Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Melville H. Nahin, PGM – CA, and is brought to us by MW Bro Russ Charvonia, PGM – CA. In this STB, Bro. Nahin shares with our listeners the meaning of the Jewish Holy Days – Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. The month of Tishri has deep meaning for Freemasons, particularly Scottish…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Rev Dr Bro Joseph Fort Newton and first published in November 1923. I recently had the honor of participating in an Entered Apprentice degree, and this Short Talk perfectly encapsulates the event. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your …

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro Robert Morris, Secretary, Manchester Lodge, MA, and is brought to us by Bro Colin Briton, Secretary, Freeport #23, ME. Our brother Churchill had a long and storied career in various roles for the British government, not the least of which as Prime Minister through the dark days o…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Ill Akram R. Elias, 33rd, PGM – Washington DC, and is brought to us by Bro Alexander Peratore, Cornerstone #216, Portland ME. In 2026 the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of it’s founding as the great experiment in human governance. This will be an occasion for cele…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro Michael Castrol, first published in March 2018. In our current political climate, it might be good to add to this list. I do not have any information that bears on this, though the candidates seem to be bearing their own witnesses about their suitability to be taken by the hand a…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was first published in June 2000, just as the US election was approaching it’s culmination. It is composed of two short excerpts, one written by Bro David R. Ritchie, Senior Grand Deacon – WI, and the other by Bro George D. Seghers, Exec Dir of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, broug…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy in 1938, on the very lips of WWII. While we, as Masons, are aware that Politics, like Religion, are not discussed in Lodge due to the tendency of these subjects to inflame the passions, yet there are discussions that we, as Americans, may rightfully have. Here, we …

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy, first published in October 1924. While it is true that the business climate in the world has changed drastically since this bulletin was written, there are certain timeless truths that remain. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your br…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro E. J. Williams, and is brought to us by RW Bro Peter Cutler, PDDGM 14th ME. Here we find the third Short Talk ever to be sent out to every Lodge in the nation, these exact words heard, and possibly read by our own forbears in the Craft, perhaps even your very own grandfather or g…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy, and is brought to us by Bro Benedict Cassey, United #8, Brunswick ME. There are theories about the origins of our gentle craft stretching back as far as the Pyramid building in Egypt, the Roman Collegiate, and on through the Middle Ages. Here we find an excellent …

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. Upon the altar of every regular and well governed Lodge rests the Book of Holy Scripture, typically the Bible. Interestingly, if the Judeo-Christian Bible is not the […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy, and is brought to us by Bro Benedict Cassey, United #8, Brunswick ME. In the degrees of Freemasonry there are various astronomical references; i.e. numberless worlds, the Blazing Star, the star-decked canopy. Here we find a fascinating talk about these and […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by RW Bro Philip F. Strassburger, PGH – NJ, and is brought to us by WBro John Rock, Solar Star #14, Bath ME. Here we find the inspiring story of one of the signers of the Constitution who was known to be a Mason. Originally loyal […]Door Bisqueth

