Craftsmen Online Podcast

Craftsmen Online Podcast

Welcome to the Craftsmen Online Podcast! The Craftsmen Online Podcast is the only Masonic podcast endorsed by the Grand Lodge of New York. Right Worshipful Brother Michael Arce, co-founder of Craftsmen Online, is the voice you hear hosting our podcast. Every Monday morning you’ll be greeted with a fresh episode, packed with insight from our top-notch guests. And we’re not just sticking to the usual topics – we’re sneaking in discussions about Masonic leadership, Lodge culture and even going way beyond the Masonic universe to talk about everyday life, society, technology, traditions and more! Visit our website at www.CraftsmenOnline.com Email the show (yes, we read our email!) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast--4822031/support.

Episodes

Bro. Sean Moody — The Most Interesting Traveling Man

April 13, 2026 • 31 mins
Bro. Sean Moody is a content creator and influential Traveling Man known online as Seanald Connery. He has built a massive following by providing high-value tech, finance, and life hacks. While he tells people he is, “just a guy living in a basement who's figured out lots and lots of hacks,” you'll quickly find out when I have given him the title of the “Most Interesting Traveling Man” I have ever met!

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RW Cliff Jacobs — The Elephant in the Lodge

April 6, 2026 • 30 mins
On this episode: RW Cliff Jacobs shares insights from nearly four decades of Masonic service. Our conversation uses the Sufi parable of the blind men and the elephant to explain different Masonic perspectives. We explore Bro. Cliff's journey through the York Rite, Scottish Rite, his service to the Grand Lodge of New York, and esoteric studies.

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WB Reed Endersbe — Masonic Brotherhood: More Than Just Words

March 30, 2026 • 36 mins
WB Reed Endersbe is the co-host of the Minnesota Masonic Histories and Mysteries Podcast. He serves as a Regional Director for the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. Our conversation explores the origins and important figures of Minnesota Freemasonry. We discuss why history is a primary interest for Freemasons. We also examine Freemasonry’s wider impact through charity and community service.

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WB Jorge Aguilar — Transformational Leadership in Contemporary Freemasonry

March 23, 2026 • 33 mins
WB Jorge Manuel Molina Aguilar, recently published a profound article in The Square Magazine titled "Transformational Leadership in Contemporary Freemasonry." Bro. Jorge joins us to discuss how the Craft, by its very nature, is a school for a specific kind of leadership, one that does not impose but inspires.

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WB David de Hosson — The Irish Masons of the 1798 Rebellion

March 16, 2026 • 30 mins
The 1798 Irish Rebellion was a watershed moment of bloody conflict, inspired by the revolutions in America and France. But behind the scenes, its organizational DNA came from a surprising source: a Masonic Lodge. Worshipful Brother David de Hosson, a first-generation Irish-American, joins us to uncover the hidden history of how the United Irish Society—the engine of the rebellion—was founded almost entirely by Freemasons. Learn how...
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Bro. Matthew Brockbank — Bridging the Generational Gap

March 9, 2026 • 33 mins
Bro. Matthew Brockbank returns to tackle a topic that's both timely and crucial for the health of our Fraternity: bridging the generation gap. From the wisdom of our seasoned Baby Boomers to the energy and innovation of Millennials, Freemasonry is a tapestry woven from diverse experiences. Find out how multigenerational Lodges have discovered the key to unlock knowledge and form amazing friendships.

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RW Michael Czech — Vile and Impious Wretches

March 2, 2026 • 34 mins
Set against the backdrop of King Solomon's monumental and often brutal Temple construction, "Vile and Impious Wretches: A Novel of King Solomon‘s Temple and the Ancient Middle East," authored by RW Michael A. Czech, is a fictional story that explores the lives of three Craftsmen who murdered Grand Master Hiram Abiff. We explore his unique blend of Masonic education, history, symbolism, and lore into a story very familiar to Freemas...
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WB Nathan St. Pierre — The Baltimore Convention

February 23, 2026 • 30 mins
Have you ever visited a Lodge in another state and noticed small, yet distinct, differences in the ritual? Or wondered why, despite these differences, the core ceremony feels so familiar from coast to coast? The answer to both questions can largely be traced back to a pivotal, yet often overlooked, event: the Baltimore Convention of 1843. In this episode, we journey back in time with Masonic author, WB Nathan St. Pierre ("Harmony i...
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Metal Drew — Unfilled Promise - Seeking Light Outside of the Lodge

February 16, 2026 • 32 mins
Masonic Education is a driving theme on this season of the Craftsmen Online Podcast. As many Master Masons find a gap between the Light promised during initiation and the reality of Lodge life, they seek external study. WB Metal Drew returns to discuss going beyond ritual memorization to discovering your path to becoming a Craftsman.

