Podcasts by X-Oriente
X-Oriente (Ex Oriente) means "From the East." X-Oriente is a podcast (MP3) dedicated to those Freemasons who are young (and young at heart). In each episode we will explore the ideas, the practice and the future of the Craft
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144: Changing Our Minds from 2021-03-02T06:49:28
In the world of politics and the permanence of the Internet, many in society believe the phrase "a leopard doesn't change its spots." we often regard changing our minds as a sign of weakness, of...
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142: Cult or Craft? from 2020-11-02T22:33:29
Jason was watching The Vow...the documentary about the NXIVM cult, and started wondering if Freemasonry could be considered a cult. So we pulled out our instruments and did the math. Wh...
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141: The Wright Stuff from 2020-09-08T15:28:48
Masonic writing and Masonic Research are different things: in this episode, Eric and Jason talk about Masonic writing, why it's important, and how to get started. October is Masonic Writing Mont...
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140: The Q-Fecta from 2020-09-02T22:20:39
Back in July, we began (or re-began) some very uncomfortable conversations about race in America. Freemasonry's own story in the United States is woven from the threads of race relations among o...
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138: COGMINA! from 2020-04-27T05:00
Each year, the Grand Masters of all the Grand Lodges in North America get together to discuss issues of importance to all regular Freemasons in their jurisdictions, and build consensus. Jason, b...
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137: Dinner with the Illuminati from 2020-04-25T21:47:10
Back in February, before all this pandemic nonsense, Eric and Jason sat down with Bro. Josef Wages to break some bread and talk about all things Illuminati, and the ritual that Joe helped locate...
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136: Not Just a Man from 2020-03-15T20:02:11
The Scottish Rite Northern Masonic Jurisdiction has been creating advertising media for free use by Grand Lodges, Lodges and individual Masons to help spread awareness of Freemasonry to a genera...
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135: Sympathy for the Devil II from 2020-01-06T04:03:23
Associations with the infernal have always plagued Freemasonry, even from its earliest days. But what is exactly "The Devil" anyway? Is Lucifer, Beelzulbub, Satan, Mephistopheles and Baphomet al...
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134a: Sympathy for the Devil I from 2020-01-03T19:26:24
Associations with the infernal have always plagued Freemasonry, even from its earliest days. But what is exactly "The Devil" anyway? Is Lucifer, Beelzulbub, Satan, Mephistopheles and Baphomet al...
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133: A Masonic Dialogue (Part 2) from 2019-11-26T20:52:32
Every once in a while we find something in our past that electrifies the present. Lessing's Listen
132: A Masonic Dialogue (part 1) from 2019-11-19T23:58:21
Every once in a while we find something in our past that electrifies the present. Lessing's Listen
131: The Curse of Nostalgia from 2019-11-15T06:00
Freemasonry has a rich and storied past. But is living in the glories of the past holding us back from the future? Eric and Jason discuss.
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130: Do Clothes Maketh the Mason? from 2019-11-14T06:00
Eric and Jason are joined by our good friend, Nicky Sampogna, who is arguably one of the best-dressed Masons around, and punchy from jet-lag. It’s a spirted discu...
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129: Conspiracy Theories and Safety from 2019-11-13T06:00
Public mass shootings are all too common in our society. Conspiracy theories have become the gasoline on the fire of mass violence toward Jews, racial and ethnic minorities and yes, even Freemas...
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128: Light Summer Reading from 2019-11-11T06:00
Eric and Jason review their book recommendations for Freemasons:
127: Esprit d'Escalier from 2019-11-10T18:36:02
"Esprit d'Escalier" literally means "The Spirit of the Stairwell" and refers to that feeling when you realize what you should have said after the fact. Eric and Jason discuss an article that app...
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126: Damn Kids! from 2019-08-19T15:45:46
Chris Hodapp, (the AP Wire service of Freemasonry) wrote an opinion piece in his blog linking the decline of Freemasonry to the discontinuation of the McGuffey Re...
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125: Marketing and Masonry from 2019-08-19T15:40:23
We are joined by our special guest, Nicky Sampogna, a brother who runs social media marketing for a large entertainment brand. In this episode, we discuss marketing, brands and how younger men m...
