Episodes

  • Why Ethiopia V56N12

    Why Ethiopia V56N12
    Jan 20 2025
    Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by WBro Stewart M. L. Pollard, son of MW Bro Ralph J. Pollard, PGM – Maine. This past week, I had the honor and privilege of participating, as the Wayfaring Man, in the raising of three new Master Masons. Something not explained in the ritual is […]
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    11 mins
  • To Sympathize V3N1

    To Sympathize V3N1
    Jan 16 2025
    Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy, and is brought to us by Bro Erick Weiss, Freeport #23 and Bristol #74, Maine. To relieve the distressed is a duty incumbent on all, but particularly on Masons, who are linked together by an indissoluble chain of sincere affection. To soothe the […]
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    14 mins
  • Ill Bro Alphonse Cerza, 33rd V83N12

    Ill Bro Alphonse Cerza, 33rd V83N12
    Jan 13 2025
    Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Dr WBro Steven Greenberg, PM and Fellow – Illinois Lodge of Research, and is brought to us by WBro John Rock, PM – Solar Star #14, Bath ME. Bro Cerza is one of the towering figures of Masonic literature, and the MSANA maintains several digests […]
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    13 mins
  • Rights And Privileges Of A Master Mason V32N10

    Rights And Privileges Of A Master Mason V32N10
    Jan 10 2025
    Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Carl Claudy, and is brought to us by Bro Colin Britton, Secretary, Freeport @23, Maine. The distinction between a right and a privilege is often misunderstood by those trying to define either, but they are the same sort of word-pair as, for example, free […]
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    20 mins
  • The Great Kanto Earthquake V62N11

    The Great Kanto Earthquake V62N11
    Jan 6 2025
    Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro James R. Johnston, PGM – Japan, and is brought to us by WBro John Rock, PM – Solar Star #14, Maine. The Great Kanto Earthquake occurred at two minutes before noon on September 1st, 1923, and has been described as the worst natural […]
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    11 mins
  • Paul Revere V1N1

    Paul Revere V1N1
    Jan 2 2025
    Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro J. Hugo Tatsch, and is the very first STB sent to every Lodge of every member jurisdiction in January 1923. The intent was to provide a common stock of vetted Masonic material to give unity to our common purpose. “Listen my children, and you […]
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    34 mins
  • Omar Bradley, The Best Of Leaders V102N11

    Omar Bradley, The Best Of Leaders V102N11
    Dec 30 2024
    Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written and is brought to us by Bro Chuck Clampett, Mt Etna Lodge #333, Huntington IN. Judging military leadership from a military perspective becomes a daunting task. What makes a General great often depends on if he was on the winning side, commanded in famous battles, or […]
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    13 mins
  • Some Curious Masonic Words V31N8

    Some Curious Masonic Words V31N8
    Dec 26 2024
    Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy, and is brought to us by WBro John Rock, Solar Star #14, Bath ME. Freemasonry has many curiosities, and indeed, many mysteries as yet unsolved. Among the former are several often misunderstood words with odd or involved meanings. Here, we find […]
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    18 mins