What is Freemasonry?A charity?An esoteric school?An old man's club?What do we offer to our candidates?Whatever you may describe it as, there is, most likely, some aspect that we definitely get wrong. In this episode, the guys are joined by Bro. Morgan Hoxie, a gentleman who loves to dive into the more occult and esoteric, but feels that Freemasonry needs to look in the mirror sometimes. We are all humans and we all deserve a fair and just treatment.
It's about to get geeky.This week we are joined by Worshipful Brother Ed Keller, Past Master of Olive Branch Lodge 16, cosplayer, firefighter, and all around nerd. See how the original trilogy of Star Wars was influenced by similar principals as our Fraternity, how The Hero Of A Thousand Faces and A Hero's Journey should be in everyone's library, and a minor disagreement between Billy and Ed about a certain person's redemption.Like, share, and subscribe!
This time around, Andrew, Billy, and Kevin discuss amongst themselves the importance of Masonic ritual. Is it glorified theater? A call back to ancient mystery schools? Find out on this episode of the Extended Branch.
This time on The Extended Branch, WB Adam Reich makes his presence known and discusses being part of a lodge that, unfortunately, doesn't exist anymore, Greek frats vs Freemasonry, and how the family plays a big part of the Masonic experience. Subtle hints are also dropped by Kevin on future episode topics.Like, share, subscribe, and enjoy!
This week, your hosts are joined by their first out-of-district guest, John Cajio. John explains what it's like to serve 2 consecutive terms as Worshipful Master and how he comes from a family of Masons. Listen well, for a seed may be planted.
What does it mean to be a Brother? Do you assume the familiar role of a sibling either guiding or guided by your blood relatives? Or is there something more to the term?Adam, Billy, and Kevin discuss this idea and the impact the term has had on their lives.
On this, our Season One finale, Billy and Kevin are joined by WB Ralph DePalma for a discussion regarding music, law, and retention; both for memory and membership. How can a Worshipful Master not only keep new prospects interested, but stop "burn out", both for himself and his fellow Past Masters? Do your everyday passions translate into your Masonic career? How has starting a band with two other Masons helped round one out as a man? Have a listen and find out!We hope you all have enjoyed our maiden voyage into the world of video podcasting with this season. Keep up with us on Facebook and Instagram, and send your own thoughts, opinions and questions to our email at wegotbbqs@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you and hope to see you next season!
This week, Andrew, Billy and Kevin are joined by "The Ghost of The Lodge", Bro Jim Moretti, to discuss his magic and masonic heroes, what keeps him involved in the craft, and the research he put into making an outdoor lodge. This rather jovial episodes ends with our engineer Christian being amazed by Bro Moretti's close up magic abilities.The link for the book mentioned in The Craft Store can be found here: https://amzn.to/3brHpHV
Andrew and Billy are joined by Bro Steve Hertel, the Senior Deacon of Navasink Lodge 9 (Red Bank, NJ), to discuss the nontraditional routes both he and Andrew took through the Officer chairs, how being thrust into a leadership role affected them, and would they have felt more comfortable if they had gone the "regular" path.The guys were also joined by engineer and bonus guest Criss Madd, guitarist for the band Serious Matters and host of the Ghosted podcast, a show that dives into the paranormal. He chats with Billy about some of the supernatural occurrences that have happened to members of the Lodge while they did their random housecleaning duties.
After having a week off because of family, work, and fraternal obligations, the guys return relaxed and refresh. Andrew and Kevin explain their continuing Masonic journey, Billy jogs your brain with some Who's That Mason, and Kevin brings a new game forward entitled Before and After.
After a bit of a rocky start because of their original guest having to cancel, Kevin, Billy, and Andrew begin the discussion that is Esoterica. Being such a broad and heavy subject, they have to reign in some of the ideas, so as not to make it seem like they are trying to have you drink from the fire hose. Let's just say that the door to the Craft Store was busted open with this episode.
Kevin, Billy, and Andrew are joined by WB Ken Long to listen to his tales of brotherhood, family, and pride in being a Mason.
On our inaugural episode, Kevin, Billy, and Andrew are joined by Worshipful Brother Peter De Lucia to discuss what it was like to be in a Lodge leadership role during the global pandemic and subsequent shutdown of many non-essential businesses.