At the Table with HopToi Mahjong

Mean mahj players, blindfolded mahjong, and the very important question of who makes the cut for your zombie apocalypse team. Plus, more men kissing and telling (lame), a little current events chaos, and the debate nobody asked for: Is Susan more of an Ariel or a Vanellope von Schweetz?A little mahj and absolutely no shortage of chaos.

Someone make sure Astrid is coming back because we have THOUGHTS about the new Crazy Rich Asians show.This week on At the Table, we're talking Bravo, how Susan somehow knows everything happening in politics but absolutely nothing happening in pop culture, and, of course, all things Mahjong.Catherine will probably get herself in trouble again this episode, but at this point, would it even be At the Table if she didn't?A little Bravo gossip, a lot of Mahjong, and absolutely no guarantee we stay on topic. Just how we like it.

This week on At the Table with HopToi Mahjong, we're sitting down with Gladys Grad, the OG disruptor of American Mahjong!Long before Mahjong became everyone's favorite obsession, Gladys was shaking things up. From organizing massive tournaments and cruises to creating Siamese Mahjong, she's spent decades finding new ways to play the game we love.We talk about her fascinating history in the Mahjong world, her experiences running huge tournaments for the National Mah Jongg League, how Siamese Mahjong came to be, and, of course, her latest creation: Black Dragons!Why do we need another dragon? What's the deal with the stickers? And are we really supposed to put them on our very expensive tiles?Whether you're a longtime player, curious about Siamese Mahjong, or just love a little Mahjong history, Gladys has stories you won't want to miss.Want to learn more about Siamese Mahjong or find Gladys?Visit mahjongg.org for Siamese Mahjong rules, cards, resources, and more.Follow At the Table with HopToi Mahjong for more conversations, Mahjong opinions, and a little table talk.

This week at the table, we’re getting into the Black Dragon controversy. We’re also asking where the heck all the tiles we ordered are and wondering if everyone is getting filler or if something else is going on.Then Aaron Rodgers enters the chat. We get into the kiss-and-tell chatter and why we think a man who kisses and tells is decidedly un-chic. Susan couldn’t chat with us this week, so unfortunately no one at the table could explain exactly what he’s famous for in the sports world.Missing tiles, filler, kiss-and-telling, and entirely too many opinions. Just another day at the table.

The Mahjong table has entered its accessory era. 😂This week, we’re talking dice dishes, Joker Jail, and why Mahjong mats are suddenly the thing everyone needs on their table. Cathy also shares the story behind her incredible antique Mahjong set she found in California, and of course, we get into the things that make Mahjong tables just a little more fun, fabulous, and personal.Because apparently, playing Mahjong isn’t enough. We also need the perfect accessories.Pull up a chair and join us at the table!