Mah Jongg Mondays podcast

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NMJL Cards From Years Gone By... Mar 16, 2021

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In today's episode Fern takes us back to the 1970s. Stacey, one of Fern's Long Island mah jongg friends, shared her aunt's old mahj cards. Listen in to hear about some mahj history and some background on the NMJL presidents. It's a short but sweet episode. Thank you Stacey for sharing your aunts cards!

Fern's memoir, Mah Jongg Mondays, can be found on Amazon or at your local independent bookseller

Racks, Craks and Creativity Mar 08, 2021

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Join Fern and her talented guest Christine Whitman as they discuss how Christine was lured to the tiles and started a mah jongg related business. Hear how the mah jongg community helped Christine and her mah jongg playing husband Brett get through a devastating fire that left her home and business nothing but ashes. This dynamic duo rebuilt their life and business and continue their love of the game and enjoy creating their mahj inspired items. Listen in and get your weekly dose of some mahj-alous conversation.

Christine and her work can be found on Facebook as Christine Whitman Designs, or on her website at christinewhitman.com

March Mah Jongg Madness Tips and Strategies Mar 02, 2021

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March is all about luck...or is it? This week's podcast is chock full of tips and strategies from the book by Elaine Sandberg: Winning American Mah Jongg Strategies. Grab a pen and paper and get ready for some great info to up your game. These tips will be helpful with our upcoming 2021 NMJL card too!

Mah Jongg Musings With Mindy Feb 17, 2021

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In todays episode Fern talks with guest Mindy Bogin about playing, teaching and sharing mah jongg memories. Mindy played both in the states and in Israel where she shared her love of mah jongg by teaching new players and creating social circles through the game. These are the tiles that bind and connect us to one another. They are the tiles that fill the "craks" in our lives with friendship, sociability and mental stimulation. Bam! It's so much more than just a game to us all. Listen in and take away a mahj playing tip too!

Lorraine's Love For Mah Jongg Feb 08, 2021

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Join Fern and her guest Lorraine Urist as they discuss Lorraine's fifty year mah jongg journey. Lorraine learned as a teenager and developed a love for the game that went cross country from New York to California. Lorraine has taught over 2,000 players and has some great tips and strategies to share with us as well as some fun and heartwarming teaching stories. Listen in for some mah-ja-lus fun filled conversation.

Charleston Chit Chat with Daron Barness Feb 01, 2021

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Join Fern and mah jongg instructor Daron Barness discuss the Charleston, the sequential passing of tiles that occurs during American style mah jongg. Learn about the 1920s, when mah jongg made its debut for the American consumer and became all the rage along with pixie haircuts, flapper dresses, Jazz and the dance craze called the Charleston. Mah Jongg Charleston Assist available here: Majbydaron.com

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Extras: Mah Jongg Players Lauren Kesten and Erika Marcus! Jan 25, 2021

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Join Fern and her guests Erika Marcus and Lauren Kesten discuss their marvelous experience being extras on this amazingly popular Prime series. Of course mah jongg comes into play—they met up at a tournament and recognized one another from filming the same episode! If you love watching the show you will remember the scene where Joel's mom has been playing an all nighter mahj game at the Catskill resort. Listen in for some mahj-alous convo with my guests today!

More Mahj With Mo-Mahj: New Concepts by Deb Diamond and Dara Barker Jan 11, 2021

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More mahj? "Always!" say Mo-Mahj founders Deb Diamond and Dara Barker. These two savvy mahj players created some innovative products for every day playing either in person or online. We'll find out how they were lured to the tiles, created their product line and hear about a new online game in the works. Liam Freivald joins Fern for some fun 2020 reflections and announces the four Giveaway winners at Mah Jongg That's It!

Visit the company's website at: Mo-Mahjong.com

Giveaway Celebration and I Love Mahj! Jan 04, 2021

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Join Fern and Liam as they share their excitement of the podcast reaching over 20,000 downloads! Hop on over to Mah Jongg That's It! on Facebook to enter to win some "mahj-alous" prizes in the celebration giveaway! Good luck everyone! Also in today's episode: meet Philippe and Julie, the creators of I Love Mahj, a new and innovative online mah jongg platform. This dynamic duo and mahj loving couple created a platform of play that incorporates live video! Listen in and enjoy this celebratory episode! Head on over to Mah Jongg, That's It! on Facebook to enter the giveaway! Try out I Love Mahj for FREE here: www.ilovemahj.com Email: info@ilovemahj.com Join the I Love Mahj - American Mah Jongg Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/819218175543655 And if you're interested in seeing some of Philippe and Julie's photography, head over to: www.ablazeimages.com

My Online Tournament Experience with Adrienne Marshall Dec 28, 2020

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As in person tournaments are currently just a memory due to COVID, many of us have joined online tournaments. Join me and my guest Adrienne Marshall, as we discuss how her mahj group ran their tournament and the fun and excitement we all shared. With just a little mah jongg ingenuity and inspiration we find a way to get our mahj on! This episode was sponsored in part by Mah's Helping Hand. Use promo code "podcast" for 10% off your order at www.mahshelpinghand.com Join the Facebook group: Real Mah Jongg Mingles A great mah jongg group to join!

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