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You can find us online at mystictye.com Email me feedback, guest suggestions and any other questions at troy@mystictye.com Jaime Paul Lamb is an astrologer and tarotist interested in the intersection of the Western Esoteric Tradition and Freemasonry. He is the author of three books and a regular article contributor to many journals and periodicals. He is a Past Master of Ascension Lodge #89 Free and Accepted Masons in Phoenix, Arizona, a co-founder of Tria Prima Podcast, well as an ardent supporter of Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference. This year at EFC he will be presenting a class on practical astrology. I have known Jaime a number of years now and I always appreciate his approach and style, and I hope you will too. Please welcome Jaime Paul Lamb. https://ascensionlodge89.com/ https://www.jaimepaullamb.com/ https://triaprima.co/ https://freemason.org/symposium/ Thanks for listening today. You can support the show by liking, sharing and subscribing on your favourite podcast syndicator. Even more helpful, leave us a review. We are looking to create a directory of Freemasonic events and publications. If you are aware of something coming up please let me know by email. In the meantime check out the Masonic Conferences website https://masonicconferences.com/ Coming up September 27-29th in Seattle Washington is Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference. Our keynote will be none other than Ike Baker of Arcanvm podcast. Dr. Nathan Schick, Br. Doug Blake, Br. Jaime Paul Lamb, Br. Doug Russel, Br. P.D. Newman and others will be speaking. Check out www.esotericmasonry.com for details. Grand Masonic Day 2025 will be February 2nd. Listen to future episodes for updates. For other events check out our calendar at mystictye.com and don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter while you are there. Graphics and web hosting are by Art Szabo Creative. A special thanks to Moka Only for our theme music. Happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to meet again.

Wes & Troy Commentary on Chris Hodapp Address You can find us online at mystictye.com Email me feedback, guest suggestions and any other questions at troy@mystictye.com This special edition of Mystic Tye Wes Regan and I try something new. We listened to the recent address by Chris Hodapp at Grand Masonic Day 2024 and stopped occasionally to provide some of our own commentary. This is our first attempt at something like this, and we both really enjoyed it. I hope you will too! Here are some references from our chat: https://www.vox.com/the-gray-area/23813985/christine-emba-masculinity-the-gray-area https://freemasonsfordummies.blogspot.com/ Thanks for listening today. You can support the show by liking, sharing and subscribing on your favourite podcast syndicator. Even more helpful, leave us a review. We are looking to create a directory of Freemasonic events and publications. If you are aware of something coming up please let me know by email. August 3rd I will be attending an outdoor Master Mason degree in Granite Falls with a few other members of the Duke of Connaught and many members of the GLBCY, GLW, and other visiting dignitaries. If you are a brother and want to join us please email me. Coming up September 27-29th in Seattle Washington is Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference Our keynote will be none other than Ike Baker of Arcanvm podcast. Dr. Nathan Schick, Br. Doug Blake, Br. Jaime Paul Lamb, Br. Doug Russel, Br. P.D. Newman and others will be speaking. Check out www.esotericmasonry.com for details. Grand Masonic Day 2025 will be February 2nd. Listen to future episodes for updates. For other events check out our calendar at mystictye.com and don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter while you are there. Graphics and web hosting are by Art Szabo Creative. A special thanks to Moka Only for our theme music. Happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to meet again.

