Best Ioof Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 2.21: Why Join The Odd Fellows? 13:26

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9h ago13:26

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The new season begins by exploring the simple question: why do people join the Odd Fellows? Explore this topic together in this short explanation of the Order and those who join it. For more information, to comment or ask to be a guest contact [email protected] This podcast is written, performed and produced by Michael Duminiak, all rig…

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Episode 1.20: Season 1 Finale - Through the Degrees 35:19

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For the finale of season 1, we take a poetic journey along the Jericho Road and then degree by degree, we travel the lessons of Odd Fellowship. With original poetry and accompanying music, this episode lets your mind travel the road to Jericho. For more information, to comment or ask to be a guest contact [email protected] This podcast …

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How The Grand Master Stole Christmas 49:30

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What exactly is a Grinch, anyway? Is it a person? A creature? An outlook on life that sours every interaction? The Three Links Odd Cast does another adaptation of a timeless holiday classic focused on Odd Fellowship as we present, "How The Grand Master Stole Christmas." In our version we get to explore what happens when individual desire supersedes…

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Episode 1.19: How to Start a New Lodge 15:22

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Starting a new lodge isn't as hard as you may think and it's something that's more common every year. Come along as we explore how to rebuild the Order by starting new lodges. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of Odd Fellowship is a quick and entertaining nugget of knowledge. For more information, to comment or as…

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Guardian, Secure The Door! 1:45:02

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Odd Fellowship isn't something that can be joined casually. It requires a certain amount of effort to be expended on behalf of those joining the lodge to fill out an application, pay the application fee, and proceed through the interview and initiation. For the applicant, this process should ensure that they get an opportunity to find out about the…

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Episode 1.18: Media and the Re-Creation of Odd Fellows Culture 24:25

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From books to podcasts to websites, blogs and chat communities, the modern media environment offers tremendous opportunities to promote and grow the culture of Odd Fellowship. Special guest Michael Greenziger, PGM joins on this episode to discuss the importance of utilizing media. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration…

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WaxaTATchie 1:18:51

2M ago1:18:51

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Waxahachie Lodge No. 80 is one of the largest and best-known lodges in North America. Because of their excellent promotion on social media, they have become household names in the world of Odd Fellowship. We talk with their Noble Grand, Alex Freeman, about his journey into Odd Fellowship, how it intersects with his professional life, (spoiler alert…

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Episode 1.17: Remembering Our Departed Brothers and Sisters 14:15

2M ago14:15

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Death comes to each and every one of us once, but remembrance can last forever if we care enough to pass the legacy on. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of Odd Fellowship is a quick and entertaining nugget of knowledge. For more information, to comment or ask to be a guest contact [email protected] Th…

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Burying The Dead 1:25:24

2M ago1:25:24

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We always like to do a cemetery episode during October in keeping with the "spooky" theme of the season. This year, however, we're not playing up the spooky or macabre side of cemeteries. Instead, we're looking at the compassionate, caring side of cemetery operations with Brother Jon Hart, manager of the IOOF Memory Gardens in Livermore, California…

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Episode 1.16: Food, Fellowship, and Flavor 12:47

2M ago12:47

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Food isn't just delicious; it's essential not only to life, but also to thriving Odd Fellowship. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of Odd Fellowship is a quick and entertaining nugget of knowledge. For more information, to comment or ask to be a guest contact [email protected] This podcast is written, …

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Oddtistic 1:15:59

2M ago1:15:59

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Mike fills two roles on this episode: one as host, and one as guest while we discuss his newest book, "Oddtistic." The book looks at how Odd Fellowship has become a refuge for those seeking acceptance in a world that is often dismissive and uninviting. It also outlines how community heals isolation and structure provides an anchor, all giving those…

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Episode 1.15: Asking for Help 16:48

3M ago16:48

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All lodges have their ups and downs. Recognizing that tough times are not a failure to hide, but a time to reach out for help is the difference between surviving or closing down. We all want every lodge to succeed and just need to know what you need. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of Odd Fellowship is a quick a…

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Young Leader In The Heartland 1:12:49

3M ago1:12:49

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Looking to get his life on a better track, Bro. Niles Schumm took his mother's suggestion and joined the Odd Fellows. That led him to his local lodge where he started to get more and more involved in lodge activities. After not too many more years, he started to get interested in serving at the Grand Lodge level and is currently the Grand Warden of…

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Episode 1.14: Exploring the World of Odd Fellows Art 34:51

