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Masonic Muscle

Exploring Freemasonry"s enigmatic & mysterious origins and all origin theories by researching talks, research papers, articles, books, documentaries, ancient Masonic manuscripts, watching & reacting to videos about the origins of Freemasonry & helping to clarify a better origin theory. This will be a strong exercise in speculation, progressively increasing the resistance one degree at a time, using the ‘Key Stone’ of a Fellow Craft Mason. Let us contemplate after lifting heavy

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01:22:44

"Unveiling the Mysteries: The Legend of the Craft –...

Masonic Muscle ·

2025/03/30

We finish reading the "Legend of the Craft" as written in Anderson's Constitutions. It is a legendary tale of how and where the craft of masonry and geometry came from and how it traveled worldwide. Famous people and places are introduced, and we learn how Masonry came to England.As the Supreme Curmudgeon and I read this grand myth, we ask ourselves if this could be conveying a hidden message within the message. We give both our observations and commentary.Write to us

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02:07:37

Andersons' Constitutions Part 1 - We read it so that...

Masonic Muscle ·

2025/03/23

The Curmudgeon Supreme and I begin to read "The Constitutions of the Free-Masons Containing the History, Charges, Regulations & of the Most Ancient and Right Worshipful FRATERNITY. For the Use of the Lodges by James Anderson 1723. We experience some technical difficulties at the very end so my apologies. The session ends after 1 hour 17 minutes.We read starting on pages 7 to 16. As we read through this we make some observations and comments. Then after an hour we stop and have some discussion

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01:17:25

Unveiling the Blueprint: Exploring the Masonic...

Masonic Muscle ·

2025/03/16

The Curmudgeon Supreme and I share our opinions and observations on the 1723 Constitutions of the Free-Masons. We talk about some of what our impressions are, what to expect in the upcoming weeks. You have one more week to buy your copy of Andersons Constitutions or get a free pdf version so that you can follow along with is and join in the conversation.Will this exercise benefit us in any way?Why do we not ever read this in lodge?How long will it take to read this book?It took me long enough to get

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00:41:57

F3- Freed To Lead - Why Are We Doing This?

Masonic Muscle ·

2025/02/09

There have been several episodes where I have mentioned this book and many of its parallels that I noticed with Freemasonry. Today I share one of those similarities and this tremendously affects the focus and energy of a lodge.Even though the small book is about men and both physical and mental fitness, it's also about human nature and how humans react to positive environments.You can get this book on Amazon and even though it is an easy read it is filled with plenty of wisdom coming from many

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00:27:15

The Book I Forgot To Mention - Born in Blood - The...

Masonic Muscle ·

2025/02/08

One of the books I read before becoming a Mason was Born In Blood by John J. Robinson.It is 344 pages long with an appendix.Was it worth the read? Hell yes, and I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to get a handle on the theory that Freemasonry is the direct ancestor of the Knights Templar.A book this size (25 chapters) will cover much and the author's style is engaging, I was not bored because I had never read anything like this.Keep reading and studying the enigmatic and mysterious origins

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00:17:37

The Beginning of the Search for Light in Masonry

Masonic Muscle ·

2025/01/19

What my podcast will focus on from here on out will be the explorations, research, speculations, and investigations into the enigmatic and mysterious origins of Freemasonry and all of the different theories on the origins of Freemasonry and related subjects.I begin by telling my story about how I became interested in Freemasonry and drives me. Join me in my search for the origins of Freemasonry. Write to me at Masonicmuscle357@gmail.com Let's get to it, Brethren!! Malcolm X - The Autobiography The

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01:35:54

Origins of Masonic Ritual - 600 Years of Craft Ritual...

Masonic Muscle ·

2025/01/01

Jeff and I finish reading 600 Years of Craft Ritual. We share our observations as we read this excellent presentation by Brother Harry Carr back in the early 1970s. What does all of this mean as far as where our rituals came from and what were they trying to convey to us? Brother Carr in our opinion could not help himself and sprinkled aspects of his transition theory throughout this document even though it is about the origins of our craft ritual. I bring back the theory that Brother Cyril Batham

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01:20:44

Current Events in Light of the EA Charge Pt2

Masonic Muscle ·

2024/12/29

The current events that we speak about occurred in August, We decided to talk about some current events in light of our EA Charge. What does it say and how should an EA apply certain portions of this charge?We discuss these topics by applying the Trivium method of grammar, logic, and rhetoric, trying to distill the truth from all the noise that the news media. We define our terms and then we discuss. In a discussion like this, Jeff will go off on many tangents, he will get triggered, he will give

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01:27:26

Origins of Masonic Ritual -600 Years of Craft Ritual Pt2

Masonic Muscle ·

2024/12/22

600 Years of Craft Ritual A speculative history of the fraternity as crafted and told by Harry Carr. Jeff and I finish up a presentation by Brother Harry Carr about the origins of our masonic ritual. What can we learn about the origins of the Masonic Ritual? Where did it come from? How did it start? Why did operative masons have a ritual at all? How did this ritual spread from Scotland to England? It ends up bringing up more questions that answers. Write to me at Masonicmsucel357@gmail.com Follow me

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00:58:16

Origins of Masonic Ritual -600 Years of Craft Ritual...

