Join or Die: Why America Needs Everyone to Join a Club — Before It’s Too Late!

In this episode of the Tyler’s PlacePodcast, Maynard Edwards, 33°, sits down with the sibling filmmaker duo Pete and Rebecca Davis — co-directors of the powerful new Netflix documentary Join or Die. This thought-provoking film explores the urgent need for Americans to re-engage with civic and fraternal organizations, like Freemasonry, to rebuild the social fabric of our communities.
Inspired by the groundbreaking work of Harvard professor Robert Putnam (Bowling Alone), Join or Die makes the compelling case that the health of our democracy depends on participation in clubs, lodges, congregations, and community groups. Learn why fraternal organizations matter more than ever — and how they can spark a grassroots revival of connection, purpose, and civic responsibility.
🚨 Are Masonic lodges, gaming groups, and pickleball clubs the key to saving America’s communities? Watch and decide for yourself.
📍Filmed at the House of the Temple in Washington, DC.
📌 Full Interview available on the Tyler's Place Podcast – listen on all major platforms.
🎧 [Search “Tyler’s Place Podcast” wherever you listen to podcasts]
💾 Help us preserve Masonic history by supporting the Lost Media Archive – just $2/month makes a difference.
🔗 Links & Resources:
• Join or Die on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81746809
• Bowling Alone by Robert Putnam: https://a.co/d/j7uvX8E
Watch now on YouTube: youtube.com/scottishritemasons
• Lost Media Archive – Support Here → Youtube.com/scottisritemasons/join