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Elizabeth, Christina, & Marshall
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American Mahjong discussion, forum, and game play. 

  1. Sep 18

    Mahjong Goes Couture: Meet Caroline Johnson of Mahj Tile Haus, Tile Talk EP 16

    Send us Fan Mail TILE TALK EPISODE 16: Mahjong Goes Couture: Meet Caroline Johnson of Mahj Tile Haus! Today we’re sitting down with Caroline Johnson, the woman behind Mahj Tile Haus - where mahjong meets high fashion, and the table becomes the runway. Caroline, welcome to Tile Talk! HOW’S EVERYONE DOING? Hair cuts, fantasy football, bringing new players into Mahjong! Dont fight it! TABLESCAPE: Mat - MTH: Imperial Lotus Tiles - MTH: Imperial LotusRacks - Clear or Tortoiseshell MTHHH Drink - Matcha Mai ThaiWHAT’S BLOWIN IN THE WIND?  Apparently mahjong is moving out of our living rooms—and getting its own address!We’re talking dedicated mahjong parlors, studios , lounges and social clubs - they’re popping up around the country, and y'all, these aren't just rooms with four card tablesOne end of the spectrum: Charlotte's Heron House opened this summer in a 3,000-square-foot historic home. You can drop in and play for $25. multiple individually designed rooms, a boutique, lessons and events. And you don't need to be a member: $25 gets you in to play.Mid Spectrum: In San Antonio, The Polished Tile has opened inside a restored historic mansion, with memberships up to $225 a month. Other end of spectrum: And then there's The Hidden Parlor outside Boston—a private mahjong society with a country-chic dress code and a top membership tier of $4,000 a year. It's intentionally secretive. The exact address is shared privately with members/serious prospects. There's a “country chic” dress code. Athletic/overly casual clothing is discouraged. Members can come to play—or apparently just hang out, read or knit. And its top East Society membership is currently listed at $4,000 annually.GUEST & TOPIC: ALL THINGS CAROLINE / MAHJ TILE HAUS -Caroline, your career path is WILD—professional photographer, New York Fashion Week, Fortune 10 healthcare executive…and now founder of a luxury mahjong brand. Give us the Cliff's Notes version of how we got from there to Mahj Tile Haus. IMPERIAL LOTUS & HONORING MAHJONG'S ROOTS -Your newest Imperial Lotus collection, which we're obsessed with, feels different from your other collections because you very intentionally went back toward Chinese imagery and heritage. Where did the idea come from? -Put your Fortune 10 executive hat back on for us. What do you think is happening with American mahjong right now? Is this a trend—or are we watching a permanent cultural shift? Behavioral shift?! TILE TIPS: THE JOKER SWAP! SIGNOFF:   Thank you for joining us today, CAROLINE!  And that’s a mahjong for today’s Talk Talk! Thank you so much for joining us! Until next time, may your tiles be lucky and your table always welcoming!

  2. Sep 4

    The REAL History of American Mahjong, Part 2: Opium, Babcock, and “The Red Book” Tile Talk EP 15

    Send us Fan Mail 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! Checking in with everyone: Marshall is buying a new house! Elizabeth and Christina played Mahjong at the FSU tailgate!Hayward House drink: Mocktail! Ginger beer, fresh mint, splash of pineapple, and lots of ice! https://haywardhousetlh.com/Blowing in the Wind: We love Dolly! We Dolly and relate her life and spirit to the game of Mahjong!Black Dragon Controversy - Proposed by prominent player and expert Gladys Grad (codified the Siamese Mahjong card), the concept suggests using blank tiles designated as "Black Dragons" to pair specifically with the dot suit - Soaps are just 0s (Christie B, a Greesnsboro Instructor - Sparrow and dragon, breaks it down nicely on Instagam) https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcvszGcOx9_/?igsi=aWdzbTZia2J6M3RlAlso check out Missy Mahjongs post: https://www.missymahjong.com/post/the-black-dragon-mahjong-tileGladys has free stickers for blanks = 156 tiles, east adds four tiles to their wall. Thoughts?!? I think I would try it with Siamese? LOTS of thoughts on MJTI!https://www.facebook.com/groups/MahJonggThatsIt/posts/28677793245172149/Main Topic: The REAL History of American Mahjong, Part 2: Opium, Babcock, and “The Red Book” How did Joseph Babcock aquire, learn, and bring Mahjong back to the states?What were the driving cultural influences of the time?How did he market, sell and produce his first books and sets?How did this shape the game we know and love today? Tile Tips for this Episode feature tips for Charleston domination: filtering them first. The player sitting across from you is statistically the most likely to be chasing the exact same hand family - this weekend Christina and I were sitting across and went for the same hand!Pay close attention to the difference between what they passed you in the First Across (the 2nd pass of the game) versus the Second Across (the 5th pass of the game). Play the courtesy pass accordingly!And that’s a mahjong for today’s Talk Talk! Thank you so much for joining us! Until next time, may your tiles be lucky and your table always welcoming! Love you bye!

