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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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01:19:59

Why This Confusion in Freemasonry and the Temple?

Masonic Muscle ·

2024/08/18

The Curmudgeon and I read part two of Dwight L. Smith's 1964 article, "Why This Confusion In The Temple?". We delve further into the challenges the craft has been facing for over 100 years. What can we learn from his insights and his telling it like it is?You can listen to Masonic Muscle on Spotify and iTunes. Subscribe to my podcast and give me a five-star rating. Follow me on Instagram @masonicmuscle TikTok @masonicmuscle357 Facebook @masonicmuscle #confusion #temple #mason

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01:04:37

Why This Confusion in Freemasonry, and the Temple?

Masonic Muscle ·

2024/08/11

Past Master Jeff Bayer (Curmudgeon Supreme) and I begin reading another series of articles written by Past Grand Master of Indiana, Dwight L. Smith way back in 1964. It was a continuation or a follow up to his first article "Whither Are We Traveling?"Did anything change since he published the first articles? Did Masons pay attention? Did Lodges begin to read these with their brethren? Did Masons learn anything about what Freemasonry is not and what it is? Let's find out. Follow me on

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00:56:47

Origins of California Masonic Ritual part 2

Masonic Muscle ·

2024/08/04

We go deeper into where the California Masonic Ritual came from and if it has developed any further since then. Let's learn even more about how our brethren have worked to get some sort of semblance of a unified ritual. Who did they assign to overlook the ritual? How much money did they spend? Why would they feel the need to have a unified system of ritual work throughout the state? Who's right and who's wrong? Let's find out! Listen to me on Spotify and iTunes, subscribe, and give

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00:51:59

Origins of California Masonic Ritual - Whence Came You?

Masonic Muscle ·

2024/07/28

Everyone experiences ritual when you become a mason, but, have you ever wondered where this ritual came from? In this episode, we read from the book " One Hundred Years of California Masonry" and share what it says about the ritual all California masons go through once their journey begins. Was it always this way? What were its major components? Where did it come from? Why do we use this particular brand of ritual? When will it stop being unified? What type of ritual do we

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01:19:31

Whither is Masonry Traveling? Part 3 - NO ALCOHOL IN...

Masonic Muscle ·

2024/07/21

In part 3 of this series, Brother Jeff Bayer and I finish up an article published in 1964 by the Past Grand Master of Indiana called "Whither Are We Traveling?" We cover: The Puritan Influence on American Masonry. NO ALCOHOL IN THE LODGE!!! Freemasonry should be made over to fit what the Moose Lodge is and make it easier. No F@#ing WAY! The Casual Living of the Day The Over Emphasis on Togetherness! DEI!!!? We share some of our experiences working in the quarries of the Symbolic

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01:14:26

Where Are We Traveling Brethren?!

Masonic Muscle ·

2024/07/14

Brother Jeff Bayer PM and I read Part 2 of "Whither Are We Traveling?" and continue to compare what Dwight L. Smith said back in 1964 about the state of Freemasonry in Indiana. What did he say? Why would he say what he said? Who was he really talking to? Is what he said something that we can all learn from? Let's find out.

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01:17:57

Where are We Traveling Brethren?!

Masonic Muscle ·

2024/07/07

Jeff Bayer PM and I read thru a document written by Dwight L. Smith, a Past Grand Master of Indiana called "Wither Are We Traveling". As we read through Part 1 we share our opinions about what Brother Smiths thoughts and if they even apply to our day and age. Tell us what you think and let's keep the conversation going. For a pdf copy of the article you can go to the Masonic Restoration Foundation and download it for free. Follow Masonic Muscle at: Instagram @masonicmuscle Facebook at

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01:01:22

Why Was the GL of California formed Pt.2

Masonic Muscle ·

2024/06/16

Jeff Bayer and I delve into some Grand Lodge of California history and learn some history. Some of it we believe was romanticized a bit and some of it was left for the reader to decipher. We a four-book series called One Hundred Years of Freemasonry in California. This book set came out in 1950 celebrating the one hundredth anniversary. As Bayer and I finish reading the chapter called "Organization of Grand Lodge" we share our insights, comments, and opinions on the matter. Join us as we

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01:31:26

Improve Your Health & Strengthen Your Lodge - Texas...

Masonic Muscle ·

2024/05/26

This interview has been long overdue. Brother Jason E. Reichenberg from Texas reached out to me on January 17th, 2024.Brother Reichenberg is the Senior Warden of Victory Lodge in Texas and if all goes well will sit in the east next year. What he said was that he had lost 55 pounds and that he attributed it the Freemasonry. Life happens, you get a new job, you get married, you begin to focus on making more money, and the next thing you know you're 60lb. overweight. How do you get the weight off

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01:07:40

Why was the GL of California formed?

Masonic Muscle ·

2024/05/19

Jeff Bayer and I delve into the Origins of the Grand Lodge of California.We begin to explore the Who, what, where, why, and how of the Grand Lodge of California. What did we find? Is it what we thought? Are there some mysteries left to be discovered? Let us find out together. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cesar-rubio5/message

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00:41:38

Origins of Masonry, The Patriarchs and the Strength...

