Mahjong & Mics

In this episode, we sit down with the team behind Miss Mahjong, a Wichita-based tile company, to hear the story behind their business, what inspires their beautiful designs, and how they landed an exciting collaboration with Hallmark. From creating unique tiles to seeing them featured in a Hallmark movie, it's a fun conversation full of creativity, entrepreneurship, and plenty of Mahjong magic.

Mah Jongg Maven has been a trusted name in the Mahjong world for nearly three decades, and in this episode, we sit down with Debbie Levin Katz to learn how she took the reins of this iconic brand during Mahjong's recent boom. We talk about the enduring appeal of the company’s customized jokers, how the Mahjong business has evolved over the years, and the exciting recent collaboration between Mah Jongg Maven and a world-famous entity.

Michelle and Tina each bring five of their favorite Mahjong strategies to the mic, sharing practical tips for both beginners and seasoned players. From Charleston choices to table-reading tactics, they reveal what's worked for them—and what hasn't—all with plenty of laughs and lively conversation along the way.

This week, we sit down with Anna Nguyen, Creative Director and Graphic Designer for Oh My Mahjong, to explore the creative vision behind one of Mahjong's most recognizable brands. Anna shares her journey to OMM, the inspiration behind their iconic tiles and mats, and how design is helping shape the modern Mahjong experience. Plus, we talk about her personal love of the game and what a perfect Mahjong night looks like.

Can we talk about this?! In this episode, we're putting five controversial Mahjong hot topics on the table and debating both sides. Should hosts make their own rules? Is Mahjong night about winning or socializing? Are modern tile designs ruining the game—or making it better? Grab your card and prepare to pick a side as we tackle some of Mahjong's most passionate debates.

What happens when Mahjong meets a pool party? Mahj POOLooza! Join us as we relive the memorable moments from Michelle's day-long Mahjong celebration, review pool mats and floating accessories, and share the products that made playing in the water surprisingly fun and successful. If you've ever dreamed of taking your game poolside, this episode is for you.

This week, we sit down with Lara of Lara's Mahjong Edit for a conversation packed with practical teaching advice, smart game-play strategies, and plenty of Mahjong inspiration. Lara shares how she's built a unique business centered on helping players build confidence at the table. Whether you're learning or looking to sharpen your game, this episode is full of valuable takeaways.

This week on Mahjong and Mics, we enter the world of Mahjong speed dating as we sit down with five alternative Mahjong cards to see which ones steal our hearts. We explore the personalities, play styles, quirks, and chaos levels of cards released by The Mahjong Line, American Mahjong Society, Miss Mahjong, Mahjong & Magnolia, and Oh My Mahjong. Take a listen while we reveal what it’s really like to play each card and what your favorite alternative card might secretly say about you.

In this episode of Mahjong and Mics titled “Teachers Near and Far,” we speak with two inspiring Mahjong teachers growing the game in their own unique ways. We chat with Tulsa’s Jen Keeling of Mahjong with Jen and The Bamboo Room, then head to Georgia to meet Christy Dickey of Bamboo and Boxwoods. From teaching philosophies and Mahjong trends to funny table stories and building community through the tiles, this episode is full of insight, inspiration, and plenty of Mahjong fun. 

Mahjong isn’t just strategy—it’s emotions. From fear to frustration to full-blown elation, we’re breaking down exactly what this game does to us… one feeling at a time.