About this episode

The episode discusses the themes of the animated film Kiki's Delivery Service, focusing on the gig economy and work/life balance.

Finally, an animated film about how the gig economy is BAD but dirigibles are COOL! This week we hang out with the snarkiest cat around, Jiji, and his very cool familiar, a little witch who dreams of something better than eating pancakes for every meal. Even if you're not a freelancer, this film speaks volumes, because work/life balance is impossible and Kiki's about to find out why!

People in this episode

Hosts: Dom Nero, Adam Volerich

Topics covered

• gig economy
• work/life balance
• animated film
• freelancing
• dirigibles
• witches

Keywords

• Kiki's Delivery Service
• gig economy
• animated film
• work/life balance
• freelancing
• Jiji
• witch

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Kiki's Delivery Service

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