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Send us Fan Mail The Zombie Tile - Playing with Blanks and Bringing Dead Tiles Back to Life!  HOW’S EVERYONE DOING? Marshall moved! What are the girls for Halloween?! Christina kicked butt at a local event! Elizabeth is mad FSU game is on Halloween night! TABLESCAPE Mat - Miss Mahjong - Toile De Los Muertos Tiles - The Grateful Dead tiles from Bespoke  Racks - Miss Mahjong Iridescent Opal Scallope...

Send us Fan Mail 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 f...

Send us Fan Mail 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://tiletime.co/ https://www.instagram.com/mahjongmolly/ TABLESCA...

Send us Fan Mail 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: Mat...

Send us Fan Mail 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! Checking in with everyone: Marshall is buying a new house! Elizabeth and Christina played Mahjong at the FSU tailgate! Hayward House drink : M...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Tab...

Send us Fan Mail 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! ⁠https://www.bamletsmahjong.com/products/the-pal...

Send us Fan Mail 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 tourna...

Send us Fan Mail 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 I...

Send us Fan Mail 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 p...

Send us Fan Mail 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.

Send us Fan Mail 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-...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 resa...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 🀄 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 jo...

Send us Fan Mail 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. 🀄 Advanced American Mahjong Rules You Didn't Know | Tile Talk Podcast Think you know all the rules? Think again. In this episode of Tile Talk, Christina, Elizabeth, and Marsha...

Send us Fan Mail Introduction to Tile Talk with Christina, Elizabeth, and Marshall. We dive into world and culture of American Mahjong. Welcome to the very first episode of Tile Talk — your new favorite Mahjong podcast! Join hosts Christina, Elizabeth, and Marshall as they introduce themselves, share how they each fell in love with American Mahjong, and kick off what's going to be your go-to...

Send us Fan Mail 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! Welcome back to Tile Talk with Christina, Elizabeth, and Marshall —...