The Traveling Man Masonic Podcast

RWB Jason Gorney, WB Brian Fitzgerald, & WB Ryan Cresanto are guests on the show directly after East Palestine Lodge No. 417's Past Masters Night! They speak about the good advice they've received during their journey, moments they'll never forget, & things they look forward to in the future! Give it a listen and let us know what you think!

WB Ben Barnes, current Master of East Palestine Lodge No. 417 comes on the show to talk about the first half of his year as Master. We talk about the highs and the lows and what he's looking for in the rest of his tenure as Master. We also talk about Meaningful Connections, Chad Kopenski, Jason Laramee, & a Trip to Malta, Ohio to see a Friend & Brothers son Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason!!

WB James Buckhorn & RWB Chad Kopenski are guests on the show talking about the upcoming Midwest Conference on Masonic Education in Minnesota & then in Indiana!

Bro. Jim Dill comes on the show to talk about the Scottish Rite Northern Masonic Jurisdiction's "Thursday Nite at the Rite" episodes. We talk about how they were formed & why in the beginning they were only going to be one season. We also talk a little bit about Jim's journey through Freemasonry and why he joined Scottish Rite Masonry. Lastly we'll talk about something things to come in the future of Thursday Nite at the Rite!

Bro. Bob Walters is our newly raised Master Mason on the show. He received his Master Mason Degree a little over 48 hours ago and is going to tell us about the experience. He also talks about what got him interested in Freemasonry and about the rich Masonic history in the City of Athens, Ohio!

Bro. Khadim Lo, Bro. Hayden Shugarts, & Bro. Thomas Sawyer come on to the to give a younger perspective! They talk about meeting and forming "The Travelers Club" in Texas and how it has grown from there! We also talk about how these Brothers found Freemasonry and why they keep coming back!

Brother & Doctor Adam Hickman is our guest on the show! We talk about his 10 Guiding Principles for growth. We go over what it means to have the right people in the right positions in the Lodge!

WB Ben Barnes talks candidly about masonry, life, & more on this episode. We prepped a slew of questions we don't normally ask and asked them without any notice!! Hope you enjoy!

WB Adam Ridgen, newly installed Master of Wautoma Lodge No. 148 in Wautoma, Wisconsin is our guest! We talk about his very recent installation as Master of his Lodge. What the journey was like to get Elected into the East. How Adam made his way to Freemasonry and what his plans are for the upcoming year!

Deputy Grand Master of Ohio, RWB William Carter III is our guest on the show! He speaks about why he joined Freemasonry and the journeys taken to be where he is today with the purple of the fraternity upon his shoulders. We also talk about standing on the shoulders of giants and the many mentors and guides that helped him along the way. We also touch on how Freemasonry seems to have been forgotten, but not for long!

We talk to WB Jack Barnhouse who concluded his year as Master of East Palestine Lodge No. 417 in the middle of November. We hear some of Jack's high points for the year as well as what he was thinking along the way. Lastly we cover what it's like to hand over the gavel to the newly installed Master and step away!

MWB Darrell Fremont, current Grant Master of Masons in Iowa is our guest on the show! Darrell talks about how getting into Freemasonry later on in life lends a different perspective. We also talk about his journey to the Grand East in Iowa as well as his Motto for the year "Get in the Game, Live the Ritual!"

RWB Chad Kopenski interviews newly installed District Deputy Grand Master of the 24th Masonic District of Ohio, RWB Jim Hall. We talk about what the night meant to Jim. How great it was to see so many friends in attendance and what Jim hopes to do with his time in the Office!

Jim Hall talks about his time at the 215th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. We go over the Royal Scofield Induction Ceremony, Grand Lodge Communication, Installation, Hospitality Suites & so much more!

Bro. Ben Barnes is our guest on the first Episode of season 4 of The Traveling Man! We talk about Ben sitting as Senior Warden of East Palestine Lodge No. 417 and what it's like looking to the East! We also talk about the upcoming Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ohio! Ben also talks about being our very first guest 70 Episodes ago as well!!

