Mah Jongg Mondays podcast

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 Bubbefischer@gmail.com or purchase her book Searching For Bubbe Fischer: The Path To Mah Jongg Wisdom on Amazon.com or at your local bookseller.   You can find Renee's Reading Club on Facebook.   Fern's two books, Mah Jongg Mondays (her memoir) and Staunch (a historical fiction story), can both be purchased on Amazon.com or from your local independent bookseller.

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.marvelousmrsmahj.com Fern's interview on Sylvia & Me Lorraine Urist can be contacted for the upcoming mahj event on 4/7/2024 at maloram@aol.com or at (818) 419-9167   Fern's two books, Mah Jongg Mondays (her memoir) and Staunch (a historical fiction book), can both be purchased on Amazon.com or from your local independent bookseller.

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 two books, Mah Jongg Mondays (her memoir) and Staunch (a historical fiction book), can both be purchased on Amazon.com or from your local independent bookseller.

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 historical fiction book), can both be purchased on Amazon.com or from your local independent bookseller.

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 Gardens.  Let’s listen in and get our mahj—on!   You can purchase Staunch on Amazon.com as an ebook or in paperback.   Flip book: stacey1955@gmail.com   The American MahJong Practice app can be found on the AppStore.   Mah's Helping Hand mah jongg highlighters   Friend of the show Daron Barness is also an instructor, and her website can be found here.

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 Connect can be found here. You can follow Fern on Instagram at @Fernlovesmahjongg, on Facebook as Fern Levitch-Bernstein, or you can get in touch via email at Fernhbern@yahoo.com   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 at patreon.com/mahjonggmondays

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!   You can contact Lorraine by email at Maloram@aol.com or by phone at (818)419-9167   Donna Eschen can be reached by email at Puffins@aol.com   infinitepetlife.com   You can follow Fern on Instagram at @Fernlovesmahjongg, on Facebook as Fern Levitch-Bernstein, or you can get in touch via email at Fernhbern@yahoo.com   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 at patreon.com/mahjonggmondays

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 some ideas to help strengthen your game whether you are a new, intermediate or advanced player. Listen in and let get our mahj-on!   Dana's blog   Crak Your Bags event page   The Myjongg.net Alzheimers fundraiser   You can follow Fern on Instagram at @Fernlovesmahjongg, on Facebook as Fern Levitch-Bernstein, or you can get in touch via email at Fernhbern@yahoo.com   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 at patreon.com/mahjonggmondays

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 titled: Poppy and Mary Ellen Deliver the Goods.    mahjonggmania.net   You can visit Daron's website at www.majbydaron.com, where you can also pick up a copy of her 2023 Mah Jongg worksheet packets.

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 bubbefischer@gmail.com   You can contact Fern at Fernhbern@yahoo.com   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 at patreon.com/mahjonggmondays

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. Along with Lorraine’s analysis and tips, she shares a funny story and a beautiful poem with us.  In the upcoming episode, Karen Gooen will be joining us with her helpful hints and analysis of the card and in the third episode Daron Barness will join me to help us decipher rhythms and patterns on the new card.   I want to wish everyone happy and healthy games ahead with the new card!   Where The Winds Blow tilesets   You can contact Fern at Fernhbern@yahoo.com   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 at patreon.com/mahjonggmondays

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 more people to learn the marvelous game of mah jongg! Mah's Helping Hand Maj By Daron Dix Hills Mahjong Facebook Group You can contact Fern at Fernhbern@yahoo.com   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 at patreon.com/mahjonggmondays

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 all get our mahj—on! You can visit the site for Mah Jongg Mania at mahjonggmania.net You can contact Fern at Fernhbern@yahoo.com   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 at patreon.com/mahjonggmondays

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 upcoming Crak Your Bags events can be found at www.crakyourbags.com/events Daron Barness' website can be found at www.majbydaron.com 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 at patreon.com/mahjonggmondays

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 of gaming and discussing how she adds weekly Wheel of Fortune and Wordle puzzles on MJTI! At the end of the episode Linda has an exciting mahj related announcement involving both her and Jan! Listen in to find out what’s in the works! Pick up your 2023 NMJL card at www.nationalmahjonggleague.org You can find the Moms Play Mah Jongg Facebook group here. You can find the Mah Jongg, That's It! Facebook group can be found here. To learn more about Siamese mah jongg, you can visit siamesemahjongg.com   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 at patreon.com/mahjonggmondays  

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 design colorful eclectic sets and fun mahj products.    Follow and connect with Molly on her socials: Instagram: @Mahjongmolly Facebook: Mahjongmolly   You can find Molly's instructional videos at mahjongmolly.teachable.com   More information on The MahJong Line can be found at themahjongline.com   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 at patreon.com/mahjonggmondays

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 holidays one and all! You can find their website at www.mahjonggmaven.com and they can be emailed at Themaven@mahjonggmaven.com 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 at patreon.com/mahjonggmondays

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 game and discuss some tips and strategies to help us all get our Mahj—on!   The Mah Jong, That's It! Facebook page can be found here.   You can contact Fern by way of: Email Fernhbern@yahoo.com  Instagram: @fernlovesmahjongg Facebook: Fern Levitch-Bernstein The Mah Jongg Mondays Facebook Group 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 at patreon.com/mahjonggmondays

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 Sara@mahjclub.com   Check out The Mahj club at their website: www.mahjclub.com   Learn more about the Mah Jongg Highlighters at www.mahshelpinghand.com   m.facebook.com/groups/MahJonggThatsIt   A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg   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 at patreon.com/mahjonggmondays

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 in and let’s get our mahj—on!   Here are the relevant links in order they are discussed in the episode:   https://www.dragonsonthegreen.org/   https://www.majbydaron.com/   https://crisloid.com/   https://mahjlife.com/   https://mahjcon.com/   Discount ending on 12/31/2022: EARLYBIRD15   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 at patreon.com/mahjonggmondays