The Square & Compass Podcast

S&C Episode: W. Bro. Bret Akers Scottish Rite Valley of St. Louis Executive Secretary

It was a pleasure speaking with Bret Akers, Scottish Rite Valley of St. Louis Exec. Secretary, at the beautiful St. Louis Scottish Rite Cathedral.
The Cathedral is amazing, as is the history of Freemasonry in St. Louis. I am especially happy to be in St. Louis, MO in 2021, which marks 200 years of Freemasonry in Missouri.
To learn more about the Scottish Rite Masonic Cathedral, e-mail at: exec@scottishrite-st.org. You can also go to the website at: http://scottishrite-stl.org/aasr1/
All opinions expressed are those of Square & Compass Promotions and the guest(s), and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Windsor Masonic Temple and/or the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario

S&C Episode: W. Bro. John W. Bizzack, P.h.D Masonic Author

Square & Compass was honoured to speak with W. Bro. John Bizzack. Dr. Bizzack is the author of fourteen books, numerous essays, commentaries, and papers on leadership, criminal investigation, police standards, the behavior organizations, their behavior, and management.
His books and writings include the topic of Freemasonry. He speaks nationwide on a variety of issues about Freemasonry, the criminal justice system, and critical thinking. Elected to two, consecutive terms as Master of Lexington Lodge No. 1 – the oldest Masonic lodge in Kentucky - he is co-founder and coordinated the Masonic History & Study Group and has served eight year as chair of the Education Committee and coordinated the Structured Degree Class Program. He is currently a member of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky Committee on Education, a Fellow and member of the Board of The Masonic Society. He is Vice-Chair and Founding Member of the Rubicon Masonic Society. Also, he is a member of the Scottish Rite, and the Philalethes Society, Southern California, and Texas Lodge of Research, and the Quatuor Coronati Correspondence Circle. He was named as Fellow in the initial class at William O. Ware Lodge of Research in Covington, Kentucky where he is also a life-time member. An Honorary Member of Sophia Lodge No. 767, North Carolina’s first Observant Lodge, he is also a member of Fiat Lux No. 1717, and Alba Lodge No. 222 in Washington, D.C.
You can find all of his works on Amazon, at: https://www.amazon.com/Books-John-Bizzack/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AJohn+Bizzack
All opinions expressed are those of Square & Compass Promotions and the guest(s), and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Windsor Masonic Temple and/or the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario

S&C Episode: Bro. Matt Parker of Refracted Light and Masonic Legacy Society

It was truly a pleasure interviewing Bro. Matt Parker of Refracted Light and the Masonic Legacy Society, and an active North Carolina Freemason.
You can learn more about Refracted Light at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/refractedlight
I had the pleasure of meeting Bro. Parker through Bro. Sanders! Great interview with a great Mason!
All opinions expressed are those of Square & Compass Promotions and the guest(s), and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario and/or the Windsor Masonic Temple.

S&C Episode: Bruce McLean BnB Colombia Tours

In this special "two-part" release, Square & Compass speaks with Bruce McLean, owner, operator, & founder of BnB Colombia Tours (see website below).
Website: https://bnbcolombia.com/
Their is a reason why the terms "Mason" and "Traveler" are synonymous. ALL masons should travel regularly and often, and experience new cultures and countries!
Our previous episode in this two-parter featured local brewery Chapter Two. Showing that Masons can both travel AND support local business!
All opinions expressed are those of Square & Compass Promotions and the guest(s), and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario and/or the Windsor Masonic Temple.

S&C Episode: R. W. Bro. Rhit Moore Grand Orator Grand Lodge of Texas

Square & Conmpass was honoured to speak with R. W. Bro. Rhit Moore, Grand Orator of the Grand Lodge of Texas, to discuss both his Masonic Journey and his role as the Grand Orator.
All opinions expressed are those of Square & Compass and the guest(s), and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario, or the Windsor Masonic Temple.

