A podcast where we talk about all things mah jongg. Informative discussions and exciting guests help me create a fun and engaging podcast. Whether you are a new player or have been playing mah jongg for decades, this podcast has something for everyone. Bam! Crak! Dot! Let's talk about mah jongg!
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2025 Card Tips and Strategies with Daron Barness
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In today's episode Fern welcomes Rosemarie, who is Fern's friend, neighbor and new mahj player for mahj musings, where we share a spiritual spark quote and dive into some specific questions that are sure to pique your interest! Fern then welcomes Daron Barness back to the podcast to go over the 2025 card. We'll discuss patterns, hot tiles, go over …
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Couples Who Play Together Stay Together
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In today's episode Fern first welcomes long time mahj friend and player Eileen DerAris to join her to discuss the hot topic of politics around the mahj table and hot tiles to consider for game play with the 2025 card. Then guests Linda and Sonny Brownlee join Fern to discuss playing mahj as a couple and the benefits it can have. Listen in for anoth…
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2025 Card Perspectives with Lorraine
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In today's episode funny lady Lorraine Urist joins me for another episode here on the podcast. We'll talk about the new card, her recent mahj event, life and love and friendship. Ever heard of messy mah jongg? My friend Tina joins me from Florida to chat about this mahj term, what it means and you can decide if it's a way for you to play or simply …
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The 2025 New Card Analysis with Karen Gooen
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It's here!! The 2025 card is arriving in our mailboxes. In today's episode Karen Gooen returns to the podcast to review portions of the new card with us. Karen's analytical mindset and creativity always make these episodes fun. Go grab your new card and let's dive in together! You can purchase both of Fern's books, Mah Jongg Mondays (her memoir) an…
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The Kindness We Find Through Mah Jongg
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It's so good to be back recording after my big surgery. In today's episode I welcome Laurie Kapp to the podcast. We discuss so much in this episode! Our love of mahj, the devestating Cali fires that ravaged communities and left so many people homeless, mahj sets, favorite sections and hands on the card and how we both strive to share kindness in ou…
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After a five month break due to medical issues, Fern is back at the mic first with returning guest and funny friend Lorraine Urist. Listen in as they talk about life, mah jongg and friendship. In the second part of the podcast Fern welcomes Ashley Gomez and Linda Casey from The Dallas Mahj Club. The ladies explain how to play with "blanks." It's a …
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In todays episode my special and always funny west coast mahj sista, Lorraine Urist, joins me to discuss our exciting in person meet up on Long Island. Mah jongg brought us together like it has for so many other players across the country. We talk about the new card, seeing eachother in person and playing on my electric table, Lorraine's recent mah…
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In today's episode Karen Gooen joins me to discuss the new 2024 card. We'll talk about new hands, patterns and rhythms, fall back hands and more. Go grab your card and let's dive in! You can contact Karen at [email protected] or purchase her book Searching For Bubbe Fischer: The Path To Mah Jongg Wisdom on Amazon.com or at your local bookselle…
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In todays episode I welcome Ronni Rice, aka Marvelous Mrs. Mahj to the podcast. Ronni is a mahj teacher who brings her love of the game to players in the Los Angeles area. Get ready to listen in to another episode of Mah Jongg Mondays with conversation and topics that's all about our favorite game! Ronnies's website can be found at www.marvelousmrs…
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In todays episode Fern welcomes back Julie Alexander and Debbie Barnett to the podcast. They will discuss their new venture called Mahj-X along with who they are collaborating with and what Mahj-X is all about. Liam and I are wishing everyone a happy, healthy and joyous holiday season! www.mahjx.com Mahj-X on Instagram Mahj-X Facebook Group Fern's …
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Fern welcomes the funniest lady of mah jongg back to the podcast. Lorraine shares her experience creating and running a mah jongg one day of fun play. No episide with Lorraine is without side splitting laughter, so buckle up and listen in to the latest episode of Mah Jongg Mondays! Fern's two books, Mah Jongg Mondays (her memoir) and Staunch (a his…
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In today's episode Fern welcomes Iris Pressman and Heather Samet to the podcast. This mother-daughter duo both play and teach mah jongg and will share their love, skill, tips and strategies with us. They will also mention some helpful tools for new players. Fern is excited to share the launch of her second book titled: Staunch. The Edies of Grey Ga…