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy, first published in May 1927. We are fortunate, indeed, to have had such a prolific and brilliant writer at the national helm of Masonic education, because he wrote this Short Talk. If ever the question is asked, “What does Masonry mean?” […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy, and is brought to us by Bro Alexander Peratore, Cornerstone #216, Portland ME. As the specter of World War II was rising in Europe, Freemasonry was being suppressed, Temples were being closed, and the intent of totalitarian regimes were to eradicate […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro Francis E. Lester, and is brought to us by RW Bro Pete Cutler, PDDGM 14th ME. You have joined the oldest fraternity in the world. What should you expect? Here we find an excellent discussion of this very question. Enjoy, and do share this […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Ill Bro George A. Newbury, PSGC – AASC NMJ, and is brought to us by Bro Alexander Peratore, Cornerstone #216, Portland ME. This bulletin provides an interesting and unique perspective, as it was written fifty years ago while looking directly at us. The Freemasonry of […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was first published in August 1954, and is by an unknown author. I recently had the Masonic honor of participating in a Committee Of Inquiry interviewing and investigating a new potential brother. During that interview, I sent the gentleman a link to this Podcast episode, as it contains […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was writte by WBro Wallace MacCloud, GH of the GL of Canada in Toronto, and member of Quator Coronati Lodge in London, and is brought to us by Wbro John Rock, PM – Solar Star @14, Bath ME. A symbol, according to the dictionary, is something that stands […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Walter C. MacDonald, PGM – Manitoba, and is brought to us by MW Bro Russ Charvonia, PGM – CA. We are indebted to MW Bro MacDonald for providing this bit of international flavor, which so effectively illustrates the “mystic tie” of Masonic Brotherhood. […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by WBro Alex Horne of San Francisco, member of Quator Coronati #2076 London UK, and is brought to us by WBro John Rock, Solar Star #14, Bath ME. It is not generally appreciated what the economic situation of the thirteen dis-united colonies was, at a time […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode is a challenge by MW Bro Lawrence Healy, PGM – BC, and is brought to us by MW Bro Russ Charvonia, PGM – CA. In the golden age of Athens, one of the great celebrations was the induction ceremony, in which youth were invested with full citizenship. What […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Ill Bro Alphonse Cerza, 33rd, and is brought to us by WBro John Rock, PM – Solar #14, Bath ME. Work has always been an important concept and word to Americans and to Freemasons. Here we find an excellent discussion about work, what it means, […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Conrad Hahn, PES of the MSA, and is brought to us by MW Bro Russ Charvonia, PGM – CA. Why do candidates fail to advance after becoming Entered Apprentices? Answers to this question can provide much information which helps to understand the problem […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Leon Zeldis, honorary PGM – Israel, and is brought to us by MW Bro Russ Charvonia, PGM – CA. Aside from the normal uses of gloves to protect the hands from injury and cold, gloves have a symbolic meaning to the Craft. Enjoy, […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written and is brought to us by MW Bro Brian J. Murphy, PGM – Montana. Here we have a timely and stirring discussion about our new members, starting with a quote from Socrates: “The secret of Change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by RW Rev Bro Richard D. Campbell, GCh – NY, first published in March 1986. Despite being written 40 years ago, this is just about as timely an episode as we’ll find. Here, we explore our motivations as men and Masons. May we all hear the […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Stephen M. L. Pollard, Executive Secretary of the MSA from 1977 – 1987, and is brought to us by VW Bro David Koncz, PM – United #8, Brunswick ME. Here we find some excellent stories about why men became Masons. I have presented […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Rev Bro Lee S. Donahue. GCh – Quebec, first published in August 2000. The office of Chaplain was instituted in the early years of English speculative Freemasonry. Though Freemasonry is not a religion or a religious order, the office of Chaplain is one that […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was first published in November 1927, is by an unknown author, and is brought to us by RW Bro Pete Cutler, PDDGM 14th Maine. In Masonic symbolism, the Lambskin Apron holds precedence. It is the initial gift of Freemasonry to a candidate, and at the end of life’s […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Ill Bro Alphonse Cerza and was first published in November 1977. In this enlightening episode we discuss the three cardinal virtues expressed in the Entered Apprentice degree. For those of us who have been Masons for a while and for those who are new to […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy, and is brought to us by Bro Alexander Peratore, Cornerston #216, Portland ME. Every Lodge in the world had a beginning, and how that happened is the interesting discussion here. Freemasons are encouraged to know the histories of their respective Lodges […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro Leon Zeldis, editor of the Israeli Freemason, and is brought to us by WBro John Rock, Solar Star #14, Bath ME. Color is deeply involved with Masonic symbolism, and here we find an excellent discussion. Also, we are celebrating more than 600,000 downloads of […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by the Rev Dr Bro Joseph Fort Newton, and is brought to us by Bro Alexander Peratore, Cornerstone #216, Portland ME. Dr. Newton is, indeed, one of the prolific voices in our gentle Craft, having penned many Short Talks, and several books, including “The Builders”, of […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was first published in November 1953, is by an unknown author, and is brought to us by WBro John Rock, Solar Star #14, Bath ME. We all know the names of famous Masons: Washington, Revere, Franklin and Voltaire, to name a few. Our gentle Craft is just chock […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode is taken from an address to the Grand Lodge of Kentucky at their annual communication, by the visiting Grand Master of Tennessee, Casey Hood. The recording of that address is presented here. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was first published in November 1961, is by an unknown author, and is brought to us by Bro Alexander Peratore, Cornerstone #216, Portland ME. This Short Talk takes a deep dive into the history of America, naming and celebrating patriots, both Freemasons and non, and discusses motives for […]…

