Mahjong Molly joins Tile Talk to talk Tile Time! Tile Talk EP 17
Mahjong expert Molly discusses her Mahjong journey and the innovative Tile Time app in this interview with the Tile Talk host.
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Mahjong Goes Couture: Meet Caroline Johnson of Mahj Tile Haus, Tile Talk EP 16
Host Michael Smith interviews Caroline Johnson of Mahj Tile Haus about blending high fashion with the game of mahjong, offering insights into creative design.
4 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
The REAL History of American Mahjong, Part 2: Opium, Babcock, and “The Red Book” Tile Talk EP 15
Host Marshall and guest Elizabeth Babcock explore the fascinating history of American Mahjong, uncovering its connection to opium and "The Red Book" in this interview.
21 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
Meet Mischief Mahj Founder, Roxy Corbett Tile Talk EP 14
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7 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
Teaching kids Mahjong! Lets go Back to School, Tile Talk EP13
Host Alice Hopkins interviews elementary school counselor Alice Hopkins about teaching kids Mahjong and its family benefits for back to school.
10 Jul 2026
How do you rank as a Mahjong player? Meet the ladies of AMR Authority! Tile Talk EP12
Send us Fan Mail 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 tracking and ranking our play can improve our game play and our game experience! From how AMR can elevate casual play with friends to streamlining tournaments, Tile Talk was extremely impressed and excited to add to our Mahjong Routine! htt...
26 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
American Mahjong - Upping the Ante, Tile Talk EP11
Host Christina shares insights into playing American Mahjong for money, exploring NMJL doctrine and variations, while interviewing Liz and Marshall about their Mahjong experiences and upcoming events.
12 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
Marvelous Mahjong! Alice Hopkins details the Mental Health Benefits of Mahjong! Tile Talk EP10
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29 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
The REAL history of American Mahjong, Part 1: Coming to America! Tile Talk EP9
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15 May 2026
Dead Hand Walking - American Mahjong Dead Hand Breakdown! Tile Talk EP8
Send us Fan Mail 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! Lets get into an inevitable part of the game and elevate your DEAD play! https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/iran-hormuz-sailors-ships-stranded-07f792a7
1 May 2026
No Fourth? No Problem! How to play Mahjong with less than 4 Players! Tile Talk EP7
Send us Fan Mail 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 variations. https://mahjongg.org/siamese-rules/ https://haywardhousetlh.com/ https://bubbemj.blogspot.com/ https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org/
17 Apr 2026
Dropping 2026 NMJL Card GOLD! Tile Talk's Official Review! EP6
Send us Fan Mail 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 come up with - Thanks for the great idea Bubbe! We also dive into the hype around the OMM Masters tile set only available at the event! Crazy resale value! Hayward House BistroA downtown Tallahassee Bistro overlooking the capital featurin...
3 Apr 2026
Decoding the 2026 Mahjong Card with THE Bubbe Fischer! - Tile Talk EP5
Send us Fan Mail 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 all! She does a fabulous card analysis each year, helping thousands of players decode the new lines. This year she has agreed to join us on Tile Talk to share her insights with all of you! Karen's books: ”Searching for Bubbe Fischer”,”Small World”, ”T...
20 Mar 2026
Meet Mrs. Mahjong, the founder of The Mahjong League! Tile Talk Ep4
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6 Mar 2026
Mahjong Rules - Beyond the Basics, Tile Talk EP3
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The REAL History of American Mahjong, Part 2: Opium, Babcock, and “The Red Book” Tile Talk EP 15
Published 4 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] So Britain was forced to pay for all of these goods in silver, and they didn't like that. At the time, Britain had access to copious amounts of opium from India. And they began illegally selling it to the Chinese. And they used those proceeds to then pay for their goods so that they weren't just coming out of pocket with all their silver. That's how they adjusted for that. Really messed up. So this was obviously going to be so devastating for China. And when they tried to crack down on it, Britain basically responded with war. And after that, um, China was forced to negotiate and they kind of got the wrong end of the deal there. […]
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