Tile Talk
American Mahjong discussion, forum, and game play.
Episodes
15 episodes
The REAL History of American Mahjong, Part 2: Opium, Babcock, and “The Red Book” Tile Talk EP 15
Welcome to the 15th Episode of Tile Talk! We are so excited to continue our American Mahjong History Series. Episode 9 was Part 1, we dive deeper into "Bad Boy Babcock" and how Mahjong stormed into the Amercian scene in the 1920s!
Meet Mischief Mahj Founder, Roxy Corbett Tile Talk EP 14
This super fun and colorful Episode features Mischief Mahj founder Roxy Corbet! It is a fun new twist to add to your Mahjong repertoire! The same American Mahjong gameplay and rules, just add twists and turns to elevate your play or spice up yo...
Teaching kids Mahjong! Lets go Back to School, Tile Talk EP13
Tile Talk gets ready for back to school! We explore ways to teach and play with kids! We also welcome back to Alice Hopkins, an Elementary school counselor, to explore the benefits of playing with the whole family!Thank you so...
How do you rank as a Mahjong player? Meet the ladies of AMR Authority! Tile Talk EP12
Tile Talk interviews the lovely ladies of American Mahjong Ranking Authority. We are talking to Bethany Factor and Amanda Wolsey, co founders of AMR Authority and The Mahj Clubhouse in Fort Worth, TX. They explain the many ways tra...
American Mahjong - Upping the Ante, Tile Talk EP11
Learn how to play American Mahjong for money. Predominantly centered around NMJL doctrine, while exploring house rules and variations of playing for money. We check in with Christina after her FAB Italian Family Extravaganza - Liz and Marshall ...
Marvelous Mahjong! Alice Hopkins details the Mental Health Benefits of Mahjong! Tile Talk EP10
Tile Talk steps it up to mark Episode 10 with fun guests and a topic everyone can celebrate: The Mental Health benefits that come from playing Mahjong! What happens to our brains? How can it help us socially, developmentally, with depression, w...
The REAL history of American Mahjong, Part 1: Coming to America! Tile Talk EP9
How, when, and who brought Mahjong to America and how has it evolved since. We discuss the origin of American Mahjong and how it has shaped cultures and communities around the World.
Dead Hand Walking - American Mahjong Dead Hand Breakdown! Tile Talk EP8
Tile Talk explains all the ways your hand can be rendered "dead" in American Mahjong. How can a hand die? Who can call a hand dead? When should you call a hand dead? How can you play the best defensive game if your hand is no longer with us! Le...
No Fourth? No Problem! How to play Mahjong with less than 4 Players! Tile Talk EP7
Tile Talk does a deep dive on how to play Mahjong with less than four players. We discuss Siamese games with two players and BOB/wall options for three players, all through National Mahjong League Rules, Mahjong Masters, and even house rule var...
Dropping 2026 NMJL Card GOLD! Tile Talk's Official Review! EP6
Tile Talk breaks down the 2026 National Mahjong League card! We talk standout hands, patterns, stats, pivots, and get creative with Codenames! Help us celebrate the new 2026 season of American Mahjong! Post or comment any Codenames you co...
Decoding the 2026 Mahjong Card with THE Bubbe Fischer! - Tile Talk EP5
The 2026 card is here and we are diving in with the one and only Karen Gooen. AKA BUBBE FISCHER! **If you weren’t born with a mahjong playing Bubbe, look no further! Karen Gooen, Mahjong Guru, Author, Speaker - is Bubbe to...
Meet Mrs. Mahjong, the founder of The Mahjong League! Tile Talk Ep4
🀄 Tile Talk Ep. 4 | Dominique Messor Schmidt: Building The Mahjong League & Mrs. Mahjong BrandWhat does it take to turn a passion for Mahjong into a nationwide movement? In this episode of Tile Talk, hosts Christina and Elizab...
Mahjong Rules - Beyond the Basics, Tile Talk EP3
Christina, Elizabeth, & Marshall are back with Episode 3 of Tile Talk. This Episode goes beyond the basics of American Mahjong and delves into lesser known, yet very important, rules and game play.🀄 Advanced American Mahjong Rules You D...
What is Mahjong and Who Are We? Tile Talk EP1
Introduction to Tile Talk with Christina, Elizabeth, and Marshall. We dive into world and culture of American Mahjong.Welcome to the very first episode of Tile Talk — your new favorite Mahjong podcast! Join hosts Christina, Elizabeth, and M...
Mahjong Manners and Etiquette - Tile Talk EP2
Tile Talk discusses Mahjong Manners, rules, faux pas, etiquette, and recent news surrounding the Mahjong community. Christina is back with her expertise, Elizabeth is recovering from Mardi Gras, and Marshall has a special encounter to share! We...