3M ago34:51

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Joined by special guest Ainslie Heilich from Tuscola Lodge # 316 in Illinois, we explore the history, impact, and future of Odd Fellows art and art in Odd Fellowship. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of Odd Fellowship is a quick and entertaining nugget of knowledge. For more information, to comment or ask to be a…

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The Cave Degree, Part II 32:53

3M ago32:53

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When we last spoke about the Cave Degree, it's fate was left uncertain. The deck in the cave was in disrepair and there was a fundraising effort underway to restore it to a functional condition. Now, in its second year post-revival, the Cave Degree has evolved into a full-blown Cave Weekend, with a meeting of the Richard Brouse Degree Lodge No. 190…

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Episode 1.13: The Road to Jericho - The Branches of Odd Fellowship 13:54

4M ago13:54

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The path an Odd Fellow travels from Initiation through the Patriarchs Militant has long been called the Road from Jerusalem to Jericho and is depicted as such on many prints about Odd Fellowship. Join as we walk this road to learn about the various branches of Odd Fellowship. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of O…

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Live From SGL II: Almost Heaven 1:34:38

4M ago1:34:38

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Season six kicks off in Grand—or, should we say—Sovereign Grand style! We recorded this episode of the podcast live from the historic hall of Kanawha Lodge #25 of Charleston, West Viriginia, host of the 2025 Sovereign Grand Lodge Session. We were joined by a wonderful live audience and guests who told us about what's going on in their jurisdictions…

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Episode 1.12: Under the Open Sky: Fellowship, Family, and the Outdoors 24:30

4M ago24:30

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There's something special about getting out into the great outdoors, especially with your Brothers and Sisters in Odd Fellowship. Thankfully there are wonderful Odd Fellow camps, parks, and retreats that provide wonderful benefits and opportunities. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of Odd Fellowship is a quick an…

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Episode 1.11: Increasing Engagement Through Gamification 15:56

5M ago15:56

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Play is serious business when you use it for good. That's the secret to the success of gamification and a foundation of Odd Fellowship. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of Odd Fellowship is a quick and entertaining nugget of knowledge. For more information, to comment or ask to be a guest contact oddfellowstoday@…

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Behind The Links 18:34

5M ago18:34

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Five years ago, a new podcast emerged on the fraternal landscape, the Three Links Odd Cast. Shrouded in mystery, the reclusive hosts have done their best to keep knowledge about the show secret—until now. Join host Ian Love-Jones of Peninsula Lodge #128 of Portland as he guides this exposé of the Three Links Odd Cast. Host Love-Jones digs into the …

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Episode 1.10: Honoring Achievements: Awards and Decorations in Odd Fellowship 28:20

5M ago28:20

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Recognition isn't really about the award; it's about recognizing the values of Odd Fellowship in action. Reviewing the main awards of the Order and their qualifications, we consider what it means to honor service. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of Odd Fellowship is a quick and entertaining nugget of knowledge. …

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Episode 1.9: Feeling Connected Even with Anxiety or Depression 32:51

6M ago32:51

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Anxiety and depression are more common than people my think and the Odd Fellows lodge is a place where those who struggle can find a supportive community. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of Odd Fellowship is a quick and entertaining nugget of knowledge. For more information, to comment or ask to be a guest conta…

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Episode 1.8: Worthy of the Chair: Becoming an Officer and a Leader in the Odd Fellows 18:03

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Leadership in the Odd Fellows isn't about power; it's about service. Officers are essential to the lodge and the most important characteristic you need is heart. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of Odd Fellowship is a quick and entertaining nugget of knowledge. For more information, to comment or ask to be a gues…

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Intro to Odd Fellowship 1:25:14

6M ago1:25:14

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As more and more people are searching the Internet for Odd Fellowship, many of them are finding this podcast. As a service to them, we put together this episode where we give an introduction to Odd Fellowship, including what it is, how it's structured, how to join, and what members get out of it. We hope this will be helpful to those of you looking…

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Episode 1.7: Why Ritual Matters: The Beauty of Degree Work in Odd Fellowship 19:14

7M ago19:14

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Ritual is what teaches us, inspires us, and binds us as Odd Fellows. This episode explores the why and how of ritualistic work. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of Odd Fellowship is a quick and entertaining nugget of knowledge. For more information, to comment or ask to be a guest contact oddfellowstoday@oddfello…

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Episode 1.6: Finding the Right Fit: Selecting New Members for Your Odd Fellows Lodge 16:04

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The members are what make the lodge what it is. Evaluating new members is one of the most important tasks facing a lodge. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of Odd Fellowship is a quick and entertaining nugget of knowledge. For more information, to comment or ask to be a guest contact [email protected] …

