This week, Ben sits down with his SoulCycle instructor and longtime friend, David Zint — master instructor, motivational powerhouse, and unofficial therapist. After clocking over 750 hours of riding with David, Ben gets deep about how SoulCycle helped him through breakups, grief, and the chaos of acting life — and why it was never about burning calories.

But before we spin into the deep stuff, Ben shares his extremely unpatriotic feelings about the Fourth of July, why he’s ready to cancel kids at the gym, how fireworks nearly ruined a friendship (and his barn), and the latest Beyoncé ticket meltdown that tested his burnt toast theory and his blood pressure.

From spin-room therapy to Ozempic mood swings to tear-filled podium rides — this episode is full of breakthroughs, beefs, and Beyoncé.

Before we clip in, I vent about:

•  My moody 4th of July weekend
•  Kids ruining my F45 class with gaming laptops 
•  Fireworks-induced barn trauma
•  And my latest Beyoncé ticket saga — because of course something went wrong

Then David and I dive deep into:

•  How SoulCycle became therapy on a bike Crying mid-class, and the power of collective healing through movement
•  His journey from personal trainer to top LA instructor
•  How movement, motivation, and music connect people in ways talk therapy sometimes can’t
•  Ozempic mood swings, gym pet peeves, and SoulCycle do’s and don’ts
•  Why “Yes Yes” might be the most powerful phrase you’ll hear today

Whether you're a SoulCycle addict, a movement skeptic, or just emotionally backed up — this episode moves you.

Book a class with David Zint in LA: soul-cycle.com
Follow David: @spinvillain

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