!?! After a great chat, we play Copious Dues and wrap in an abbreviated and sub-par form. Come back, Larry... please!
    [00:00:00] Introductions
    [00:20:40] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son
    [00:21:50] Segment 1
    [00:51:15] Second break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars
    [00:52:25] Segment 2
    [01:14:45] Third break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel
    [01:15:35] Segment 3
    [01:24:50] Copious Dues, Wrap-up, & Chickens
    [01:35:05] 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/

    Two Pillars Apparel:

    https://twopillarsapparel.com

    The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris:
    https://www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry-Merris/dp/1466478608

    Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate
    www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/
    MEDIA ATTRIBUTION:

    Backing Track for Two Pillars Apparel:
    Music by Mona Wonderlick
    Free Download: bit.ly/bloom-download
    YouTube: http://bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlick
    Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/soundcloud-mona-wonderlick
    Spotify: http://bit.ly/spotify-mona-wonderlick
    License: Creative Commons License - Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
    Music promoted by Ohzum Beats: https://bit.ly/ohzumbeats

    Bye Everybody!

    • 1 hr 35 min
    Episode 175 - Traveling

    Episode 175 - Traveling

    Hello! On this episode, we discuss traveling within our own state as well as our experiences in other Masonic Jurisdictions. Larry is absent, but we are joined by three guests, Jay Lammey, Jake Young, and Ricky Martini, who fill in adequately and with clear throats.

    We also hear from Dutchy Doug, the Masonic News, and wrap with the Larry Merris Tribute Orchestra.

    [00:00:00] Introductions

    [00:18:00] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

    [00:19:05] Segment 1

    [00:36:50] Second break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars

    [00:38:00] Segment 2

    [00:55:35] Third break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel

    [00:56:20] Dutchy Doug

    [01:00:00] Masonic News, Wrap-up, & Chickens

    [01:06:00] 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

    SJ Helm Electric:
    www.sjhelmelectric.com/

    Hiram & Solomon Cigars:
    www.hiramandsolomoncigars.com/

    Two Pillars Apparel:

    twopillarsapparel.com

    The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris:
    www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry…ris/dp/1466478608

    Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate
    www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/
    MEDIA ATTRIBUTION:

    Backing Track for Dutchie Doug:

    Meanwhile in - Bavaria Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
    creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
    (EDITED TO FIT SEGMENT)

    Backing Track for Two Pillars Apparel:

    Music by Mona Wonderlick
    Free Download: bit.ly/bloom-download
    YouTube: bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlick
    Soundcloud: bit.ly/soundcloud-mona-wonderlick
    Spotify: bit.ly/spotify-mona-wonderlick
    License: Creative Commons License - Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
    Music promoted by Ohzum Beats: bit.ly/ohzumbeats

    Bye Everybody!

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Episode 174 - The End of Year Eight

    Episode 174 - The End of Year Eight

    Hello! On this episode, we are once again joined by Bro. Ricky Martini of Harrisburg-Snyder Lodge #629 while we discuss the end of MLP's eighth year of mediocrity, The Operatives, and other topics. After our chat and the Masonic News, we wrap in the standard form with Larry and the Shockers keepin' the beat.

    [00:00:00] Introductions

    [00:17:05] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

    [00:18:15] Segment 1

    [00:26:50] Second break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars

    [00:28:00] Segment 2

    [00:44:05] Third break, brought to you by Two Pillars Apparel

    [00:44:50] Segment 3

    [01:12:30] Masonic News, Wrap-up, & Chickens

    [01:24:35] 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/

    Two Pillars Apparel:

    https://twopillarsapparel.com

    The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris:
    https://www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry-Merris/dp/1466478608

    Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate
    www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/
    MEDIA ATTRIBUTION:

    Backing Track for Two Pillars Apparel:
    Music by Mona Wonderlick
    Free Download: bit.ly/bloom-download
    YouTube: http://bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlick
    Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/soundcloud-mona-wonderlick
    Spotify: http://bit.ly/spotify-mona-wonderlick
    License: Creative Commons License - Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
    Music promoted by Ohzum Beats: https://bit.ly/ohzumbeats

    Bye Everybody!

    • 1 hr 27 min
    Episode 173 - Bro. Jack Brobst

    Episode 173 - Bro. Jack Brobst

    Hello! On this episode we are joined by Bro. Jack Brobst, currently appointed as Aide to the Grand Master and is a Past DDGM of Pennsylvania's 58th Masonic District amongst other things. We are also joined Bro. Ricky Martini of Harrisburg-Snyder Lodge #629. After a great chat, we hear the Masonic News, play Copious Dues, and wrap with Larry and the Pacemakers pumpin' up the jams.

    [00:00:00] Introductions

    [00:12:15] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

    [00:13:20] Segment 1

    [00:36:00] Second break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars

    [00:37:15] Segment 2

    [00:54:30] Masonic News

    [00:55:50] Copious Dues, Wrap-up, & Chickens

    [01:10:05] 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/

    Two Pillars Apparel:

    https://twopillarsapparel.company.site/

    The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris:
    https://www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry-Merris/dp/1466478608

    Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate
    www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/
    MEDIA ATTRIBUTION:

    Backing Track for Dutchie Doug:

    Meanwhile in - Bavaria Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
    (EDITED TO FIT SEGMENT)


    Bye Everybody!

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Episode 172 - Bro. Chris Ruli

    Episode 172 - Bro. Chris Ruli

    Hello! On this episode, we welcome Masonic author and historian Bro. Chris Ruli ( https://www.chrisruli.com/ ). He is an active member of several bodies in the DC area and currently finalizing his next book, Brother Lafayette. After a great chat, we hear the Masonic News, play Copious Dues, and wrap in the standard form with Larry "GD" Merris and the Turkey Hill Tea Ticklers.

    [00:00:00] Introductions

    [00:16:35] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son

    [00:17:45] Segment 1

    [00:42:25] Second break, brought to you by Hiram & Solomon Cigars

    [00:43:35] Segment 2

    [01:13:50] Masonic News & Wrap-up

    [01:25:35] Chickens

    [01:26:50] 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

    Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate
    www.facebook.com/IntermezzobyStephanie/

    Bye Everybody!

    • 1 hr 27 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
43 Ratings

43 Ratings

Templar 2 ,

Outstanding And Informative for both Masons and Non-Masons

I have listened to every episode at least once, and many episodes several times. Episode number 136 was particularly interesting to me.

I have only been a Mason for a little over three years and have incorporated a lot of what has been presented into my personal Masonic journey.

Further, as my way of saying “thank you” I have signed up as a Master Producer-level Patreon. It’s a small amount of money that I know will help keep this show going

App user 4777 ,

Good group of Guys

I have been listening for over a year and even signed up on Patreon because it is a worthwhile podcast

RevHanker ,

Friends making us better

I stumbled upon this podcast and am very grateful for it. Freemasonry has so many facets to it, historical, mystical but the thing that has kept me here for almost 30 years has been the friendships and the communal desire to make us all better men. I was reminded of this when during a recent interview with a well known Masonic author they “called him in” (rather than out) for something that could have been construed as being divisive. A super show.

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