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In today's episide Fern welcomes fellow Long Island mahj enthusiast Lorie Seigel. Listen in with a chilled glass of iced coffee or iced tea as Lorie, who teaches in the area, shares tips and strategies as well as stories and her personal perspectives about the game. Lorie's website can be found at www.majwithlor.com Fern's interview on Expert Conne…
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In today's episode Fern welcomes the funny lady of mah jongg, Lorraine Urist, back to the podcast. Lorraine shares some funny stories as well as news about her upcoming event. She also will share tips for players ready to step outside the safety of their regular games and strategies for us all! Grab your card and listen in to a fun-filled episode! …
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It's been awhile since I've recorded a podcast episode but I'm back and excited to interview today's guest Dana Lange! Dana has been teaching mah jongg for twenty-five years and has taught over twenty thousand players in the North Carolina area. In addition Dana travels to other states and has even taught in the Bahamas! You are sure to pick up som…
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Let's Dive into the New Card with Daron Barness
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In today's episode Daron Barness shares her overview of the new card In addition she will talk in depth about rhythms and patterns. Daron's new card worksheets are a great tool to learn the 2023 card. Go grab your card, a pen and paper to take notes! Enter the book Giveaway at MJTI! 5 lucky winners will be chosen on 5/8/2023 to win a signed book ti…
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Go grab your new card and let's dive into conversation with Karen Gooen, mahj player, teacher, speaker and author of three mahj themed books. There's lots to learn and talk about in todays episode! Karen's blog can be found at bubbemj.blogspot.com To order any of Karen's books, you can email her at [email protected] You can contact Fern at Fer…
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Let's Crak Open Our New 2023 Cards!
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This is the first of three episodes dedicated to the new 2023 card! Today let's dive into the new card with Lorraine Urist. We'll unpack the differences between last years card and the new card and Lorraine will help clarify three hands that have players asking questions. There's lots to talk about and take notes on, so go grab a pen and paper. Alo…
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Do you remember when you learned how to play mah jongg? I sure do! In today's episode I welcome Jill Zoccoli, who has been playing mahj for seven months and Peggy Morrissey who learned three months ago. We'll talk about the challenges of learning and being a new player. We've all been there! We have some tips to share and we hope we can inspire mor…
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In today's episode Fern welcomes two fellow mah jongg Long Islanders to the podcast. Lori Rubin and Michele Drotman love both social play and tournament play and have created mini tournaments here on Long Island. Later this month they are kicking off their first event! Listen in for tips and strategies for both social play and tournament play as we…
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Fern welcomes Lorraine Urist back to the podcast. These two mahj friends catch up about life, Fern's recent surgery and Lorraine shares some mahj strategies to help kick off 2023 which we can take with us as we delve into the new 2023 card in April. Mercury may be in retrograde but nothing gets in the way of our mah jongg games! More info on upcomi…
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In the first episode of 2023, Fern welcomes two special ladies of mahj, Jan Egri and Linda Rosenson to the podcast. Jan who is the administrator on the largest and most interactive Facebook group MJTI!, discusses the "new NMJL rule" with Fern as well as some other mahj related topics. Later, Linda Rosenson joins in the conversation sharing her love…
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Get ready to meet Molly Hardy, a charasmatic, fun-spirited mah jongg player and teacher! Listen in to this upbeat episode where Molly shares how she was lured to the tiles, started teaching (over 1,000 players to date!), creates entertining reels on Instagram and Facebook and connected with the Mahjong Line, a Texas based mah jongg company who desi…
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In todays episode Fern welcomes Debbie Levin and Ilene Matz to the podcast. Through a decades long friendship, their love for mah jongg and the right timing, this dynamic duo recently acquired the online mahj business Mah Jongg Maven. It's holiday time and the perfect time to check out the mah jongg items/gifts available on their website. Happy hol…