Welcome to the Mystic Tye. A podcast for Freemasons. I am your host Troy Spreeuw. This recording took place at Grand Masonic Day 2024 at the Agnes Street Masonic Centre on May 25th 2024. Brother Christopher Hodapp was the keynote speaker that day and he delivered a great presentation full of the candor and humour about our Gentle Craft that he is known for. Br. Hodapp was a gracious guest to our jurisdiction for several days and I was blessed to be able to spend so much time with this humble brother. I am now proud to be able to call him a friend as well as a brother. Please note that this was recorded with nearly 100 people in attendance as well as broadcast through our zoom audience that afternoon. Apologies for any loss of sound quality as events such as this are organised to be attended live not recorded in a studio. Still, I am ecstatic that this turned out so well and expect my processing and mastering of it will increase the listening quality before release. Stay tuned to our channel for a future episode where Br. Wes Regan and I provide a running commentary of this event. Also, watch for future episodes with recordings of the other four presentations from GMD2024. Christopher L. Hodapp is the author of Freemasons For Dummies, the world's best-selling introduction to the Masonic fraternity. His blog of the same name is the most widely read source of current national and international news about Freemasonry. Check out his website for a full biography of his publications and accomplishments. https://freemasonsfordummies.blogspot.com/ Email me feedback, guest suggestions and any other questions at troy@mystictye.com You can find us online at https://www.mystictye.com/ Thanks for listening today. You can support the show by liking, sharing and subscribing on your favourite podcast syndicator. Even more helpful, leave us a review. We are looking to create a directory of Freemasonic events and publications. If you are aware of something coming up please let me know by email. Happening this weekend July 12-14th first ever EnochiaCon hosted by The Arcane Research Society online and in Vancouver, BC. See the Arcane Research Society’s website for details. https://www.arcaneresearchsociety.com/ In the evening of July 18th in Vancouver, BC I will be hosting our first listener event at a secret location. This would be an ideal place for seekers or other interested listeners to meet some Freemasons. Please email me at troy@mystictye.com to RSVP or for further details. Coming up September 27-29th in Seattle Washington is Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference Our keynote will be none other than Ike Baker of Arcanvm podcast. Dr. Nathan Schick, Br. Doug Blake, Br. Jaime Paul Lamb, Br. Doug Russel, Br. P.D. Newman and others will be speaking. Check out www.esotericmasonry.com for details. For other events check out our calendar at mystictye.com and don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter while you are there. Graphics and web hosting are by Art Szabo Creative. A special thanks to Moka Only for our theme music. Happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to meet again.

Russ Charvonia is the Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of California and co-author of “The Civility Mosiac, How Anyone Can Use The Principals of Freemasonry to Repair Our World” https://www.macoy.com/The-Civility-Mosaic https://civilitymosaic.com/ https://urgencyofcivility.org/ You can find us online at mystictye.com Email me feedback, guest suggestions and any other questions at troy@mystictye.com We are looking to create a directory of Freemasonic events and publications. If you are aware of something coming up please let me know by email. Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference www.esotericmasonry.com The New Hermopolis Conference https://thenewhermopolisconference.org/ Remember to sign up for our newsletter at mystictye.com to get notified of upcoming episodes and events. Graphics and web hosting are by Art Szabo Creative. A special thanks to Moka Only for our theme music. Happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to meet again.

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Grand Masonic Day 2024 Keynote Chris Hodapp Interview In this episode I am honored to present my recent interview with Br. Chris Hodapp. We talk about his upcoming appearance at Grand Masonic Day 2024 as our keynote speaker, how posting over 5000 entries in his blog was no big deal, and whether Freemasonry is ONLY for Dummies. Enjoy! https://freemasonsfordummies.blogspot.com/ Grand Masonic Day https://gmd2024.eventbrite.com/ You can find us online at https://www.mystictye.com/ Christopher L. Hodapp is the author of Freemasons For Dummies, the world's best-selling introduction to the Masonic fraternity. His blog of the same name is the most widely read source of current national and international news about Freemasonry. He has been a Mason since 1998, and is a Past Master of Broad Ripple Lodge 643, Lodge Vitruvian 767 and the Dwight L. Smith Lodge of Research, all in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was also the founding editor of the Journal of the Masonic Society twelve years ago. His most recent Masonic book was Heritage Endures for the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Grand Lodge of Indiana in 2018. Chris is a 33rd degree Mason in the Scottish Rite. In the York Rite, he is a founding member of Levant Preceptory, Indiana’s medieval Knight Templar degree team. He’s belongs to countless other Masonic organizations and research groups, and is Friar #101 in the Society of Blue Friars, an organization that honors Masonic authors. In 2018 he was awarded the Caleb B. Smith Medal of Honor by the Grand Lodge F&AM of Indiana for his "distinguished service to Freemasonry in Indiana and worldwide." He currently serves the Grand Lodge as Director of the Indiana Masonic Library and Museum and numerous committees. Chris has authored six books about Freemasonry, fraternalism, and various secretive societies, and two have been with his wife and collaborator, Alice Von Kannon. He and Alice have appeared on the History Channel, NatGeo, Discovery, and the American Heroes Channel. They have both written for the History Channel and TruTV, and they’ve written several books for the For Dummies series, most recently, RVs & Campers For Dummies. Chris and Alice recently celebrated their 47th anniversary, and they live in Indianapolis with their canine companions, Sophie the Flying Poodle and Max the idiot circus dog, who have them both answering to basic commands. They can frequently be found startling the wildlife and dazzling the rustics in their Airstream trailer as they crisscross the country. Appropriately, their newest book together is RV Vacations For Dummies, released in June 2023. Email me feedback, guest suggestions and any other questions at troy@mystictye.com We are looking to create a directory of Freemasonic events and publications. If you are aware of something coming up please let me know by email. Coming up on May 25th is Grand Masonic Day at Agnes Street in New Westminster BC. Also mark your calendars for Sept 27th-29th for Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference 2024 in Seattle Washington. Grand Masonic Day https://gmd2024.eventbrite.com/ Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference www.esotericmasonry.com Remember to sign up for our newsletter at mystictye.com to get notified of upcoming episodes and events. Happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to meet again.

