Explore every episode of the podcast Tile Talk
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| The Lucky sisters behind Lucky Daughters! Tile Talk EP 18 | 16 oct. 2026 | 01:14:51 | |
This week we're welcoming the three sisters behind Lucky Daughters, Linda, Nina, and Thuy, who grew up with Mahjong as the glue that kept their family gathered around the table. The three Vietnamese-Chinese-American sisters have created Mahjong tile sets and accessories that are Asian-led and story driven, meant to be passed down as treasured heirlooms. Tile talk dives into family business, Mahjong popularity, and what's next for these super creative an fun sisters! TABLESCAPE PROVIDED BY LUCKY DAUGHTERS! STUNNING!
WHAT’S BLOWIN IN THE WIND? American Mah Jongg is headed to Vegas, baby! The 11th annual Mah Jongg World Championship kicks off October 16 at Paris Las Vegas—and this thing is SOLD OUT. Players will compete in 12 rounds over three days for what organizers are calling the largest prize purse in American Mah Jongg history, including a $5,000 grand prize. And apparently you can even earn a Golden Ticket by placing in a qualifying NMJL tournament. Elizabeth…how have we not gotten ourselves a Golden Ticket?And if you think one dead hand ruins your night, last year’s World Champion Shelley Hoffman was called dead TWICE during the tournament…and still won the whole thing! And that’s a mahjong for today’s Talk Talk! Thank you so much for joining us! Until next time, may your tiles be lucky and your table always welcoming! | |||
| Mahjong Molly joins Tile Talk to talk Tile Time! Tile Talk EP 17 | 02 oct. 2026 | 01:14:35 | |
FEATURED GUEST: Welcome to the table! Lets Mahjong with Molly! Molly joins us to chat about her Mahjong journey and AMAZING new App Tile Time! One Home for All Your Mahjong Needs! Find instructors, play with friends, join events, and see your overall standings - all in one place, without needing multiple apps. https://www.instagram.com/mahjongmolly/ TABLESCAPE:
Save when you Shop with Tile Talk! WHAT’S BLOWIN IN THE WIND?
Molly dives into her Mahjong past, present, and very exciting future with us! Tile Tips!
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| Mahjong Goes Couture: Meet Caroline Johnson of Mahj Tile Haus, Tile Talk EP 16 | 18 sept. 2026 | 01:35:42 | |
TILE TALK EPISODE 16: Mahjong Goes Couture: Meet Caroline Johnson of Mahj Tile Haus! Today we’re sitting down with Caroline Johnson, the woman behind Mahj Tile Haus - where mahjong meets high fashion, and the table becomes the runway. Caroline, welcome to Tile Talk! HOW’S EVERYONE DOING? Hair cuts, fantasy football, bringing new players into Mahjong! Dont fight it! TABLESCAPE:
WHAT’S BLOWIN IN THE WIND?
GUEST & TOPIC: ALL THINGS CAROLINE / MAHJ TILE HAUS -Caroline, your career path is WILD—professional photographer, New York Fashion Week, Fortune 10 healthcare executive…and now founder of a luxury mahjong brand. Give us the Cliff's Notes version of how we got from there to Mahj Tile Haus. IMPERIAL LOTUS & HONORING MAHJONG'S ROOTS -Your newest Imperial Lotus collection, which we're obsessed with, feels different from your other collections because you very intentionally went back toward Chinese imagery and heritage. Where did the idea come from? -Put your Fortune 10 executive hat back on for us. What do you think is happening with American mahjong right now? Is this a trend—or are we watching a permanent cultural shift? Behavioral shift?! TILE TIPS: THE JOKER SWAP! SIGNOFF: Thank you for joining us today, CAROLINE! And that’s a mahjong for today’s Talk Talk! Thank you so much for joining us! Until next time, may your tiles be lucky and your table always welcoming! | |||
| The REAL History of American Mahjong, Part 2: Opium, Babcock, and “The Red Book” Tile Talk EP 15 | 04 sept. 2026 | 01:11:49 | |
Welcome to the 15th Episode of Tile Talk! We are so excited to continue our American Mahjong History Series. Episode 9 was Part 1, we dive deeper into "Bad Boy Babcock" and how Mahjong stormed into the Amercian scene in the 1920s!