The RWB Chad Kopenski & RWB David Daugherty are our guest for Episode 69. We discuss the recent Masonic Con Chicago where Chad was one of the featured speakers. We also talk with David about his roll as Master of the Ohio Lodge of Research & their upcoming evening, MedTalks: My Freemasonry. We also talk about how much more inclined you are to go to one of these events once you've been to one in person, they can be intoxicating in a good way! Hear this and so much more on Episode 69!

WB Reed Endersbe is our guest on the show. We talk about being together at the Grandview Conference in Louisiana with so many exciting Masons. We talk about Reed's journey in Masonry & why he keeps coming back for more!

WB Chris Ashton is our guest on the show for episode 67. We talk about finding Freemasonry from line dancing and how a Masonic ring changed the course of Chris's trajectory. We also speak about the Wheel of Time book series written by Robert Jordan, who happened to be a Freemason & so much more!

RWB Brad Billings, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Texas is our guest! We speak about how he got started into Freemasonry at the local level. About how quickly he got involved in many different appendant bodies. Afterwards we talk about coming into the Grand Line & Grand East, as well as what life is like for a Past Grand Master!

WB Jim Hall talks about what happened to him medically on vacation that made the podcast come out late. He also talks about how if it wasn't for treating this infection quickly how he would most likely have passed away.

We feature WB Alf Butler on the show talking about being a District Education Officer for the past three years. What that journey has meant to him and a few highs and lows of the office. We also get into how Alf joined the craft and why one day classes aren't so bad! Lastly we talk about our children and how we talk to them about Freemasonry and some analogies we use to explain it so it makes the most sense!

WB Jim Hall has RWB Geoffry Kromer on the show to talk about Massachusetts Freemasonry. They also talk about Geoff's family connections in Freemasonry, officer journey leading all the way to Senior Grand Warden of Massachusetts & so much more!!

WB Jim Hall has WB James A. Buckhorn on the show! They talk about their time together at the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education, Observant Lodges, The Scales of Masonic Interest, being appointed as the Grand Lodge of Indiana's Education Chairman & so much more!

WB Jim Hall has his wife Lady Bree on the show for the first time!! Bree gives some insight into what its like being the wife of a Mason and a Podcaster. What she thought about Masonry before Jim joined and what she thinks of it now. As well as taking the reins and asking a few questions of her own!!

WB Jim Hall records live during the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education! Among his guest are President of the MCME, RWB Chad Kopenski, MWB Jess Raines, RWB Jason Gorney, Dr. Halloway, RWB Tim Cline, & so many more! We get these attendees thoughts on the Conference as it happens. What they liked, what they'll take away, & what their looking forward to for next years Conference in Minneapolis, MN!!

WB Jordan Pickens is our guest talking about being a back to back Master of a Lodge. Transitioning into the Lodge Secretary and explaining what a Brick Swap is and why it's such a cool thing!

WB Justin Jones, host of the Masonic Improvement YouTube channel is out guest! We talk about Justin's start into Masonry, how he started a YouTube channel from a Blog, & his family connections in Freemasonry. We'll also speak about MWB Brad Billings & the upcoming live Masonic Improvement event!

WB Scott Clark is our guest on the show talking about this life in Masonry. His many Masonic mentors that have changed and shaped him along his journey. How important it is to tell the people around that they've made a difference in your life and so much more!!

WB Jim Hall has Bro. Chris Hurtt all the way from Arizona on the show.  They talk about Bro. Hurtt finding the podcast while he was contemplating joining the fraternity.  They go into Chris being a single dad and the teaching that will help his son in the future as he joins the Squires.  Bro. Hurtt also talks about the Lost Dutchman Degree put on in the Superstitious Mountains of Arizona!!

RWB Chad Kopenski & Bro. Bob Painter discuss the upcoming Midwest Conference on Masonic Education.  The different speakers that will be there along with breakout sessions.  We also speak about Bro. Painter's Chamber of Reflection & how he made it his Royal Scofield Society Masterpiece.  We will give the info on how you can register for the conference & hotels blocked off for the event!!

WB Hall speaks of the train derailment that happened in East Palestine and how it shook up the entire town & the recording schedule. 

WB Jim Hall has WB James Dalton Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Warwickshire!!  WB Dalton talks about being appointed to a Provincial Grand Lodge office & about being the Co-host of "Craftcast" the official United Grand Lodge of England's Podcast!  He also delves into the Warwickshire 5 of 9 Masonic Podcast & some of his favorite moments in Freemasonry!  

