Ep 21: Jess Rothschild
21: Jess Rothschild gives her hot takes on SoulCycle with her new podcast 'Cult of Body & Soul'
Jess Rothschild produces and hosts pop culture podcast Hot Takes and Deep Dives. Since 2019, she’s interviewed the likes of Rosie O’Donnell, John Cameron Mitchell, Sandra Bernhard, and many more as she delves into all things queer pop iconography and New York City culture.
Now, she’s discussing Cult of Body & Soul, her new seven-part docu-podcast series that explores the cultural phenomenon of SoulCycle — something that became much more than an indoor cycling workout. It hit the zeitgeist, attracting celebrities like Oprah Winfrey but also serving as a hub for community...and some controversy...over the years.
Through the show, Jess interviews instructors, studio managers, front desk staff, and corporate insiders, while also weaving in her personal connection to SoulCycle and how it affected her own life.
I sat down with Jess to hear what inspired her to do this deep dive on all things SoulCycle and what made something that — on paper — sounds like just an indoor spin class into the Cult of Body and Soul.
“A third space offers an environment that is so positive, where you can connect with people in a positive way...where you can receive energy.”
Listen here 🎧 :
