Best York Rite Podcasts (2025)

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A Christmas Day Miscellany 42:27

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Palestrina in Rome, an outsize Santa suit, and gifts of kindness from the Liberties to Lagos… featuring recordings from the NCH with the RTÉ CO and more, with Eithne Shortall, Joseph O’Connor, John Toal, Quentin Fottrell, Rachael Hegarty, Chikere Ohoka, Lisa Lambe, the Palestrina Choir and Sarah Shine…

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378. Favo(u)rite Things: 2025 27:15

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In their annual tradition, Jen and Pete list their very favo(u)rite things of 2025. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about their favo(u)rite: Fiction book. Non-fiction book. Podcast. TLATSOI episode. Thing they watched. Motto. Thing they discovered about themselves. To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and T…

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Whence Came You? - 0697 - Why Do We Ignore Detractors? 29:18

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Join us this week as we look at the man who made the "Atomic Age" possible, Brother Enrico Fermi. Then we'll hear one Mason's argument for action again, Masonic-Misinformation. For too long, Freemasonry has had a policy of "no action." But it's now time to educate the public! Thanks for listening, and have a wonderful week! Links: Enrico Fermi: Mas…

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Joy to the World: Christmas Miscellany Part 1 39:34

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A winter wedding, a New Year’s Eve disaster, a Christmas baby and balm for the broken-hearted…Part 1 of Christmas Miscellany with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and special guests Kathleen MacMahon, Paul Muldoon, Mia Döring, Paul Howard, Cauvery Madhavan, the Palestrina Choir and Lisa LambeBy RTÉ Radio 1

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377. Relative Effort 18:40

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Coining a new term, Jen introduces Pete to the idea of, while working on a project, considering the relative effort of both the creator and the receiver. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What is relative effort? What is relative risk? How might we ship things without the pressure of absolute perfection? Why might we think abou…

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Songs, Seafarers and a Guiding Star 36:50

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From Skerries to Strabane, East Galway to Alexandria: chance encounters, Christmastime musical delights and a deer of light, with Victoria White, Seán O’Gorman, Lisa McInerney, Jim Maguire, Judith Mok, Denise Blake and James HarpurBy RTÉ Radio 1

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376. Cadence 17:50

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In Pete's version of an episode about running, he noodles with Jen about the idea of cadence, and how to break our routines projects into smaller steps. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What does "cadence" mean, and how might we apply the idea to our everyday lives? Why is it better to not rush to the finish line, either while…

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Whence Came You? - 0696 - Hangin' with Dr. Koop 25:55

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Join us this week for a look at one of the most prolific U.S. Government officials ever to be in office. What we can learn from this doctor is something extraordinary, namely, integrity. Then we'll dive into the world of Flavius Josephus and the why and how he became a chronicler of Jewish history. Thanks for listening and have an amazing week! Lin…

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War Stories and Winter Light 37:11

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John and Yoko in County Mayo, Con Houlihan at 100 and a sniff of Christmas, with Donal Fallon, Louise Kennedy, Niall McArdle, Peter Cunningham Aidan Hynes and Helen O’RahillyBy RTÉ Radio 1

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375. The Perspectives Wheel 16:43

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Jen shares a framework with Pete for thinking about many different perspectives at once, as opposed to sticking with the first perspective you might think up. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: How might you choose to believe in a perspective that is most beneficial to yourself? Why is considering many different perspectives a v…

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Whence Came You? - 0695 - Who Best Can Work and Best Agree 40:33

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Join us this week for a look into what Henry C. Clausen thought was the best policy in regards to securing peace in the world of men. Also, we've got a brand new Masonic Myth Busters Segment with WB:. Patrick Dey--Was Elias Ashmole a Rosicrucian? Well--you'll have to listen to find out. Patrick takes a deep dive into what matters the most in this q…

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Bicycles and Belfast Boys 36:01

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George Best and Harry Gregg’s footballing friendship, a long-forgotten fire in the Liberties and a poet in Kinsale, with Roslyn Dee, Las Fallon, Sharon Hogan, John Toal, Oliver Sears and Enda WyleyBy RTÉ Radio 1

