The Mahj Salon

About The Mahj Salon

The 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 Jennifer Hohman and Cathy Herrington, it sounds like the table talk you wish you had recorded. Fast, funny, and frank, each episode digs into pet peeves, tile choices, money at the table, and the growing business of Mahjong. Some topics feel small. Some feel huge. All of them feel like conversations you have after a long night of play. (https://ppl-ai-file-upload.s3.amazonaws.com/web/direct-files/collection_a379ef53-3a29-4534-9027-c4ac65b628a5/fb50cee3-e329-4c9e-8f03-299987395644/The-Mahj-Salon-Podcast-Overview.docx?AWSAccessKeyId=ASIA2F3EMEYEWHGN4WO4&Signature=wJelfGFDt%2F%2FG37HMy3j6GWwqJW8%3D&x-amz-security-token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjELv%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEaCXVzLWVhc3QtMSJIMEYCIQDdpFUSNg60NM1pxnognzb2m0p5cCs2luKOlrLUXH4%2BLAIhAKyqT3vhdUrOev9lmRuIozqPwHclikoxP1cy%2F7%2FLGfn4KvwECIP%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEQARoMNjk5NzUzMzA5NzA1IgxYvzP1paNA4F5pTZ4q0ASt%2B7jovFNcpC0q0%2B1sfd3158eaYvxaZF9u0rfvpJDVDGYP21fZAuWdBtCNwUUQJhRTx1aTHxQT1X0I8UtyooF6BYGbx4AFxYCtcUmPZmTfRlJEik%2FepEN8l%2FrOuJUq06s1AVEMltMev4noum7e2ZutCAIot1EYYKgOt5YA8FewNj%2Bh%2FGQUmn04WLqO9EqJ6Tbhhk85RrOQQkPCeT5RC1qA786jVQfgE6OVRtEsGfc%2FaqERKYm950q%2F9%2BsmdfGcoxnpqtCV9keRBJplvVpiMd79dQkLNYHq5oZ6vZsBNPY1xgt12HhZp00%2BzJ34nJAVMfC7BEoDZGR40RwpYnvGun9wqOqaX7lrx1BaaNKJaq4BUrZDZOy5QmL5O2mbR%2Bqt%2FstspXHOl0CDYYnEw8WOoulEDKL3SViAk9%2FGBSWw4oFBX%2FL5GIvN%2BJrHziEGMsIYosnUHgVhowEpVR6nOy%2FNCgOq1x3xe9ImOI0qudpZldEWuv7IiDzjwKyKk4wHlwUoSO5eew6dfIz6qivWWtvKBZyb5PrP31L4AedgxD%2FSUbD0bGY%2FqLmddVLkvNTnDycOyEAiaI6n7xVDwzlyxawXtfd2mrpF5Kwv1TYpbgEmFNWymlZwuFgQJLcvwBaaia91LSsGdb2NP7vxX%2FninD1yd2md%2BvvQMJDuu9sr2Ph1ZH%2BTK5jiMrNQGGfykgPmTOk1medO%2Bb8xpah6TCvGXeU4wiy1GOUJU2GnpcHpgKI0zhco1r%2BQwAy6s5xsIfm0%2F8SD6H73SwJDvs13F3i%2FMReecq%2FeMKOEyNEGOpcB3pLP1WppJfN2lt8cBfrzxT2Ix5RU1cjLSMEoRIjJ6WilV1%2FSyA1RFyixCKws9QvUIz2X%2BU%2FWwhgZi%2FAIHOwLBWy0rVMvftMJ3WLD8nAn4P7iEnvABveuqdWRucXTkRbI6BwHo1pAsH118WgN4jpzQ%2B1BL%2FasrMvQQ0yaTftRkU0FU6fPlZFCw0Nx28YUT5Pu80RdBeCXOQ%3D%3D&Expires=1781665782)