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Help! The Grand Master Is Coming! 1:38:40

7M ago1:38:40

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Spring is here and many jurisdictions are having their Sessions, which means electing new Grand Masters who will be traveling around to visit lodges. In response to a listener's question, we discuss the process and protocols involved in a Grand Master's visit. Should you feed the Grand Master? When does he or she get introduced? Where should they s…

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Episode 1.5: What to Wear: Proper Attire at an Odd Fellows Meeting 17:07

7M ago17:07

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What we wear during meetings and ceremonies may at first seem like not much of a point of consideration, but there's more to it than it may seem. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of Odd Fellowship is a quick and entertaining nugget of knowledge. For more information, to comment or ask to be a guest contact oddfel…

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Episode 1.4: Resolving Conflict the Odd Fellows Way 21:37

8M ago21:37

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Conflict is an unfortunate fact of life, even in the Odd Fellows. This episode explores how to navigate and resolve conflict in an Odd Fellows way. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of Odd Fellowship is a quick and entertaining nugget of knowledge. For more information, to comment or ask to be a guest contact oddf…

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Evangelicals And Odd Fellowship 1:34:29

8M ago1:34:29

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Not everyone understands fraternalism or takes the groups at face value. The suspicion of Freemasonry by the Roman Catholic Church is well known. Lesser known is the skepticism of so-called "secret societies" by Evangelical Christians. In response to a listener question, we asked Paul Michaels (not his real name), an Evangelical pastor, to come on …

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Episode 1.3: Bringing Music into Our Lodge 16:40

8M ago16:40

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Music is an integral part of Odd Fellowship and a way to enhance the experience of meetings and degrees. This episode explores ways to add music to your Odd Fellows experience. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of Odd Fellowship is a quick and entertaining nugget of knowledge. For more information, to comment or a…

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New Perspectives On Odd Fellowship 1:40:20

9M ago1:40:20

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Brothers Aiden Brink and Will Sparks both joined their respective lodges in the past couple of years. Each have become very active and spurred growth in their areas. They were both kind enough to join us to discuss their perspective on Odd Fellowship: what we get right, what we get wrong, and what we can do to build a solid future for our Order. So…

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Episode 1.2: Building Connections - Organizing Affinity Groups in Odd Fellowship 21:56

9M ago21:56

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Affinity groups can not only help strengthen the bonds between members of the lodge, but also serve as means to connect with new potential members and raise the profile of the lodge. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of Odd Fellowship is a quick and entertaining nugget of knowledge. For more information, to commen…

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Episode 1.1: Understanding the Odd Fellows 19:54

9M ago19:54

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This introductory episode provides an overview of what the Odd Fellows it, how it is organized, what it does and why it matters. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of Odd Fellowship is a quick and entertaining nugget of knowledge. For more information, to comment or ask to be a guest contact oddfellowstoday@oddfell…

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Ritual And Regalia Changes 1:52:12

9M ago1:52:12

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Although it's tempting to think that Odd Fellowship has been handed down from the past completely unchanged from some visionaries at an ancient building site, that's not the case. Odd Fellowship has adapted and changed through its history to meet the needs of members and the Order as those needs have changed. In this episode, Kris Gratz of Virginia…

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Mystery And Benevolence 1:41:57

10M ago1:41:57

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In 2016, an exhibit opened at the American Folk Art Museum showcasing various artifacts from American fraternal orders, most notably the Odd Fellows and Freemasons. The collection shared the best of fraternal folk art with the wider world. One of the curators of that exhibition, Dr. Aimee Newell, joined us to talk about the collection and give us s…

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How Global Are We? 1:39:21

10M ago1:39:21

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Most of us know about our local lodge and may be familiar with a couple other lodges in our area. However, Odd Fellowship is global in scope and scale—or is it? Brother Chuck Hillberry of the State Of The Order Committee of Sovereign Grand Lodge joins us to discuss exactly how much global reach Odd Fellowship has and how various overseas groups are…

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Digging Up Our Roots 2:03:20

11M ago2:03:20

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We think we all know the story of how Odd Fellowship began in North America: five brave souls, led by Thomas Wildey, held the first meeting in Baltimore in 1819 and, from there, Odd Fellowship exploded across the continent spreading friendship, love, and truth from sea to shining sea. The reality, though, has a lot more detail and challenges than w…

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Growing In The Sunshine 2:05:26