Blowing in the Wind:
Main Topic: The REAL History of American Mahjong, Part 2: Opium, Babcock, and “The Red Book”
Tile Tips for this Episode feature tips for Charleston domination:
And that’s a mahjong for today’s Talk Talk! Thank you so much for joining us! Until next time, may your tiles be lucky and your table always welcoming! Love you bye! | |||
| Meet Mischief Mahj Founder, Roxy Corbett Tile Talk EP 14 | 21 août 2026 | 01:40:19 | |
This super fun and colorful Episode features Mischief Mahj founder Roxy Corbet! It is a fun new twist to add to your Mahjong repertoire! The same American Mahjong gameplay and rules, just add twists and turns to elevate your play or spice up your next Mahjong event! Thank you Roxy, use code TILETALK and it will get your listeners 10% off their online purchase! mischiefmahj.com Table Scape: beautiful confetti tiles from Mahj Boutique! https://mahjpit.co/collections Carajillo beverage from Hayward House: 2 oz. of cold brew, 2 oz. Liquer 43 (Sweet Spanish liqueur), pour over ice and garnish with coffee beans - DELISH! Blowing in the Wind: We dish on funny things you hear at the Mahjong table - post from Gold Coast Mahjong (https://www.instagram.com/p/DbWmqAIFHTe/) New Disney princess tiles from the Noble Collection! https://noblecollection.com/Item--i-GAM-DI-4842?srsltid=AfmBOor8UB7G6_2tq7l_O0to7vUBiJwzKDMiK_FSEn4lswb2aNamQr4E Elizabeth shares a tip for rooting Hydrangeas from Anya the Garden fairy! https://www.facebook.com/anyathegardenfairy/videos/multiply-hydrangeas-to-make-more-free-plants-for-your-garden-do-it-between-late-/1360752332564097/ Check out Tile Tips at the end of the Episode for some stealth moves for "spying" on your opponents and gaining the upper hand during the Charleston! https://www.instagram.com/tiletalk_/ | |||
| Teaching kids Mahjong! Lets go Back to School, Tile Talk EP13 | 07 août 2026 | 00:52:03 | |
Tile Talk gets ready for back to school! We explore ways to teach and play with kids! We also welcome back to Alice Hopkins, an Elementary school counselor, to explore the benefits of playing with the whole family! Thank you sooooo much to Bam Lets Mahjong for the beautiful Palm Royale Set AND a new Siamese rack we cant wait to try! Jimmy Fallon loves Mahjong!?! Hilarious clip in Blowing in the Wind https://www.facebook.com/groups/MahJonggThatsIt/posts/28250820731202738/ Solitaire Mahjong is a great way to start with children. We model how to set up and play a simple Solitaire game to help gain tile recognition. Learning the tiles before diving in to Mahjong and card will help kids (or anyone) - learn the language and the comprehension will come! Mini Mahjer is a great resource. Alice has a set in her office at school! | |||
| How do you rank as a Mahjong player? Meet the ladies of AMR Authority! Tile Talk EP12 | 10 juil. 2026 | 01:15:21 | |
Tile Talk interviews the lovely ladies of American Mahjong Ranking Authority. We are talking to Bethany Factor and Amanda Wolsey, co founders of AMR Authority and The Mahj Clubhouse in Fort Worth, TX. They explain the many ways tracking and ranking our play can improve our game play and our game experience! From how AMR can elevate casual play with friends to streamlining tournaments, Tile Talk was extremely impressed and excited to add to our Mahjong Routine! Whats Blowing in the Wind? Mahjong Ritual - New "Research" just dropped:
https://www.instagram.com/mahjongritual/
They did it! 48 hours of American Mahjong! https://mahjlife.com/48-hour-mah-jongg-world-record-attempt/ | |||
| American Mahjong - Upping the Ante, Tile Talk EP11 | 26 juin 2026 | 01:00:32 | |
Learn how to play American Mahjong for money. Predominantly centered around NMJL doctrine, while exploring house rules and variations of playing for money. We check in with Christina after her FAB Italian Family Extravaganza - Liz and Marshall get hooked up! Yummm! Marshall has big things coming his way this summer and a HUGE insight into the "48" MJTI mystery! Blowing In the Wind - American Mahjong Marathon https://mahjlife.com/events/mah-jongg-marathon-world-record-attempt/
