Studio 357 Masonic Podcast

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By: Heath and Joe Evans

Every mason has a unique story, and we want to tell it. We also want to show the rest of the world the overwhelming sense of belonging and brotherly love that we all share in the fraternity. Join us as we settle in to the lighter side of Masonry from a "regular" guy's point of view.

Brother Mark
#6
03/22/2026

Tonight we sit down with Brother Mark. He enlightens us on everything York Rite.


What is Job's Daughters? Aby's View
#5
03/09/2026

This time we visited with Aby Jones, a very active Job's Daughter with aspirations to continue her journey.


What's it like to be a Mason
#4
02/23/2026

Join us as we interview a new Mason and get his perspective hot off the press.


Annual Communication 2026
#3
02/08/2026

Join us as Brethren visit our booth and sit down for some quick interviews at Nebraska's annual communications for 2026.


DeMolay to Masory
#2
01/26/2026

In this episode we sit down with Caleb Malousek, a former DeMolay State Master Councilor. We delve into how to attract and keep younger Masons. We hope you enjoy!


Masonic Mentorship
#1
01/12/2026

In the season 3 opener, we interview a very unique pair of men. A mentor and his mentee. We discuss what worked for them, how their relationship has blossomed and where they are headed for the future. We hope you like it!


Merry Christmas from Studio 357
#27
12/28/2025

Tonight we sit down and talk about the past season, the next season and we even throw in some Masonic trivia!


The story of the lady Freemason
#26
12/15/2025

Take a ride with us as we learn about a truly remarkable story about the only recognized woman Freemason ever in the world!


Education with Chad Kopenski
#25
12/01/2025

We hope you enjoy our talk with Chad Kopenski. We chat a lot about ritual, education and the methods and meaning behind it all.


The Prominent of Prince Hall
#24
11/16/2025

Our guest is Justin Jones, the Deputy Grand Master of PHA in Nebraska. We also had a surprise guest.......Most Worshipful Percy J Newton also joined in on the conversation. Strap in for this one, it is one of our favorites so far!


Ghost nite at the Rite
#23
11/03/2025

Join us as we investigate with Brother Ted pool and Queen Emily pool with Pool and Company Paranormal Investigation team. We have a coupe good finds!


Ghost Nite at The Rite
#23
11/03/2025

Join us as we investigate with Brother Ted pool and Queen Emily pool with Pool and Company Paranormal Investigation team. We have a coupe good finds!


At home with April Johnston
#22
10/20/2025

In this episode we chat with the Executive Director of The Nebraska Masonic Home. We talk about who is eligible, how to take a tour, how to help and much more!


The Oldest Lodge in Nebraska with Matthew Parker
#21
10/06/2025

In this episode we unpack one of the most fascinating Masons we have met. He is also the Nebraska Masonic Education Chair this year.


Jim and Joe
#20
09/21/2025

In this episode Jim and Joe sit down all by themselves and try to have big boy conversations. As usual, they head directly off the rails.


The Imperfect ashlars wth studio 357
#19
09/07/2025

Sit down with us and the Bros from The Imperfect Ashlars Masonic Podcast.


Studio 357 with Time for Fellowship
09/01/2025

In this special episode we chat with Brothers Matt and Andrew for the Time for Fellowship Masonic Podcast, and boy was it fun!


Cope-ing with the Grand Historian
#18
08/25/2025

This week we sit down with Jim Cope, Nebraska's very own Grand Historian. The show goes off the rails quickly, and really never finds them again.


PGM Alex Straatmann
#17
08/11/2025

In this episode we sit down with Past Grand Master Alex and get his take on where the craft is, and where it's going.


From Man to Mason
#16
07/28/2025

Join us as we sit down with Masonic author Dan Hrinko. We talk about many subjects, but concentrate on his newest book From Man To Mason.


Everyone Loves Bacon
#15
07/14/2025

In this episode we are joined by Congressman and Brother Don Bacon. He lets us in on his favorite sports teams, and we even manage to talk a little Masonry!


The SAMSAR of Tangier
#14
06/29/2025

Join us as we chat with Tyler Goodman, the Samsar of Tangier Shrine Temple in Omaha, Ne. We talk about a wide range of topics, including membership of course.

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Masonic Medical Research Institute
#13
06/16/2025

In this episode we talk to Brother Zachary Nordstrom about his role within the Masonic Medical Research Institute, the work that they do and the people that they help.


