The Mahj Salon

Floating Tiles, Men Who Mahj, and Vegas Friendships

Spools founder Keen Butcher shares how his grandmother inspired lightweight, floating Mahjong tiles and accessible designs. Then Andrew Keeler and Barney join Jenn and Ca

The Women Behind the Mahjong Sets We Love

Shanda Sloan of Ozark Mah Jongg and artisan Christine Whitman join Jenn and Cathy in Vegas to share the family stories behind Winslow and Wild Child, the work behind cust

When You Don’t Get Invited to the Table

Jenn and Cathy talk about the awkward side of Mahjong friendships: not getting invited, seeing the photos later, wondering whether you are too slow, too serious, too busy

A Mahjong Love Letter to Houston

Houston native Avery Herring of Herring House joins Jenn and Cathy to talk her new Houston-inspired Mahjong set. From blue herons and Heights street tiles to Houston land

Meet the King of Mahjong: Dave Moussa’s Vegas Win

Mahjong champion Dave Moussa and Nancy Dubner join Jenn and Cathy after Vegas to talk 700 points, defensive play, tournament nerves, and the dating requirement that start

The Decades, But Make it Mahjong

Jamie Shemesh of The Mahj Lounge joins Jenn and Cathy to talk collectible Mahjong sets inspired by iconic decades. From peace signs and lava lamps to poodle skirts, disco

Can Men Play Mahjong?

Jenn and Cathy talk about men in Mahjong after a male player was welcomed into an open group, then quietly left out. They discuss women-only games, public play, inclusion

The Most Unexpected Mahjong Game

Sheryl Rue-Borden joins Jenn and Cathy to explain how a dispensary grand opening, a lifelong love of Mahjong, and medical cannabis advocacy became Mahjong Bong. They talk

The Wild World of Mahjong Rules

Jenn and Cathy dive into the wild world of Mahjong variations, from blanks and black dragons to kitties, double dice, trinkets, high-stakes games, Siamese, Royale, and on

The Truth About Mahjong Resale

The Mahjong resale market is booming, and Jenn and Cathy have thoughts. They tackle tile flippers, overpriced drops, dupes, Facebook resale rules, scam-proof selling, and

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

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.

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