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124: Appendant Bodies: Too Much, or Not Enough? from 2019-06-14T05:00
Appendant Bodies are the groups one can join once a man is raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. And there are a lot to choose from, each with distinctive rituals, hats, activities and b...
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123: Breaking the Manbox from 2019-06-13T05:00
The "Manbox" has recently been identified by sociologists and social psychologists as a set of social expectations surrounding masculinity. These attitudes and resulting behaviors are at the roo...
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122: The Right to an Opinion from 2019-06-11T05:00
Do people have a right to an opinion, or do they just have them? Eric And Jason discuss the semantics of rights opinions and critical thinking as they relate to Masonry and rea...
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121: Masonic Light from 2019-06-09T18:07:45
We talk about Masonic Light, but what does it actually mean? Jason and Eric explore the notion of Masonic Light from a practical as well as an esoteric standpoint.
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120: Morality and Relevancy from 2019-04-14T18:02:22
Special Guest, W.'. Bro. Robert H. Johnson. Religion and Politics are the two things we don't talk about in lodge as Freemasons. But we do discuss philosophy and morality. And o...
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119: Balancing Masonic Work and Play from 2019-03-22T03:32:05
Masonry creates real and lasting friendships--if it doesn't you're doing it wrong. We enjoy fellowship and the social aspects of Masonry. On the other hand if that were all we were, we'd be mere...
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118: 5 Things Every New Mason Should Know from 2019-03-12T05:00
In this episode, Eric and Jason discuss the five things every new Mason should know, but they don't tell you.
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117: Avoiding Masonic Burnout from 2019-03-11T00:12:13
Too much of a good thing isn't good. That includes the Craft too. In this episode, Eric and Jason discuss Masonic burnout: how to recognize it, how to avoid it, and what to do about it if you fi...
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116: The Best a Man Can Get from 2019-02-17T05:28:13
King Gillette, the inventor of the safety razor was a Freemason. Today, the company that bears his name, has released a 60 second commercial about toxic masculinity that is sparking some debate ...
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115: We're back and dying again! from 2019-01-08T05:28:10
X-Oriente is back after its unintentional technical hiatus! In this episode, we discuss a couple of well-written and well-intentioned Masonic essays. Lance Kennedy wrote a two part series Listen
113: On the Level from 2018-10-01T01:44:40
Are academic and affinity lodges a good way to reach out to specific communities, or are they a way to highlight inequality in the craft? Eric and Jason discuss the pros and cons of specialty lo...
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112: The Gentleman from 2018-10-01T01:41:38
Eric and Special Guest Host Mike "The Intern" Hambrecht of The Masonic Roundtable discuss the idea of the gentleman and how it informs ideas in the Craft.
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111: Visiting Lodge 49 from 2018-09-12T03:34
If you haven't seen it yet, Lodge 49 is AMC's newest show that features a fraternal organization that is something between the Freemasons, The Odd Fellows and the Elks. In this episode Jason and...
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110: Are You a Traveling Man? from 2018-09-12T03:23:27
Eric and Jason discuss the benefits of traveling as a Freemason. How to do it right, the benefits, and what to expect.
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109: Unmasonic from 2018-08-10T03:15:38
We are back from our technical difficulties (knock wood!) In this episode, Eric and Jason discuss the new show Lodge 49, the decision by UGLE to allow Transgender women to remain masons and the ...
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108: Grandmaster For a Day from 2018-07-17T01:33:51
Eric and Jason imagine what they would do if they could be Grandmaster of American Freemasonry. Who is more hard-core? Jason or Eric? Who will be the first to withdraw recognition from the other...
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107: The Table Proceeding from 2018-06-26T02:04:30
Jason and Eric are joined by special guest, M.: W.: Joe Crociata, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Washington, D.C. and Masonic scholar to talk about Table Proceedings, aka The Festive Bo...
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106: Winners and Losers from 2018-06-15T03:15:10
Jason and Eric discuss the idea that there are winners and losers in Freemasonry and how that might help and hurt the Craft as a whole.
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105: Mindfulness from 2018-05-30T04:08:17
One way to lessen the effect of ego and improve well-being is through meditation and the practice of Mindfulness. Visit the show notes at www.xoriente.com to access a bunch of useful tools and r...