https://www.instagram.com/reauxgnola/ AMAZING Mahjong Jewelry and custom beaded eyewear by our good friends at reauxgnola! https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Mahj-+-Mix/Megan-Sinclair-Osmundsen/9798881608231 Super cute new bar book on Mahojong and Mixers! We go into the rules and strategy of playing Mahjong (American Mahjong) for money! | |||
| Marvelous Mahjong! Alice Hopkins details the Mental Health Benefits of Mahjong! Tile Talk EP10 | 12 juin 2026 | 00:48:44 | |
Tile Talk steps it up to mark Episode 10 with fun guests and a topic everyone can celebrate: The Mental Health benefits that come from playing Mahjong! What happens to our brains? How can it help us socially, developmentally, with depression, ward off dementia, etc. Alice Hopkins, a counselor and avid Mahjong player, details all of the health benefits and cognitive function that playing Mahjong can bring! Tile Talk welcomes our favorite bartender from Hayward House Bistro! Thank you Mat for a FABULOUS Cold Brew-Tini! We love Mat! Blowing in the Wind: "Why We Mahjong" by Emilie Rabke/Lauren Wilson A beautiful coffee table book derived of touching stories on how Mahjong has impacted peoples lives! #whywemahj https://www.instagram.com/p/DYPVAXhRIHX/ Christina introduces a cool app to help plan, organize, and streamline group Mahjong play! check out Mahjy! Tile Tips: How to play Mahjong like a pro! Tips to fake it until you make it and beyond! | |||
| The REAL history of American Mahjong, Part 1: Coming to America! Tile Talk EP9 | 29 mai 2026 | 01:12:58 | |
How, when, and who brought Mahjong to America and how has it evolved since. We discuss the origin of American Mahjong and how it has shaped cultures and communities around the World. | |||
| Dead Hand Walking - American Mahjong Dead Hand Breakdown! Tile Talk EP8 | 15 mai 2026 | 00:50:42 | |
Tile Talk explains all the ways your hand can be rendered "dead" in American Mahjong. How can a hand die? Who can call a hand dead? When should you call a hand dead? How can you play the best defensive game if your hand is no longer with us! Lets get into an inevitable part of the game and elevate your DEAD play! https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/iran-hormuz-sailors-ships-stranded-07f792a7 | |||
| No Fourth? No Problem! How to play Mahjong with less than 4 Players! Tile Talk EP7 | 01 mai 2026 | 00:56:54 | |
Tile Talk does a deep dive on how to play Mahjong with less than four players. We discuss Siamese games with two players and BOB/wall options for three players, all through National Mahjong League Rules, Mahjong Masters, and even house rule variations. https://mahjongg.org/siamese-rules/ https://haywardhousetlh.com/ https://bubbemj.blogspot.com/ https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org/ | |||
| Dropping 2026 NMJL Card GOLD! Tile Talk's Official Review! EP6 | 17 avr. 2026 | 00:59:06 | |
Tile Talk breaks down the 2026 National Mahjong League card! We talk standout hands, patterns, stats, pivots, and get creative with Codenames! Help us celebrate the new 2026 season of American Mahjong! Post or comment any Codenames you come up with - Thanks for the great idea Bubbe! We also dive into the hype around the OMM Masters tile set only available at the event! Crazy resale value! Hayward House BistroA downtown Tallahassee Bistro overlooking the capital featuring local traditions and global flavors Bubbe Fischer Karen Gooen is Bubbe Fischer! Our Mah Jongg Jedi Master full of insight through her books and blog! Tigre De Tartan Use code "Tiletalk" at checkout for 10% off any order! Mah Jongg Thats It! Facebook group dedicated to American Mahjong culture and game play Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| Decoding the 2026 Mahjong Card with THE Bubbe Fischer! - Tile Talk EP5 | 03 avr. 2026 | 01:18:18 | |
