Podcast
Asphalt and Aprons
Hosted by Trog and Donkey · EN
Asphalt & Aprons brings together motorcycles, brotherhood, community and life.
Hosted by Scottish bikers Donkey and Trog, we share relaxed, honest conversations with riders, Freemasons, charity and community figures, and fascinating people from all walks of life.
From road trips and motorcycle adventures to friendship, mental wellbeing and modern Freemasonry, expect real stories and plenty of laughs.
Whether you’re a biker, a Freemason or simply curious, join us for the ride.
In collaboration with the Provincial Grand Lodge of Midlothian.
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Is Progression in Freemasonry a Right or a Privilege? | Ep. 3
Mar 1600:15:18Tap to summarize🎙️ Podcast Preview – Asphalt & ApronsIn this episode, Donkey and Trog explore whether progression in Freemasonry is a right or a privilege, reflecting on its history, personal journeys, and the importance of curiosity and individual choice. Using the metaphor of a mansion with many doors, they discuss growth, friendship, and taking time to enjoy each step of the journey — both in Lodge life and the wider motorcycle community.A thoughtful, honest conversation about development, purpose, and finding your own path.
Transcribe →Meet Trog: Motorcycles, Freemasonry & Brotherhood | Ep. 2
Mar 2Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Asphalt & Aprons, we turn the mic towards one half of the hosting team — Stewart “Trog” Walls.A Past Master of Lodge Colinton & Currie No. 1029 and Secretary of Widows Sons Solomons Guard Grand Scotland, Trog shares the journey behind the titles. From his first steps into Freemasonry to serving his Lodge and riding alongside his Brothers in a Masonic Riding Association, we dig into what truly drives him.We talk bikes — the machines he’s loved, the miles he’s covered, and the freedom of the open road. But we also explore the deeper side: how Freemasonry and motorcycling complement each other, how brotherhood extends beyond the Lodge room, and why service, loyalty and shared values sit at the heart of both.This is a relaxed, honest conversation about identity, purpose, and finding harmony between apron and asphalt.Whether you’re a Mason, a biker, both — or simply curious — this episode gives you a proper introduction to the man behind the nickname.Trog. Brother. Rider. Co-host.Let’s get to know him. 🏍️
Transcribe →Meet Trog & Donkey: The Story Behind Asphalt & Aprons | Ep. 1
Feb 16Tap to summarizeTwo bikers. Two Masons. One mission.In this first episode of Asphalt & Aprons, Donkey & Trog introduce themselves, share their love of motorbikes and the road, and explain how riding and Freemasonry became intertwined in their lives. They outline why they started the podcast — to bring the worlds of bikes and the Craft together, break down myths, and make Freemasonry more open, understood, and accessible.Whether you’re a Mason, a rider, or simply curious about either — this is where the journey begins.
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