Masonic Muscle ·

2024/12/15

600 Years of Craft Ritual A speculative history of the fraternity as crafted and told by Harry Carr. Somewhere in the late 1960s, Brother Harry Carr from England wrote a presentation called "600 Years of Craft Ritual," in which he described his findings as to how our Masonic Ritual had evolved over the course of 600 years. Also within this presentation, he sprinkles bits of his 'Transition Theory' which says that Speculative Masonry directly evolved from the Operative Craft. Let's dig into this

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01:17:56

Why Freemasonry needs Conspiracy Theories! Now!

Masonic Muscle ·

2024/12/01

Wolverine's Grand Papi and I have a conversation about a couple of conspiracy theories, the Illuminati and freemasonry.Why are so many masons quick to avoid this conversation? When will more brethren become more conversant about different conspiracy theories? When will more masons utilize this conversation piece that can instantly engage any visitor, brother and prospect? Follow me on: Instagram @masonicmuscle Tik Tok @masonicmuscle357 write to me at masonicmuscle357@gmail.com #conspiracy

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01:00:17

The Plumb, Level and Perpendicular? A Fellow of the...

Masonic Muscle ·

2024/11/27

Our resident Hermitic Brother speaks on some of his insights derived while studying and memorizing his EA proficiency.The value exploring some of the masonic mysteries on your own is a powerful tool. Listen in as we explore some of the conclusions that he comes to with some of the EA working tools that we are all given. "I cannot teach you anything, I can only only help you explore yourself" Bruce Lee Follow me on: Instagram @masonicmsucle Tik Tok @masonicmsucle357 Write to me at

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01:13:03

The 2024 Fraternity Report. Does it bare it all?...

Masonic Muscle ·

2024/11/24

Every year the Grand Lodge of California sends an audit report to all of its members. It's the Grand Lodge version of the State of Union" address to the Masonic nation. But what does it say? Is it relevant? Are the numbers accurate? Join two Past Masters as they go over some of the data and give you their interpretation. If you have any questions write to me at Masonicmuscle357@gmail.com Follow me on: Instagram @masonicmuscle Tik Tok @masonicmuscle357 #numbers #money #fraternity #masonic #muscle

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01:08:24

Current Events in light of the EA Charge. What do we do?

Masonic Muscle ·

2024/11/20

The Supreme curmudgeon and I discuss some current events in light of some of what we are charged with in the EA degree.Have any of you given any thought to what it's like to be a mason in another country that has a dictator? What would you do? Let's explore this question together. Write to me at masonicmuscle357@gmail.com

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00:52:17

Fellow of the Craft Mysteries

Masonic Muscle ·

2024/11/17

Our resident Hermitic Brother, Jesus Marquez talks a little about his experience receiving his Fellow Craft at Redlands Lodge.How did the brothers do? How was his reception at the lodge? Was the degree what he expected? Has he been studying the mysteries of a Fellow Craft Mason? All that and more Follow me on: Instagram @masonicmuscle Tik Tok @masonicmuscle357 If you have a question or want to come on the show write to me at: Masonicmuscle357@gmail.com #hernetic #fellowcraft #masonic #muscle

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01:31:46

The Old Charges, What Are They?

Masonic Muscle ·

2024/11/15

The Curmudgeon Supreme and I read an article called "The Old Charges of the Freemasons" This article was written in the 1930s by a Mason who was one of the leading lights of his day. Why don't more masons study these old charges? Where can we get a hold of some of them? When should Grand Lodges make it mandatory to study these foundational documents? Would it even make a difference? Let's find out. Follow me on: Instagram @masonicmsucle Tik Tok @masonicmsucle357 Write me with your questions or if

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01:24:24

The Great Masonic Can Kicking

Masonic Muscle ·

2024/11/14

Wolverines Grand Papi and I read a presentation given by Past Master John Bizzack called "The Great Masonic Can Kicking". This was a piece of research Worshipful Bizzack gave for the Rubicon Society and sheds light on the state of masonry going all the way back to 1778. What will we learn? Why is this important? Where did all of our masonic problems and challenges begin? Who knows about these problems? How do we get out of this or should we even try? Find out for yourself and let's explore this

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01:28:36

Why This Confusion in the Temple Pt. 4 Ch. 11 & 12

Masonic Muscle ·

2024/11/03

Why has the fraternity of Masons struggled so much with declining membership, lack of activity, and seemingly no direction? Let us explore these questions together as masons.Follow me at : Instagram @masonicmuscle Tik Tok @masonicmuecle357 Write to me at Masonicmuscle357@gmail.com

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00:56:28

Why This Confusion in the Temple Pt4-Ch.9 & 10

Masonic Muscle ·

2024/10/30

Dwight L. Smith, Past Grand Master of Indiana, has been our beacon of light for the past six or seven episodes of Masonic Muscle. Why do we spend so much time reading these articles with you all? Find out and listen, share and discuss. All lodge officers should read this as part of their masonic education and leadership training. You can follow me at: Instagram @masonicmuscle Tik Tok @masonicmuscle357 Write to me at masonicmuscle357@gmail.com

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01:08:59

Why This Confusion in t he Temple Pt3

Masonic Muscle ·

2024/09/01

Past Grand Master Dwight L. Smith breaks down the state of masonry and what he sees are the problems. What are we to do about the state of masonry because things have not changed all that much since 1965. Can we save masonry or can masonry save itself? What shall we do? Write to me at Masonicmsucle357@gmail.com Follow me on: Instagram @masonicmsucle TikTok @masonicmsucle357

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