Br. Ike Baker and I open the interview talking about his first book “A Formless Fire”, including his motivations for writing the book and who he thinks would enjoy reading it. We then talk a little about some upcoming conferences and events, closing with an extensive background of his time in The Craft. Ike Baker is an initiate of several lineages within the modern Western Esoteric traditions including Freemasonry, Martinism and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. He is Imperator of the Aroueris-Hathor Temple in Asheville, North Carolina, as well as an author and content creator who hosts the ARCANVM YouTube Channel and Podcast. creating documentary-style presentations and interviewing some of the top scholars, practitioners, and authors in occultism, magic, and esoteric traditions. He is also a co-founder of the 2024 New Hermopolis International Conference being held in October of this year at the New Hermopolis eco-village in Egypt near the ruins of Hermopolis Magna, which will host keynote speakers and presentations from scholars and practitioners in the modern esoteric traditions. Ike is also one of the co-founders and organizer of the 2024 Southeastern Masonic Symposium in Asheville, North Carolina taking place June 8th and 9th. His debut book entitled A Formless Fire: Rediscovering the Magical Traditions of the West was published earlier this year by Tria Prima Press. A Formless Fire: Rediscovering the Magical Traditions of the West, is podcaster, lecturer, and practitioner Ike Baker’s debut book on the history, theory, and practice of the Western Esoteric Traditions. An ambitious first offering, A Formless Fire takes the reader on an epic tour of the ancient histories, philosophies, and worldview from which the modern occult and magical traditions emerged, supplying much-needed context and insight culled from two decades of research and practice in such arts as astrology, alchemy, tarot, geomancy, and ceremonial magic. Baker follows the astro-theological and theurgic threads of magical philosophy and practice beginning in Hellenized Egypt, culminating in their transmission throughout the history of western civilization to the modern day, while elaborating their detailed and exhaustive theoretical bases and practical applications. Tria Prima Press https://triaprima.co/tria-prima-press/ Ike Baker’s Personal Page https://ikebaker.com/ You can find us online at mystictye.com Email me feedback, guest suggestions and any other questions at troy@mystictye.com Thanks for listening today. You can support the show by liking, sharing and subscribing on your favourite podcast syndicator. Even more helpful, leave us a review. We are looking to create a directory of Freemasonic events and publications. If you are aware of something coming up please let me know by email. Coming up on May 25th is Grand Masonic Day at Agnes Street in New Westminster BC. Also mark your calendars for Sept 27th-29th for Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference 2024 in Seattle Washington. Grands Masonic Day https://gmd2024.eventbrite.com/ Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference www.esotericmasonry.com The New Hermopolis Conference https://thenewhermopolisconference.org/ Remember to sign up for our newsletter at mystictye.com to get notified of upcoming episodes and events. Graphics and Web by Art Szabo Creative. A special thanks to Moka Only for our theme music. Happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to meet again.

