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Ep. 122: Texas Part 1, It's Bam Bird Brisket, Baby, Let's Go!
Ep 22 · Aug 14, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
The Mahjcast hits Texas — and in Part 1, Jason heads deep into the Dallas mahjong scene to meet some of the women helping turn the Lone Star State into the center of the modern mahj universe. First stop: @TheCharlestonClubDallas, where founder Lisa Rocchio turned a former dog-grooming space into a gorgeous mahjong clubhouse built around connection, community and some seriously good shopping. We talk about why mahjong has exploded in Dallas, the rise of women-owned mahj businesses, blanks, house…
Ep. 123: Texas Part 2, Giddyup! We're LIVE (and Sloppy!) from the Mähj the Magazine Retreat at the Interstate Inn
Ep 23 · Aug 14, 2026 · 51 min
The Mahjcast hits the road for a very special live episode from Mähj the Magazine’s retreat at the Interstate Inn in Stephenville, Texas — and Jason is surrounded by some of the women (and a bro named Fast Charlie) helping turn Texas into one of the hottest mahjong communities in the country. With Ira back home, Jennifer Hohman, co-founder of Houston's @MahjongMeetsMoxie and co-host of The Mahj Salon pod, steps in as co-host as we finally settle the great Texas blanks debate, break down the Dall…
Ep. 121: Mahj Court, Missing Jokers & the Great “Hold” Debate Solved!
Ep 21 · Aug 7, 2026 · 39 min
A family mahjong scandal has rocked the Mahj Bros universe—and this week, we’re taking it all the way to Mahj Court. Ira’s sister-in-law, Haley (pronounced: HAY-LEEEE), joins us from the Hamptons to defend herself after a mysterious exposure and a joker gone missing. Was it an innocent mistake, loosey-goosey Texas mahjong, or outright cheating? Jason serves as judge while Ira makes the case for life in mahj prison. We also finally settle the great “call” vs. “hold” vs. “pause” debate by phoning…
Ep. 120: Dead Hands, Live Jokers & Hot Takes
Ep 20 · Jul 31, 2026 · 23 min
International Mahjong Week may be wrapping up, but the mahjong madness is just getting started. This week, Jason and Ira revisit the great “hold,” “pause,” or “call” debate, review @mahjeltov's post about dead hands and redeemable jokers, and share the latest leaderboard drama from the Mahj Bros Battle on Mini Mahj Daily. Plus, a huge charity win in the Hamptons, another round of Call It, plenty of mailbag mayhem, and a reminder of what makes this game—and this community—so special. Pull up a ch…
Ep. 119: A Times Square Face/Off, The Modern Dad Joins the Chat & Ira's Tournament Tales
Ep 19 · Jul 24, 2026 · 41 min
The Mahj Bros Battle is heating up, Ira is officially tournament-ready, and this week’s episode brings plenty of mahjong, mayhem, and one very special guest. Jason and Ira welcome Jason Dunnigan from @the_modern_dad, to talk about parenting, building community, creating wholesome content, and how mahjong became the perfect way to disconnect from the phone and reconnect with friends. Plus: 🀄 Ira recaps his latest tournament tales—and reveals where he finished 📣 A major rules debate: should you…
Ep. 118: Mini Mahj Daily Mania, Mister Mahjong & Jason's New Beef
Ep 18 · Jul 17, 2026 · 36 min
The Mahj Bros Battle is on—and what started as a fun challenge has exploded into an incredible community of dozens of people competing, climbing the leaderboard, and making new mahjong friends every day. This week, we're talking about: 🀄 The first week of the Mahj Bros Battle on Mini Mahj Daily 🌎 A special interview with Mister Mahjong, Andrew Keeler, on the launch of International Mahjong Week 🎁 The mystery behind mahjong trinkets 📬 Mailbag stories—including the unbelievable tale of how mah…
Ep. 117: Mini Mahj Daily, 10 Joker Zac, Mahjcabulary & Summer Self-Care
Ep 17 · Jul 10, 2026 · 28 min
Jason is deep in World Cup mode, so this week's episode is a little shorter—but there's still plenty to unpack. We kick things off with an update on 10 Joker Zac (and another apology), reveal the results of Zach's poll, and celebrate a landslide victory for Team No 10 Jokers. Plus: 🀄 Our new obsession: Mini Mahj Daily and the Mahj Bros Battle 🦆 The mystery of the tiny mahjong good luck animals 📬 Mailbag featuring speed dating, Mahjong history, audio feedback, and MahjX 📖 New Mahjcabulary ent…
Ep. 116: Bomb Squads, Bathroom Breaks & Bird Bam Beth Enters the Chat
Jul 3, 2026 · 44 min
This week on The Mahjcast, Jason and Ira are still dealing with the fallout from the reverse joker swap heard ’round the mahjong internet. Is it genius? Is it a mahjtastrophe? Is it Jason’s Law? The community has spoken — loudly — and the bros are unpacking every scandalous tile. Plus, Nancy from Cane Bay Mahjong joins by phone to talk about her team’s incredible Guinness World Record win — 48 hours, 202 games, bathroom-break strategy, no sleep, and one very missed Depends sponsorship opportunit…
Ep. 115: Kathy Wise from Mahj the Mag, Jason's Law + Ira's Outrage
Ep 15 · Jun 26, 2026 · 50 min
This week on The Mahjcast, Jason and Ira sit down with Kathy Wise, founder and editor of Mahj the Magazine, for an amazing conThis week on The Mahjcast, Jason and Ira sit down with Kathy Wise, founder and editor of Mahj the Magazine, for an amazing conversation about the launch of the magazine, the power of print, the growing mahjong community, Texas pool mahj, centerfold dreams, and why mahjong storytelling is officially having a moment. Plus, Jason finally gets his copy of Mahj the Magazine —…
Ep. 114 Mahjless in the Hamptons, A Tearful Bride & a Big Mahjtraversy Unpacked!