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103: How to Change from 2018-05-30T03:55:21
We talk about the need to change all the time, but HOW should we innovate in Freemasonry? What is permissible to innovate? Eric and Jason discuss ways to framing the problems and an approach to ...
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102: Symbolism 101 from 2018-04-16T04:46:06
"The map is not the terrain, we are told." In this episode, Jason and Eric (and our Live audience) explore the importance of symbols, how symbols work, and finally banish the word "symbology" fr...
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101: The Crisis of Men from 2018-04-15T22:14:34
In this episode Jason and Eric are joined by Chris Hodapp to discuss his recent blog entry Listen
100: Practical Freemasonry from 2018-04-08T19:52:34
While Jason is still completing his invasion of the European continent, Eric is joined by special guest host Juan Sepulveda. In addition to being one of the hosts of Listen
099: Masonic Entitlement from 2018-03-27T03:34:43
098: Enlightenment For the 21st Century from 2018-03-20T01:53:59
Eric and Jason discuss the elements of Enlightenment thinking and what we need to do to get better at it.
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097: Two Lights from 2018-03-08T03:15:27
Jason and Eric discuss two paths in Freemasonry: The path of Enlightenment philosophy and the path of Esoteric philosophy and why both are critical to Freemasonry's survival.
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096: Why We Believe from 2018-02-27T05:19:41
Why is it so important that a Freemason believe in a Supreme Being? In this episode, Jason and Eric take the First of the Old Charges apart using PARDES to see why this requirement is so importa...
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095: Resolutions from 2018-02-27T05:17:30
This was supposed to be episode 93, but we had a bit of a snafu with the show numbering. So while it says 93 on the title, it is really No. 95. You'll get over it. In this episode, recorded back...
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094: Lunch--with Bro. Normand from 2018-02-21T05:48:10
During Masonic Week, Eric and Jason met up on Friday for a cookout lunch at the Grand Lodge of DC, where we were joined by Pete Normand. We thought it would be fun to do an episode about "Masoni...
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093: Breakfast from 2018-02-16T03:12:17
In this episode, Eric has breakfast at Masonic Week with several podcasters including Mike "The Intern" Hambrecht, Jon "Big Data" Ruark, and Jason "The Mason" Richards of The Masonic Roundta...
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092: Knock Knock? from 2017-12-20T04:52:38
Jason & Eric discuss an interesting post by Bro. Greg Starr, courtesy of Chris Hodapp's excellent Freemasons for Dummies blog. They also wish their listeners a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukk...
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091: If This Goes On from 2017-12-20T04:43:06
Jason & Eric discuss science fiction and Masonry as we review "If This Goes On" by Robert Heinlein.
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090: Reclaiming Reclaiming from 2017-12-19T18:49:49
Eric and Jason are joined by special guest Jon Ruark of the Masonic Roundtable to critique John Wm. McNaughton's (Recently retired SGC of the Scottish Rite, NMJ) recent book, Reclaiming the Soul...
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089: Is Social Media Killing Freemasonry? from 2017-11-13T17:19:06
In this episode Jason and Eric discuss the dark side of social media and Facebook, and why it seems so hard to have a civil discussion on Facebook, and why social media is no substitute for lodg...
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088: Technology for Masons from 2017-10-30T04:59
In this episode, Jason and Eric talk about the apps and technologies they find useful in Masonry.
Eric also talks to Jeremy Barnes and Michael Radigan, founders of the firm Copiri, which ...
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087: What does Masonry Feel like? from 2017-10-27T02:14:35
Jason and Eric talk about Masonic identity and what Masonry feels like.
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086: Masonic Conferences from 2017-09-18T02:49:48
Jason and Eric discuss their experiences with Masonic conferences. It's not about the program, it is about the people you meet there. They also propose a new type of conference for Masonic Week....
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085: Trust and Honor from 2017-09-11T04:00
In this episode, Jason and Eric discuss a foundational aspect of Freemasonry: trust. What it is, why it is important and how it relates to honor.
Eric referenced items fr...
