New Episodes with Ike Baker & Kim March + Your Spring Masonic Calendar
The Mystic Tye Podcast: Ready to explore the essence of Freemasonry? Episode 027 • Br. Ike Baker on Freedom of Conscience and Anti-Masonry About This Episode Br. Ike Baker is the creative force behin…
The Mystic Tye Podcast:
Ready to explore the essence of Freemasonry?
Episode 027 • Br. Ike Baker on Freedom of Conscience and Anti-Masonry
About This Episode
Br. Ike Baker is the creative force behind The Arcanvm Podcast, co-host of Aetherica Podcast, and organizer of the 2026 Southeastern Masonic Symposium. He is deeply versed in hermetic philosophy and magical practice with a long history in Freemasonry, The Golden Dawn and other esoteric traditions. Ike is friendly, erudite and outspoken, all qualities I hold in high esteem. Ike will be joining us at EFC2026. Please welcome Ike Baker.
Connect with Ike Baker: ikebaker.com | The Arcanvm on YouTube | 2026 Asheville Masonic Symposium Tickets
Listen to Ike's previous appearance: A Formless Fire, Interview with Ike Baker
Support the show! Buy Ike's book from Troy
Episode 028 • Br. Kim March on The Master Mason’s Friend
Brother Kim March is a Freemason, published author, and philanthropist based in Shropshire, England. The story of how he came to publish "The Five Minute Ritualist" and subsequently the "Freemason's Friend" series of degree guides is a great example of how the content and messaging from the craft degrees themselves can have an amazing positive effect in the world. I was particularly impressed by how Brother March's charitable activities have been such a positive influence on his community.
We talk about his memory system for Masonic ritual, the motivation behind his three companion books for the Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, and Master Mason degrees, and why he believes Freemasonry has genuine therapeutic qualities. Brother March draws a fascinating comparison to the Men's Shed movement in the UK and shares a powerful story about how fraternal connection can quite literally save lives. We also get into the historical cycles of Masonic membership, the collapse of volunteerism, and why reconnecting with the real world matters more now than ever.
Kim March is the author of "The Five Minute Ritualist", "The Entered Apprentice Friend", "The Fellowcraft Friend", and "The Master Mason's Friend", all published by Lewis Masonic. He is a current Worshipful Master and trustee of a provincial Masonic charity in Shropshire, England.
Upcoming Events
Grand Masonic Day 2026 April 18th, 10am | Vancouver Masonic Center, 7th and Granville Keynote Speaker: Historian, scholar and author Josef Wages Special Guest Speaker: Arturo De Hoyos Get Tickets on Eventbrite
"Memory Palaces Everywhere" with Br. Troy Spreeuw A talk on emblematic imagery and Western Esotericism Wednesday April 22nd | Capilano Lodge #164 | Vancouver Masonic Centre | Lodge Tyles at 7:30 pm Wednesday May 13th | Star of the West Lodge #29 | Nakusp See other dates on The Mystic Tye Patreon
Esotericon 2026 June 20th | Tickets at esotericon.net
Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference Saturday September 19th Keynote Speaker: Lon Milo DuQuette, author of The Tarot Architect RSVP for advance tickets: esotericmasonry@gmail.com
We are looking to create a directory of Freemasonic events and publications. If you are aware of something coming up please let me know by email. In the meantime check out the Masonic Conferences website.
Grand Masonic Day 2026
Saturday April 18th from 9:30am to 4:30pm
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Memory Palaces Everywhere Dates:
Wednesday April 22nd • Capilano Lodge #164 • Vancouver, BC
Wednesday May 13th • Official Visit of Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Ken Christofferson, to the Kootenay Lodge of Education and Research • Nakusp Masonic Lodge