The 2026 card is here and we are diving in with the one and only Karen Gooen. AKA BUBBE FISCHER! **If you weren’t born with a mahjong playing Bubbe, look no further! Karen Gooen, Mahjong Guru, Author, Speaker - is Bubbe to all! She does a fabulous card analysis each year, helping thousands of players decode the new lines. This year she has agreed to join us on Tile Talk to share her insights with all of you! Karen's books: ”Searching for Bubbe Fischer”,”Small World”, ”Take Two”, ”Ellen, Discovered” (Tile Talk Listeners: 10% OFF for one, 20% OFF two or more!) Email her to order yours today! bubbefischer@gmail.com Bubbe's Mah Jongg Blog: https://bubbemj.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/MahJonggThatsIt/ Hayward House BistroA downtown Tallahassee Bistro overlooking the capital featuring local traditions and global flavors Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| Meet Mrs. Mahjong, the founder of The Mahjong League! Tile Talk Ep4 | 20 mars 2026 | 01:01:06 | |
🀄 Tile Talk Ep. 4 | Dominique Messor Schmidt: Building The Mahjong League & Mrs. Mahjong Brand What does it take to turn a passion for Mahjong into a nationwide movement? In this episode of Tile Talk, hosts Christina and Elizabeth sit down with Dominique Messor Schmidt — founder of The Mahjong League and the creative force behind Mrs. Mahjong — to talk about her incredible journey from beginner to certified instructor to league organizer. Whether you're a seasoned Mahjong player or just discovered the game, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and practical tips. 📌 In This Episode:
American Mahjong, Mahjong League, learn Mahjong, Mahjong for beginners, Mrs. Mahjong, Mahjong community, Mahjong podcast, how to play Mahjong, Mahjong instructor, Mahjong for kids, Mahjong resurgence, Tile Talk podcast 🎙️ About Tile Talk Tile Talk is the podcast for American Mahjong lovers — from curious beginners to competitive players. New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe so you never miss a tile drop! 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe https://www.instagram.com/tiletalk https://www.facebook.com/people/Tile-Talk/61552237558849/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/MahJonggThatsIt/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzS5MeQFmNFLIw4omqJpEYA https://www.instagram.com/smahjongs/ https://pawleysislandmahjong.com/ A downtown Tallahassee Bistro overlooking the capital featuring local traditions and global flavors Mrs. Mahjong's Magical Tile Spritz Mahjong Tile cleaner from The Mahjong League Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| Mahjong Rules - Beyond the Basics, Tile Talk EP3 | 06 mars 2026 | 00:57:07 | |
Christina, Elizabeth, & Marshall are back with Episode 3 of Tile Talk. This Episode goes beyond the basics of American Mahjong and delves into lesser known, yet very important, rules and game play. https://www.facebook.com/groups/MahJonggThatsIt/ What's Covered in This Episode: A downtown Tallahassee Bistro overlooking the capital featuring local traditions and global flavors Tigre De Tartan Use code "Tiletalk" at checkout for 10% off any order! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| What is Mahjong and Who Are We? Tile Talk EP1 | 20 févr. 2026 | 00:44:41 | |
Introduction to Tile Talk with Christina, Elizabeth, and Marshall. We dive into world and culture of American Mahjong. Mahjong Tile cleaner from The Mahjong League Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| Mahjong Manners and Etiquette - Tile Talk EP2 | 20 févr. 2026 | 00:43:01 | |
Tile Talk discusses Mahjong Manners, rules, faux pas, etiquette, and recent news surrounding the Mahjong community. Christina is back with her expertise, Elizabeth is recovering from Mardi Gras, and Marshall has a special encounter to share! We also check out the Barbara Marjain saga! Get ready to laugh and learn! | |||