Mah Jongg Mondays podcast

In today's episode Fern welcomes Rosemarie, who is Fern's friend, neighbor and new mahj player for mahj musings, where we share a spiritual spark quote and dive into some specific questions that are sure to pique your interest!   Fern then welcomes Daron Barness back to the podcast to go over the 2025 card. We'll discuss patterns, hot tiles, go over some of Daron's worksheets and learn a few new t...

In today's episode  Fern first welcomes long time mahj friend and player Eileen DerAris to join her to discuss the hot topic of politics around the mahj table and hot tiles to consider for game play with the 2025 card.   Then guests Linda and Sonny Brownlee join  Fern to discuss playing mahj as a couple and the benefits it can have. Listen in for another interesting and informative episode of Mah...

In today's episode funny lady Lorraine Urist joins me for another episode here on the podcast. We'll talk about the new card, her recent mahj event, life and love and friendship. Ever heard of messy mah jongg? My friend Tina joins me from Florida to chat about this mahj term, what it means and you can decide if it's a way for you to play or simply say I'm sticking with the traditional style of the...

It's here!! The 2025 card is arriving in our mailboxes. In today's episode Karen Gooen returns to the podcast to review portions of the new card with us. Karen's analytical mindset and creativity always make these episodes fun. Go grab your new card and let's dive in together!  You can purchase both of Fern's books,  Mah Jongg Mondays   (her memoir) and  Staunch (a historical fiction work), at Ama...

It's so good to be back recording after my big surgery. In today's episode I welcome Laurie Kapp to the podcast. We discuss so much in this episode! Our love of mahj, the devestating Cali fires that ravaged communities and left so many people homeless, mahj sets, favorite sections and hands on the card and how we both strive to share kindness in our games and in our lives. Cozy up with a warm cup...

After a five month break due to medical issues, Fern is back at the mic first with returning guest and funny friend Lorraine Urist. Listen in as they talk about life, mah jongg and friendship. In the second part of the podcast Fern welcomes Ashley Gomez and Linda Casey from The Dallas Mahj Club. The ladies explain how to play with "blanks." It's a popular house rule that's a Texas favorite among p...

In todays episode my special and always funny west coast mahj sista, Lorraine Urist, joins me to discuss our exciting in person meet up on Long Island. Mah jongg brought us together like it has for so many other players across the country. We talk about the new card, seeing eachother in person and playing on my electric table, Lorraine's recent mahj event in California and of course there's a funn...

In today's episode Karen Gooen joins me to discuss the new 2024 card. We'll talk about new hands, patterns and rhythms, fall back hands and more. Go grab your card and let's dive in!    You can contact Karen at Bubbefischer@gmail.com or purchase her book Searching For Bubbe Fischer: The Path To Mah Jongg Wisdom  on Amazon.com or at your local bookseller.   You can find Renee's Reading Club on Face...

In todays episode I welcome Ronni Rice, aka Marvelous Mrs. Mahj to the podcast. Ronni is a mahj teacher who brings her love of the game to players in the Los Angeles area. Get ready to listen in to another episode of Mah Jongg Mondays with conversation and topics that's all about our favorite game! Ronnies's website can be found at www.marvelousmrsmahj.com Fern's interview on Sylvia & Me Lorraine...

In todays episode  Fern welcomes back Julie Alexander and Debbie Barnett to the podcast. They will discuss their new venture called Mahj-X along with who they are collaborating with and what Mahj-X is all about.    Liam and I are wishing everyone a happy, healthy and joyous holiday season!   www.mahjx.com   Mahj-X on Instagram   Mahj-X Facebook Group   Fern's two books,  Mah Jongg Mondays  (her me...

Fern welcomes the funniest lady of mah jongg back to the podcast. Lorraine shares her experience creating and running a mah jongg one day of fun play. No episide with Lorraine is without side splitting laughter, so buckle up and listen in to the latest episode of Mah Jongg Mondays!   Fern's two books, Mah Jongg Mondays (her memoir) and  Staunch (a historical fiction book), can both be purchased on...

In today's episode Fern welcomes Iris Pressman and Heather Samet to the podcast. This mother-daughter duo both play and teach mah jongg and will share their love, skill, tips and strategies with us. They will also mention some helpful tools for new players. Fern is excited to share the launch of her second book titled: Staunch. The Edies of Grey Gardens.  Let's listen in and get our mahj—on!   You...