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084: Masonry and Citizenship from 2017-08-18T05:19:54
The events in Charlottesville were disturbing. I thins episode, Jason and Eric talk about an op-ed in the New York times on the perils of identity politics, an editorial warning about the uninte...
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083: Intelligentsia Inside from 2017-08-18T04:45:30
In this episode we talk about some craziness in fake news (the real fake news, not the fake fake news) and an article on Elitism penned by Bro. Nick Johnson of the Millennial Freemason. Complete...
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082: Masonic Movies from 2017-07-23T06:34:26
The show so good we did it twice! Well in truth we had tech issues last week that prevented us from completing the show, but we fixed them!
In this episode, Jason and Eric count down our ...
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081: Le Droit Humain from 2017-07-23T05:57:03
In this episode, Eric and Jason talk with Heather D. Fulton, a member of Le Droit Humain. Le Droit Humain is a coed form of Freemasonry that is recognized by the Grand Orient de France, and whil...
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080: Anti-Intellectualism and Masonry from 2017-07-11T03:22:34
In this episode, Jason and Eric discuss anti-intellectualism, what it is and how it is affecting Masonry. This was recorded before our break, so ignore all the talk at the end about how we're ta...
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079: Observance and Tradition from 2017-06-05T03:10:06
Our first Live broadcast! In this episode, we discuss Traditional Observance and the Masonic Restoration Foundation: It's a force for good, but like any powerful idea, there are perils and pitfa...
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078: Amityville Horrors from 2017-06-02T03:47:03
Our very first video X-Oriente! Well not actually our first, but our first in our regular shows. This is more an experiment. Going forward we will try to record LIVE and we invite you to join. W...
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077: Kendall Jenner is NOT a Shriner! from 2017-05-16T04:13:34
Jason has a lot on his mind in this episode. He's thinking about advertising and Masonry. Is it necessary? Is it a good idea? What role does marketing and advertising play in attracting men to F...
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072: Leadership in the Lodge from 2017-03-02T00:50:31
W. Bro Michael Swaney is an expert on Leadership and developing executive talent. He was the Worshipful Master of Oriental Lodge No. 33 in Chicago for the 2016 Masonic Year. In this epi...
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071: Masonry Rocks! from 2016-09-01T16:52:57
In this episode, Jason and I sit down with Thomas Francis Lane II and Eve Bottano, of the 357s, a Masonic themed-alt-rock band from Northwest Indiana. Jason and I love the sound, which is a mixt...
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070: Lodge Traditions from 2016-07-20T23:16:01
Does your lodge have it's own unique traditions? Maybe you are like Williamsburg Lodge No. 6 in Virginia that March in Colonial garb every St. John's Day. Perhaps you are like St. John's No. 1 i...
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069: Perspectives on Hindu Mysticism from 2016-06-12T22:00
In this show, the first of our summer season, we are joined by special guest Dr. Ramesh Rhagavan to give us an introduction to mysticism from the Hindu perspective.
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068: The Importance of Landmarks from 2016-05-03T00:12:09
The recent actions of some grand lodges to withdraw recognitionof others is based in the idea that there are certain principles,or Landmarks that are the foundational principles that defineregul...
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067: Data and Retention from 2016-04-15T01:34:51
Apologies for the delay...we had a few technical glitches but we've got them figured out... I think. In this episode Jason and Eric are joined by W. Bro. Jon Ruark, one of the host of The Ma...
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066: The Business of Freemasonry from 2016-03-23T17:17:37
Sure, Freemasonry is not a business, but lodges do business. Managing our finances, raising funds, dues...in this episode Jason and Eric have a discussion of various aspects of the finances of a...
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065: Truth from 2016-03-15T17:07:40
The third in our series of shows about the tenets of Freemasonry. What is Truth? Is Truth subjective? How can we know if something is true? And as Masons, how should we be thinking about Truth i...
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064: Relief from 2016-03-08T16:33:56
The second part in our exploration of the tenets of Masonry. What is relief? Is it the same as charity? What forms of relief are there and what is our duty as Masons to perform Relief? In this e...
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063: Religion and Politics from 2016-03-04T19:42:53
Big News! I'm pleased to announce the addition of a co-host! Jason Van Dyke will be in the co-pilot's seat, starting with this episode!
