The Mahj Salon
The Mahj Salon
Playlist by The Mahj SalonThe Mahj Salon is where Mahjong players come for the stories and stay for the opinions. It is a show for people who care how other players shuffle, stack, and score. Hosted by Mahjong Meets Moxie’s Je…Follow the podcast:
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Meet the Nine-Year-Old Mahj Star
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 Moxi…
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Meet the Mahjong Tablescape Power Couple
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…
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Original or Knockoff? Let’s Talk Mahjong Tiles
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. …
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The Future of Mahjong Travel Starts Here
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 gam…
31:27Explicit
Mahjong Without the Drama
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.mahjong…
31:44Explicit
Why Social Play is the Heart of Mahjong
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…
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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. …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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