Ep 14 · Jun 19, 2026 · 39 min
This week on The Mahjcast, Jason and Ira go full Mahj in the Wild as they unpack real-life games, table drama, dry spells, ten-joker chaos, and the emotional toll of being completely mahjless. We’ve got a loaded mailbag, a truly scandalous Mahj Confession involving a bride, a bachelorette weekend, and way too many pauses after discards, plus shout-outs to Modern Mahjong, the New York Jewish Mahjong Festival, Mix and Maj in Summit, and more. Then the Mahjbros debut a brand-new segment: Mahjbros I…
Ep. 113: Mahjong Warriors, Mahj Confessions & No Mercy from Mom
Jun 12, 2026 · 33 min
This week on The Mahjcast, Jason and Ira are back at the table with a big tournament recap, Mahj Confessions, mailbag madness, and one very serious mahjong family feud. First up, Ira recaps his big day at Jackie’s Mahjong Warriors tournament in New York City — 84 players, 28 games, seven hours of mahj, and a very respectable finish. We talk tournament pressure, moving fast, knowing the rules, getting called out for your wall, and why everyone needs to try tournament play at least once. Then Jaso…
Ep. 112: Our Ladies That Mahj Mixer, Commitment Issues & Top Teaching Tips w/ Kim Eagle
Ep 10 · Jun 5, 2026 · 43 min
This week on The Mahjcast, Jason and Ira welcome Kim Eagle from Ladies That Mahj to the table — and yes, we are officially obsessed. Kim shares how she went from learning mahjong during hip surgery recovery to building a fast-growing teaching community in Bucks County, PA, with sold-out classes, online lessons, and more than a few strong opinions on how the game should be taught. Also this week: Ira clarifies the rules of his big summer card challenge — and somehow makes it even more complicated…
Ep. 111: The Summer of Mahjong Starts Now + Guiness Records and Mahj Apps We Love
May 29, 2026 · 30 min
The Mahjcast is back, and the Mahj Bros are officially kicking off the summer of mahjong in the Hamptons. Jason makes it back from a family wedding just in time to record, Ira is deep into his summer challenge, and the mailbag is overflowing. This week, we’re talking apps, online play, Guinness World Records, luck vs. skill, and whether the wall is truly your friend — or your enemy. In this episode: • Ira gives an update on his mission to win every hand on the 2026 card• Jason and Ira review mah…
Ep. 110: Mahj with Lance Enters the Chat & Our New Theme Song Debuts!