Religion and politics are the two subjects that are...
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062: Brotherly Love from 2016-02-10T01:50:58
The first tenet of Freemasonry is brotherly love. What is brotherly love, how is it distinctive from other kinds of love, and how do we understand it both from historical precedent, and today? I...
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061: Blackball! from 2016-01-29T05:25:31
It is the most powerful object in freemasonry and can either enhance or ruin the harmony of the lodge. But do we really pay attention to the black cube and how it can help or harm the Craft?
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060: The Prescription from 2016-01-10T20:41:23
We've been talking about social relevance. In this episode I propose that our cause and our banner should be EDUCATION, in all of its forms. When people ask "what do masons do, imagine a world w...
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059: Once More Into the Breach! from 2015-11-14T05:15:05
OK, I know we said we were not going to talk about this any more, but no sooner was last episode posted, than The Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia came out with a statement of Masonic pri...
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058B (059): Back From the Dead from 2015-11-05T03:54:47
I originally placed this episode into the vault, never to be published, but recent events in Georgia have made it necessary to dust it off and publish it.
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058: More on Ritual from 2015-09-10T02:50:51
A critique of an article that appeared in The Northern Light, the monthly magazine of the Scottish Rite, NMJ.
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057: Sexual Orientation, the Craft and a Lot of Disclaimers from 2015-07-14T03:17:39
This is a controversial topic, but it doesn't mean we should shy away from subjects that are difficult to talk about. Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that homosexual couples can be legall...
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056: George Washington's Rules for Social Media from 2015-05-25T21:02:04
What would our esteemed Brother George Washington think of social media today? Back when Washington was a kid he copied a book which was to prove influential in how he conducted his affairs. Cal...
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055: The Age of Enlightmentment from 2015-04-20T02:05:54
This is Part 2 of our discussion with Prof. Sandy Goldberg, Chairman of the Philosophy Department at Northwestern University. In this episode we focus on the...
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054: For the Love of Wisdom from 2015-03-20T22:33:06
When Freemasonry emerged from the mists of history in 1713, it emerged into a world that was still suspicious and mistrustful of science, had just finished a decades long war fought over religio...
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053: Manifesto! from 2015-02-09T19:19:03
Sure we've read our share of Masonic Manifestos. Down with drive-through Masonry! Up with Standards! Better degrees! Festive Boards! And there is nothing to disagree with in them. But what if we...
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052: Housekeeping from 2015-01-24T00:51:50
Just a short episode to fill you in on some details about the show, and to announce a new program to help support the show: X-Oriente Xecutive Producers! Become an Xecutive Producer, get cool X-...
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051: The Importance of Ritual from 2015-01-09T20:07:55
Ritual is more than just a nice way to spend a meeting. It actually changes your brain, and how you perceive the world. In this episode, we'll explore what role ritual plays in creating bonds be...
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050: Generational Friction Part III from 2014-04-13T02:02:53
The studio is back! We've gotten rid of the asbestos in the studio so it is safe to go inside and resume the show. And resume we will!
In this episode, we wrap up the discussion of genera...
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049: Generational Friction in the Craft, Part II from 2014-02-19T16:23:22
Never before has Freemasonry had such a huge generation...
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048: Generational Friction in the Craft from 2014-01-13T17:22:10
Never before has Freemasonry had such a huge generational spread actively working in the Fraternity. And becasue of the accelerating pace of change, the generations are more diverse in terms of ...
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047: X-Oriente is Back from 2014-01-01T04:37:18
The show has returned. In this episode, I revisit the rationale of the show, what is changed and what to expect in the new season. It's going to be an interesting season, full of thought provoki...
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046: Troubles in France from 2012-03-02T19:38
What is going on with the GLNF in France? Last summer, the UGLE suspended relations with them. Now, following recommendations by a committee of COGMINA, other Grand Lodges around the USA are als...
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045: Masonic Education from 2012-01-20T19:03:29
How do you make Masonic Education more compelling? Today we talk a little about how to make education more compelling and useful for both your candidates and your lodge.
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044: Selling Masonic Treasures? from 2012-01-02T04:06:55
St. Bernard Commandery No. 35 is selling some of their Masonic treasures and it's raised some interesing discussions. In this episode we talk to the Eminent Commander of St. Bernard No. 35 to fi...