Masonic Muscle ·

2024/05/13

Our Lodge's Charter is still suspended, I will talk about my new exercise routine and why I have adopted it. Then, I get back into the exploration of the origins of masonry. What are the origins of masonry and why do we not focus on this more? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cesar-rubio5/message

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00:53:46

Shangri-La, Rain Man and Old Masonry

Masonic Muscle ·

2024/04/29

Rain Man still has more questions, but he wants to talk about Shangri-La and Old Masonry.Rain Man and I have a conversation after eating some homemade Mexican Chili Beans. We cover many topics from Prince Hall Masonry, Illuminati, Observance, high standards, degrees, Moose Lodge, Elks, Rotary, Grand Lodge Leadership Retreats, and much more. Why was the Grand Lodge of California created? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cesar-rubio5/message

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01:02:55

A Lodges Journey - The Lost Episode - The Midnight Move.

Masonic Muscle ·

2024/03/17

Rain Man does what Rain Man does. He describes an appendant body pulling a midnight move on us and they get caught.What else do we talk about? Masonic Muscle is a unique podcast dedicated to helping put the Mystery back in Masonry by exercising our Masonic knowledge one degree at a time through a prudent and well-regulated course of discipline. Let us contemplate after lifting heavy weights! Created by Cesar Rubio, PM We give you more lite, but no light weights!!! “This is the

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00:31:25

Why was the Grand Lodge of California really formed...

Masonic Muscle ·

2024/03/10

How many of you California Masons have delved into the history of the formation of the Grand Lodge of the state of California?What was the impetus? What motivated the Masons at that time to form a Grand Lodge? How was it formed? Can anyone form a grand Lodge? Why was it formed? Let's use this as a primer for a further deep dive coming soon. Masonic Muscle is a unique podcast dedicated to helping put the Mystery back in Masonry by exercising our Masonic knowledge one degree at a time

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00:45:40

Rain Man has questions about Grand Lodge

Masonic Muscle ·

2024/03/03

Rain Man has some questions about Freemasonry:who gave the Grand Lodge of California their charter Who gave them the authority? What powers does our charter give a lodge? Do we have to make masons? Prince Hall Lodges Why do we need a charter? Why do we need to post anything we do on social media? Masonic Muscle is a unique podcast dedicated to helping put the Mystery back in Masonry by exercising our Masonic knowledge one degree at a time through a prudent and well-regulated course

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00:29:11

The Ancient Mystery Schools in Egypt, a Pearl of...

Masonic Muscle ·

2023/05/28

I continue my journey into the mystery with the ancient mystery schools of Egypt. Many Greek philosophers traveled for years to get to Egypt in the hopes of being accepted into the mystery schools and learning some profound knowledge. We want the mystery and the secret. I read a little from an article called "Whither Are We Traveling" 1964 by Dwight L. Smith, Past Grand Master of Indiana. I also talk about exercise.....again. Jump in the breach brethren and become a Masonic Leader.

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00:49:41

The 12 Origin Theories of Freemasonry - The Pagan...

Masonic Muscle ·

2023/03/19

We now get into theory number two on the list of 12 found in the Royal Masonic Cyclopedia of 1877 where we explore the theory that Freemasonry derives from the pagan mysteries. I read an email from one of my listeners, Worshipful Master Jamey Sterrett from Temple Lodge No. 70 A.F. & A.M. in Texas. The stars shine bright, all through the night, DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS!!! We get into some pretty serious stuff. Paganism Paganism, in the broadest sense, includes all religions other than the true

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00:27:50

Concentration, weight lifting, and the Origins of...

Masonic Muscle ·

2022/11/13

I read another article from Bill Hinberns website, Super Strength T called "Concentration" I then show how this relates to Freemasonry and what all aspiring officers of a lodge must do to implement this strategy. I then read another part of Brother John S. Nagy's book " The Craft Unmasked - The Uncommon Origin of Freemasonry and its Practice" I read from pages 43 thru 48 - Conversion-Unaltered-Preservation-Participation Much of what is written on those pages is true from my experience. Things have

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01:30:50

Prohibit Alcohol in Lodges? What?! The origins of the...

Masonic Muscle ·

2022/10/17

I was away for about a month so we have a lot to cover in these next few episodes. We learn about the origins of the burpees. Where did they come from and who invented them? Brother Garrett talks a little about his Masonic journey so far. Then, because he's a journalist and a law student, it was interesting to get this take on some Grand Lodge legislation that just came up about Virtual Stated Meetings and Prohibiting Alcohol in lodges. What the HELL!?!

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00:11:13

Freemasonry isn't dying, it's refining??? Part 3

Masonic Muscle ·

2022/08/21

I continue to break down an article written by Robert Johnson, creator of the Whence Came You podcast. He makes some good observations about the state of the craft and what must be done. This is not the first time a mason gives us a State of Lodge Address and then given some ideas on how to make things better. Masonic Muscle focuses on helping masons to build physical strength and mental fortitude in order to explore the mysterious origins of freemasonry one degree at a time. We give you more lite

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