{"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 E8: REVEALED: Inside a Masonic Lodge | Craftcast Season Finale","slug":"s5-e8-revealed-inside-a-masonic-lodge-craftcast-season-finale","published_at":"2025-12-04T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/craftcast-the-freemasons-podcast-5786003/s5-e8-revealed-inside-a-masonic-lodge-craftcast-season-finale","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/442b9215-e31f-4d17-9319-53774d53cd0e.mp3","summary":"Welcome to the Series 5 Finale of Craftcast! We are ending with something truly special. Shaun, Stephen, and James are joined by Nando Caicedo, Master-Elect of Lodge No.10,000, for a rare conversation about what Freemasonry really feels like from the inside. What really happens inside a Freemason's Lodge? What do Freemasons actually gain from these meetings? And in a world where making genuine friendships as adults is harder than ever, could this be the reason that Freemasonry matters so much today? Whether you're a lifelong Freemason or simply curious about what goes on behind the doors of a Lodge, this discussion offers a genuine insight into Freemasonry and why so many are joining an ancient brotherhood in the modern age.","meta_description":"Welcome to the Series 5 Finale of Craftcast! We are ending with something truly special. Shaun, Stephen, and James are joined by Nando Caicedo, Master-Ele…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1496,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/craftcast-the-freemasons-podcast-5786003/episodes/s5-e8-revealed-inside-a-masonic-lodge-craftcast-season-finale/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-e8-revealed-inside-a-masonic-lodge-craftcast-season-finale.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}