Ep. 124: Our First Hamptons Mahjong Tournament, Dead Hands and Even More Dead Hydrangeas & a Charleston Etiquette Debate

Ep. 124: Our First Hamptons Mahjong Tournament, Dead Hands and Even More Dead Hydrangeas & a Charleston Etiquette Debate

August 21, 2026 · 34 min · Season 1 · Episode 24

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The Mahj Bros recap their first Hamptons Mahjong Tournament, discussing player experiences, etiquette, and competition.

Mahjong tournament season has officially hit the Hamptons—and the Mahj Bros are breaking down every tile, triumph, and bit of drama. From first-time tournament players to seasoned competitors, questionable etiquette, dead hands, slow play, and a surprise champion, this week’s Mahjcast is all about what happens when social mahjong gets competitive. Jason and Ira recap the entire tournament—including Ira’s pre-game stress, Jason getting his hand called dead, the players who shocked themselves by crushing it, and the final podium. Plus, the event supported a local charity, Hamptons Community Outreach, proving once again that bringing people together through mahjong is a huge part of what the Mahj Bros are all about. Also this week: 🀄 Tournament etiquette: What really drives players crazy—and what should you NEVER do at a mahjong tournament? 🏆 Mini Mahj Daily crowns two new weekly winners as the Mahj Bros Battle grows to more than 250players. 📚 Jason issues a buyer-beware warning after accidentally purchasing the wrong Mahjong Made Easy . 🤠 More love from the Texas mahjong community—and a few invitations for the Bros to hit the road again. 🗽 The Great Mahj-Off is ON: The Mahj…

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