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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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 Fletcher, a Royal Navy veteran, marine engineer and three-time Master of Avon Shirley Lodge No. 185. Clive reflects on growing up in a deeply Masonic family, despite nobody being willing to explain where his father kept disappearing to in a dark suit, and on joining his father’s lodge in 1985.
The conversation explores the camaraderie Clive found in both naval service and Freemasonry, his move from England to Christchurch, and the remarkable chain of coincidences that led him to Avon Lodge. He also shares candid advice on leadership, preparing for the Master’s chair and knowing when to focus your energy rather than collecting Masonic titles like particularly elaborate Pokémon.
Along the way, Clive discusses cancer support, men’s health awareness, community volunteering and the legendary lodge potato-growing challenge.
It is a thoughtful, funny and refreshingly honest conversation about brotherhood, service, leadership and finding somewhere you truly belong.
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