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So many of us have been blessed by the connections we have made through mah jongg. In today's episode I welcome Barbara Ripps to the podcast where we will discuss some of those connections and how our lives were personally touched by learning how to play this old beloved Chinese tile game. Listen in and connect with us as we talk about our favorite…
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In todays episode Sara Linden joins me to discuss her love for playing, teaching and sharing her love of mah jongg. November is a month that focuses on gratitude and both Sara and I share how we are grateful for having mah jongg in our lives. Listen in and let's all get our mahj—on! Sara can be contacted at [email protected] Check out The Mahj club…
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In today's episode Fern takes us on her mahj adventure to Boca Raton, Florida where she attended MahjCon. It's a fun-filled episode choc full of interesting interviews with both old friends and new. Hear about the fun, friendship, learning and games we all enjoyed and a sensational set by Crisloid some of us were lucky enough to play with. Listen i…
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In today's episode I welcome Stacy Budkofsky to the podcast. Stacy who teaches mah jongg both in person and on line will share strategies and tips as well as her love for the game of mah jongg with us. We'll be meeting up at MahjCon in October and hope you will join us there! Stacy's websites can be found at stacymahjongg.com and www.healthcompassl…
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Fern welcomes Lynn Kaplan to the podcast. Lynn teaches mah jongg and created a YouTube channel where she reviews the NMJL card when it first comes out in April. Today Lynn shares her love of the game with us as well as tips and strategies and a fun mahj-themed musical playlist. Listen in and let's get our mahj—on! You can contact Lynn at Lynnkaplan…
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In today's episode I interview NYU student Joy Wu, who chose the theme of mah jongg for a class documentary project. She filmed Linda Feinstein, mah jongg teacher and founder of Mah Jongg Mondays in New York City. Linda joins me back at the podcast to share her experience being the central character in the documentary. As Linda recently decided to …
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In today's episode Fern welcomes two guests to the podcast. The first is Debbie Barnett, co-founder of MahjCon along with her partner Michele Frizzelle. We'll discuss details about the upcoming event happening in October in Boca Raton, Fl. Fern's second guest is Theresa Bounassi who attended MahjCon last year. Theresa also shares her love of teachi…
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Let's celebrate! Liam and I are excited to have reached the 100th episode of the podcast. I have some very special people joining me on the podcast today to help me celebrate this milestone episode. My guest today is Karen Gooen who will be talking with me about back up hands and the positive effects that technology and social media had during the …
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In today's episode Fern welcomes Jenelle Schatz to the podcast. They will discuss Mah Jongg For Memories, an organization Jenelle started after losing her husband to Alzeheimer's in 2012. Jenelle found support, friendship and fun through learning mah jongg and joining in weekly games after her husband passed away. She now teaches mahj, loves tourna…
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In today's fun-filled episode join guests Jan Zegel, Mary Lechman and mah jongg's funny lady Lorraine Urist, as they share their experience of being on the national tv game show: The Chain Reaction. Then get ready for some podcast game show fun as Fern tests their mahj knowledge. Liam joins in the game show fun too! Fern's book, Mah Jonng Mondays, …
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Join Fern and two guests in this information packed episode. Fern's first guest is Sally Hall, a mahj player whose analytical mind promts her to take a deeper dive into the card. Fern's second guest is mahj teacher and enthusiast Daron Barness. Daron helps us identify patterns and rhythms and she highlights some card insights for us all. So grab yo…
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Mah Jongg Master Karen Gooen Talks About The New 2022 Card
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Join Fern and returning guest Karen Gooen, aka Bubbe Fischer. Karen is a mah jongg teacher, strategist and analyst extraordinaire. Karen also has written three books with the theme of mah jongg and has spoken all around the country about her books and mah jongg wisdom. Go grab your new card, a pen and paper and lets dive into the new card with Kare…
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It's that incredibly special mah jongg time of the year! Our 2022 cards are arriving and the excitement is felt nation-wide! In today's episode Lorraine Urist will give us some card highlights and insights. Let's get our mahj-on!! www.mahshelpinghand.com www.ilovemahj.com Fern's book, Mah Jonng Mondays, can be found on Amazon.com or at your local b…
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We're just two weeks away from receiving our new 2022 mah jongg cards! How do you review and learn the new card? In this weeks episode Fern welcomes Lorraine Urist back to talk about tips and strategies to use when your card arrives. Fern's book, Mah Jonng Mondays, can be found on Amazon.com or at your local bookseller. Want to support the show? Pl…
