Since 1949, the MCME has provided a forum for sharing best practices in Masonic Education. In 2025 it was in Indy and we discuss some of the fun!

The world of secret handshakes, ceremonial sashes, and handwritten ledgers might seem like the stuff of dusty attics—but it’s alive, and full of surprises.

In our debut episode of Minute Book, hosts Seth Anthony and Heather Calloway introduce the podcast and the fascinating world of fraternal history. Why do these organizations matter? What stories have they left behind? And what exactly is “Ridin’ de Goat”?

Welcome to your new favorite niche.

Guests:
Just us this time—Seth Anthony and Heather Calloway, digging into the archives and setting the stage for the season ahead.

Background reading:
Learn more about the work behind the show at the Center for Fraternal Collections & Research: collections.iu.edu/fraternal-center

🎨 Artwork by: Chase Lewondowski @chas.lewando
🎵 Music: Ridin' de Goat, composed by Jim Fisk, performed by the Vintage Orchestra

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