Picking the brain with Duane
#12
06/02/2025

In this episode we stay marginally on the edge of the rails for most of the show. We had a great time chatting with Duane, and look forward to doing it again!


Brownville The Antebellum Lodge
#11
05/19/2025

In this episode we speak to Worshipful Brother Steve about Nemaha Valley Lodge #4, which was the first lodge chartered by the Grand Lodge of Nebraska.


Bouncing to Belton
#10
05/05/2025

In this episode we travel about 3 hours to the south of Omaha to have breakfast at Belton/ Grandview Lodge in Belton Missouri. Breakfast was great, the Brethren were very accommodating and the conversation covered some of the same struggles that are found everywhere in masonry.


Rambling with Royalty
#9
04/21/2025

In this episode we sit down with royalty! Queen of the Omaha Daughters of the Nile temple joins us in studio for a candid conversation. She "learns" us on all of the ins and outs of Daughters of the Nile, making sure to give the the why and the how. She is a great person, and we hope you like her as much as we do.


The Patrick Perspective
#8
04/07/2025

In this episode we traverse so many topics that we can't fit them all in a show description! FYI: this episode set a record for the longest filming yet, so strap in for the long haul or plan to take multiple short bites of it!


Traveling with Jim Hall
#7
03/24/2025

In this episode, we really get into the "meat and taters" of Freemasonry, and what it means to us. Join us as we fall into several rabbit holes while we Travel With Jim Hall, the host of The Traveling Man Podcast. It is truly an honor to meet Right Worshipful Brother Jim Hall, and I'm sure we will be friends for a very, very long time.


BAND CAMP IS BACK
#6
03/10/2025

In this episode we sit down with our good friend Worshipful Brother Eric BenSalah who is also Nebraska's Grand Custodian. We find several rabbit holes, but eventually we get around to the title......BAND CAMP IS BACK. We hope you enjoy watching or listening as much as we did recording it!

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Membership Talks with Worshipful Brother Zach Flott
#5
02/24/2025

In this episode, we sit down with Worshipful Brother Zach Flott. We discuss a little about how to prioritize time, and a lot about ideas on how to improve membership.


Grand Lodge Quickies
02/17/2025

Sit down with us at a few quick interviews while we were at Grand Lodge annual communications.


All the way from Virginia with James Ferguson
#4
02/10/2025

While at annual communications, we found time to sit down with Brother James Ferguson. He is a Nebraska Mason that has transplanted to Virginia due to his job as the collections manager for the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association.


Journey of Masonry with John Hardy
#3
01/27/2025

Sit down with us as we talk with Worshipful Brother John Hardy about his journey through masonry.


Getting Cryptozoological with Brother Ted Pool
#2
01/13/2025

We talk about everything from masonry to bigfoot, to aliens and ghosts. Sit down and take a listen and join in on the fun!


Everything old with Worshipful Master Sean Reed
#1
12/30/2024

Join us as we go "off the rails" in the season 2 premier with Worshipful Master and railroad enthusiast Brother Sean Reed.


Reflections on season 1
#26
12/16/2024

Sit down with us and newly made Brother Jim Gill as we reflect on season one, and talk about all the things that we love about this fraternity. We also talk about what we are looking forward to in future seasons.


Brother Gabriel Ruiz
#25
12/03/2024

Sit down with us as we talk with Brother Gabriel about his endeavors as an entrepreneur, the founder of a car club and an ambassador for our local 50 Mile March.


Past Imperial Potentate Jeff Sowder
#24
11/29/2024

Past Imperial Potentate Jeff Sowder An Imperial Potentate is the highest-ranking officer in the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Shriners), a fraternal organization with roots in Freemasonry. The title "Imperial Potentate" refers to the leader who serves as the head of the entire Shriners organization, overseeing its national (or sometimes international) operations and representing the fraternity at the highest level.


Scottish Rite Tour
11/29/2024

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Scottish Rite Tour The Scottish Rite, one of the major appendant bodies of Freemasonry, is an organization that extends the Masonic journey beyond the Blue Lodge's initial three degrees. It provides a comprehensive system of degrees that explore deeper philosophical, moral, and spiritual teachings through a series of 29 additional degrees, ranging from the 4th to the 33rd. These degrees are designed to elaborate on the core principles of Freemasonry, enriching members' understanding of the Craft's symbolic and allegorical aspects. The Scottish Rite is characterized by its focus...