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043: A Discussion on Civility from 2011-02-11T15:52
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We have a new co-host! Jason van Dyke, the Director of Media Projects (I probably got that wrongly worded, but you...
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042: A Verdict In West Virginia from 2010-12-18T08:16:20
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The first in a series of shorter episodes on topical Masonic subjects, I'm calling "X-Oriente Dispatches." In this Dis...
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Kabbalah and Masonry Part III from 2010-12-13T22:17:04
We conclude our tour or the Sephirot from a Masonic perspective. In this episode we cover Chesed, Gevurah, Da'at, Tifaret, Netzach Hod, Yesod and Malkhut
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040: Kabbalah and Masonry, Part II from 2010-08-28T19:44:49
We continue the discussion of Kabbalah. In this episode we begin to focus on creation, the beginnings of light and how Kabbalaistic ideas intersect with Masonic ones.
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039: We're back! from 2010-07-24T04:28
We are back! In this episode, we'll begin a multi-episode look at the basics of Kabbalah and how it intersects with Freemasonry. This is the real deal...we'll be looking at it from a very tradit...
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037: 2009 Christmas Music Special from 2009-12-22T22:02
the 5th Annual Christmas Music Special Dedicated to the Ancient Designers (Freemasons) and the Modern ones (ID)
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035: The Widows Sons from 2009-07-06T21:58
It's here it's here! I've finally been off my bike long enough to finish the episode! It's riding season and I've been spending a lot of time on my incredibly fuel efficient (51MPG city) fast (100M...
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034: An Evening With Bro. Christopher Hodapp from 2009-04-15T23:37
Christopher Hodapp speaking at the Valley of Chicago's Scottish Rite Degree Day Feb 21, 2009.
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033: Masonic AntiPatterns 2-Small Group Dynamics from 2009-03-20T03:44
In this episode we look at the dynamics of small teams (that is "Committees" in Masonic parlance) and how understanding the dynamics of the life-cycle of teams can help make your team or committee ...
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032: Report from Masonic Week from 2009-02-17T07:35
Another quick episode of some of the highlights of Masonic Week which took place in Alexandria, Virginia (Washington DC area)
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031: Reflections on Martin Luther King Jr. Day from 2009-01-19T07:34
2 episodes in a week? Am I nuts? (Don't answer that!) Today's episode is a quick one...I was thinking about the legacy of our brother Dr. King, and my childhood, white guilt, putting a name to ra...
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030: Masonic AntiPatterns 1--People from 2009-01-16T07:33
Problem personalities in the Lodge and how to work harmoniously with them.
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029: Christmas Music Special 2008 from 2008-12-24T07:31
2008 Christmas Music Special Happy Holidays everybody!
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028: Believing In from 2008-11-03T07:30
Belief in God is a foundation of the Craft. but what exactly is belief and why is it so important? In this episode we talk to some experts on the nature of belief.
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027: West Virginia from 2008-07-16T06:25
An interview with "I.M. Hiram" on the mess in West Virginia. It has become so bad that even the New York Times is weighing in. So it is time we did.
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026: An Evening With Brother "Iceman" from 2008-03-19T06:24
I spent an evening with M.W. Bro. Jerry Butler. I went to learn more about Prince Hall Masonry, about the differences between Prince Hall Masonry and the "European Brethren". I left learning more a...
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025: 3rd Annual Christmas Music Special from 2007-12-24T07:22
It is that time of the year again, brethren! Time for the 3rd Annual X-Oriente Christmas Music Special! The pickings this year were slimmer than in the past, but I still found with some pretty dece...
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024: In the Interests of the Brethren from 2007-12-23T07:21
After an abortive Episode 023, here is a classic Rudyard Kipling story to help us get back to what's important. New theme music too.
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022: Subduing Our Passions from 2007-12-03T07:20
There is a lot of controversy brewing in the Masonic world online. Here's some tips on how to navigate the blogosphere with dignity and respect.