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374. Competent or Complacent? 16:19

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After a small existential crisis, Pete asks Jen how he might tell the difference between being competent or complacent. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What is the relationship between boredom, competency, and complacency? How might the repetition of a workshop, keynote, or show create an illusion of complacency? Why is havin…

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Grief and History: Voices from Bloody Sunday, 2020 42:38

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A special programme marking the anniversary of one of the worst days of violence of the War of Independence, with the support of the GAA Museum at Croke Park. With Colin Regan, Chris Shouldice, Michael Foley, Anthony Ryan, Anne Dolan, Paul Rouse and Louise HoganBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Whence Came You? - 0694 - Beyond the Lodge: Practical Masonry and Emotional Intelligence 1:17:56

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Join us this week as we welcome Brother Brian Mattocks of A Mason's Work! In this interview/discussion, Brian and I talk about our personal lives, family experiences, and Brian's involvement in Freemasonry, including his unique Masonic experience. We explore the challenges and opportunities within Masonic lodges, focusing on emotional intelligence,…

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373. The Six Points of Focus 18:34

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This week, Jen teaches Pete her framework of six points of focus, to help grow your career towards your goals. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about focus in relationship to: Artistry and Inspiration. Industry Knowledge. Marketing. Mindset. Network Building. Skill and Craft. To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The …

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Old Friends and New Beginnings 38:04

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Ravens, crows and the last Irish wolf, diplomatic journeys and a poetry journal’s elegant farewell, with John MacKenna, Denise Blake, Zoë Devlin, Paul Muldoon, Nell Regan, Paul Johnston, James Harpur and Billy CollinsBy RTÉ Radio 1

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372. Lessons from a Triathlon 19:33

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After completing his first triathlon, Pete shares with Jen some learning that he found in training, and while swimming, biking, and running. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: Why is there power in acting as if? How might we more actively encourage and appreciate each other? What does it mean to taper? To hear all episodes and r…

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Starry Skies and Student Rites-of-Passage 36:55

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The art of persuasion, the pity of war and the sanctuary of home, with tributes to the late, great Conor Gearty and Sister Stanislaus Kennedy; the writers are Gerry Stembridge, Kathy Donaghy, Tess Hughes, John O’Donnell, Eileen Battersby and Rachael HegartyBy RTÉ Radio 1

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371. Shark Week 16:40

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This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the question, what if every week was Shark Week (i.e. what if we stopped tying conventional constraints to enjoying the things we love or want to accomplish)? Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: Why might we link certain constraints to tasks we want to accomplish? How might we commit to our goals…

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Whence Came You? - 0693 - Truth with John Crivellone 58:46

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Join us this week for an interview with award-winning author John Crivellone! John Crivellone grew up on the Southwest Side of Chicago, educated in Catholic schools, shaped by sports, and hardened by blue-collar grit. We talk Truth in all things. Thanks for listening, and have a great week! Links: John's Site https://johncrivellone.com Skull and Cr…

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Ghosts, Goldcrests and a Lost Manuscript 40:32

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A prayer for Rudolf Valentino, fleeting memories and a snowy night of opera in St Petersburg, with Georg Grote, Louise Kennedy, Beth Kilkenny, Justin MacCarthy, Roslyn Dee and John F DeaneBy RTÉ Radio 1

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370. Collegial 19:04

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This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the negative aspects of being collegial, and how they might favor challenge instead. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: How might teams align on their why and their goals? What tools might we utilize to introduce more coaching into our work environments? How might feedback be utilized as a way t…

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Whence Came You? - 0692 - The Magi and Freemasonry 26:43

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Join us this week as we explore the potential for Freemasonry's philosophical roots in ancient Persia! This week, we're also asking the important question, "Can a 3˚ Mason become better?" In a world that espouses that there is no higher degree than the 3rd degree--what implications does that have in terms of personal betterment? We explore all this…

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A Last Briquette and a Magic Mountain 35:51