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Bro. Brian Mattocks — The Masonic Reflection Deck

February 9, 2026 • 34 mins
We're joined by a fellow Craftsmen Online podcaster, Bro. Brian Mattocks, the host of "A Mason's Work." Bro. Brian is a Master mason who took his oath seriously. After becoming a Mason, he started making the Masonic Reflection Deck — an exquisite collection of 42 handcrafted cards, each imbued with the timeless symbols of Freemasonry. Each symbol is a key, unlocking new perspectives on daily challenges, long-term aspirations, and t...
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Bro. Austin Shifrin — No Common Fire

February 2, 2026 • 35 mins
How did King Solomon's masons really cut the stones for the Temple? What if a mythical bird and a piece of wood from paradise were the answer?  This week, we explore the Kebra Negast with Masonic author Bro. Austin R. Shifrin, who sheds light on a fascinating chapter from his new book, "No Common Fire."

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Grand Chaplains — Faith, Fraternity, and Firsts - A New Chapter in New York Freemasonry

January 26, 2026 • 34 mins
Join us for a groundbreaking conversation with Right Worshipful Brothers Kanjin Cederman, Fahimul Islam, and Yatri Trivedi – the Grand Lodge of New York's first Buddhist, Muslim, and Hindu Grand Chaplains. In this inspiring episode, we explore their unique journeys to Freemasonry, the significance of their groundbreaking appointments, and how their diverse spiritual paths enrich the timeless principles of the fraternity. 

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Dr. Ann Bunch — Masonic Cold Case: The Morgan Affair

January 19, 2026 • 36 mins
This is the first “murder mystery” episode on our podcast and there is no bigger story in Freemasonry than “the Morgan Affair.” This year marks the 200th anniversary of the 1826 disappearance of William Morgan, an event that ignited a firestorm of anti-Masonic sentiment and nearly destroyed the fraternity in America. To separate fact from fiction, we are honored to host Dr. Ann Bunch, author of the definitive work, "The William Mor...
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WB Bull Garlington — Messoterica: Why Esoteric Study is a Waste of Time

January 12, 2026 • 38 mins
Hot takes alert! Does the study of Kabbalah, Tarot, and other esoteric traditions have a place in modern Freemasonry, or is it, as our guest argues, a "big stupid distraction from one's actual Masonic work"? We sit down with WB Bull Garlington, author of the provocative white paper "Messoterica." Listen as Bro. Bull makes the brutal case that the modern obsession with esoterica is nothing more than “a waste of time.”

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2025 Top 10 Countdown — Part II (Episodes 5-1)

January 5, 2026 • 35 mins
Who will be #1? Last week, we kicked off our annual countdown of the Top 10 Most Listened to Craftsmen Online Podcast episodes of 2025. Our annual tradition continues this week as we reveal the Top 5 episodes... working our way to Number One! Want to hear the full Top 5 episodes? Click on the links below to listen on Spotify. Enjoy!

Top 5 Most Listened to Craftsmen Online Podcast Episodes for 2025:

5. RW Rev. Kanjin Cederman — Square...
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2025 Top 10 Countdown — Part I (Episodes 10-6)

December 29, 2025 • 29 mins
We kickoff our annual year-end tradition, counting down the Top 10 Most Listened to Craftsmen Online Podcast episodes of the year! Join RW Michael Arce, as we start with episodes #10-6 this week. Want to hear the full episodes of our finalists? You can click the link below and enjoy!

The Most Listened to Craftsmen Online Podcast Episodes of 2025

10. WB Nathan Schick — Moses, the Fire Bush, and the Secret Name of God
9. Bro Chris Ruli ...
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RW Michael Arce — It's a Wonderful Masonic Life

December 24, 2025 • 7 mins
Welcome to our Holiday Special! Join RWB Michael Arce, as he shares his holiday tradition inspired article "It's a Wonderful (Masonic) Life." May you have a safe, warm, Holiday Season. Enjoy!

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WB Chad Kopenski — Rethinking Ritual

December 22, 2025 • 27 mins
He might jokingly call himself a "Masonic has-been," but RW Chad Kopenski is one of the most forward-thinking Masonic educators today. A Past Master, including the Ohio Lodge of Research, and a founder of the Royal Scofield Society for the Grand Lodge of Ohio, Chad brings his professional lens as an educator to the Craft to ask a fundamental question: What is the purpose of our Ritual? In this episode, Bro. Kopenski unpacks his pow...
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WB Ted Cross — The Masonic Mind: Inside the Meaning, Ritual, and Enduring Appeal of Freemasonry

December 15, 2025 • 34 mins
WB Ted Cross, Past Master of the Arizona Lodge of Research, returns to explore "The Masonic Mind." We’ll learn what truly sets Freemasonry apart from other social groups, fraternal orders, and community organizations. Bro. Cross offers a psychological lens, examining the underlying mechanisms, rituals, and philosophical tenets that contribute to Freemasonry's enduring appeal, its impact on individual psychology, and how it fosters ...
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Honored Queen Melody Chin and WB Sam Chin — Leading with Heart: Job's Daughters International

December 8, 2025 • 35 mins
Ever wondered what goes on inside Job's Daughters International? This episode pulls back the curtain as we chat with Melody Chin, the dynamic Honored Queen of Bethel 36, Towson, Maryland and her father, WB Sam Chin, the sitting Master of St. John’s Lodge No. 11 in Washington, DC. Together, we’ll  explore the day-to-day life within a Bethel, the significance of the Honored Queen role, and from a parent’s perspective — how Job's Daug...
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