Thanksgiving carries warm traditions, shared meals, and a sense of gratitude, but this week we explore a lesser-known angle. Is there a hidden thread connecting the holiday to Masonic values or early American Freemasons who shaped the culture around it. We look at the symbolism of gratitude, the role of reflection in our craft, and the surprising ways that, without the Freemasons, Thanksgiving wouldn't exist!

Few symbols are as instantly recognizable—or as deeply meaningful—as the Square and Compasses. This week, the hosts explore the layers of symbolism behind Freemasonry's most iconic emblem. What do these tools really teach us about morality, balance, and self-mastery? How have their meanings evolved across history, ritual, and personal reflection? Join us as we unpack the geometry of virtue, the harmony of opposites, and the timeless call to "square our actions and circumscribe our desires." Whether you're a newly initiated Brother or a seasoned student of symbolism, this episode offers new light on a familiar design.

In Part II of our deep dive into the Masonic roots of classic horror, we turn our attention to Frankenstein and Zombies—two icons that raise profound questions about creation, consciousness, and the corruption of knowledge. Was Dr. Frankenstein's pursuit of the "spark of life" a reflection of Masonic enlightenment gone awry? Do the walking dead symbolize the spiritually uninitiated—those who have yet to awaken to light? Join us as we dissect the alchemical, moral, and esoteric layers of these tales, tracing how the themes of reanimation, resurrection, and responsibility echo through both the Lodge and the laboratory.