The Masonic Mic
The Masonic Mic is a New Zealand podcast exploring Freemasonry through honest conversation, thoughtful education and the stories of the people who keep its traditions alive.
Hosted by Bros Dan Painter, Reuben Fisher and Worshipful Brother Tony Fallon, the show brings together three complementary perspectives: curiosity and reflection, practical lodge experience, and informed Masonic education. Together, they examine the history, symbolism, philosophy and everyday reality of Freemasonry, without pretending that every question has a tidy answer or that every meeting goes entirely according to plan.
Each episode features conversations with Freemasons and other interesting voices whose lives intersect with service, leadership, history, creativity, personal development and the wider community. Guests range from experienced Masonic leaders and educators to newer members finding their place, each offering a different view of what the Craft means in practice.
The Masonic Mic is not simply about offices, regalia or ritual. It is about the people beneath the aprons: what brought them to Freemasonry, what they have learned, where the organisation succeeds, where it can improve, and how its principles can remain useful in a changing world.
The tone is informed but informal, respectful but never overly solemn. Serious subjects sit comfortably beside candid stories, friendly disagreement and enough humour to remind everyone that Freemasons are still ordinary human beings, even when dressed in unusually elaborate formalwear.
Whether you are an experienced Mason, considering joining, interested in symbolism and history, or simply curious about what actually happens behind the lodge-room door, The Masonic Mic offers an open and distinctly Kiwi perspective on brotherhood, tradition and the continuing search for light.
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Latest Episodes
Time, Tact, And Tolerance
Jim Hopley’s father once told him there were three essentials in life: time, tact and tolerance—and that Jim had none of them. Jim reckons he’s proved him wrong.In this episode, Dan, Reuben and Tony sit down with Jim to explore a Masonic...
The Fabric Of Society
The Fabric Of SocietyFor nearly 150 years, Ashley Lodge No. 28 has been part of the life of Rangiora and North Canterbury.Then the earthquakes came.Its home in Percival Street was eventually condemned and demolished,...
What Did We Lose Along the Way?
What happens when a young Freemason starts asking whether progress sometimes costs us more than we realise?In this episode of The Masonic Mic, we sit down with Bro. Michael Galloway — mechanical engineer, Junior Warden, f...
More Than One Way to Do the Work
How can someone sing in front of 20,000 people… yet still find reading from a page one of his biggest fears?In this episode of The Masonic Mic, we sit down with Bro. Dean “Deano” Johnstone — artist, signwriter, performer, film-ind...
We Need To Talk About The Good We Do.
What do the Royal Navy, the Falklands War, a mysterious black briefcase and a suspiciously productive potato have in common? In this episode, they all lead back to Freemasonry.Dan and Reuben sit down with Worshipful Brother Clive Fletche...
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great episode, id love to hear and episode that busts masonic myths and conspiracies!
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