11M ago2:05:26

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Thirty years ago, in a small town in Washington State, a young twenty-something man stood surrounded by five elderly men in a leaky, damp building doing something that would change the trajectory of his entire life. In that moment, Kelly Hughes made a commitment that would shape his destiny and give him a new purpose in life. From that time forward…

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Mixing Old And New Members 1:12:52

12M ago1:12:52

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Every lodge wants to grow—but how many lodges are actually able to incorporate new members successfully in such a way that the new members feel valued? Brother Matthew Thornton, NG of Houston Heights Lodge #225 in Texas, joins us to talk about how his lodge maintains a healthy lodge culture with a mix of everyone from oil workers to urban hippies. …

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It's A Wonderful Lodge 33:06

1y ago33:06

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Based on the classic holiday film "It's A Wonderful Life," this year's Christmas episode is an Odd Fellows' retelling of the old favorite in which George Bailey is the harried Past Grand of Bedford Falls Lodge #310. Straining under the weight of his lodge's expectations, he finally breaks and wishes he had never been an Odd Fellow. The ghost of Tho…

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Eating Oddly 1:22:56

1y ago1:22:56

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Eating together is an integral part of Odd Fellowship and has a long tradition of inclusion within our Order, from formal banquets at Grand and Sovereign Grand Lodge meetings to sandwich platters during a Degree Rally, to tried-and-true fraternal staples like spaghetti feeds, pancake breakfasts, and pie auctions. Mike, Ainslie, and Toby discuss the…

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Growing Prosperity 1:26:16

1y ago1:26:16

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In high school, Dustin used to wander past the dusty old Odd Fellows Hall in Wenatchee, Washington. Intrigued by the music blaring out on to the sidewalk one evening, he went in to find an all-ages punk rock concert. Joel was the producer of those concerts and made sure the teens and young adults of Wenatchee had a safe, fun place on Friday nights.…

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Sovereign Grand Master Workman 1:29:19

1y ago1:29:19

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Our Sovereign Grand Master, the Honorable Gerald V. Workman of West Virginia, sat down with us for a wide-ranging discussion about his path in Odd Fellowship and how it led him to the top job in the Order. He tells about his early days joining the Junior Lodge, his many years working in his local lodge, his eventual path through the chairs of the G…

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Odd Fellows' Rest Revisited 1:34:22

1y ago1:34:22

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As has become tradition at the Three Links Odd Cast, we like to take a turn to the spooky for Halloween and talk cemeteries. We're joined by Brother Michael Duplantier to discuss the progress on restoring New Orleans' famous Odd Fellows' Rest Cemetery. Brother Duplantier does a wonderful job of giving us the history and background on the cemetery a…

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Lodge Is Bustin' Out All Over 1:09:19

1y ago1:09:19

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Usually, by the time we at the Three Links Odd Cast hear about a new lodge being chartered, it's already meeting regularly. However, in this instance, we got to talk to Brother Garrett Hite of Oklahoma as he's in the process of re-chartering Durant Lodge #57. Brother Garrett shares his story of how he first came to join the Odd Fellows, his time aw…

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Sovereign Grand Lodge: Reactions 1:26:04

1+ y ago1:26:04

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Mike, Toby, and Ainslie are all safely home from their trip to Pittsburgh and back to their usual lodge activities. The brothers got together to discuss their experiences at Sovereign Grand Lodge and how they felt the Order was progressing as a result. They all had wonderful experiences at the event and enjoyed the fellowship and are energized with…

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Live From Sovereign Grand Lodge! 1:31:06

1+ y ago1:31:06

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The 2024 Annual Communication of the Sovereign Grand Lodge was noteworthy for many reasons, not least of which was our live recording of the first episode of Season Five of the Three Links Odd Cast. We had a packed meeting room full of members from jurisdictions all across the US and Canada on hand for this lively discussion of the state of Odd Fel…

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Anniversary IV: More Of The Best 1:25:08

1+ y ago1:25:08

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One might think that after four seasons and over 30,000 downloads of the Three Links Odd Cast that there would be nothing left for the hosts to talk about. Au contraire, mon frère! Mike, Toby, and Ainslie are very opinionated and love hearing themselves talk so it was easy for them to take some time to talk about the highlights of the previous seas…

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The Lord's Prayer: Reactions 2:07:04

1+ y ago2:07:04

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Our recent episode on inclusion of the Lord's Prayer in the lodge opening generated some of the greatest volume of feedback from listeners we've ever received. We went through dozens and dozens of listener emails, Facebook posts, Instagram messages, and other communications and read them all and then came up with our responses. This is a long episo…