About this episode

This episode features a variety of personal stories including a televised proposal and a funeral in Cameroon, exploring themes of self-esteem and unexpected alliances.

In this hour, a televised proposal, an unlikely tennis alliance, and a funeral in Cameroon. Is there a theme? You tell us! This episode is hosted by Moth Director Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers: Harold Cox overshares during a work presentation. Di Cai takes her last chance at stardom on a reality competition show.  Mercedes Hesselroth comes face to face with her low self esteem while caring for her grandfather.  Tim Lopez and his frenemy team up for tennis doubles.  Akwi Nji returns to Cameroon to bury her father.  Podcast # 988

People in this episode

Host: Chloe Salmon

Guests: Harold Cox, Di Cai, Mercedes Hesselroth, Tim Lopez, Akwi Nji

Topics covered

• televised proposal
• tennis alliance
• funeral
• self-esteem
• reality competition

Keywords

• Moth Radio Hour
• storytelling
• personal stories
• self-esteem
• tennis
• reality show
• Cameroon
• funeral

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Moth, Atlantic Public Media

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