Dr. Nathan Schick was brought to my attention by Jaime Paul Lamb at Tria Prima Press. Br. Schick and I discuss his new book “The Grand Communication”, what led him to become a Freemason, and how the REAL secret of The Craft is “Gumbo.” Nathan Schick is a faculty member in the School of History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies at Arizona State University. He has been a Freemason and active member of Glendale Lodge #23 since 2017, where he currently serves as Senior Warden. He is a master ritualist and master lecturer under the Grand Lodge of Arizona. He has been avidly homebrewing beer, cider, and wine for over a decade. Tria Prima Press https://triaprima.co/tria-prima-press/ You can find us online at mystictye.com Email me feedback, guest suggestions and any other questions at troy@mystictye.com Thanks for listening today. You can support the show by liking, sharing and subscribing on your favourite podcast syndicator. Even more helpful, leave us a review. We are looking to create a directory of Freemasonic events and publications. If you are aware of something coming up please let me know by email. Coming up on May 25th is Grand Masonic Day at Agnes Street in New Westminster BC. Also mark your calendars for Sept 27th-29th for Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference 2024 in Seattle Washington. https://gmd2024.eventbrite.com/ www.esotericmasonry.com Remember to sign up for our newsletter at mystictye.com to get notified of upcoming episodes and events. Graphics and web hosting are by Art Szabo Creative. A special thanks to Moka Only for our theme music. Happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to meet again.

Bro. Wes Regan joins me to talk a little about our involvement in organizing Grand Masonic Day 2024, which is scheduled for May 25. Br. Chris Hodapp has been formally announced as keynote speaker this year. Wes will also be speaking, presenting some of his research about attacks on Freemasonic buildings. We talk a little about his interest in why conspiracy theories are so influential in modern society and how we both came to The Craft from this common interest. Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on Grand Masonic Day and other upcoming events. Br. Chris Hodapp personal blog: https://freemasonsfordummies.blogspot.com/ Br. Wes Regan has been an active Freemason since 2008. He is a paster Master of Mount Hermon Lodge No. 7 where he was initiated, passed, and raised and is also a past Master of University Lodge No 91 (Now Acacia No. 22) and the Vancouver Lodge of Education & Research. Wes’ masonic research and thoughts have been published in leading Masonic journals and magazines including the Journal of the Masonic Society, Philalethes: The Journal of Masonic Research & Letters, California Freemason Magazine, and The Lamp. He was also the Editor in Chief of the Grand Lodge of BC & Yukon’s 150th Anniversary Magazine. Wes served as Junior Grand Deacon for the Grand Lodge of BC & Yukon in 2014-2015 and District Deputy Grand Master in 2018-2019. He is also an active member of Valley of Vancouver Scottish Rite and Joppa Chapter No 31 Royal Arch as well as other appendant/concordant bodies. Professionally, Bro. Regan has worked in planning and public health for nearly fifteen years and in multiple levels of government. He holds a BA in Geography and Master’s of Urban Studies from Simon Fraser University and is currently completing his PhD in Planning at the University of British Columbia where he received the 2023 Public Scholar Initiative Award and Bombardier Fellowship for Sustainable Transportation. His dissertation research focuses on the impacts of digital misinformation and populist anti-governmental conspiracy beliefs on public policy discourse and the relationship between publics and governments in planning processes. In his free time Wes enjoys boxing, archery, cycling

The Mystic Tye is a podcast for Freemasons. I intend to curate a environment where brethren and other aspirants can discuss ideas in a civil and productive way. We will not be afraid to tackle controversial or difficult topics, but all discussions will be done in a respectful and understanding manner. With the forbearance exemplified by our ancient brethren we will labour in the quarry together to prepare the stones of our thoughts and actions. All these prepared for the temple not made with hands. A few weeks ago I caught up with Right Worshipful Brother Wes Regan to record this brief sample episode. Wes and I talk a little bit about this project and some topics he would like to cover on his recurring visits.