WB Jim Hall has RWB Keith Manbeck on the show!  The current Grand Tyler of the Grand Lodge of Ohio.  RWB Manbeck talks about his path into our great fraternity & some wonderful experiences as well.  He will talk about being asked to be the Grand Tyler & the trials & tribulations of becoming a Master of the Craft in the Royal Scofield Society!  

RWB Dan Hrinko is our guest on the show for Episode 50!  We talk with Dan about his early start into Freemasonry being one of the youngest masters of a Lodge at 27 yrs old.  We also talk about the formation of Arts & Sciences Lodge & his journey through the Royal Scofield Society.  Lastly we talk about the books that he has authored "The Craft Driven Lodge" & "The Purple of the Fraternity!"

RWB Mike McCandlish, the Grand Orator for the Grand Lodge of Ohio is our guest.  We talk about his home lodge of Lancaster No. 57.  Going through DeMolay & what it is like to be in the middle of the Grand Line Chairs!

WB Ryan Cresanto is on the show to wrap up Season 2 of The Traveling Man Masonic Podcast!  Ryan will flip the script by interviewing our host WB Jim Hall!  WB Hall has no idea was he is about to be asked so his replies are 100% on the spot!  

WB Jim Hall talks all about the 213th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ohio!

WB Jim Hall goes solo talking about the lead up to the 213th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ohio.  He speaks about what he's been doing for the Grand Lodge office to prep along with working at the auction house as well.  He'll go in to detail on how busy life has been and how much he is looking forward to the communication!

WB Jim Hall has WB Jason Gorney, current District Education Officer of the 24th Masonic District of Ohio on the show.  They talk about being a plural member of different Lodges, being a 33rd Degree Mason, Allied Masonic Degrees & much much more!

WB John Sandlin travels all the way from Cincinnati to be on the show!  Jim & John talk about their journeys as well as crossing paths and the Annual Communication & through the Royal Scofield Society!

WB Barry Weigle & Bro. Ben Barnes are guests on the show talking about the One Day Class they participated in on September 10th.  They also speak about performing the Master Mason Degree at the Outdoor Argus Lodge Masonic Park & their excitement for Ohio's Annual Communication!

WB Jim Hall has WB Del Braund as a guest on the show.  They speak about Del's family connections to Freemasonry.  They also talk about how playing the bagpipes afforded him the opportunities to go to Scotland on 9 different occasions to visit Scottish Freemasonry & participate in their Lodges!

WB Jim Hall has WB Dan McClure on the show!  They talk about Dan being the current Master of Bridgeport Lodge for the past two years.  They also go into how Dan's family Masonic ties & how they've been working to bring Bridgeport Lodge into the digital era! 

RWB Chad Kopenski steps in to be the Show Host while WB Jim Hall Vacations with his family in the Outer Banks.  RWB Kopenski has RWB Ken Cohen & WB Josh Beasley as guests on the show.  They speak about family joining Lodge, Connections made at Lodge, & how all Lodges are the same, but they're all different as well!  There is also a special guest apperence by the Patron Saint of the Traveling Man Podcast (Coined my Chad Kopenski) MWB Jess Raines all the way from Orlando!!!

WB Jim Hall has Bro. Randolph "Rann" Davis on the show!  They speak about Rann's service in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive & earning a Bronze Star.  We also talk about Rann coming to Freemasonry & his extensive service as an Aut Mori Grotto clown "Pockets!"

WB Jim Hall has Bro. Jay Clark on the show all the way from Cincinnati!  Jay talks about being super active in all aspects of Freemasonry and how those connections have changed his life in just over a years time! 

WB Jim has RW Grand Master Jeffrey M. Wonderling, Grand Master of Pennsylvania on the show!  They speak about the Grand Masters motto for the year "There from the beginning, Here for tomorrow!"  They also speak about membership, brotherhood, the Philadelphia Masonic Temple & so much more!  

WB Jim Hall has Bro. Zak Wyatt aka "Brother Fluff" on the show!  The talk about how social media is broadening Freemasonry's reach.  How Zak got the Grand Master of Texas to record Live on his TikTok account & so much more!!