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In todays episode Fern welcomes Lynda Schulman to the podcast to discuss her love of playing and teaching mah jongg. They will discuss the upcoming 2022 card and go over tips and strategies to help learn the card. Lynda runs In Tempo mah jongg tournaments in Scottsdale, Arizona and hopes to meet you the next time you are in town. https://intempobri…
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In today's episode Fern talks with tournament aficionado John Charles. John attends sixty tournaments a year and has gained insight and experience, some which he will share with us in today's episode. Fern's book, Mah Jonng Mondays, can be found on Amazon.com or at your local bookseller. Want to support the show? Please consider becoming a Patron a…
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National Mah Jongg League's Annual Meeting
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Join Fern and her guest Sue Glass as they discuss Sue's attendance at the NMJL's annual meeting and hear what she learned. Fern and Sue also talk about the history and the formation of the league and the philanthropic role the league adheres to eighty-five years after its inception. Dr. Heinz's website can be found at www.amheinz.org Mah Jongg: The…
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In this weeks episode Fern welcomes fellow author and mahj enthusiast Barbara Barrett. Barbara writes mah jongg mysteries as well as non mahj themed stories in the romance genre. Barbara's website can be found at www.barbarabarrettbooks.com and you can sign up for her newsletter at www.subscribepage.com/BBCozies Fern's book, Mah Jonng Mondays, can …
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Fern welcomes Terry Cole, mah jongg enthusiast and recent Jeopardy! contestant to the podcast. Listen in to hear how Terry, a third generation player gets her mahj—on, recently faced the reigning champ on Jeopardy! and teaches people like you and me how to tell stories that wow listeners. https://www.tellmeanotherstories.com/workshops If you'd like…
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Mah Jongg Connections Through Hadassah
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Happy New Year! This is the first episode of 2022! Today's guest Karen Bloom, a third generation player shares her love and enthusiasm for mah jongg. It was b'shert (meant to be) she was reconnected to the game. The organization Hadassah brough the click-clack sound of the tiles back into Karen's life and we will hear about the organization and how…
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It's the last episode of 2022! Join Fern and guest Kathy Jones as they discuss the details of some creative and fun twists in house rules to shake up your holiday games. Pass your rack to the right?!? Everyone pick a tile from the wall and discard one back in?!? Crazy house rules can cause crazy fun gaming excitement. We'll get to hear from Liam to…
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Join Fern and returning guest mah jongg teacher Lorraine Urist as they talk about the Charleston. Lorraine highlights some tips and pointers for beginner to advanced players. There's always laughter when Lorraine stops by and today's episode is no different! Listen in as we talk, learn and laugh. If you would like to order a signed copy of Fern's m…
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Join Fern and guests John Davis and Paolo Tatafiore, the creative team behind Mah Jongg the Musical. We'll hear about this work in progress and behind the scenes details. Mah jongg on stage…doesn't that sound amazing!!! Want to support the show? Head on over to patreon.com/mahjonggmondays and become a patron! If you would like to help contribute to…
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The Follies of Friendship through Mah Jongg
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Join Fern and her guests Joanne Harris and Patti Fell as these two mavens of mah jongg share the shenanigans they got into through their mah jongg friendship. Joanne's love for the game inspired her to open an Etsy shop called Mah Jongg Ladies. Check out her shop for fun mahj inspired gifts. Both ladies can attest to the special bonds of friendship…
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Join Fern and guest Ron Tyson as they talk about how this man of mahj found his way to the game and has made special bonds of friendship through mah jongg. Ron also shares how he started the non-profit Bringing Smiles to Seniors organization and helps seniors across the country feel connection and love. Ron also shares some recent accolades while b…
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2017 Mah Jongg World Champion Bonnie Wise
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Join Fern and this weeks guest Bonnie Wise as they talk all about mahj. Learn how this busy Florida County Administrator was lured to the tiles and pushed her gaming skills to achieve world championship status. Not only does Bonnie play both socially and competitively, she also takes time out of her busy schedule and together with fellow mahj playe…
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