Brethren, these Short Talks on the same subject are brought to us by WBro John Rock, Solar Star #14, Bath ME, and were originally presented at the Southeastern Masonic Conference in Atlanta GA in August 1968 as part of a program dealing with the obligations of a Worshipful Master. Do share this and all of […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro George Harrison, Past Grand Marshall – IA, and is brought to us by WBro David Koncz, PM – United #8, Brunswick ME. Tuckpointing is the process of removing old mortar and replacing it with new mortar on older brick and stone structures. Here we […]…

Brethren, as has become tradition on this Podcast, In celebration of Independance day in these United States, we revisit this excellent Short Talk, written by an unknown author. Without further ado, please do share this with your brothers and your Lodge, and let freedom ring!Door Bisqueth

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was first published in December 1968, is by an unknown author, and is brought to us by Bro Alexander Peratore, Cornerstone #216, Portland ME. Since the dawn of time, man has been drawn to the pursuit of excellence, and here we find an excellent discussion of how this […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Rev RW Bro David R. Ritchie, PGCh – WI, and is brought to us by WBro David Koncz, PM – United #8, Brunswick ME. What do the rough sands of sea, the pinnacles of the temple, and the four winds of Heaven have in common? […]Door Bisqueth

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was first published in June 1973, and is by an unknown author. “Who best can work? And best agree?” This noble contention, which we, as Freemasons, refer to as the only worthwhile contention to have, is one of the unique qualities of the Craft, compared to other societies. […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode is based on a book by author James Allen, and was first published in July 1961. “As a man thinketh, so is he.” How does this relate to us, as Freemasons? This episode really needs no further introduction, and it is the hope that this episode will be […]…

Brethren, this SHort Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by IMW Ill Robert L. Pugh, 33rd, PGM – NC, and is brought to us by WBro John Rock, Solar Star #14, Bath ME. Joseph Hewes, patriot and large ship owner, was born to Quaker parents on a small farm in New Jersey. This brother eventually […]Door Bisqueth

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy and first published in December 1940. Interestingly, this bulletin discusses that which cannot be explained, only experienced. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy, and is brought to us by Bro Alexander Paratore, Cornerstone Lodge, Portland ME. Ethos is defined as the characteristic spirit, disposition or tendency of a people or community regarded as an endowment, and expressed in their customs and tastes, or the […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by WBro Michael Kaalback, PM – Charles W. Moore Lodge, Fitchburg MA, and is brought to us by WBro David Koncz, PM – United #8, Brunswick ME. John Paul Jones is probably the best known naval figure of the Revolutionary War. He went to sea from […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy and first published in October 1960. This is not the first time that this episode has appeared in this Podcast, and it will not be the last, because the lessons contained in this most important of our working tools deserves frequent […]…

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by RW Bro James P. W. Goss, GH – VT, and is brought to us by WBro John Rock, Solar Star #14, Bath ME. The Moon in Masonic history goes as far back as one cares to look, and here we find an excellent look back. […]Door Bisqueth