Short Talk Bulletin Online Audio Library

04/09/2025

Brethren, This Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Rev Dr Bro Joseph Fort Newton, first published in July 1927, and then supplemented six years later. Even a stranger, stepping foot for the first time into a Masonic Lodge, must be struck by the presence of this great letter, so prominently displayed above the Master. Here we find an excellent discussion of the meanings attached to this letter by our gentle Craft. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

G V5N7 by Bisqueth | Sep 4, 2025 | Fellowcraft https://media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/content.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/V5N7_The_Letter_G.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 12:23 — 11.3MB)Subscribe: Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSS | More Brethren, This Short Talk Bull...

01/09/2025

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written in 1996 by Bro A. George Malice. Here we find a discussion of two of North America's first explorers, who must always remain in the first rank. Indeed, these two men, soldiers and Masons, were instrumental in the westward expansion of these United States. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

28/08/2025

Brethren, As of this writing, we have just passed two thirds of a million Podcast episode downloads! Here's to Masonry making a mark! This Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Rev Dr RW Bro Carl S. Winters, PGO - IL, and is brought to us by MW Bro Russ Charvonia, PGM - CA. This is the address given by Bro Winters at the Grand Lodge of Illinois session in 1973, and is well worth a listen. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Man Building V51N12 by Bisqueth | Aug 28, 2025 | In The Lodge, Philosophy, Religion And Ethics https://media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/content.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/V51N12_Man_Building.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 19:18 — 17.7MB)Subscribe: Spotify | Email | ...

25/08/2025

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Precision Ritual V100N6 by Bisqueth | Aug 25, 2025 | In The Lodge, Leadership https://media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/content.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/V100N6_Precision_Rital.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 9:32 — 8.7MB)Subscribe: Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSS | M...

21/08/2025

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was prepared by the Public Relations Department of Shrine Hospitals International, and is brought to us by WBro David Koncz, PM - United #8, Brunswick ME. Note that this Bulletin was first published in May of 1997, and is an interesting snapshot of where this organization was at that time, seen from the vantage point of today, almost 30 years later. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

75th Anniversary Of Shriners Hospitals V75N5 by Bisqueth | Aug 21, 2025 | Inspiration And Charity https://media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/content.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/V75N5_75th_Anniversary_Shriners_Hospitals.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 12:12 — 11.2MB)Subs...

18/08/2025

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by WBro Walter M. Calloway Jr., PM Oakland City Lodge #373 and Lodge of Research #104 - GA, and is brought to us by MW Bro Donald Pratt, GM - ME. This essay addresses itself to all Freemasons but more particularly to the worshipful masters of all regular lodges and to those members of the lodge who are, from time to time, honored by assignment to investigative committees. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Masonic Investigation V47N6 by Bisqueth | Aug 18, 2025 | Body Of The Craft, Leadership https://media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/content.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/V47N6_Masonic_Investigation.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 18:18 — 16.8MB)Subscribe: Spotify | Email | ...

14/08/2025

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Conrad Hahn, and is brought to us by WBro David Koncz, PM - United #8 ME. An applicant is elected to receive the degrees of Freemasonry. When should he begin receiving instruction? It turns out that he should be 'adopted' by a well-informed brother as soon after initiation as possible, to provide instruction and interpretation of all those things that have been new and unusual experiences for him. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Good And Wholesome Instruction V55N10 by Bisqueth | Aug 14, 2025 | Entered Apprentice https://media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/content.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/V55N10_Good_And_Wholesome_Instruction.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration:...

11/08/2025

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Conrad Hahn and is brought to us by MW Bro Don Pratt, GM - ME. In this historical bulletin, we are treated to a discussion about the true cost of the American Revolution, in treasure, lives, and political consequences. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

The Price Of Independence V54N2 by Bisqueth | Aug 11, 2025 | Historical, Individuals https://media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/content.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/V54N2_The_Price_Of_Independence.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 18:51....

07/08/2025

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro Conrad Hahn, and is brought to us by WBro David Koncz, PM - United #8, Brunswick, ME. Of the first instructions given to a candidate, the forceful negative, "Be careful NOT to..." occurs twice. Why did our ancient brethren feel so strongly about what we should not do? Here we find an excellent discussion. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Be Particularly Careful V41N3 by Bisqueth | Aug 7, 2025 | Entered Apprentice https://media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/content.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/V41N3_Be_Particularly_Careful.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 12:03 — 11.0MB...

04/08/2025

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy, and is brought to us by MW Bro Don Pratt, GM - Maine. One of the definitions of 'paradox' is a puzzling fact or object, and it is in that sense used here, speaking of the Lodge. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Masonic Paradox V31N5 by Bisqueth | Aug 4, 2025 | Body Of The Craft https://media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/content.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/V31N5_Masonic_Paradox.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 19:49 — 18.1MB)Subscribe: Spoti...

31/07/2025

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy and first published in April 1936. As a Mason begins to travel through his and other jurisdictions, he will notice the great variance in minor details of custom, while also recognizing that Masonry is wholly at one in the essentials. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Many Men Many Minds V14N4 by Bisqueth | Jul 31, 2025 | Body Of The Craft https://media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/content.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/V14N4_Many_Men_Many_Minds.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 18:57 — 17.4MB)Subscri...

28/07/2025

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by RW Bro Eugene Beckman, PGCh - SC, and is brought to us by WBro Donald Cyr, PM - Freeport #23, ME. Here we find an enlightening discussion of the sort of men our fraternity seeks: men with then three qualities of vision, enthusiasm and endurance. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Seeking A Man V39N6 by Bisqueth | Jul 28, 2025 | Philosophy https://media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/media.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/content.blubrry.com/short_talk_bulletin/V39N6_Seeking_A_Man.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 15:03 — 13.8MB)Subscribe: Spotify | Email...