Mahjong & Mics

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  Episode 67: The Five Love Languages of Mahjong 14.09.2026 29min

  What if your love language isn’t Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Quality Time, Receiving Gifts, or Physical Touch—but Mahjong? In this playful episode, we’re putting a Mahjong spin on the five love languages and exploring how each one shows up around the table. From setting up the perfect game to celebrating a friend’s big win, find out how you give and receive Mahjong love—and take our quiz to discover your very own Mahjong Love Language!
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  Episode 66: The Power of Pairs 07.09.2026 26min

  Pairs may be small, but they can have a BIG impact on your American Mahjong game! In this episode of Mahjong and Mics, we’re talking all things pairs—from the golden pairs we desperately want to protect to the dangerous pairs that keep us hanging onto a hand that just isn’t happening. When should you keep a pair? When should you break it? We’ll explore the strategy, psychology, and downright emotional attachment that comes with those two matching tiles.
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  Episode 65: Mahjong Made History 01.09.2026 29min

  Come listen as Nancy de Zutter joins us to take us behind the scenes of Mahjong history! Nancy was one of the four players who recently broke the Guinness World Record for the longest Mahjong game. She shares the exhaustion, strategy, laughs, challenges, and unforgettable moments from 48 hours at the table.
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  Episode 64: Would You Rather? 24.08.2026 31min

  What would you rather do at the Mahjong table? In this fun and fast-paced episode of Mahjong and Mics, we’re putting ourselves—and our Mahjong preferences—to the test with a hilarious collection of “Would You Rather?” questions. From game play and strategy to Mahjong personalities, pet peeves, and ridiculous scenarios, we’re debating the choices that every Mahjong player can relate to. Which choices would you make? Listen along and see if your answers match ours!
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  Episode 63: Are You Good or Just Lucky? 17.08.2026 33min

  Is Mahjong all about the tiles you draw, or do great players create their own luck? Tina and Michelle tackle the age-old debate of luck versus skill, sharing personal stories, spirited opinions, and practical insights into what really leads to winning at the Mahjong table.
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  Episode 62: Miss Mahjong Has Entered the Chat 10.08.2026 44min

  In this episode, we sit down with the team behind Miss Mahjong, a Wichita-based tile company, to hear the story behind their business, what inspires their beautiful designs, and how they landed an exciting collaboration with Hallmark. From creating unique tiles to seeing them featured in a Hallmark movie, it’s a fun conversation full of creativity, entrepreneurship, and plenty of Mahjong magic.
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  Episode 61: Mics on with Mah Jongg Maven 20.07.2026 33min

  Mah Jongg Maven has been a trusted name in the Mahjong world for nearly three decades, and in this episode, we sit down with Debbie Levin Katz to learn how she took the reins of this iconic brand during Mahjong’s recent boom. We talk about the enduring appeal of the company’s customized jokers, how the Mahjong business has evolved over the years, and the exciting recent collaboration between Mah Jongg Maven and a world-famous entity.
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  Episode 60: Strategies at the Table 13.07.2026 33min

  Michelle and Tina each bring five of their favorite Mahjong strategies to the mic, sharing practical tips for both beginners and seasoned players. From Charleston choices to table-reading tactics, they reveal what’s worked for them—and what hasn’t—all with plenty of laughs and lively conversation along the way.
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  Episode 59: Inside OMM with Anna Nguyen 06.07.2026 30min

  This week, we sit down with Anna Nguyen, Creative Director and Graphic Designer for Oh My Mahjong, to explore the creative vision behind one of Mahjong’s most recognizable brands. Anna shares her journey to OMM, the inspiration behind their iconic tiles and mats, and how design is helping shape the modern Mahjong experience. Plus, we talk about her personal love of the game and what a perfect Mahjong night looks like.
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  Episode 58: Can We Talk About This?! 29.06.2026 45min

  Can we talk about this?! In this episode, we’re putting five controversial Mahjong hot topics on the table and debating both sides. Should hosts make their own rules? Is Mahjong night about winning or socializing? Are modern tile designs ruining the game—or making it better? Grab your card and prepare to pick a side as we tackle some of Mahjong’s most passionate debates.
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  Episode 57: Mahj POOLooza 22.06.2026 28min

