The Mahj Salon

Spools founder Keen Butcher shares how his grandmother inspired lightweight, floating Mahjong tiles and accessible designs. Then Andrew Keeler and Barney join Jenn and Cathy to talk men at the table, tournament friendships, card reviews, and Vegas shopping temptations. Shop Spools: https://spools.com/ Connect with Andrew: https://mahjlife.com/instructor-guild-directory-new/name/andrew-keeler/ Conn...

Shanda Sloan of Ozark Mah Jongg and artisan Christine Whitman join Jenn and Cathy in Vegas to share the family stories behind Winslow and Wild Child, the work behind custom tiles and racks, and why these sets mean so much. Shop Ozark Mah Jongg: https://www.ozarkmahjongg.com/ Shop Christine Whitman designs: https://christinewhitman.com/ Connect with Mahjong Meets Moxie, order "Groan Stones," or a c...

Jenn and Cathy talk about the awkward side of Mahjong friendships: not getting invited, seeing the photos later, wondering whether you are too slow, too serious, too busy, or simply forgotten. They unpack hurt feelings, communication, advanced play, private games, and the power of starting your own table. Connect with Mahjong Meets Moxie, order "Groan Stones," or a cameo for the Mahj player in you...

Houston native Avery Herring of Herring House joins Jenn and Cathy to talk her new Houston-inspired Mahjong set. From blue herons and Heights street tiles to Houston landmarks, neighborhood pride, licensing headaches, and the challenge of making a city feel like home in 160 tiles. Get on the wait list for Avery's Houston tiles:  https://www.herringhouse.co/houston-mahjong The racks we talked...

Mahjong champion Dave Moussa and Nancy Dubner join Jenn and Cathy after Vegas to talk 700 points, defensive play, tournament nerves, and the dating requirement that started it all. Plus, East-seat advantages, table manners, and their Half Moon Bay tournaments. Connect with Mahjong Meets Moxie, order "Groan Stones," or a cameo for the Mahj player in your life:  https://www.mahjongmeetsmoxie.co...

Jamie Shemesh of The Mahj Lounge joins Jenn and Cathy to talk collectible Mahjong sets inspired by iconic decades. From peace signs and lava lamps to poodle skirts, disco dancers, and 80s Art Deco, Jamie shares how nostalgia, design, and careful research turn history into tiles. Connect with Jamie's Mahj Lounge: https://mymahjlounge.com/ Connect with Mahjong Meets Moxie, order "Groan Stones," or a...

Jenn and Cathy talk about men in Mahjong after a male player was welcomed into an open group, then quietly left out. They discuss women-only games, public play, inclusion, golf-club double standards, and why a seat at the Mahjong table should not depend on gender. Connect with Mahjong Meets Moxie, order "Groan Stones," or a cameo for the Mahj player in your life:  https://www.mahjongmeetsmoxi...

Sheryl Rue-Borden joins Jenn and Cathy to explain how a dispensary grand opening, a lifelong love of Mahjong, and medical cannabis advocacy became Mahjong Bong. They talk ADHD, adult cannabis culture, responsible use, rules, laughter, luxury game design, and starting business number twelve. Connect with MahJongg Bong ( https://www.facebook.com/mahjonggbong/) Connect with Mahjong Meets Moxie, order...

Jenn and Cathy dive into the wild world of Mahjong variations, from blanks and black dragons to kitties, double dice, trinkets, high-stakes games, Siamese, Royale, and one very unexpected Mahjong bong. Every table has rules, but some rules are a whole different game. Connect with Mahjong Meets Moxie, order "Groan Stones," or a cameo for the Mahj player in your life:  https://www.mahjongmeetsm...

The Mahjong resale market is booming, and Jenn and Cathy have thoughts. They tackle tile flippers, overpriced drops, dupes, Facebook resale rules, scam-proof selling, and better ways to clear out the closet, including donating old tiles and cards to players who need them. Connect with Mahjong Meets Moxie, order "Groan Stones," or a cameo for the Mahj player in your life:  https://www.mahjongm...

Jillian and her nine-year-old son Ben join Jenn and Cathy for Mahjong strategy, kid-friendly teaching, tournament talk, and plenty of table commentary. Ben shares how he learned, why he loves the Charleston, and how he keeps grown-ups accountable for their language. Connect with Mahjong Meets Moxie: https://www.mahjongmeetsmoxie.com/ Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grou...

Tracy and Trent Painter join Jenn and Cathy to talk tablescapes, leather mats, themed parties, 3D-printed accessories, and turning a Mahjong hobby into a family business. They also share tournament rules, big-hand bragging rights, and what happens when creativity takes over the house. Connect with Mahjong Meets Moxie: https://www.mahjongmeetsmoxie.com/ Join the conversation on Facebook: https://ww...

