“Cult of Body & Soul” is a docu-podcast series that explores how SOULCYCLE transcended fitness as it captured the New York City zeitgeist with ritual, candlelight and cult of personality.
We expose the intoxicating power dynamic between riders and instructors, the gate-kept instructor training program, the true story behind founders Julie Rice and Elizabeth Cutler, and the political scandal that torched the brand’s image.
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Featuring interviews with instructors, studio managers, front desk staff, and corporate insiders — this is the story behind the brand that became the SoHo House of fitness.
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Presented by: Broadway Podcast Network
“Cult of Body & Soul” is created, executive produced and narrated by writer, producer and native New Yorker Jess Rothschild.
In 2023, Jess created and exec. produced the GLAAD-Award nominated series "Finding Fire Island," centered on the history, mystique and lore of Cherry Grove and The Fire Island Pines.
Since 2019, Jess produces and hosts “Hot Takes & Deep Dives” centered on queer pop iconography & New York City culture. Guests include Rosie O'Donnell, Sandra Bernhard, Isaac Mizrahi, Bruce Vilanch, Fran Drescher and The L Word creator Ilene Chaiken.
Instagram: @jessxnyc
FEATURING
JANET FITZGERALD
Master Instructor; Director of Instructor Training
STEVIE SANTANGELO
Master Instructor, 8 years
HALLE BECKER
Yoga & Soul instructor 8 years
JOHN HILL
SiriusXM host
MILES J.
Corporate
AMIT BAGGA
Rider, NYS Office of the Governor
NOA SHAW
Instructor
LOUISE G.
Instructor
CHRIS HALE
Instructor
SUMI VATSA
Rider
DREW B.
Instructor
IAN M.
Instructor
CONTACT
scott@gorensteinpublicity.com with press inquiries
