The Mahj Salon

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, trad

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 cru

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

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, laughte

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 detai

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

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 r

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, a

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

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 tablescape

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 “gentlin

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 co

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 misdem

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, an

The Mahj Salon Trailer

The Mahj Salon is where serious Mahjong play collides with sharp opinions and very real table stories. Hosts Jennifer Hohman and Cathy Herrington dig into pet peeves, til