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021: Speaking of Complete Idiots and the Media... from 2007-11-03T06:18
Brent Morris speaks about what it was like to write a book "...for Complete Idiots" and talks about his experiences with the media. Presented Oct. 5, 2007 at the Illinois Lodge of Research in Sprin...
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019: The Importance of Thinking Critically from 2007-07-29T05:45
Critical thinking is one of those things that Freemasons were famous for. Now it is time for us again be the stewards of independent thinking.
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017: Christian Mysticism and High Degrees from 2007-02-07T06:42
Live (sort of) from Washington DC! This is an event sponsored by Benjamin B. French Lodge No. 15 in Washington DC. (Returned to the feed)
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016: Web Apps for Masons from 2007-02-05T06:39
One of the most important tasks of any lodge is to communicate effectively with their members. The web offers tons of great tools to help Masons do just that. Many of these tools are cheap or even ...
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015: Xmas Special 2006 from 2006-12-24T06:38
I am pleased to bring you the Second Annual Christmas Music Special filled with the best holiday music the net has to offer. I hope 2006 has been good to you and I look forward to a 2007 filled wit...
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014: RANT! from 2006-11-16T06:37
It's been a difficult couple of months for some parts of masonry and so this episode is a bit of a rant. But check out the end of the show for details on the Masonic Playlist Challenge!
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013: Pssst! Gossip! from 2006-09-01T05:35
Have you heard the latest Gossip? Do you really want to? Why? In this episode we explore gossip: why it is harmful and why it can threaten the harmony of the lodge. Gossip is bad for the gossiper, ...
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012: It's About Time 3 from 2006-07-21T05:29
Recently, a special task force from the Masonic Information Center (MIC), part of the Masonic Service Association published a paper called "It's ...
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011: It's About Time! Part 2 from 2006-06-23T00:32
Recently, a special task force from the Masonic Information Center (MIC), part of the Masonic Service Association published a paper called "It's ...
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010: It's About Time! Part 1 from 2006-05-19T01:00
Recently, a special task force from the Masonic Information Center (MIC), part of the Masonic Service Association published a paper called "It's ...
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009: Movie Night part 2 from 2006-04-23T20:47
This past week Freemasonry figured prominently on Good Morning America. How did we do? We'll explore what GMA had to say and our answers to their questions. Also we'll conclude our intervi...
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008: Movie Night from 2006-04-14T05:19
There are plenty of History Channel documentaries out there that proport to tell the story of Freemasonry. In 1991 W. Bro. I. Michael Toth in cooperation with other brethren and the Grand Lodge of ...
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007: Fundamentalism and Freemasonry Part 2 from 2006-03-26T18:38
In Part 2, We take a look at a Masonic Fundamentalist group that has split off from the mainstream of Freemasonry. Also, a recap of Masonic Week and the Mortar & Pestle Degree!
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006: Fundamentalism and Freemasonry Part 1 from 2006-02-09T04:21
Fundamentalism is very bad for free, democratic societies, and it is bad for Freemasonry. In part 1 of this multi-part series, we'll explore the nature of fundamentalism, and its definition
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005: The Perfect Storm from 2006-01-21T06:14
Are we ready for the onslaught of movies and books about Freemasonry? Between National Treasure, National Treasure 2 and Dan Brown's next book, we're gonna see publicity for Masonry the likes we ha...
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004: Christmas Music Special 2005 from 2005-12-23T06:12
Our last hurrah to the musical portion of the show: a collection of Christmas songs for the Brothers and their loved ones.
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003: Working For the Man from 2005-10-06T05:09
Episode 3: Working For the Man This month's show is a Illinois Grand Lodge Special! but you don't have to live on a prairie, or even have an affinity for Lincoln to enjoy the show. We interview Dav...
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002: The Answer To the Second Question from 2005-09-05T04:00
Episode 2: The Answer To the Second Question Show Log 00:00 Hello! Welcome international listeners 00:26 Aloha to the Lodge Le Progres de l'Oceanie, F. & A.M 02:00 Chapter 1: Asking the First Qu...
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001: Worthy and Well-Qualified from 2005-08-05T15:19
What makes a man worthy and well qualified to be a Freemason?The opinions expressed in this show are strictly those of X-Oriente and its editorial staff, and do not reflect those of any Lodge, G...
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