Publisher

Mahjong Meets Moxie

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

17 Jun 2026

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

23 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   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 started it all. Plus, East-seat advantages, table manners, and their Half Moon Bay tournaments. Connect with Mahjong Meets Moxie, order "Groan Stones," or a cameo for the Mahj player in your life: https://www.mahjongmeetsmoxie.com/ (https://www.mahjongmeetsmoxie.com/) Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/793859083054812/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/793859083054812/) Key Takeaways 1. Dave’s championship run included a rough afternoon, a strong final day, and 700 total points. He focused on steady results rather than letting a bad stretch decide the rest of his tournament. 2. Defense mattered. Dave says he threw an opponent’s winning tile only once, costing him 10 points, compared with past tournaments where those penalties had cost him more than 100. 3. Dave learned Mahjong after Nancy made it a condition of dating her. More consistent play during COVID helped him develop, and tournaments eventually became a regular part of their travel together. 4. The group debates whether a fixed East seat creates an advantage because East players avoid facing one another. They discuss rotating everyone or holding a tournament specifically for Easts and past winners. 5. Nancy and Dave want their Half Moon Bay tournaments to give players a welcoming entry into competition. Their approach combines clear expectations, calling an organizer for disputes, and some grace for inexperienced players. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

2. 

   20 Oct 2026

   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 dancers, and 80s Art Deco, Jamie shares how nostalgia, design, and careful research turn history into tiles. Connect with Jamie's Mahj Lounge: https://mymahjlounge.com/ (https://mymahjlounge.com/) Connect with Mahjong Meets Moxie, order "Groan Stones," or a cameo for the Mahj player in your life: https://www.mahjongmeetsmoxie.com/ (https://www.mahjongmeetsmoxie.com/) Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/793859083054812/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/793859083054812/) Key Takeaways 1. Jamie’s Play the Past collection turns iconic decades into collectible Mahjong sets, beginning with the bright, bold, and unmistakably groovy 1960s Far Out Edition. 2. The 1960s set includes peace-sign dots, lava-lamp one bams, guitar cracks, flower-power flowers, cool-cat jokers, and textured tile backs designed to feel as memorable as the fronts. 3. Jamie researches each decade carefully, using recognizable cultural details while avoiding designs that would make the tiles difficult to read during an actual game. 4. Copyright and trademark rules shape every set. Familiar images, logos, characters, and phrases may be unavailable without licensing, so original interpretation matters. 5. Upcoming sets include a 1950s collection with records, French fries, and retro diner energy, followed by a 1970s Disco Edition and an 80s set inspired by the era’s Miami-style Art Deco revival. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

3. 

   13 Oct 2026

   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, golf-club double standards, and why a seat at the Mahjong table should not depend on gender. Connect with Mahjong Meets Moxie, order "Groan Stones," or a cameo for the Mahj player in your life: https://www.mahjongmeetsmoxie.com/ (https://www.mahjongmeetsmoxie.com/) Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/793859083054812/ Tiles we talked about: Lightweight 3D-printed American-theme Mahjong tile set, including a dice holder and dice (https://www.litemahj.com/) (https://www.litemahj.com/)) Today's mat: Custom leather Mahjong mat embossed with “Moxie” (https://www.circlepleather.com/collections/mahjong-mats-accessories (https://www.circlepleather.com/collections/mahjong-mats-accessories)) Key Takeaways 1. More men are joining American Mahjong because the game offers strategy, competition, bluffing, social connection, and a lot more than the old stereotype of a ladies’ game. 2. Private groups can set their own boundaries, but excluding a player from an open public event after inviting them creates an uncomfortable and confusing experience. 3. Women-only games can provide a space for friendship, privacy, and conversation, especially in a private-home setting where everyone understands the group’s purpose. 4. Public Mahjong communities grow stronger when players welcome people with different backgrounds, personalities, genders, ages, and styles of play. 5. Choosing to sit with players who are different from you can expand your Mahjong skills, your perspective, and the community that makes the game worth playing. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Who has been a guest on The Mahj Salon

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Tracy Painter
• Trent Painter
• Fern Oliphant
• Nicole Rabik
• Fredell

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

3.6 / 5

16 ratings

Spotify

4.3 / 5

3 ratings

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Books guests

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