Podcast
Little House of Mahj
Four sisters share lighthearted musings on the game of Mahjong, and life! Designed for both new and seasoned players, this podcast offers practical tips, interesting observations, and relatable stories to help you get the most out of Mahjong.
Take a listen and join the community. Everyone is welcome at the Little House of Mahj!
- Games chart
- #70
- Episodes
- 29
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 21 min
- On air since
- 2026
- Latest episode
- 5 days ago
Episodes
29 episodes, newest first
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32 min
Little House of Mahj - Episode 28 - SEASON FINALE, Meet the husbands
Season 1, Episode 28
Show notes
This Season 1 finale episode is a celebration of Season 1 - the sisters review their favorite Little House memories, and talk about the upcoming holiday season - Mahjong holiday parties and snacks specifically. And in a podcast first, you get to meet each of their husbands and hear first hand their thoughts on Mahjong and the podcast. Stay tuned till the end to catch all the fun!!
Enjoy!
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27 min
Little House of Mahj - Episode 27 - Honorary Sister Pamela, Tournament play update, Blanks
Season 1, Episode 27
Show notes
VERY special episode ahead while Teresa is out visiting her new grandbaby! The sister's Mahjong teacher Pamela is the first ever honorary sister to join the Little House. They discuss a recent trial tournament Pamela put on, plus Tina recaps some of her tells she uncovered during recent games. Very helpful information for everyone!! Also, they discuss thoughts and a question regarding blanks, and you hear Pamela's favorite....and least favorite line. While Teresa is missed, we love Pamela in the Little House!
If you are in the St. Louis area and want details of Pamela's instructional offerings, contact her at mahjonggwithpam@gmail.com.
Enjoy!
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21 min
Little House of Mahj - 26 - Discard Strategy, Amy's Mahj Party Planning, Fun Fact
Season 1, Episode 26
Show notes
What do cryotherapy, Star Wars, and Bridgerton have in common? The sisters expertly weave them in to today's episode. Tina talks higher level discard strategy after an exposure. Also, the origin of the "curtsy" and fun facts are shared. And you get to hear about Amy's first Mahjong party planning.
Everyone is welcome! Enjoy.
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23 min
Little House of Mahj - Episode 25- Getting competition ready- 4 games in 1 hour attempt
Season 1, Episode 25
Show notes
In this episode, the sisters get tournament ready by attempting to play four games in an hour. Can they complete the impossible? Did they survive? Are they one step closer to playing in a tournament? Listen to find out! Spoiler alert - their first attempt did NOT go well.
Also, Tina gives update on handing out trinkets at her weekly open play, and Amy shares her favorite go to line!
This is a fun one! Enjoy!
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21 min
Little House of Mahj - Episode 24 - Joker Exchange Quiz, Playing in the wild
Season 1, Episode 24
Show notes
Today's episode is chock full of fun! Hear about Tina playing in the wild and if she was able to keep up with the pace. Sisters give a Mini Mahj Daily update, and are quizzed with a unique Joker exchange question. Also, Lisa shares her favorite go to line, and Amy stops using her markers to track her lines!!
Enjoy!
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18 min
Little House of Mahj - Episode 23 - Big Mexico Announcement, Tina's Favorite Line
Season 1, Episode 23
Show notes
Huge milestone for the sisters in this episode! They give the big reveal on their trip to Mexico AND YOU ARE INVITED! The sisters are going to Excellence Coral Playa Mujeres in Cancun with Mahjong Trip Co !!! All the details are in the episode - discount codes, package itinerary, dates. You are NOT going to want to miss playing Mahjong with the sisters.
Also in episode, get update on their first golf outing, and hear about Tina's favorite line to play.
All are welcome in the Little house AND to come to Mexico and meet the sisters in person!
BOOK HERE at Mahjong Trip Co., and read all the details
https://travelagentbecky.com/home/mahjong-and-margaritas-excellence-coral/
Use code HOUSE for $50 off retreat fee, and bring your own tiles for $100 refund!
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21 min
Little House of Mahj - Episode 22 - Charleston with two tiles each, Favorite line on card
Season 1, Episode 22
Show notes
In today's episode you'll get an update on Tina's new Mahj Room and how she's storing her mats. Plus, there is a great rules roundup about multiple joker exchanges in one turn, and what you do when everyone only wants to pass TWO tiles in Charleston. Also, Amy introduces a new segment - What is your favorite line on the card. Today - you hear Teresa's favorite go to line! The sisters round it out with a great fun facts segment.
Enjoy the Little House!
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20 min
Little House of Mahj - Episode 21 - Stages of a hand, pyramid stacking
Season 1, Episode 21
Show notes
In today's episode, hear about Amy's first time hosting pool Mahj at her house, and what Tina REALLY thinks about her tiles and matt! Also, the sisters discuss stacking your tiles for the second Charleston, and the 3 stages of a hand - dreaming, developing, and committing. Lots of strategy talk! Also, Amy compares golf to Mahjong, and Teresa shares a fun fact.
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20 min
Little House of Mahj - Episode 20 - Trinkets, Different Types of Players
Season 1, Episode 20
Show notes
Sisters discuss their shock in hitting 10,000 plays and downloads! Also, Tina introduces trinkets to the gang and a lively discussion ensues! Then a great discussion on different types of players - those who a very rules focused and those who focus on the "fun" aspects of game like tiles, trinkets, house rules, etc. Also, they give a follow up on Mini Mahj Daily and share in their rage against LILY! :)
Enjoy! Everyone is welcome in the Little House...even Lily and Rose.
