Welcome to Joker Jail

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!

We’re talking about one of our favorite things: MAHJONG TILES, RACKS, MATS. From vintage beauties and hand-painted sets to quirky designs and tiles with a story, we’re sharing all the sets we love, the ones we’re dying to get our hands on, and what makes a set truly special. Consider this your permission to have a serious tile obsession.

We have a mystery guest at the table, and he’s here to make the case for why more men should be playing American Mahjong. He went from self-proclaimed Mahjong Widow to what he calls North America’s Best Male-Jong Player. 😂We get his take on why guys should play, what he’s learned from the ladies, and whether he can actually back up those Male-Jong credentials. Plus, he answers our completely unqualified, totally random “Dr. Questions” and somehow survives the experience.It’s Mahjong, men, questionable medical advice, and a whole lot of laughs.

This week we're covering all the mahjong chatter that's been filling our group texts. We dive into the latest tile drops, debate whether getting on the Crisloid waiting list is really worth it, and Susan is back with another edition of Sports Minute. Then we tackle a question we promise is all in good fun: Should men be profiting off mahjong? (Relax... we're kidding. Everyone is welcome at our table.)Pour yourself a drink, shuffle those tiles, and join us for plenty of laughs, a few opinions, and maybe even a hot take or two.

This week, we're tackling one of the biggest etiquette questions in mahjong: Should players be able to make up their own table rules at public events? What happens when someone starts telling beginners to play by their rules instead of the rules everyone signed up for? We share our thoughts on handling these situations while keeping the game welcoming for everyone.Plus, we're celebrating Catherine's birthday, Susan is counting down the days until football season is back (finally!), and Lauren shares her controversial opinion that everyone should just play with the NMJL card. Agree? Disagree? We know you'll have thoughts.Grab your favorite drink, pull up a chair, and join us for laughs, mahjong chatter, and a little friendly debate.

We're back from our summer adventures and catching up on all things mahjong, travel, and life. We chat about sister fights (because are you even sisters if you don't occasionally fight?), share what's new in the mahjong world, and, after binge-watching Nobody Wants This, Lauren has an unexpected realization... Catherine is a shiksa, which, according to Lauren's understanding, is a hot blonde who's married to a Jewish man. Tune in to find out if she's right.