This week on The Mahjcast, Jason and Ira are still dealing with the fallout from the reverse joker swap heard ’round the mahjong internet. Is it genius? Is it a mahjtastrophe? Is it Jason’s Law? The community has spoken — loudly — and the bros are unpacking every scandalous tile.Plus, Nancy from Cane Bay Mahjong joins by phone to talk about her team’s incredible Guinness World Record win — 48 hours, 202 games, bathroom-break strategy, no sleep, and one very missed Depends sponsorship opportunity.Then we head down to Tampa, where Florida is Florida-ing, the mahjong drama is juicy, and apparently even vintage tile boxes can trigger the bomb squad.And we are thrilled to welcome one of our favorite Mahjiverse personalities, Bird Bam Beth, for a hilarious, smart, slightly profane conversation about teaching mahjong, house rules, super jokers, alternative cards, mahjong on mushrooms, dogging, building community, and why there really is room for everyone at the table.It’s a full-on great mahjisode this week. So pull up a chair, rack your tiles, and let’s play.

This week on The Mahjcast, Jason and Ira sit down with Kathy Wise, founder and editor of Mahj the Magazine, for an amazing conThis week on The Mahjcast, Jason and Ira sit down with Kathy Wise, founder and editor of Mahj the Magazine, for an amazing conversation about the launch of the magazine, the power of print, the growing mahjong community, Texas pool mahj, centerfold dreams, and why mahjong storytelling is officially having a moment.Plus, Jason finally gets his copy of Mahj the Magazine — after only a minor USPS saga — and the guys unpack the Charleston issue, Kathy’s vision, and why this magazine feels more like a gorgeous coffee table book than something you toss in a pile.Then, things get groundbreaking.Jason unveils his bold new proposal for the National Mahjong League: it involves Jokers, and it's nothing to joke about. Ira thinks it’s the dumbest idea he’s ever heard. Jason thinks it’s the future of the game. The debate is fierce, historic, and possibly important enough to be known forever as Jason’s Law.Also in this episode: Ira’s latest teaching adventures, Jason’s losing streak finally ends, Spools Tiles get a full Mahj Bros review, Kim Eagle hits 30K followers, the mahjong podcast world keeps growing, and the Cane Bay Mahjong crew prepares for a 48-hour Guinness World Record mahjathon.This one has magazines, mahj moments, rule reform, and just the right amount of stupidity.Pull up a chair, rack your tiles, and let's play.

This week on The Mahjcast, Jason and Ira go full Mahj in the Wild as they unpack real-life games, table drama, dry spells, ten-joker chaos, and the emotional toll of being completely mahjless.We’ve got a loaded mailbag, a truly scandalous Mahj Confession involving a bride, a bachelorette weekend, and way too many pauses after discards, plus shout-outs to Modern Mahjong, the New York Jewish Mahjong Festival, Mix and Maj in Summit, and more.Then the Mahjbros debut a brand-new segment: Mahjbros Investigate, featuring Rebekah from @themahjongpivot, as we crack open the case of the “mistaken mahjong” and determine whether a viral post from @ohmymahjong was actually wrong… or secretly a perfectly good mahjong all along.Plus: Ira’s mahj vocabulary lesson, Jason’s losing streak, Rebecca’s Utah mahj scene, and a Last Tile reminder that being mahjless doesn’t make you hopeless — it just means your next mahjong is coming.Pull up a chair, rack your tiles, and let's play.DM us on Instagram @themahjbros, we'd love to hear from you.

This week on The Mahjcast, Jason and Ira are back at the table with a big tournament recap, Mahj Confessions, mailbag madness, and one very serious mahjong family feud.First up, Ira recaps his big day at Jackie’s Mahjong Warriors tournament in New York City — 84 players, 28 games, seven hours of mahj, and a very respectable finish. We talk tournament pressure, moving fast, knowing the rules, getting called out for your wall, and why everyone needs to try tournament play at least once.Then Jason heads down to Jersey to play with his mom and her crew, where the chicken was dry, the tiles were cruel, and his mother showed absolutely no Mahj Mercy.Plus:Ira’s fake sick revenge plotJason’s ongoing cheating confession falloutMahjong Warriors tournament tipsA conversation with Keen from Spools about floating pool tiles, travel racks, and building mahjong gear from a rocket scientist’s brainMahj speed dating becomes our newest terrible/brilliant ideaOur first Mahj Confessions winnerMailbag rules: can you rack before the deal is over?And a Last Tile about why every player should take the leap and try their first tournamentPull up a chair, rack your tiles… and let’s play.Mentioned in this episode: @ladiesthatmahj @shop_spools @mayorofmahjFollow us on Instagram and DM us anytime, we'd love to hear from you! @themahjbros

This week on The Mahjcast, Jason and Ira welcome Kim Eagle from Ladies That Mahj to the table — and yes, we are officially obsessed.Kim shares how she went from learning mahjong during hip surgery recovery to building a fast-growing teaching community in Bucks County, PA, with sold-out classes, online lessons, and more than a few strong opinions on how the game should be taught.Also this week:Ira clarifies the rules of his big summer card challenge — and somehow makes it even more complicatedJason reviews the Mahjong app and brags about his win rateKim weighs in on playing for money, food at the table, alternate cards, and when to stop the CharlestonWe talk teaching beginners, commitment issues at the table, and why touching the tiles mattersMahj Moment spotlights So Bam Fun and Bird Bam BearsThe Mailbag brings pineapple kugel, tile flickers, and listener pet peevesMahj Confessions returns with a shocking cheating scandalA very hysterical Dream Table Last Tile--You'll want to pass it on!Follow Kim at @ladiesthatmahj and find her classes, content, and recently-launched online course at LadiesThatMahj.com.Follow us on Instagram at @TheMahjBros and slide into our DMs with your Mahj Confessions, Mailbag questions, Dream Table picks, and hot takes. We're giving away subs to Mahj the Mag, people, let's go! ($150 value)Pull up a chair, rack your tiles and let's play.