  What happens when Mahjong meets a pool party? Mahj POOLooza! Join us as we relive the memorable moments from Michelle’s day-long Mahjong celebration, review pool mats and floating accessories, and share the products that made playing in the water surprisingly fun and successful. If you’ve ever dreamed of taking your game poolside, this episode is for you.
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  Episode 56: Lara's Mahjong Edit 15.06.2026 25min

  This week, we sit down with Lara of Lara’s Mahjong Edit for a conversation packed with practical teaching advice, smart game-play strategies, and plenty of Mahjong inspiration. Lara shares how she’s built a unique business centered on helping players build confidence at the table. Whether you’re learning or looking to sharpen your game, this episode is full of valuable takeaways.
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  Episode 55: We Dated the Mahjong Cards 08.06.2026 35min

  This week on Mahjong and Mics, we enter the world of Mahjong speed dating as we sit down with five alternative Mahjong cards to see which ones steal our hearts. We explore the personalities, play styles, quirks, and chaos levels of cards released by The Mahjong Line, American Mahjong Society, Miss Mahjong, Mahjong & Magnolia, and Oh My Mahjong. Take a listen while we reveal what it’s really like to play each card and what your favorite alternative card might secretly say about you.
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  Episode 54: Teachers Near and Far 01.06.2026 40min

  In this episode of Mahjong and Mics titled “Teachers Near and Far,” we speak with two inspiring Mahjong teachers growing the game in their own unique ways. We chat with Tulsa’s Jen Keeling of Mahjong with Jen and The Bamboo Room, then head to Georgia to meet Christy Dickey of Bamboo and Boxwoods. From teaching philosophies and Mahjong trends to funny table stories and building community through the tiles, this episode is full of insight, inspiration, and plenty of Mahjong fun.
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  Episode 53: Tile Me How You Feel 11.05.2026 41min

  Mahjong isn’t just strategy—it’s emotions. From fear to frustration to full-blown elation, we’re breaking down exactly what this game does to us… one feeling at a time.
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  Episode 52: Pick It. Play It. Own It. 04.05.2026 31min

  In this episode, we tackle the art of choosing a hand and committing to it in Mahjong. We cover how to evaluate your tiles, narrow your options, and decide when to go all in—or pivot. With a mix of strategy and humor, it’s all about playing with confidence and letting go of bad hands sooner.
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  Episode 51: Cheers to One Year! 27.04.2026 54min

  In this special one-year anniversary episode, we’re taking a look back at the first year of Mahjong and Mics! From our very first recording to building a growing community of Mahjong lovers, we reflect on the highlights, lessons learned, and a few behind-the-scenes moments along the way. We also take an honest look at our social media journey and merchandise—what worked, what surprised us, and what we’d do differently. It’s equal parts celebration, reflection, and a little bit of the chaos that got us here. Cheers to one year… and Mahj more to come!
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  Episode 50: Hot Mics. Hot Hands. The 2026 Card Breakdown. 20.04.2026 30min

  In this episode, we dive into the newly-released 2026 National Mahjong League card, sharing our first reactions, favorite hands, and biggest surprises. We break down key patterns and potential strategy shifts as players adjust to the new card. Whether you’ve studied the card cover to cover or just opened it, this episode will help you approach the new card with confidence—and a little humor.
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  Episode 49: Mahjong Goes to College 13.04.2026 40min

  In this playful “Mahjong Goes to College” episode, Michelle and Tina kick things off with a hilarious co-host banter imagining what Mahjong would be like as a college student—complete with majors, social life, and dorm room vibes. They then sit down with Anne Potter of West Wind Mahjong to explore her creative line of university-themed Mahjong tiles and how school spirit meets game night. The episode wraps with Oleta Salyards of Mahjong Sisterhood, diving into her sorority-inspired tile designs and the powerful connection between sisterhood and Mahjong.
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  Episode 48: Meet Mahj the Magazine 06.04.2026 44min

  In this episode, we chat with Kathy Wise, editor of Mahj the Magazine, as she shares her personal Mahj story, the incredible team behind the publication, and the inside scoop on this fresh, stylish publication. We dive into the inspiration for the magazine and her hopes for it’s future. Kathy also serves up helpful tournament advice and tops it all off with a go-to snack recipe perfect for your next Mahj night.