The Business of Mahjong: Collectors, Waitlists, and Whimsy

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. …

Mahj with the Sharks: Tournament Tales, Tiles, and Table Talk

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…

Mahj, Marriage, and the Salon Takeover

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…

All the Places You’ll Play Mahjong (It’s a Lifestyle Now)

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 p…

The Business of Mahjong: Tiles, Mats, Racks, and Ridiculous Merch

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…

There is No Crying in Mahjong

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 absolut…

Inside Mahj 48: The Women Who Made Mahjong History

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‑f…

Mahjong Money Talk: When Play Turns Into Pay

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 i…

American Mahjong Meets Moxie: Meet Your Hosts, Jenn and Cathy

Meet Jenn and Cathy, the Texas duo behind The Mahj Salon, where tiles are hot and conversations are hotter. Hear their backstories, why Mahjong Meets Moxie was born, and why listener discretion is advised: this salon serves faith, politics, f‑bombs, and big laughs in equal measure. The Mahj Salon…

Bougie Tiles, Bad Manners, and Mahj Misdemeanors

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…