Mahjong & Mics

We sit down with Avery Burns of Rocky Mountain Mahjong to talk about the journey that made her the player, teacher, community builder, and Mahjong personality she is today. Avery shares her perspective on resilience, the power of kindness, and her passion for creating welcoming Mahjong communities through teaching and philanthropy. We also get into her serious side as a tournament player—including strategy, competition, and what it takes to play at the highest level—while having plenty of fun with the playful, over-the-top personality that makes Avery so much fun to watch and listen to. It’s a conversation about resilience, kindness, competition, community…and, of course, Mahjong!

In this episode, we’re Playing It Forward! We dive into the world of Mahjong events that give back, from creative tournament and gathering ideas to different ways to raise funds for a cause. We also explore meaningful ways to make a difference that don’t cost a dime. Whether you’re planning a big event or simply want to use your Mahjong community to do some good, we’ve got plenty of ideas to inspire you to play with purpose.

In this episode, we’re diving into the world of online American Mahjong—from playing against bots to sitting down at a virtual table with players from anywhere.  We’ll compare some of the most popular Mahjong apps and sites, talk about what we love, and share what first-time online players should know before they click “Join Game.” Is online Mahjong as fun as playing around the table with friends? Let’s find out!

We talk about Molly’s new app, TileTime, and then dive into the many sides of Mahjong Molly—as a teacher, mentor, influencer, strategist, and player. It’s a fun conversation about her approach to the game, the Mahjong community, and what she’s learned along the way.

What if your love language isn’t Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Quality Time, Receiving Gifts, or Physical Touch—but Mahjong? In this playful episode, we’re putting a Mahjong spin on the five love languages and exploring how each one shows up around the table. From setting up the perfect game to celebrating a friend’s big win, find out how you give and receive Mahjong love—and take our quiz to discover your very own Mahjong Love Language!