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The Mahjcast, from Jason and Ira—the Mahj Bros—is where mahjong meets culture, community, and conversation. This isn’t a how-to show—it’s a seat at the table. Each week, Jason and Ira break down the personalities, stories, and unspoken rules that make the game so addictive—and why it’s having such a moment right now. From Hamptons living rooms to city apartments, mahjong has become more than a game—it’s a ritual, a vibe, and a shared language. Through signature segments like Call It (Call It What It Is), Read the Table, and The Last Tile, The Mahjcast dives into the real dynamics of the game
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- Today43 min
Ep. 112: Our Ladies That Mahj Mixer, Commitment Issues & Top Teaching Tips w/ Kim Eagle
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.
- 1 weeks ago29 min
Ep. 111: The Summer of Mahjong Starts Now + Guiness Records and Mahj Apps We Love
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.
- 2 weeks ago45 min
Ep. 110: Mahj with Lance Enters the Chat & Our New Theme Song Debuts!
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.
- 3 weeks ago29 min
Ep. 109: Soaps, Sixes & Small Change + Unpacking the 2026 Section
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.
- 4 weeks ago30 min
Ep. 108: Stopping the Charleston, Passing Wind(s) & The Mahjbros Mailbag
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.
- May 1, 202629 min
Ep. 107: Hot Hands, Bold Quints & No Filter
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.
- Apr 24, 202625 min
Ep. 106: 2468s, Friends Who Mahj & Perfect NYC Nights
We’re coming off one of those nights—the kind that reminds you why you love this game. A perfect NYC evening with friends, great food, great vibes, and some seriously good Mahjong.This week, we’re diving into the 2-4-6-8 section on the new 2026 card—clean, structured hands that might look simple, but bring major strategy (and serious pressure on those sixes). We break down pivots, where people get stuck, and how to think through this section when the tiles aren’t cooperating.We’re also getting into:The mistake that cost us a big hand (read the card, people)Defensive vs offensive play—when to go for it vs play it safeWhy sixes are flying this year and how to manage the chaosThe Mahjong Moment—IG handles we love and the growing culture of the gameReal friends vs Mahj friends… and the Holy Grail!Plus: dream tables, listener shoutouts, and a Last Tile that actually hits (whether Ira likes it or not).So pull up a chair, rack your tiles, and let’s play.
- Apr 17, 202628 min
Ep. 105: Hold Your Sixes: Cracking the 3-6-9 Code
Welcome back to The Mahjcast — Ira’s back in the cockpit and we’re diving straight into the 3-6-9.This week, the Mahj Bros break down one of the most flexible (and quietly powerful) sections on the 2026 card — the 3, 6, 9 hands. We’re talking pivots, why you need to hold onto your sixes, and how one tile can unlock half the card if you play it right.We also get into table culture — what makes a great host (and a terrible one), plus a spicy Call It! on tile slammers vs. respecting the flow of the game.In the Mahj Moment, we’re shouting out listeners, spotlighting some of our favorite IG handles like House of Mahj and Four Blondes Mahjong, and realizing… yeah, we might actually be influencing the culture 👀And of course — Dream Table gets personal, and The Last Tile brings it home with a reminder that this game isn’t about mastering everything at once… it’s about staying in it, learning, and building community one hand at a time.Pull up a chair, rack your tiles, and let’s play.🎧 New episodes every Friday📲 Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM: @themahjbros🀄️ And may the jokers be with you
About The Mahjcast
The Mahjcast, from Jason and Ira—the Mahj Bros—is where mahjong meets culture, community, and conversation. This isn’t a how-to show—it’s a seat at the table. Each week, Jason and Ira break down the personalities, stories, and unspoken rules that make the game so addictive—and why it’s having such a moment right now. From Hamptons living rooms to city apartments, mahjong has become more than a game—it’s a ritual, a vibe, and a shared language. Through signature segments like Call It (Call It What It Is), Read the Table, and The Last Tile, The Mahjcast dives into the real dynamics of the game
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