NTA and Taz catch up after a brief time away to let you know whats been going on and reveal the next season topic of Brother! Remember, you can listen back to all our previous episodes and watch the recordings at brothermasonic.com and don't forget to Tweet us, [@BrotherMasonic].(https://twitter.com/brothermasonic)…

To celebrate the beginning of Pride Month 2022, NTA, Taz and Jack spoke to W Bro Mitch Bryan and W Bro James Dalton about their experiences of Freemasonry and how it, and its members, embrace LGBTQ+ brethren. This promises to be a truly fascinating conversation which we honestly believe every Brother should have a listen to, and for anyone who want…

In this Brother Extra, we're going International! Jack is out on his holibobs in Zante, Greece and of course couldn't turn up the opportunity to visit a Lodge whilst overseas! Lucky for us, Jack took his recorder with him and interviewed the Worshipful Master and Secretary of Star of the East Lodge No. 880 a unique 'Not Under a District' Lodge whic…

In this episode, Neil, Taz, Jack and Josh are joined by Martin Faulks, Managing Director of Lewis Masonic - the oldest and largest Masonic Publishers. We speak to Martin about how he came to lead the publisher of the most prominent Masonic titles, including the Emulation Ritual (your little blue book!) Plus, we've got an exclusive 10% everything on…

Back of the net! Brother. brings you this screamer of an episode. Sean Whelan has received the call up to play on Team brother, and tell us about the talk he gives on the many connections between football and Freemasonry! Recorded just after Englands 2-0 victory over Germany in the knockout stages, we thought it was a great time to discuss two of o…

In this episode, Neil-Thomas, Taz, Jack and Producer Josh are joined by special guest HOST (not guest...) Shaun Butler, Communications Director at UGLE (and Producer Josh's new boss!) We revert to type, and get back to the good old ways of our old podcast format with Wine of the Week AND the Masonic News Roundup back, and boy do we have some great …

In this episode, we're going back to basics, asking the big questions we wanted to know before we became Freemasons. If you've EVER thought about becoming a Mason, or have questions about what it's all about, what happens in a Lodge and what you need to do to join, this is the episode for you! Plus, we also consider renaming the podcast and Wine of…

We knew we needed to launch Season 3 with a bang, so we only went and scored an interview with Grand Secretary and Chief Executive of the United Grand Lodge of England, The Very Worshipful Dr David Staples?! In our first recording in-person since the Open House Live event in the summer, the whole team came together at Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen …

We were honoured to be invited to attend the Open House event at Freemasons' Hall this year, hosted by the United Grand Lodge of England. After being pitched up in a room that very few others get to see, we were joined by a number of big wigs from UGLE, including the Director of Communications & Marketing and chewed the fat over all things Masonry …

This is it. The final episode of season two, Brother: Beyond the Craft, and we've saved the big one until last! The boys are joined by V. W. Bro. Bill Divall, Deputy President of the General Board and Deputy President of the Grand Master Royal Ark Mariners Council. So join us for the last hurrah, finding out about the completion of the second degre…

In our penultimate episode of the series, Neil, Taz, Jack and Josh are joined by W. Bro. Matthew Christmas to discuss the Royal Ark Mariners! We talk through the story of the order, a little more about the regalia and Matt takes on the BBTC Elevator Pitch Challenge, and attempts to convince you to join the RAM in as close to 30 seconds as possible!…

We are absolutely honoured to be joined by Grand Summus and all-time friend of the Podcast, M.Dist.Comp. Ian S. Currans to talk to us about the Order of the Scarlet Cord. Have a listen to Episode 6 from Season 1 to hear more from Ian on the Scarlet Cord, and to give you a little more context about his truly incredible effort in the Elevator Pitch C…

In this episode, Neil, Jack and Josh (unfortunately no Taz due to work commitments!) speak with Eminent Knight David Tuke, First Great Captain of the Great Priory of the Order of the Temple about the Knights' Templar and Order of Malta. We know this is one you've all been waiting for so please do enjoy! This episode, recorded via Zoom, is also avai…

In light of the joint statement from UGLE and MMH on Masonic Meetings being able to resume in England and Wales, Neil, Taz and Jack jumped on Zoom to discuss what going back to Lodge in this 'new normal' might be like!由Brother. The Masonic Podcast

In this episode of Beyond the Craft, we're talking about the Allied Masonic Degrees. The Brother Lads were joined by Scott Cargill, Assistant Grand Secretary for the District of London to give us an insight into these 5 unlinked but truly fascinating Masonic Degrees. Plus, Scott tries his hand at the #BBTC Elevator Pitch Challenge - find out how he…

In this episode, Taz, Neil, Jack and Producer Josh are joined by District Grand Director of Ceremonies for London, Rod Bradley to discuss our next progressive order, Royal and Select Masters (also known as Cryptic) The guys ask Rod about what got him into RSM, a little about the history of the order and we put him up to the #BBTC Elevator Pitch Cha…

Neil, Taz, Jack and Josh jumped on Zoom for nothing more than a quick catch up on how they're all doing! The thing that took them all by surprise was how different they all looked since the last episode! The boys discuss how they've found lockdown, what they're looking forward to and talk about some really exciting things to come.…

In the second episode of Brother: Beyond the Craft, we're delighted to be joined by Worthy Brother John Watts, Grand Sword Bearer of the Order of the Secret Monitor. John discusses why he loves OSM so much, what makes it unique and gives us a little insight into the story behind the order. Plus, we find out about the incredible fundraising initiati…