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Silver sparks, a bog for a pillow and the ‘deserts of the midlands’… A ‘Writing the Bog’ special programme, part 2, in collaboration with the Bog Bothy project by the Irish Architectural Foundation and 12th Field, with writers Adam Trodd, Anne Gately Mercier, Kevin McDermott, Marion McGarry, Isabella Chiadini and Alexander McMaster…

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369. The OK Plateau 19:04

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This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the plateaus we might reach within certain skill sets, and how we might nudge ourselves forward. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What is the OK Plateau? How might we push ourselves into situations that might make us afraid or uncomfortable, in order to build skill? What are some tools or tact…

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Whence Came You? - 0691 - You Know, Originally, It Was Just Two Degrees 52:31

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Join us this week as we look into what Henry C. Clausen, Past Grand Commander of the AASR SJ, had to say on the topic of Freedom! Then, an all-new Masonic Myth Busters with WB Patrick Dey. Was it only two degrees in the beginning, or is there a chance that there were three? More? Brother Dey lays out the facts for us all so we can be better informe…

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A Stolen Tulip and a Hare’s Eyes 37:54

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Creative discoveries from reading to singing to dancing to painting - a live selection from Waterford Writers’ Weekend and the Red Line Book Festival with Frankie Gaffney, the late Eileen Battersby, John Connell, Catherine Foley, AM Cousins, Rosaleen McDonagh, Kathleen Murphy, Donal Clancy, the Far Flung Trio and more…

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RMM-096: How the 25th Triennial of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar Changed the West Forever! 38:27

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The 25th Triennial of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar was held in August, 1892. It's impact cannot be overstated. With almost the same number of Knights Templar active in the US today, the 25th Triennial doubled the size of Denver overnight and made Denver perhaps the most electrified city in the world! Support the show www.rockymountainmas…

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368. Kicking Cans 18:30

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This week, Jen confronts a metaphorical can that she's been kicking down the road for several months, and she and Pete noodle on where else these cans might show up in our lives. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: How might we name and tackle certain decisions or projects that we've been delaying? What effect does fear of other …

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Architecture, Home and the City 39:09

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How do the places we build shape our lives? A programme marking Open House Dublin Festival of Architecture, with Éimear Arthur, Cormac Murray, Emmett Scanlon, Kevin Marinan, Graham Hickey, Julie Cruickshank and FELISPEAKS. Supported by the Irish Architecture FoundationBy RTÉ Radio 1

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367. Tool Kits 16:03

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By Peter Shepherd & Jen Waldman, Peter Shepherd, Jen Waldman

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Whence Came You? - 0690 - Finding Common Ground 23:58

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This week, we're examining a premier paper by a Haute Grade Academy graduate on the 29th degree and its exploration of the Masonic tenet of tolerance. What implications does this have in today's world? Additionally, we'll examine a fantastic piece that addresses the problem many of us have faced — what to do with all this Masonic merchandise? Thank…

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Ringing Bells and Magic Nights 35:22

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Saluting some treasures of our culture, language and landscape; remembering Brian Friel on his tenth anniversary, and a poem for the late, much-missed Manchán Magan with Dominic Dromgoole, Adam Trodd, Bernadett Buda, Aoife Barry, David Grant and Noelle LynskeyBy RTÉ Radio 1

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RMM-095: History of the Order of Malta 19:25

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The Order of Malta was not conferred in the U.S. as part of the Templar rites until the mid-nineteenth century, and only then as an adjunct, didactic episode in the lectures appending the Order of the Temple. In this episode we explore the history of this rite, why it was omitted from Templary in the U.S., how it was standardized and adopted as the…

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366. Momentum Mindset 15:57

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This week, Jen and Pete noodle on a topic that they were both surprised to have never recorded an episode on: momentum. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What is momentum mindset? How might we turn an ending into a beginning? Why is it important to not sit around and wait for motivation or inspiration? To hear all episodes and …

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Whence Came You? - 0689 - Truth In Freemasonry 41:03

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This week, we're looking at Truth. Truth is often thought of as simple, and yet it is multifaceted! What is it? How do we know it when we encounter it? Additionally, we'll learn about our ancient cousins, the Neanderthals, and their ingenious innovations. All this and more. Thanks for listening, and have a great week! Links: Neanderthals https://ww…