Conversations on the Craft

Riding high in the podcast charts since its launch at the end of last year, Craftcast gives both non-members and the initiated real-life insight into all aspects of Freemasonry

Back in November 2022, a new podcast made its debut. Hosted by three young Freemasons, Craftcast: The Freemasons Podcast set out to explore the fascinating world of all things Freemasonry.

Within 24 hours of that first episode, the podcast was sitting comfortably in the Apple Podcast UK top 100, as well as the top 20 in the Society and Culture category.

Craftcast is the official podcast of the United Grand Lodge of England, the governing body of Freemasonry in England, Wales, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and a number of Districts overseas. In each episode, Shaun Butler (29), James Dalton (32) and Stephen Whatley (22) chat about their experiences and interview special guests from across UGLE, such as Pro Grand Master Jonathan Spence in episode two.

Craftcast provides a unique perspective on the Craft through the eyes of younger members. In particular, the podcast aims to address the public perception of Freemasonry by opening up a new channel of communication to talk about all things Masonic with both members and non-members. In the future, the creators hope that new audiences of all ages will engage with Freemasonry and that Craftcast becomes the foremost Freemasonry podcast on the market.

Host Shaun Butler says, ‘We are delighted to have launched this new project and will be speaking to a variety of guests from across the world of Freemasonry. We hope the podcast will educate people about our organisation and encourage them to find out more about Freemasonry.’

The first series has 10 episodes, featuring interviews and discussions on Freemasonry and young people, as well as social media and common misconceptions about Freemasonry.

To listen to the most recent episodes, visit craftcast.captivate.fm/listen. It is also available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Music.

To contact the Craftcast team for an interview or any other queries, email podcasts@ugle.org.uk