{"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":"S5 E5: I Applied to Be a Freemason Online — They Said Yes!","slug":"s5-e5-i-applied-to-be-a-freemason-online-they-said-yes","published_at":"2025-11-13T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/craftcast-the-freemasons-podcast-5786003/s5-e5-i-applied-to-be-a-freemason-online-they-said-yes","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/fd72487d-5f6c-4764-a4b1-9f5f5e416068.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Shaun, Stephen, and James welcome Gaz Taylor, a brand-new Freemason who joined the Craft in a very modern way - through an online application. Gaz shares how a visit to Rosslyn Chapel sparked his curiosity, how he went down the Freemasonry rabbit hole online, and why he decided to take the plunge and join Ashlar Lodge in Lincoln. From his military background to his passion for service and brotherhood, Gaz’s story perfectly captures the spirit of Freemasonry in the digital age. 📧 Get in touch:  podcasts@ugle.org.uk 📸 Follow the United Grand Lodge of England on Instagram & Facebook 🐦 X: @UGLE_GrandLodge 💬 If you’re watching on YouTube, drop your thoughts below — we’d love to hear from you!","meta_description":"In this episode, Shaun, Stephen, and James welcome Gaz Taylor, a brand-new Freemason who joined the Craft in a very modern way - through an online applica…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2779,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/craftcast-the-freemasons-podcast-5786003/episodes/s5-e5-i-applied-to-be-a-freemason-online-they-said-yes/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/s5-e5-i-applied-to-be-a-freemason-online-they-said-yes.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}