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
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...
An Irish Kiwi Freemason On Charity And Belonging
He starts by saying the quiet part out loud: he researched Freemasonry because he believed it was evil. From there, Tony Fallon takes us through the real-world moments that challenged the conspiracy narrative, from visible Masonic charity in Ne...
The Rest of the Book
You've been raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason.Now what?For many Brethren, that question arrives sooner than expected. The ceremonies are complete, the excitement settles, and a new curiosity begins to emerge: is there...
What Would It Mean To Die Regretted?
Freemasonry gets labelled as secretive or old-fashioned, but the real challenge is far closer to home: can you honestly look at yourself and do better? We’re joined by Graham Martin, a past grand lecturer and long-time Royal Arch Mason, for a g...
A New Mason’s First Year
Freemasonry gets talked about like it’s either a punchline or a plot twist, but what’s it actually like when you’re the new bloke walking through the door? We sit down with our friend Yotti, a new Fellowcraft in Christchurch, to hear the honest...
Fan Mail
great episode, id love to hear and episode that busts masonic myths and conspiracies!
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