{"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 E7: Freemasonry and Humanitarian Aid","slug":"s4-e7-freemasonry-and-humanitarian-aid","published_at":"2025-04-10T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/craftcast-the-freemasons-podcast-5786003/s4-e7-freemasonry-and-humanitarian-aid","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://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5508c251-81ab-4ec9-9b08-09e75988cb41/CRAFTCAST-BRISTOL-HUMANITARIAN-AID-REMIX-16LUFS-converted.mp3","summary":"In this episode, our hosts meet with Patrick and Alan to shine a light on Bristol Freemasonry and their inspiring community-driven response to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.  Far from working behind closed doors, these local Freemasons have come together to raise funds, deliver aid, and rally support - demonstrating how grassroots action can make a meaningful global impact. They delve into the stories of those involved, the partnerships forged along the way, and how a strong sense of community and shared purpose continues to unite people across borders.  This is a conversation about compassion, connection, and the quiet power of collective effort - proof that local communities can help change lives.","meta_description":"In this episode, our hosts meet with Patrick and Alan to shine a light on Bristol Freemasonry and their inspiring community-driven response to the humanit…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1581,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/craftcast-the-freemasons-podcast-5786003/episodes/s4-e7-freemasonry-and-humanitarian-aid/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-e7-freemasonry-and-humanitarian-aid.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}