Old Fashion Masonic Podcast
A Past Master hosts this unapologetically pro-regular Freemasonry podcast, mixing Masonic education with investigative exposés on 'bogus' lodges.
This is a hybrid podcast combining Masonic education with a distinct watchdog function. One episode might break down a new Grand Lodge ruling, while the next is a deep-dive interview with a whistleblower exposing alleged financial fraud in a clandestine organization. [ddg8yY8HRKc, 9xrXtMQEI1M] Host Brian Byrd has a clear mission: to hold the fraternity accountable, defend 'regular' Masonry, and expose 'imposters'. The show's signature is its willingness to present specific evidence, like financial documents, to support its claims. [9xrXtMQEI1M]
“Unlike more historical or philosophical Masonic podcasts, this one has a strong investigative and activist edge. Its willingness to platform whistleblowers and present specific, researched financial data to expose alleged wrongdoing in fringe Masonic-style groups is its key differentiator. [9xrXtMQEI1M]”
Who hosts this show
The Old Fashion Masonic Podcast has a passionate, straightforward, and pro-regular Freemasonry tone. Host and Past Master Brian Byrd defends "legitimate" Masonry against what he views as imposters or clandestine groups. The show features interviews with Masonic authors and educators, reports on Masonic jurisprudence, and long-form investigations into alleged financial and structural issues within 'bogus' organizations. [1, 9xrXtMQEI1M, ddg8yY8HRKc, LcwmdxiapEE]
Credentials & credits
- Host, Old Fashion Masonic Podcast
- Past Master, Albert Pike Lodge #303 (Wichita, KS)
- R:.W:. (Right Worshipful)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02
- 03
- 04
- 05Shocking $7,000 Printer Paper Spend Revealed! #shorts #masonryJun 25, 2026 · 39s
- 06Masonic Auditor Expelled for asking Questions; What He Discovered is Wild - S4 E195Jun 21, 2026 · 58 min
- 07
- 08Vile and Impious Wretches: The Real Killers of Hiram Abiff - S4 E189Jun 14, 2026 · 40 min
Notable episodes
- 01Masonic Auditor Expelled for asking Questions; What He Discovered is Wild
A signature episode where the host platforms a whistleblower to expose alleged financial mismanagement in a 'bogus' organization, using specific financial data as evidence.
- 02Grand Master of Masons That Restored Justice To Freemasons In Florida
Exemplifies the show's role as a news source for Masonic legal and political matters, breaking down an important ruling from a Grand Lodge.
- 03Vile and Impious Wretches: The Real Killers of Hiram Abiff
Showcases the educational side of the podcast, featuring an author discussing how to enhance Masonic ritual through deeper character study.
What you'll be asked on this show
Brian Byrd typically opens by asking a guest to introduce themselves as a person before discussing their Masonic journey, aiming to know 'the man as we do the Mason.' [LcwmdxiapEE] He acts as a facilitator, allowing guests, particularly whistleblowers, to tell their story in a long, narrative format with minimal interruptions. [9xrXtMQEI1M] However, he strategically interjects with clarifying questions or pre-researched data points (like financial figures from an audit) to add weight and credibility to the guest's claims. [9xrXtMQEI1M] He often closes interviews with a high-level question about the future of the fraternity. [LcwmdxiapEE]
The show is framed as an informal chat over an Old Fashioned cocktail. [ddg8yY8HRKc] Host Brian Byrd is conversational but direct, often letting guests tell their stories in long, uninterrupted narratives. [9xrXtMQEI1M] In investigative episodes, he introduces specific data points to guide the conversation, and he frequently ends interviews with a shared toast. [9xrXtMQEI1M, LcwmdxiapEE]
Questions the host keeps coming back to
10 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
origin
2- Q.01
“Why don't you let our listeners know who you are?”
This is his standard opening move to establish the guest's personal, non-Masonic background first.
- Q.02
“Let's talk about your Masonic journey—why you joined and where you're at now.”
Asked immediately after the personal introduction to frame the guest's relationship with the fraternity.
backstory
1- Q.01
“Let's talk about the group you're a part of and your experience with that organization.”
A key question used to set the context for a whistleblower's story.
craft
1- Q.01
“What else besides the Blue Lodge are you involved in Masonically?”
He asks this to understand the breadth of a guest's involvement in appendant bodies.
process
1- Q.01
“Tell us about your book and why we should have it in our library.”
The standard pivot to the main topic for guests who are authors.
money
2- Q.01
“Is there a promissory note or any paper trail for that?”
A typical probing question when a guest mentions financial transactions, seeking documentary evidence.
- Q.02
“Did anyone ask about the [specific dollar amount] in withdrawals?”
He uses specific, pre-researched financial data to confront issues and guide the guest's testimony.
controversy
1- Q.01
“Are you saying there was some 'horseplay' right from the start?”
He uses colloquialisms to confirm the premise of a guest's story for the audience.
future
2- Q.01
“What should the next steps be, legally, socially, morally, and ethically?”
A closing question in investigative episodes to solicit a call to action from the guest.
- Q.02
“What must we be doing now to ensure we are thriving for the next 100 years?”
His signature closing question for many guests, seeking high-level advice for the fraternity.
Signature segments
- · Investigating 'bogus' or 'clandestine' organizations
- · Opening with 'talk all things Freemasons while drinking an Old Fashion'
- · Exposing alleged financial mismanagement
- · Closing interviews with a 'Cheers' toast
- · Presenting 'The Receipts & Documents'
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically either Masons from regular lodges (authors, educators, leaders) or whistleblowers from organizations the host deems 'clandestine' or 'bogus'. [LcwmdxiapEE, 9xrXtMQEI1M] The latter are given a platform to share detailed stories of alleged financial misconduct, structural problems, or other controversies.
- Darryl Tayloron Masonic Auditor Expelled for asking Questions; What He Discovered is Wild - S4 E195
- W. Michael Czechon Vile and Impious Wretches: The Real Killers of Hiram Abiff - S4 E189
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
No sponsors were identified in the evidence. The highly niche audience of active, regular Freemasons would likely appeal to Masonic regalia suppliers, book publishers, or organizers of Masonic events and travel.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch this show
People also ask
- What is the host's real name?
- The host is Brian Byrd, a Past Master from Wichita, Kansas.
- What is the Old Fashion Masonic Podcast about?
- It's a podcast focused on 'regular' Freemasonry, featuring a mix of Masonic education, news, and investigative episodes exposing what the host considers 'bogus' or 'clandestine' Masonic organizations.
- What is the format of the show?
- The show consists of both solo commentary episodes and long-form interviews. Interviews are with Masonic authors, educators, or whistleblowers from clandestine groups. [ddg8yY8HRKc, LcwmdxiapEE, 9xrXtMQEI1M]
- What does 'pro-regular' Freemasonry mean?
- This refers to a focus on Masonic lodges and Grand Lodges that are officially recognized by the mainstream, established global Masonic community, as opposed to 'clandestine' or 'irregular' groups that operate outside these lines of recognition.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms.
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