  3. Aug 21

    Meet Mischief Mahj Founder, Roxy Corbett Tile Talk EP 14

    Send us Fan Mail 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 your next Mahjong event! Thank you Roxy, use code TILETALK and it will get your listeners 10% off their online purchase! mischiefmahj.com Table Scape: beautiful confetti tiles from Mahj Boutique! https://mahjpit.co/collections Carajillo beverage from Hayward House: 2 oz. of cold brew, 2 oz. Liquer 43 (Sweet Spanish liqueur), pour over ice and garnish with coffee beans - DELISH!  Blowing in the Wind:  We dish on funny things you hear at the Mahjong table - post from Gold Coast Mahjong (https://www.instagram.com/p/DbWmqAIFHTe/) New Disney princess tiles from the Noble Collection! https://noblecollection.com/Item--i-GAM-DI-4842?srsltid=AfmBOor8UB7G6_2tq7l_O0to7vUBiJwzKDMiK_FSEn4lswb2aNamQr4E Elizabeth shares a tip for rooting Hydrangeas from Anya the Garden fairy! https://www.facebook.com/anyathegardenfairy/videos/multiply-hydrangeas-to-make-more-free-plants-for-your-garden-do-it-between-late-/1360752332564097/ Check out Tile Tips at the end of the Episode for some stealth moves for "spying" on your opponents and gaining the upper hand during the Charleston! https://www.instagram.com/tiletalk_/ https://haywardhousetlh.com/

  4. Aug 7

    Teaching kids Mahjong! Lets go Back to School, Tile Talk EP13

    Send us Fan Mail 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 sooooo much to Bam Lets Mahjong for the beautiful Palm Royale Set AND a new Siamese rack we cant wait to try! ⁠https://www.bamletsmahjong.com/products/the-palm-royale-tile-collection-pre-order?variant=45502168105118⁠ Jimmy Fallon loves Mahjong!?! Hilarious clip in Blowing in the Wind ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/MahJonggThatsIt/posts/28250820731202738/⁠⁠  Solitaire Mahjong is a great way to start with children. We model how to set up and play a simple Solitaire game to help gain tile recognition. Learning the tiles before diving in to Mahjong and card will help kids (or anyone) - learn the language and the comprehension will come!  https://www.bamletsmahjong.com/products/the-palm-royale-tile-collection-pre-order?variant=45502168105118 Mini Mahjer is a great resource. Alice has a set in her office at school! https://minimahjer.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorwCAW0tHWLDOcoqUyb312VZ3mIZtZjdFS3HWC8mRUS42V2u7OB

    Teaching kids Mahjong! Lets go Back to School, Tile Talk EP13

  5. Jul 10

    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!  https://www.amrauthority.com/ Whats Blowing in the Wind?  Mahjong Ritual - New "Research" just dropped:  The Unexpected Way Mahjong Purchases Break the Law of Diminishing Returns“A brief quantitative analysis of why one more mat is almost always justified” https://www.instagram.com/mahjongritual/ The Mahjong League National Championship is making its debut! January 30, 2027Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, SC - Brackets, More details to come!https://themahjongleague.org/ They did it! 48 hours of American Mahjong!  https://mahjlife.com/48-hour-mah-jongg-world-record-attempt/

  6. Jun 26

    American Mahjong - Upping the Ante, Tile Talk EP11

    Send us Fan Mail 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 get hooked up! Yummm! Marshall has big things coming his way this summer and a HUGE insight into the "48" MJTI mystery! Blowing In the Wind - American Mahjong Marathon https://mahjlife.com/events/mah-jongg-marathon-world-record-attempt/ 48! Jan is playing mahjong for 48 hours to break the Guiness World Record and raise money for hunger relief and alzheimers advocacy. Summerville, SCJune 28-30th beginning at noonPlayers: Jan Egri (administrator of Mahjong, That’s It! And director and co-owner of the Mother Of All Dragons tournaments), Jennifer Clayton (co-owner of Mah Jongg Fever Inc.), Nancy de Zutter (founder of Cane Bay Mahjong in SC and an instructor in the Mahj Life Instructor Guild), and Michele Frizzell (founder of Mahj Life)https://www.instagram.com/reauxgnola/ AMAZING Mahjong Jewelry and custom beaded eyewear by our good friends at reauxgnola!  https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Mahj-+-Mix/Megan-Sinclair-Osmundsen/9798881608231 Super cute new bar book on Mahojong and Mixers! We go into the rules and strategy of playing Mahjong (American Mahjong) for money!

  7. Jun 12

    Marvelous Mahjong! Alice Hopkins details the Mental Health Benefits of Mahjong! Tile Talk EP10

    Send us Fan Mail 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, ward off dementia, etc. Alice Hopkins, a counselor and avid Mahjong player, details all of the health benefits and cognitive function that playing Mahjong can bring! Tile Talk welcomes our favorite bartender from Hayward House Bistro! Thank you Mat for a FABULOUS Cold Brew-Tini! We love Mat! https://haywardhousetlh.com/ Blowing in the Wind: "Why We Mahjong" by Emilie Rabke/Lauren Wilson A beautiful coffee table book derived of touching stories on how Mahjong has impacted peoples lives! #whywemahj  https://www.instagram.com/p/DYPVAXhRIHX/ Christina introduces a cool app to help plan, organize, and streamline group Mahjong play! check out Mahjy! https://www.mahjy.com/ Tile Tips: How to play Mahjong like a pro! Tips to fake it until you make it and beyond!

  8. May 29

    The REAL history of American Mahjong, Part 1: Coming to America! Tile Talk EP9

    Send us Fan Mail 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.

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American Mahjong discussion, forum, and game play. 

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  • Creator
    Elizabeth, Christina, & Marshall
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Tile Talk
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