S&C Episode: Masonic Fathers' Day Grand Lodge of Manitoba V. W. Bro. Harry Adamson

V. W. Bro. Harry Adamson is a Past Officer in the Grand Lodge of Manitoba, Past Master of Transcona Lodge and Kilcona Lodge (both located in Winnipeg, MB), current Kilcona Lodge Chaplain, and this Mason's father.
This Fathers' Day, S&C takes an opportunity to talk about Masonic Fathers', and their importance to the craft.
All opinions expressed are those of Square & Compass Promotions, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Windsor Masonic Temple and/or the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario.

S&C Episode: Masonic Medical Research Institute of Grand Lodge of New York

It was truly a pleasure speaking with representatives of the Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI).
The representatives are:
R.: W.: Robert A. Hewson, DPM – President, Board of Directors
R.: W.: James D. Swan, Jr. – Secretary, Board of Directors
Bro. Anthony F. Cucci – Fraternal Relation & Development Associate
All of the above are active Masons within (and without) the jurisdiction of New York Grand Lodge.
You can learn more about MMRI by going to the website: https://mmri.edu/
or by contacting Bro. Cucci at: acucci@mmri.edu.
All opinions expressed are those of Square & Compass Promotions and the guest(s), and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario and/or the Windsor Masonic Temple.

S&C Episode: R. W. Bro. Ryan Flynn; Mid-Atlantic Esotericon Series

It was an absolute pleasure speaking with R. W. Bro. Ryan Flynn, speaker at Esotericon 2021!
You can learn more about Esotericon 2021 at: https://home.maesotericon.com/.
You can learn more about Ryan Flynn by visiting his website at: http://ryanjflynn.com/.
Flynn's Biography:
RW Ryan Flynn is a member of Phoenix Lodge No. 105 in Tilton, NH and is a current District Deputy Grand Education Officer for the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire. He is well known as a Masonic artist and lecturer who travels around the country using the arts as a teaching tool for deeper masonic themes and concepts. His artworks have been sold around the world and have been featured in multiple Masonic publications. He lives in Merrimack, NH with his wife and two daughters.
All opinions expressed are those of Square & Compass and the guest(s), and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario, or the Windsor Masonic Temple.

S&C Episode: Dan Pizzano "El Reverso" of Can-Am Wrestling School & Border City Wresting

Square & Compass was honoured to sit-down with Dan Pizzano of Can-Am Wrestling School and Border City Wresting.
The lessons found Professional Wrestling are applicable in numerous fields-including Freemasonry!
All opinions expressed are those of Square & Compass Promotions and the guest(s), and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario and/or the Windsor Masonic Temple and/or Can-Am Wrestling School.

S&C Episode: Mitch Horowitz; Mid-Atlantic Esotericon Series

It was an absolute pleasure speaking with Mitch Horowitz, featured speaker at Esotericon 2021!
I cannot wait to attend, and I would encourage all Masons (and any non-Masons) to consider attending also!
Esotericon takes place June 12th, 2021. You can get tickets for Esotericon 2021 at: https://home.maesotericon.com/.
You can learn more about Mitch Horowitz by visiting his website at: https://www.mitchhorowitz.com/
Mitch's Biography: Mitch Horowitz is one of today’s most literate voices of esoterica, mysticism, and the occult. Mitch is a writer-in-residence at the New York Public Library, lecturer-in-residence at the Philosophical Research Society in Los Angeles, and the PEN Award-winning author of books including Occult America; One Simple Idea: How Positive Thinking Reshaped Modern Life; The Miracle Club; and Awakened Mind, one of the first works of New Thought published in Arabic. Mitch has discussed alternative spirituality Vox/Netflix’s on CBS Sunday Morning, Dateline NBC, Explained, VICE News, and CNN. Mitch recently appeared on the podcast of popstar Kesha and is collaborating with Emmy-nominated director Ronni Thomas on a feature documentary about the occult classic The Kybalion, shot on location in Egypt. Mitch received the Walden Award for Interfaith/Intercultural Understanding. His work is censored in China. Visit him at MitchHorowitz.com.
All opinions expressed are those of Square & Compass and the guest(s), and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario, or the Windsor Masonic Temple.