{"podcast":{"title":"Craftcast: The Freemasons Podcast","slug":"craftcast-the-freemasons-podcast-5786003","podcast_index_feed_id":5786003,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/craftcast/","website_url":"https://www.ugle.org.uk/discover-freemasonry/resources/podcast","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/ea4a8168-79e7-4164-9221-03dbf8254c30/mQVXI8xpcQVoX4ExI1ktvNwN.jpg","author":"United Grand Lodge of England","episode_count":66,"summary":"Welcome to Craftcast: The Freemasons Podcast. Craftcast is the official podcast of the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) - the governing body of Freemasonry in England, Wales, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and Districts overseas. In every episode Shaun Butler, James Dalton and Stephen Whatley are chatting all things Freemasonry. They ask the big questions, talk about their experiences and interview special guests from across UGLE. Craftcast is the podcast for everyone from seasoned Freemasons to those just curious about what we do - so please come along for the ride. Get in touch by emailing us at podcasts@ugle.org.uk or on Twitter @UGLE_GrandLodge by using the hashtag #Craftcast","last_synced_at":"2026-09-03T14:17:17.440091+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/craftcast-the-freemasons-podcast-5786003"},"episode":{"title":"S4 E14: Light Blues Communication Special Edition","slug":"s4-e14-light-blues-communication-special-edition","published_at":"2025-06-10T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/craftcast-the-freemasons-podcast-5786003/s4-e14-light-blues-communication-special-edition","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/craftcast-the-freemasons-podcast-5786003","url":"https://www.ugle.org.uk/discover-freemasonry/resources/podcast","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/70f8e3ee-fb2a-44cc-8ddd-f43071c3ef7c.mp3","summary":"In this landmark special episode of Craftcast, we take you inside the Grand Temple at Freemasons’ Hall for the very first-ever live recording of the podcast - held before an audience following the inaugural Light Blues Communication. This unique episode features insightful interviews with key figures in Freemasonry, including John Thompson, Tom Milner, and Tom Golds.   Together, they explore the pivotal role of Light Blues in the future of Freemasonry, innovative approaches to Lodge engagement, and the significance of empowering new members to thrive. Packed with humour, inspiration, and a deep sense of pride in the fraternity, this episode celebrates Freemasonry’s evolving traditions - and marks a powerful moment in its modern history. A subtitled version is  available here.  ","meta_description":"In this landmark special episode of Craftcast, we take you inside the Grand Temple at Freemasons’ Hall for the very first-ever live recording of the podca…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3003,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/craftcast-the-freemasons-podcast-5786003/episodes/s4-e14-light-blues-communication-special-edition/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/craftcast-the-freemasons-podcast-5786003/s4-e14-light-blues-communication-special-edition.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}