May 22, 2026 · 46 min
It’s our 10th episode, and we’re celebrating with a major mahj-lebrity: Lance Karp of Maj With Lance — teacher, collector, mahjong storyteller, and one of the most influential voices helping grow the game right now. Jason and Ira talk with Lance about how mahjong became his passion, why the game is having such a powerful cultural moment, and how the table can reconnect people in a world that feels more divided and distracted than ever. We get into men joining the game, the beauty of teaching beg…
Ep. 109: Soaps, Sixes & Small Change + Unpacking the 2026 Section
May 15, 2026 · 29 min
This week on The Mahjcast, Jason and Ira celebrate a major milestone: we’re now on Amazon Music — because Jeff Bezos begged and we finally gave in. Then we dive into the 2026 section of the new NMJL card: the hands, the traps, the soaps, the sixes, the pivots, and Jason’s deeply vulnerable confession that he has basically avoided this section entirely. Ira also announces his wildly ambitious new challenge -- good luck, dude. Plus, we’re serving up a packed episode with: Mahj Moment: Hallmark’s “…
Ep. 108: Stopping the Charleston, Passing Wind(s) & The Mahjbros Mailbag
May 8, 2026 · 30 min
This week on The Mahjcast, Jason and Ira dive headfirst into one of the most debated moves in the game—stopping the Charleston. Is it strategy, sabotage, or a straight-up declaration of war? We break down the etiquette, psychology, and table drama behind the move that can flip an entire game on its head. Plus, we’re unpacking the Winds & Dragons section of the 2026 card—why it’s more powerful (and more playable) than people think, how to approach it, and where the real pivot opportunities lie. A…
Ep. 107: Hot Hands, Bold Quints & No Filter
May 1, 2026 · 30 min
Fresh off a legendary night at Wölffer Estate (six Mahjongs… yeah, that's right), Jason and Ira are fired up and diving deep into the Quints—arguably among the most valuable, most aggressive section on the 2026 card. We’re talking pivots, pressure plays, and why committing early might just win you the game. Plus: Listener shoutouts and mailbag madness The Mahjong handles we’re loving right now A very heated Call It on table etiquette (noise, tapping… we go there) Dream Table gets a little star-s…
Ep. 106: 2468s, Friends Who Mahj & Perfect NYC Nights
Ep 2 · Apr 24, 2026 · 26 min
We’re coming off one of those nights—the kind that reminds you why you love this game. A perfect NYC evening with friends, great food, great vibes, and some seriously good Mahjong. This week, we’re diving into the 2-4-6-8 section on the new 2026 card—clean, structured hands that might look simple, but bring major strategy (and serious pressure on those sixes). We break down pivots, where people get stuck, and how to think through this section when the tiles aren’t cooperating. We’re also getting…
Ep. 105: Hold Your Sixes: Cracking the 3-6-9 Code
Ep 5 · Apr 17, 2026 · 29 min
Welcome back to The Mahjcast — Ira’s back in the cockpit and we’re diving straight into the 3-6-9. This week, the Mahj Bros break down one of the most flexible (and quietly powerful) sections on the 2026 card — the 3, 6, 9 hands. We’re talking pivots, why you need to hold onto your sixes, and how one tile can unlock half the card if you play it right. We also get into table culture — what makes a great host (and a terrible one), plus a spicy Call It! on tile slammers vs. respecting the flow of t…
Ep. 104: Legends at the Table: Mom, Jackie & Origin Stories
Apr 10, 2026 · 24 min
This week on The Mahjcast, it’s a true full-circle moment. Jason brings two absolute legends to the table—his mom and Jackie—the women who taught him the game, the strategy, the etiquette… and let’s be honest: the attitude, too. We go way back—like 1950s smoke-filled living rooms back—into Mom's mahj origin story, how the game was played then vs now, and why it’s having such a massive cultural comeback today. Plus: Real talk on the 2026 card and why pivoting is everything Tournament vs. kitchen…
Ep. 103: The Odd Ones, The Tea, and Table Rules
Ep 1 · Apr 3, 2026 · 24 min
We’re back—and things are heating up at the table. Coming off a big night in the Hamptons (yes, with branded wet naps… we’ve made it), Jason and Ira dive into one of the most underrated sections of the new card: 1-3-5-7-9. Confusing? Maybe. Quietly powerful? Definitely. We break down our favorite hands, smart pivots, and why this section might deserve more love in your game. In this episode: Strategy spotlight: 1-3-5-7-9 hands and how to actually play them, plus where to pivot The Mahj Moment: a…
Ep 102. Read the Table: Etiquette, Eating Sounds & New Card Chaos
Mar 27, 2026 · 25 min
Welcome back to The Mahjcast with Jason and Ira, the Mahj Bros. In this episode, we’re talking all about the new card, the thrill of a first six-flower hand, and what it really takes to go for singles and pairs without losing your mind. But we also get into one of the most important parts of the game that nobody talks about enough: table etiquette. We’re calling it like it is on food at the table, greasy fingers on tiles, loud eating sounds, tile-cleaning debates, and why good mahjong is about w…
New Card Energy: First Reactions & Table Truths
Mar 21, 2026 · 39 min
The first tile is down. In the debut episode of The Mahjcast, Jason and Ira dive straight into the most exciting moment of the year—the release of the new National Mahjong League card. From first reactions and favorite hands to confusion over scoring (and a little healthy debate), they break down what’s new, what’s wild, and what players should be thinking heading into a new season. But this episode goes way beyond the card. Jason and Ira share how they got into the game—from intense “bootcamp”…
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