Welcome to season two of Brother, and the first episode of our new series, Beyond the Craft. In this season we've teamed up with Mark Masons' Hall to explore a significant number of the progressive orders in Freemasonry. In this episode, we're joined by Illustrious Knight Adrian Jarvis, Divisional Marshal for the Division of East Anglia to tell us …

NTA, Taz and Jack all jump online to record this special Brother Extra all about the suspension The United Grand Lodge of England, Mark Masons Hall & Supreme Grand Council have called on following the outbreak of COVID-19 in the UK. We discuss the initial thoughts, how freemasonry is going to be effected and also what we can do to keep ourselves an…

Happy New Year! We sit down with the new Communications Manager of the United Grand Lodge of England, Shaun Butler to discuss his role, masonic etiquette online, his vision for the public presence of Freemasonry in the future and his teams plan for 2020! Shaun is a wonderfully passionate freemason and clearly dedicated to the cause! Enjoy this grea…

We finally made it. Episode 10. And this is the big one, the Royal Arch episode you've ALL been waiting for! Join Neil, Taz, Jack and Producer Josh as they sup another delicious bottle of claret and discuss that most contentious of Masonic subjects; the Holy Royal Arch!由Brother. The Masonic Podcast

Hot on the tails of Mental Health Awareness Week, Neil, Taz and Produce Josh are joined by friend of the podcast, Joe to discuss whether Freemasonry does enough to tackle the biggest killer of men under 45 - Suicide. It's not necessarily an easy listen, but consider this a call to action. And please remember, it's okay to not be okay. If you ever f…

It's been a while since we sat around the table with a bottle of vino, so for this episode, we're just having a good old catch up! Unfortunately, Jack couldn't be with us, but Produce Josh is back with Taz and Neil to discuss everything from Neil's year in the chair, to Taz's banging hangover!由Brother. The Masonic Podcast

We recorded live from the vestibule at the Grand Temple in Freemasons' Hall ahead of the consecration of Essex Cornerstone Lodge, the first lodge in England to be created for new and young Freemasons. Over 700 Freemasons turned up to this incredible ceremony, and afterwards, Neil spoke to the primus Worshipful Master, W. Bro. Elliott Chevin about h…

We're back for the first time in 2019, and we're kicking off the new year (granted a little late) with a bang! Find out some incredibly exciting news about the future of Brother, whilst we indulge in a glass of our favourite Red Wine and discuss gentleman's sex aids.由Brother. The Masonic Podcast

Happy (nearly) Christmas! NTA, Taz and Jack are spending the first Sunday of December at Brother HQ with a Curry and few beers discussing mentoring within Freemasonry, We discuss what some ideas, the role in general and some ideas for the future of the role. What do you think? let us know your thoughts as always on our twitter page http://www.twitt…

Welcome to Brother HQ! NTA, Taz and Producer Jack are back in the saddle at our new location to bring you Brother 6! We cover off where the devil we've been, discuss all of the main stories from the world of Freemasonry since Brother 5 and are joined by our VERY special guest Assistant Metropolitan Grand Master and Grand Summus of the Scarlet Cord …

NTA, Producer Jack and Taz sit down and discuss the elephant in the lodge room the topic of resigning from a unit. This taboo subject is approached from different views and we discuss the for's and against's in leaving a masonic order. As always, let us know your thoughts on our twitter page @brothermasonic!…

Join Taz, Neil and our newest member of the team, Producer Jack, as we once again bring you the latest Masonic news, a roundup (and thank you!) for all of our iTunes reviews, and an incredible interview with the CEO and Head of Fundraising of Lifelites.由Brother. The Masonic Podcast

We are absolutely honoured to be joined by M.W. Bro. Christine Chapman, Grand Master of Freemasonry for Women. In a week where Freemasonry was once again in the news for UGLE's latest ruling on the rights of transgender members, what a perfect time to speak to the Grand Master of one of Britain's two Grand Lodges for women.…

Whilst recording on one of the hottest days of the year, we welcome back Harry after his initiation to find out what he thought of the whole experience, and for any tips and tricks, he can share with future initiates. Of course, we also enjoy a delicious Wine of the Week, read out some of your wonderful messages and clear up a few things in this we…

After a little bit of a scheduling delay, we're back with Episode 3, and boy have we got a lot in store for you! In this episode, we discuss Taz's plums, excited jowls, and Neil conducts our first ever recorded interview with newly-installed Worshipful Master, Stuart Harker! As always, we'd love to her your thoughts so please get in touch with us @…

Welcome to the first ever Brother Extra! After recording episode 3, we realised we all had a little more to say about Masonic Engagement, all sparked off by a conversation about Taz's (actual) brother's journey through Freemasonry. Have a listen to us all having a gloves-off, no airs and graces conflab about it, and let us know your thoughts on Twi…

Episode 2 has a distinctive French flavour to it, kicking off with our French Wine of the Week, "Le Petit Gascoûn Rouge, and more specifically Taz's inability to pronounce it! We also take a look at the latest Masonic news headlines including the recent Grand Lodge appointments and investitures and a Business Insider video on Freemasonry. Plus, in …

Welcome to the first ever episode of Brother. The Masonic Podcast! In this episode, meet our two hosts, Neil and Taz and hear them discuss how they came into Freemasonry, answer their own questions about the craft, offer advice to new and potential Masons and talk about the Fire Brigade Union's disapproval at a donation of two fire engines made by …