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The 2026 card is here and we are diving in with the one and only Karen Gooen. AKA BUBBE FISCHER!

**If you weren’t born with a mahjong playing Bubbe, look no further! Karen Gooen, Mahjong Guru, Author, Speaker - is Bubbe to all! She does a fabulous card analysis each year, helping thousands of players decode the new lines. This year she has agreed to join us on Tile Talk to share her insights with all of you!

Karen's books: ”Searching for Bubbe Fischer”,”Small World”, ”Take Two”, ”Ellen, Discovered”

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🀄 Tile Talk Ep. 4 | Dominique Messor Schmidt: Building The Mahjong League & Mrs. Mahjong Brand

What does it take to turn a passion for Mahjong into a nationwide movement? In this episode of Tile Talk, hosts Christina and Elizabeth sit down with Dominique Messor Schmidt — founder of The Mahjong League and the creative force behind Mrs. Mahjong — to talk about her incredible journey from beginner to certified instructor to league organizer.

Whether you're a seasoned Mahjong player or just discovered the game, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and practical tips.

📌 In This Episode:

• How Dominique learned American Mahjong just six years ago and built a brand around it
• The strategy behind launching and scaling The Mahjong League across the country
• Why Mahjong is having a major cultural moment — especially with millennials and Gen Z
• A simple, fun method for teaching kids to play Mahjong

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Christina, Elizabeth, & Marshall are back with Episode 3 of Tile Talk. This Episode goes beyond the basics of American Mahjong and delves into lesser known, yet very important, rules and game play.
🀄 Advanced American Mahjong Rules You Didn't Know | Tile Talk Podcast

Think you know all the rules? Think again. In this episode of Tile Talk, Christina, Elizabeth, and Marshall break down some of the most misunderstood and lesser-known rules of American Mahjong — perfect for beginners looking to level up AND seasoned players who want to sharpen their game.

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What's Covered in This Episode:

🔹 Charleston Rules (21:51) — When can you actually stop the Charleston? The answer might surprise you. 🔹 Committing to a Call (24:11) — When are you truly locked in? Learn exactly when a call becomes binding. 🔹 Exposed Tiles Order (24:43) — Courtesy vs. rule. What you're actually required to do with your rack. 🔹 Discarding a Joker (30:32) — The right way to call it out at the table. 🔹 Joker Exchanges (32:40) — Why you might not want to swap a joker (strategic reasons inside!). 🔹 Killing a Discarded Tile (34:31) — Three situations where a tile goes dead and can't be picked up. 🔹 Displaced Wall Tiles (43:10) — The rule that surprises nearly every player coming from card games. 🔹 Dead Hands (52:58) — What to do when your hand is cooked — and why you pivot instead of folding.

Whether you play with family, at a club, or in competitive settings, knowing these nuanced rules will make you a more confident and strategic American Mahjong player.

🎙️ Tile Talk is your go-to podcast for everything American Mahjong — from beginner basics to advanced strategy, etiquette, and everything in between.

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