The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's Freemasons
Jon Ruark, Jason Richards, Nick Johnson, Juan Sepulveda & Robert Johnson · Jon Ruark, Jason Richards, Nick Johnson, Juan Sepulveda, Robert Johnson
Show overview
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's Freemasons has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 118 episodes. That works out to roughly 120 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 56 min and 1h 3m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 28 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 45 episodes published. Published by Jon Ruark, Jason Richards, Nick Johnson, Juan Sepulveda, Robert Johnson.
From the publisher
The Masonic Roundtable is a weekly panel of Masons from around the United States who discuss the latest and greatest in Masonic news, events, scholarship, and happenings. Join the conversation!
Latest Episodes
View all 118 episodesThe Masonic Roundtable - 0567 - Build-A-Body
The Masonic Roundtable - 0566 - 4 Out of 5 Men Want to Join: Here's Why Most Won't
The Masonic Roundtable - 0565 - The Critical First Year
The Masonic Roundtable - 0564 - Right Here, Right Now
The Masonic Roundtable - 0563 - Followers or Thinkers
The Masonic Roundtable - 0562 - Is "Going Dark" Still Relevant?
The Masonic Roundtable - 0561 - Masonic Founding Fathers
The Masonic Roundtable - 0560 - The Grand Masonic Experiment
The Masonic Roundtable - 0559 - Portable Education
The Masonic Roundtable - 0558 - Short Attention Spans
The Masonic Roundtable - 0557 - What's Next for a Past Master?
The Masonic Roundtable - 0556 - Prompt Engineering Your Lodge Experience
The Masonic Roundtable - 0555 - Architecting Meaning
The Masonic Roundtable - 0554 - Hacking the Craft
The Masonic Roundtable - 0553 - Where Have All the Esoterics Gone?
The Masonic Roundtable - 0552 - Congressional Freemasons
The Masonic Roundtable - 0551 - The High Cost of Heritage
The Masonic Roundtable - 0550 - The Empty Chair: Presence vs. Pennies
Ep 549The Masonic Roundtable - 0549 - Name That Rite
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we're shaking things up with a lively, interactive panel titled "Name That Rite." Instead of our usual historical deep dives, the brothers are taking the "Masonic family tree" and putting it to the test with a series of superlatives. From debating which rite offers the most "fun" and social fellowship to identifying the most deeply "esoteric" and philosophical paths, we're sharing our unfiltered opinions on the various appendant bodies and clubs of the Craft. Join us for a fast-paced conversation as we rank, review, and reveal what we really think about the many "rooms" in the great Masonic mansion.
Ep 548The Masonic Roundtable - 0548 - The Martinist Order
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we explore the profound and contemplative world of Martinism, a tradition of Christian Hermeticism and Western esotericism that traces its roots to the 18th century. We discuss the foundational influences of Martinez de Pasqually, Louis-Claude de Saint-Martin, and others, examining how their distinct approaches to "reintegration" have shaped the various branches of the tradition. Our conversation delves into the core philosophy of the "Unknown Philosopher," focusing on the internal journey of the heart and the symbolic return of humanity to its original state. Join us as we reflect on the intersections between the Masonic quest for light and the Martinist pursuit of spiritual restoration.