The Mahjcast is back, and the Mahj Bros are officially kicking off the summer of mahjong in the Hamptons.Jason makes it back from a family wedding just in time to record, Ira is deep into his summer challenge, and the mailbag is overflowing. This week, we’re talking apps, online play, Guinness World Records, luck vs. skill, and whether the wall is truly your friend — or your enemy.In this episode:• Ira gives an update on his mission to win every hand on the 2026 card• Jason and Ira review mahjong tech, including The Mahjong Game, Daily Maj, and the Mahjy app• The Mahj Bros open the mailbag with listener shoutouts, hot takes, and community love• Nancy from Cane Bay Mahjong calls in to talk about attempting a 48-hour Guinness World Record mahjong marathon• The boys debate the big question: is mahjong luck, skill, or both?• Jason's generation-defining Dream Table with the NMJL • Ira continues to do Ira things, 'nuff saidPull up a chair, rack your tiles, and let’s play.Follow us on Instagram: @themajbrosNew episodes every Friday.And as always — may the jokers be with you.

It’s our 10th episode, and we’re celebrating with a major mahj-lebrity: Lance Karp of Maj With Lance — teacher, collector, mahjong storyteller, and one of the most influential voices helping grow the game right now.Jason and Ira talk with Lance about how mahjong became his passion, why the game is having such a powerful cultural moment, and how the table can reconnect people in a world that feels more divided and distracted than ever. We get into men joining the game, the beauty of teaching beginners, the magic of vintage sets, Kelly Ripa’s mahjong skills, and why the National Mah Jongg League card still matters.Plus, Lance weighs in on the big debates: playing for money, food at the table, stopping the Charleston, alternative cards, defensive play, and why 2026 may officially be the year of the pivot.And yes, Ira’s quest to win every hand on the card continues. Only about 1,399 games to go, bro.In this episode:Lance Karp joins the Mahj BrosIra’s summer challenge updateThe debut of our new Mahjcast theme songWhy mahjong is exploding right nowMen at the table and growing the game2026 card strategy and hands we loveLance plays along for a special edition of Call It!Kelly Ripa, dream tables and the energy vintage sets bringListen now on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon Podcasts. May the jokers be with you.

This week on The Mahjcast, Jason and Ira celebrate a major milestone: we’re now on Amazon Music — because Jeff Bezos begged and we finally gave in.Then we dive into the 2026 section of the new NMJL card: the hands, the traps, the soaps, the sixes, the pivots, and Jason’s deeply vulnerable confession that he has basically avoided this section entirely. Ira also announces his wildly ambitious new challenge -- good luck, dude.Plus, we’re serving up a packed episode with:Mahj Moment: Hallmark’s “mahjong” movie gets absolutely panned, while Maj the Mag gets a major shoutoutMahj Bros Mailbag: listener love, Maj confessions, and hidden mahjong purchasesCall It: playing for money vs. not playing for money — are you even playing if quarters aren’t involved?Rules debate: does the dealer deal the tiles, or does everyone take their own?Dream Table: One Soprano, and one very fancy mahjong table, possibly with the Hermes setIt’s strategic, petty, glossy, dramatic, and full of jokers. Pull up a chair, rack your tiles, and let’s play.

This week on The Mahjcast, Jason and Ira dive headfirst into one of the most debated moves in the game—stopping the Charleston. Is it strategy, sabotage, or a straight-up declaration of war? We break down the etiquette, psychology, and table drama behind the move that can flip an entire game on its head.Plus, we’re unpacking the Winds & Dragons section of the 2026 card—why it’s more powerful (and more playable) than people think, how to approach it, and where the real pivot opportunities lie.Also in this episode:A very spirited Maj Bros election drama (yes, there was campaigning…) The Mahj Moment: why mahjong is having a major cultural comebackThe Maj Bros mailbag + some of our favorite community momentsMahjong creators we’re loving right nowA special Dream Table (Mother’s Day edition ❤️)And, of course… a Last Tile that might actually win Ira over (no promises)It’s strategic, it’s opinionated, it’s a little chaotic—and it’s a can’t-miss episode.Pull up a chair, rack your tiles… and let’s play.

Fresh off a legendary night at Wölffer Estate (six Mahjongs… yeah, that's right), Jason and Ira are fired up and diving deep into the Quints—arguably among the most valuable, most aggressive section on the 2026 card. We’re talking pivots, pressure plays, and why committing early might just win you the game.Plus:Listener shoutouts and mailbag madnessThe Mahjong handles we’re loving right nowA very heated Call It on table etiquette (noise, tapping… we go there)Dream Table gets a little star-studdedAnd a surprisingly heartfelt Last Tile about getting out, finding your people, and building your mahj communityIt’s strategic, it’s unfiltered, it’s a little unhinged—and it’s a can’t-miss episode.Pull up a chair, rack your tiles… and let’s play.