This week on the podcast, Molly is joined by country bluegrass artist and friend of the pod Jobi Riccio to discuss Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin in the 1980s classic film, 9 to 5! We talk about Dolly’s star power, the progressive themes in this movie, why it’s still influential 40 years later, and how modern workplaces have — and haven’t — changed. Click here to listen and subscribe.
Along the way Molly and Jobi talk about gigging, the casual and authentic greatness of Dolly Parton, Dolly disco singers, an idea conceived by Jane Fonda, Bluegrass and being hard working people trying to make it in the early 1980’s. Great episde as always from Molly Smith!