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Points of Light RadioLet's talk to an Odd Fellows book authorMike Duminiak returns to Points of Light Radio. He’s the Deputy Grand Master and Grand Secretary Emeritus of his Odd Fellows lodge. Mr. Duminiak discusses his new book called “Oddtistic.” He talks about how Odd Fellowship has become a place for those who feel they are “outside” of society. duminiak.com😊If you like this video and would like to help make more like it please make a donation to show your support https://paypal.me/pointsoflightradio?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US Facebook: https://www.faceb...
2025-11-2023 min
The Three Links Odd CastRitual And Regalia ChangesAlthough it's tempting to think that Odd Fellowship has been handed down from the past completely unchanged from some visionaries at an ancient building site, that's not the case. Odd Fellowship has adapted and changed through its history to meet the needs of members and the Order as those needs have changed. In this episode, Kris Gratz of Virginia shares his research into the developments in Odd Fellows' regalia through the ages and how that has coincided with changes in our ritual and also various cultural cross-currents. For example, gold fringe on a collar used to indicate that a mem...
2025-03-251h 52The Three Links Odd CastHow Global Are We?Most of us know about our local lodge and may be familiar with a couple other lodges in our area. However, Odd Fellowship is global in scope and scale—or is it? Brother Chuck Hillberry of the State Of The Order Committee of Sovereign Grand Lodge joins us to discuss exactly how much global reach Odd Fellowship has and how various overseas groups are connected to the Sovereign Grand Lodge. The truth is a lot more complicated than most members realize and Brother Chuck shares the necessary background with us to have the right understanding of the situation. The Shouto...
2025-02-251h 39
The Three Links Odd CastAn Odd Fellows Christmas CarolThis year, for our Christmas episode, we present this adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." Listen along as an all-star cast of Odd Fellows presents this unique Odd Fellows take on the classic story.Ebeneezer Scrooge: Gil T. RodelloThomas Wildey: Steven CrossBob Cratchitt: Joseph BentonTim Cratchitt: Ainslie HeilichGhost of Odd Fellowship Past: Michael GreenzeigerGhost of Odd Fellowship Present: Mason WolfGhost of Odd Fellowship Future: Mike DuminiakWritten, directed, recorded, and edited by Toby Hanson. Music by Toby Hanson.
2023-12-1829 minThe Three Links Odd CastSovereign Grand Master InterviewOur Sovereign Grand Master, John Cupp, is a very busy man. We were very fortunate when he made some time at the West Virginia Grand Sessions to sit down and talk with co-host Mike Duminiak about his time as Sovereign Grand Master and some of his experiences in Odd Fellowship. He was joined partway through the interview by his wife Emilie who also shared some experiences and observations. Both are very intelligent and articulate leaders in our Order and we feel very fortunate that they made the time to speak with Mike. The Shoutout goes to the newly-revived Reno Enca...
2023-12-071h 37
The Three Links Odd CastChristmas Episode III: We Three LinksOur annual Christmas episode has become the place where we look back on the year in Oddcasting and this year was certainly delightful. We brought on a new co-host, Mike Duminiak, and continued our tradition of making meaningful and relevant episodes for our Odd Fellow brothers and sisters. This particular episode includes a greeting from Brother Torbjörn in Sweden, a Hanukkah message from Brother Michael in Virginia, a holiday message from past co-host Christopher McHale, and, for the first time ever, we have the honor and privilege of presenting a holiday message from the Honorable Michelle Heckart, Sovereign Gra...
2022-12-191h 37
Modern Goat Rider: an Odd Fellows podcastEp. 51 – Crossover with 3LOCOnce again Tara and Billy welcome Toby Hanson, Ainslie Heilich and Mike Duminiak from Three Links Odd Cast to chat away through topics across the two shows, one here and the other on their show, so listen to both and (SPOILER) there is big news from Modern Goat Rider during the Odd-Podge segment near the end. But before that we discuss Leadership at Every Level to Find New Members, a Naked Member Calendar, when “Secrets” go Public and the Influence of Podcasting.Check out MGR online at moderngoatrider.comR...
2022-11-0550 minThe Three Links Odd CastAnniversary Spectacular 2: Electric BoogalooJuly 2022 represents two years of podcasting for the Three Links Odd Cast and we are all very excited to commemorate this achievement with a celebratory episode. As part of the celebration, we announce a new cohost, Brother Mike Duminiak of West Virginia, who had previously been a guest on the episodes about the Patriarchs Militant branch and the Freemasons. Together, the three co-hosts discuss favorite episodes and moments from the two years of podcasting. For Ainslie, it's the episode with fellow tattoo artist Brother Shayne Simmons. For Mike, it's his episode about the Patriarchs Militant. For Toby, it's the episo...
2022-07-101h 39The Three Links Odd CastSecrets Of Freemasonry Revealed!Odd Fellows, like all fraternal orders, have to exist in the long shadow cast by the only fraternal group that has any awareness in popular culture: Freemasons. Whether because of wacky conspiracy theories, blockbuster movies, thriller novels, or seemingly endless supposed connections to various historical figures and events, Freemasonry is the template against which most fraternal orders get compared. Even many Odd Fellows, when pressed to "explain" Odd Fellowship to the average person, will start with, "It's like the Masons but a little bit different..." To help enlighten our listeners about what Freemasonry is really about, Brother Mike Duminiak joi...
2022-04-041h 40The Three Links Odd CastPatriarchs MilitantBrother Mike Duminiak of West Virginia joins us as we reconvene for the new year to tell the story of the Patriarchs Militant. This oft-ignored branch of Odd Fellowship provides some surprising opportunities and does some very interesting work. Brother Mike is a passionate and articulate supporter and gives us a comprehensive look at the history, origins, development, and current practices of the Patriarchs Militant, from the Canton level all the way up to the General Military Council. Through his stories, we get to meet John Underwood, developer of the Patriarchs Militant Degree and first General Commanding of the bra...
2022-01-091h 46