In today's episide Fern welcomes fellow Long Island mahj enthusiast Lorie Seigel. Listen in with a chilled glass of iced coffee or iced tea as Lorie, who teaches in the area, shares tips and strategies as well as stories and her personal perspectives about the game. Lorie's website can be found at  www.majwithlor.com Fern's interview on Expert Connect can be found here. You can follow Fern on Inst...

In today's episode Fern welcomes the funny lady of mah jongg, Lorraine Urist, back to the podcast. Lorraine shares some funny stories as well as news about her upcoming event.  She also will share tips for players ready to step outside the safety of their regular games and strategies for us all! Grab your card and listen in to a fun-filled episode!   You can contact Lorraine by email at Maloram@ao...

It's been awhile since I've recorded a podcast episode but I'm back and excited to interview today's guest Dana Lange! Dana has been teaching mah jongg for twenty-five years and has taught over twenty thousand players in the North Carolina area. In addition Dana travels to other states and has even taught in the Bahamas!   You are sure to pick up some ideas to help strengthen your game whether you...

In today's episode Daron Barness shares her overview of the new card In addition she will talk in depth about rhythms and patterns. Daron's new card worksheets are a great tool to learn the 2023 card. Go grab your card, a pen and paper to take notes!   Enter the book Giveaway at MJTI! 5 lucky winners will be chosen on 5/8/2023 to win a signed book titled: Poppy and Mary Ellen Deliver the Goods . ...

Go grab your new card and let's dive into conversation with Karen Gooen, mahj player, teacher, speaker and author of three mahj themed books. There's lots to learn and talk about in todays episode!   Karen's blog can be found at bubbemj.blogspot.com   To order any of Karen's books, you can email her at bubbefischer@gmail.com   You can contact Fern at  Fernhbern@yahoo.com   Fern's book, Mah Jonng M...

This is the first of three episodes dedicated to the new 2023 card! Today let's dive into the new card with Lorraine Urist. We'll unpack the differences between last years card and the new card and Lorraine will help clarify three hands that have players asking questions. There's lots to talk about and take notes on, so go grab a pen and paper. Along with Lorraine's analysis and tips, she shares a...

Do you remember when you learned how to play mah jongg? I sure do! In today's episode I welcome Jill Zoccoli, who has been playing mahj for seven months and Peggy Morrissey who learned three months ago. We'll talk about the challenges of learning and being a new player. We've all been there! We have some tips to share and we hope we can inspire more people to learn the marvelous game of mah jongg!...

In today's episode Fern welcomes two fellow mah jongg Long Islanders to the podcast. Lori Rubin and Michele Drotman love both social play and tournament play and have created mini tournaments here on Long Island. Later this month they are kicking off their first event! Listen in for tips and strategies for both social play and tournament play as we all get our mahj—on! You can visit the site for M...

Fern welcomes Lorraine Urist back to the podcast. These two mahj friends catch up about life, Fern's recent surgery and Lorraine shares some mahj strategies to help kick off 2023 which we can take with us as we delve into the new 2023 card in April. Mercury may be in retrograde but nothing gets in the way of our mah jongg games! More info on upcoming Crak Your Bags events can be found at www.craky...

In the first episode of 2023, Fern welcomes two special ladies of mahj, Jan Egri and Linda Rosenson to the podcast. Jan who is the administrator on the largest and most interactive Facebook group MJTI!, discusses the "new NMJL rule" with Fern as well as some other mahj related topics. Later, Linda Rosenson joins in the conversation sharing her love of gaming and discussing how she adds weekly Whee...

Get ready to meet Molly Hardy, a charasmatic, fun-spirited mah jongg player and teacher! Listen in to this upbeat episode where Molly shares how she was lured to the tiles, started teaching (over 1,000 players to date!), creates entertining reels on Instagram and Facebook and connected with the Mahjong Line, a Texas based mah jongg company who design colorful eclectic sets and fun mahj products. ...

In todays episode Fern welcomes Debbie Levin and Ilene Matz to the podcast. Through a decades long friendship, their love for mah jongg and the right timing, this dynamic duo recently acquired the online mahj business Mah Jongg Maven. It's holiday time and the perfect time to check out the mah jongg items/gifts available on their website. Happy holidays one and all! You can find their website at w...

So many of us have been blessed by the connections we have made through mah jongg. In today's episode I welcome Barbara Ripps to the podcast where we will discuss some of those connections and how our lives were personally touched by learning how to play this old beloved Chinese tile game. Listen in and connect with us as we talk about our favorite game and discuss some tips and strategies to help...