Short Talk Bulletin Online Audio Library

14/07/2025

Brethren, This Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy, and is brought to us by RW Bro Dex Rowe, PDDGM 9th - VT. An emblem of innocence and the badge of a Mason; more ancient than the Golden Fleece or Roman Eagle, more honorable than the Star and Garter or any other order that can be conferred upon you at this or any future period, by king, prince, potentate, or any other person, except he be a Mason. With these few words, a newly made EA is introduced to the badge of Masonry that he is about to receive. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

The Apron V10N6 by Bisqueth | Jul 14, 2025 | Entered Apprentice https://media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/content.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/V10N6_The_Apron.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 20:59 — 19.2MB)Subscribe: Spotify | Email...

10/07/2025

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy, and is brought to us by RW Bro Pete Cutler - PDDGM 14th, Maine. "...And we come before you, clothed in white aprons and gloves, in token of our innocence..." is a line spoken in the Master Mason degree in many jurisdictions. Here, we find an excellent discussion about this symbol, and how it relates to and instructs us in our gentle Craft. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

The Gloves V18N2 by Bisqueth | Jul 10, 2025 | Master Mason, Symbols And Symbolism https://media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/content.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/V18N2_The_Gloves.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 18:48 — 10.9MB)Subscri...

07/07/2025

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Conrad Hahn, first published in June 1967. This is the second STB that celebrates the events surrounding our independence, and how it relates to Freemasonry. So, without further ado, enjoy, and let Freedom ring! Please do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

July 4th 1776 V45N6 by Bisqueth | Jul 7, 2025 | Historical https://media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/content.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/V45N6_The_4th_Of_July.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 16:19 — 29.9MB)Subscribe: Spotify | Emai...

04/07/2025

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Rev Dr Bro Joseph Fort Newton and first published in July 1924. As has become tradition on this Podcast, today we celebrate the birth of our republic, and the beginning of a new and great era in the history of humanity. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

The 4th Of July V2N7 by Bisqueth | Jul 4, 2025 | Civic And Patriotic, Historical https://media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/content.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/V02N7_The_4th_Of_July.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 13:48 — 12.6MB)Sub...

03/07/2025

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written and is brought to us by Bro Theodore Boomgarden, GCh - IA. Of the Tenets of our gentle Craft, one in particular has often been neglected, or rather, our relationship with it can sometimes be passing, at best. Here, we find an excellent discussion of that Tenet, and how it not only relates to our Work, but is central to it. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

The Lost Tenet V103N5 by Bisqueth | Jul 3, 2025 | Body Of The Craft, In The Lodge, Philosophy https://media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/content.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/V103N5_The_Lost_Tenet.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 7:56 .....

01/07/2025

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro Stewart M. L. Pollard, and first published in June 1980. In “meeting upon the level,” we frequently lose sight of the fact that the brother sitting next to us has a vocation, avocations, and special talents. We think of him only as a Mason – and accept him as such. Here, we find an excellent discussion about another way to think about the brother sitting next to us. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

What’s Your Line? V58N6 by Bisqueth | Jul 1, 2025 | In The Lodge, Individuals https://media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/content.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/V58N6_Whats_Your_Line.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 8:13 — 7.5MB)Subscr...

26/06/2025

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Ray Burgess, PGM - LA. Brethren, the other day one of my dearest brothers dropped dead of a heart attack, in large part because he ignored the signs. Please, please, please listen to your bodies and don't try to tough it out. The Worshipful Master, holding the Evergreen, says, "This Evergreen, which once marked the temporary resting place of the illustrious dead, is an emblem of our faith in the immortality of the soul. By it we are reminded that we have an immortal part within us, which shall survive the grave, and which shall never, never, never die. Alas, my brother!"

Alas My Brother V70N1 by Bisqueth | Jun 26, 2025 | Inspiration And Charity https://media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/content.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/V70N1_Alas_My_Brother.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 8:36 — 7.9MB)Subscribe: ...

23/06/2025

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy, and first published in March 1929. Here, we find an excellent discussion of the language we find used in our gentle Craft; why we use it and not other, different language. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Language Of The Heart V7N3 by Bisqueth | Jun 23, 2025 | Body Of The Craft, In The Lodge, Inspiration And Charity https://media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/content.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/V7N3_Language_Of_The_Heart.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 9:49 — 5.3MB)Subscr...

19/06/2025

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy and first published in March 1940. As the US was barreling towards WWII, we have this peculiar story of a man who had forgotten his wallet at Lodge, and what happened when he went to retrieve it. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

At Midnight V18N3 by Bisqueth | Jun 19, 2025 | Bypaths https://media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/content.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/V18N3_At_Midnight.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 21:36 — 19.8MB)Subscribe: Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSS | More Brethren, this Short T...

16/06/2025

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro Stewart M. Pollard, and first published in October 1979. At a conference of Grand Masters, a request was fielded by the MSA to provide real and timely information about membership retention. Here, we find just such a discussion. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge, and especially with the membership committee.

Peaks And Valleys V57N10 by Bisqueth | Jun 16, 2025 | Leadership https://media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/content.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/V57N10_Peaks_And_Vallies.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 11:09 — 10.2MB)Subscribe: Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSS | More Breth...

12/06/2025

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy, and is brought to us by RW Bro Dex Rowe, PDDGM 9th - VT. In every regular and well governed Lodge there is represented a certain point within a circle, embordered by two perpendicular parallel lines, on the top of which rest the book of Holy scripture. Here, we find an excellent discussion of how and why this relates to the Holy Saints John and us as Freemasons. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Point Within A Circle V9N8 by Bisqueth | Jun 12, 2025 | Entered Apprentice https://media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/content.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/V9N8_Point_Within_A_Circle.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 17:55 — 10.0MB)Subscribe: Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSS ...

09/06/2025

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro Francis E. Lester, and is brought to us by RW Beo Peter Cutler, PDDGM 14th - ME. You have joined the oldest and largest fraternity is the world. What should you expect? Here, we find an excellent discussion, one that every Master Mason should hear. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge. https://shorttalkbulletin.com/what-is-masonry-v2n9-2/