Couples Who Play Together Stay Together
Mah Jongg Mondays podcast
In today’s episode Fern first welcomes long time mahj friend and player Eileen DerAris to join her to discuss the hot topic of politics around the mahj table and hot tiles to consider for game play with the 2025 card. Then guests Linda and Sonny Brownlee join Fern to discuss playing mahj as a couple and the benefits it can have. Listen in for another interesting and informative episode of Mah Jongg Mondays! You can purchase both of Fern's books, (her memoir) and (a historical fiction work), at Amazon.com or at your local independent bookseller.
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2025 Card Perspectives with Lorraine
Mah Jongg Mondays podcast
In today’s episode funny lady Lorraine Urist joins me for another episode here on the podcast. We’ll talk about the new card, her recent mahj event, life and love and friendship. Ever heard of messy mah jongg? My friend Tina joins me from Florida to chat about this mahj term, what it means and you can decide if it’s a way for you to play or simply say I’m sticking with the traditional style of the game. You can purchase both of Fern's books, (her memoir) and (a historical fiction work), at Amazon.com or at your local independent bookseller. Mah's Helping...
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The 2025 New Card Analysis with Karen Gooen
Mah Jongg Mondays podcast
It’s here!! The 2025 card is arriving in our mailboxes. In today’s episode Karen Gooen returns to the podcast to review portions of the new card with us. Karen’s analytical mindset and creativity always make these episodes fun. Go grab your new card and let’s dive in together! You can purchase both of Fern's books, (her memoir) and (a historical fiction work), at Amazon.com or at your local independent bookseller. Karen's mah jongg blog can be found at , and her books and can both be purchased on Amazon.com or at your local independent bookseller....
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The Kindness We Find Through Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg Mondays podcast
It’s so good to be back recording after my big surgery. In today’s episode I welcome Laurie Kapp to the podcast. We discuss so much in this episode! Our love of mahj, the devestating Cali fires that ravaged communities and left so many people homeless, mahj sets, favorite sections and hands on the card and how we both strive to share kindness in our games and in our lives. Cozy up with a warm cup of tea or coffee and listen in as we talk about our favorite game— mah jongg!! You can purchase both of Fern's books, (her memoir) and (a historical fiction work),...
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Playing With Blank Tiles
Mah Jongg Mondays podcast
After a five month break due to medical issues, Fern is back at the mic first with returning guest and funny friend Lorraine Urist. Listen in as they talk about life, mah jongg and friendship. In the second part of the podcast Fern welcomes Ashley Gomez and Linda Casey from The Dallas Mahj Club. The ladies explain how to play with “blanks.” It’s a popular house rule that’s a Texas favorite among players there. Who knew the extra blank tiles in your set could add a fun and exciting twist to the game! Enjoy the episode, and Fern (and Liam) are wishing everyone a happy and healthy winter...
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East Coast Meets West Coast!
Mah Jongg Mondays podcast
In todays episode my special and always funny west coast mahj sista, Lorraine Urist, joins me to discuss our exciting in person meet up on Long Island. Mah jongg brought us together like it has for so many other players across the country. We talk about the new card, seeing eachother in person and playing on my electric table, Lorraine’s recent mahj event in California and of course there’s a funny story Lorraine will share with us! Thank you for listening in and waiting patiently for this episode to drop as I’m dealing with chemo treatment. Mwah! You guys are the best! Fern's two...
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Let’s Talk About the 2024 Card!
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 or purchase her book Searching For Bubbe Fischer: The Path To Mah Jongg Wisdom or at your local bookseller. You can find Renee's Reading Club . Fern's two books, (her memoir) and (a historical fiction story), can both be purchased on Amazon.com or from your local independent bookseller.
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Marvelous Mrs. Mahj
Mah Jongg Mondays podcast
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 Lorraine Urist can be contacted for the upcoming mahj event on 4/7/2024 at or at (818) 419-9167 Fern's two books, (her memoir) and (a historical fiction book), can both be purchased on Amazon.com or from your local independent...
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Mahj-X
Mah Jongg Mondays podcast
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! Fern's two books, (her memoir) and (a historical fiction book), can both be purchased on Amazon.com or from your local independent bookseller.
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Lorraine’s Mah Jongg Tourn-event
Mah Jongg Mondays podcast
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, (her memoir) and (a historical fiction book), can both be purchased on Amazon.com or from your local independent bookseller.
info_outlineIn todays episode my special and always funny west coast mahj sista, Lorraine Urist, joins me to discuss our exciting in person meet up on Long Island. Mah jongg brought us together like it has for so many other players across the country. We talk about the new card, seeing eachother in person and playing on my electric table, Lorraine’s recent mahj event in California and of course there’s a funny story Lorraine will share with us! Thank you for listening in and waiting patiently for this episode to drop as I’m dealing with chemo treatment. Mwah! You guys are the best!
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.