Mahjong & Mics

Episode 65: Mahjong Made History

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 fo

Episode 65: Mahjong Made History

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 fo

Episode 65: Mahjong Made History!

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 fo

Episode 64: Would You Rather?

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 wit

Episode 63: Are You Good or Just Lucky?

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 sto

Episode 62: Miss Mahjong Has Entered the Chat

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 desig

Episode 61: Mics on with Mah Jongg Maven

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 r

Episode 60: Strategies at the Table

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

Episode 59: Inside OMM with Anna Nguyen

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 recognizabl

Episode 58: Can We Talk About This?!

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

Episode 57: Mahj POOLooza

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

Episode 56: Lara's Mahjong Edit

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 inspir

Episode 55: We Dated the Mahjong Cards

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 explor

Episode 54: Teachers Near and Far

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 T

Episode 53: Tile Me How You Feel

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.

Episode 52: Pick It. Play It. Own It.

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

Episode 51: Cheers to One Year!

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 communit

Episode 50: Hot Mics. Hot Hands. The 2026 Card Breakdown.

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

Episode 49: Mahjong Goes to College

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 stu

Episode 48: Meet Mahj the Magazine

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 s