We put original tiles beside look-alikes and ask the messy question: when does inspiration become copying? From quality differences and price points to copyrights, trademarks, small-business realities, and consumer ethics, we unpack mahjong dupes—without legal advice, but with plenty of opinions. Connect with Mahjong Meets Moxie: https://www.mahjongmeetsmoxie.com/ Join the conversation on Fa...

Destination Mahjong founder Fern Oliphant joins us for an exclusive announcement: Nicole Rabik is her new business partner. We talk tournaments, travel, international cruises, waitlists, rookie players, tournament etiquette, and why “competition with kindness” is the energy mahjong needs as the game keeps growing. Connect with Mahjong Meets Moxie: https://www.mahjongmeetsmoxie.com/ Joi...

Jennifer and Cathy tackle competition, collaboration, and community drama in the Mahjong world. From fake profiles to supporting fellow organizers, they share why strong boundaries, mutual respect, and a little class make the whole game better. Connect with Mahjong Meets Moxie: https://www.mahjongmeetsmoxie.com/ Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1262701418521503/ T...

Social play is the heart of mahjong. We talk Amazon tiles and bespoke mats, “heard around the table” moments, travel sets we couldn’t resist, and why friendships, laughter, snacks, and slow games with kind people keep us coming back long after we’ve forgotten who actually won. Connect with Mahjong Meets Moxie: https://www.mahjongmeetsmoxie.com/ Join the conversation on Face...

We’re in Cathy’s Mahjong Room showing off the elusive Chris Lloyd Mother Nature set, with dragons, butterflies, teacup jokers, animal seasons, and all the whimsical details. We talk how this collectible found its way to our table, why it’s so meaningful, and what makes a tablescape truly special. Connect with Mahjong Meets Moxie: https://www.mahjongmeetsmoxie.com/ Join the conver...

The Mahj Salon is presented by Mahjong Meets Moxie ( https://www.mahjongmeetsmoxie.com/) !   Join the conversation in our Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14hVXtxPYwo/)! Tournament legends Fredell, Susan, and Linda—the Sharks of Houston—join Jennifer and Cathy at Mahjong Meets Moxie to dish on tiles, superstitions, table talk, and “maj misdemeanors,” wh...

What happens when the Mahj-obsessed wives hand the mics to their men? Kip and Hal step into the Husband Hot Seat to confess how many tile sets live at home, what they really thought Mahjong was, and how their formal living rooms became full‑blown salons. From “nurse or purse” to spa‑jong gifts and AI agents negotiating play time, this one’s equal parts love letter and roast. The...

Because Mahjong is no longer just a living‑room hobby, it’s a full‑blown lifestyle—Jenn and Cathy take you from Bean & Bottle in Houston to cruise ships, country clubs, and all the places you’ll play. Recorded live with original Moxie members, this episode hits AI‑Dr. Seuss Mahj poetry, “I’m not playing to win” weirdness, dream celebrity tables, and the deli...

Jenn and Cathy go full tile-nerd in this episode, tracing Mahjong’s glow-up from classic sets to bougie designs, pricey mats, sculpted racks, and wild themed cards. From cultural-appropriation backlash to Texas leather mats, dragon dresses, and Taylor Swift mini-Maj decks, they ask what’s worth the splurge, what’s useless-but-fabulous, and how this “little game” turne...

Mahjong personalities are real. If you don’t recognize them at your table, it might be you. From league drama and “your hand is dead, sweetie” to Texas‑proud tablescapes, moaners, sandbaggers, and no‑show offenders, Jenn and Cathy break down the characters and conflicts that prove there is absolutely no crying in Mahjong. The Mahj Salon is presented by Mahjong Meets Moxie ( https...

Four women played 48 straight hours of Mahjong to smash a Guinness World Record—and Jenn and Cathy were there to see it happen. From Russian record‑setters and “gentling” difficult players to jazz‑singing table designers, dragon‑loving moderators, and husbands hauling in custom chairs, this live‑from‑Summerville episode celebrates the dream team behind Mahj 48 and the global Mahj...

Mahjong is either costing you money, making you money, or awkwardly sitting somewhere in between—and Jenn and Cathy are here to name names (without naming names). From coin purses and “say it or lay it,” to high‑stakes Houston games, charity play, and the business drama behind the tiles, they dig into when you play, when you pay, and when you actually get paid. The Mahj Salon is...

Your tile set says more about you than your handbag. And yes, people are judging. Jenn and Cathy spill on bougie vs vintage tiles, tile obsessions, and the “Mahj misdemeanors” that should be felonies, from renaming dots to touching $500 tiles with chicken‑wing fingers. The Mahj Salon is presented by Mahjong Meets Moxie ( https://www.mahjongmeetsmoxie.com/ )! Join the conversation in ou...