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21 min
Little House of Mahj - Episode 19 - Mini Mahj Daily & follow up on latest episodes
Season 1, Episode 19
Show notes
This episode the sisters take the opportunity to right some of their wrongs from past episodes, and provide follow up regarding storing tiles, black dragons, and calling dragon tiles. Plus, they talk Mini Mahj Daily! And we round out our series "If you were a tile, what tile would you be?". Hear about Lisa's spirit tile.
Want to join the Little House of Mahj Mini Mahj Daily group? Click here to join the fun!
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21 min
Little House of Mahj - Episode 18 - Disinfecting Tiles, Travel Tiles, Playing Controversy
Season 1, Episode 18
Show notes
This is one jam packed episode! And spoiler alert...it goes off the rails in the last third. Before the "heated controversy" starts, the sisters talk about ways to disinfect tiles, and Tina finally finds the perfect travel tile set. Plus, you hear what tile Teresa would be and why!
This is a must listen! Enjoy!
Contact Driftwood Darling to purchase the travel tiles discussed: driftwooddarling.square.site. Tell them the sisters sent you!
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19 min
Little House of Mahj - Episode 17 - Calling Dragons, Mega Mahj Review
Season 1, Episode 17
Show notes
In today's episode, hear about Amy's night out "in the wild" and her deep thoughts on how some players called dragons just "red", or "green". A heated sister debate ensues. Also, hear a full review of what the sisters call Mega Mahj - 4 person game with two sets of tiles, two racks each. It was crazy! Also, hear what tile Tina would be and why.
Come on in to the Little House!
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24 min
Little House of Mahj - Episode 16 - Practicing Alone, Storing Tiles, and crazy ways to play
Season 1, Episode 16
Show notes
This is a packed episode where the sisters discuss a new way of playing they dubbed "Siamese Quad", and also ways to practice alone are debated. Glorious Gear segment is back about ideas to display and store your tiles, plus a new segment is introduced...if you were a tile, what tile would you be? First up, hear what Amy's spirit tile would be.
Lots of fun in the Little House for this one!
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23 min
Little House of Mahj - Episode 15 - The Competitive Edge
Season 1, Episode 15
Show notes
This episode is chock full of great information on how to transform your game from a beginner to intermediate player and beyond! The sisters talk about some defensive strategies and how they use them in their game. Also, they discuss excitement over the newest member of the Little House family joining soon!!
Enjoy!
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22 min
Little House of Mahj - Episode 14 - Listener Emails, Losing our minds, and glorious gear
Season 1, Episode 14
Show notes
In this action packed episode, the sisters give an update on their deep thoughts on pool mahjong and it gets a little spicy. Also, a new segment of "How we've lost our minds" is introduced and you hear how sisters lose their minds while playing Mahjong. Plus, sisters review two listener emails about tournament play and how to determine what level of player you are. And it ends with a glorious gear segment on a controversial piece of plastic. Whew...Enjoy!
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22 min
Little House of Mahj - Episode 13 - Review of different Mahjong Apps
Season 1, Episode 13
Show notes
So many Mahjong apps, so little time. In today's episode, the sisters review three different online apps...Mahjong 4 Friends, Mah Jongg 4 Fun, and The Mahjong App. Also, you hear about Tina's teaching session with about 11 ladies.
Welcome to the Little House!
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17 min
Little House of Mahj - Episode 12 - Sister Travels
Season 1, Episode 12
Show notes
The summer is flying by and on today's episode we hear about what the sisters have been up to. Between horses, flapjacks and houses, there is alot to talk about. How does Mahjong fit into this, you ask? Listen in to find out! Also, ever wondered about the different spellings of Mahjong? We talk about that too!
Welcome to the Little House.
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24 min
Little House of Mahj - Episode 11 - Mahjong Pamela
Season 1, Episode 11
Show notes
In today's episode, we have the honor of interviewing the person who taught us Mahjong! She is not only a fabulous Mahjong teacher, but a wonderful person, and we are excited for you to hear about her teaching philosophy, her favorite house rules, and why she has never played with blanks. She also (unknowingly) taught us the impact a good snack selection can make!
If you are in the St. Louis area, you can see first hand why she is the best Mahjong teacher at mahjonggwithpam@gmail.com.
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20 min
Little House of Mahj - Episode 10 - Mahjong Etiquette
Season 1, Episode 10
Show notes
Today's episode, the sisters reviews the many etiquette social norms and faux pas of Mahjong...some they enforce, and some they don't! Also, Amy goes antiquing, and Teresa very enthusiastically shares her new favorite snack. And how much she paid for it...
Welcome to the Little House!
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19 min
Little House of Mahj - Episode 9 - Dead Episode
Season 1, Episode 9
Show notes
THEMED EPISODE ALERT! The sisters review all the rules that make a hand dead, plus they also discuss the moments that kill your soul while playing Mahjong...like being one tile away from winning, or forgetting to exchange a joker. Or thinking you have Mahjong, but you used a joker in a pair. Enjoy this very special Dead episode of Little House of Mahj!
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