On the Level is a set of interviews done by Bo Buchanan, Arizona Lodge No. 2 in Phoenix, Arizona.  Everyone interviewed is a mason or a member of the masonic family.  While most of the interviews are of masons within various lodges in the Grand Lodge of Arizona, the interviewees include brothers from various lodges across the United States, brothers from England, Scotland, Ireland and France as well as members of the extended masonic family such as Eastern Star, DeMolay, Jobs Daughters, Amaranth, etc.

On the Level

Welcome to On the Level Episode 1: The first interview in a series about the journey of Freemasonry.    In this series, I will interview members of the Freemasonry family from all walks of life.  New Masons, old masons, Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft and Master Mason, Amaranth, Eastern Star, DeMolay, Jobs Daughters, sojourners, grand lodge officers, sideliners, and every other term and title you can think of!  Join me as we discover personal tales of the life involving freemasonry.  You might just discover something...........

Recorded January 7th, 2016

Episode 1: Bo Buchanan speaking On the Level

Ben Passman is the first person I interviewed in the "On the Level" series.  Ben talks about why he joined Freemasonry and shares some personal stories.   

NOTE:  This interview series began without dedicated microphones so some of the early interviews can be a little hard to hear.   Turn up the volume on this one but be assured that the quality improves in later interviews.

Recorded January 9th, 2016

Episode 2: Ben Passman on the philosophy and foundation of freemasonry

Bill Garrard, Arizona No. 2, reflects on his time in Fremasonry since he joined almost 20 years ago. During that time, he has held nearly every office in every organization.

Recorded January 10th, 2016

Episode 3: William A. Garrard - Lover, Fighter, Wild Bull Rider!

Leilani talks about the connection of SOOB (Social Order of Beauceant) to the Knights Templar of the York Rite.

Episode 4: Leilani Cortez & the Social Order of Beauceant

Chad Gappa, Arizona No. 2, talks about his role as the Senior Warden, how his mentor shaped his life as a Mason, and how he got involved in Freemasonry. 

NOTE: This interview series began without dedicated microphones so some of the early interviews can be a little hard to hear. Turn up the volume on this one but be assured that the quality improves in later interviews.

Recorded January 11th, 2016

Episode 5: Chad Gappa remembers those who mentored him

Ron Brooker talks about the men he has known in masonry, his twin brother who was also a Mason and the Scottish Rite.

Recorded January 12th, 2016

Episode 8: Ron Brooker talks about Masonry with his twin brother

The George Roskruge & S. Barry Casey Masonic Memorial Library & Museum is the Official Library of the Grand Lodge of Arizona Free and Accepted Masons.  Our goal is to preserve the rich history of Arizona Freemasonry and Educate the public about the role Freemasonry has played in Arizona's past and continues to play in the present.

Episode 8: Ron Brooker talks about Masonry with his twin brother

Arizona Masonic Library & Museum