Episode 176 - Private equity firms to buy Peloton?, Search by Name feature, the Sims 60, Ben & Kirra class series & more

2024-05-12

Welcome to Episode 176 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: CNBC reports multiple private equity firms are considering taking Peloton private. Peloton tried to acquire Hydrow before developing the Peloton Row. Peloton is updating the search feature to expose members' real names by default. The interim CEO of Peloton teased virtual coaching as a potential new feature. Jess Sims' Saturday 60 is now Sims 60 (and live again) and there...

Welcome to Episode 176 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics:

CNBC reports multiple private equity firms are considering taking Peloton private.
Peloton tried to acquire Hydrow before developing the Peloton Row.
Peloton is updating the search feature to expose members' real names by default.
The interim CEO of Peloton teased virtual coaching as a potential new feature.
Jess Sims' Saturday 60 is now Sims 60 (and live again) and there is new apparel.
Jess Sims & Selena Samuela have a new Floor Bootcamp 2 program releasing next week.
Ben Alldis has a new "Stronger You" class series
Kirra Michel has a new "Creating Space" Yin Yoga series.
Peloton has a new 20 million minute challenge that includes new 2-for-1 classes
Peloton highlighted several new classes in "This Week at Peloton"
Peloton announced their Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month classes.
Peloton celebrated Father's Day in Germany with some new German classes.
There are nearly 20 new classes for Mother's Day this year.
A new artist series this week featured the music of Blackpink.
Matt Wilpers has a new 2 hour ride, and Christian Vande Velde has more new classes.
Marcel Dinkins & Matt Wilpers will lead a shakeout run in NYC.
Jon Hosking will lead an outdoor walk in London along with Steve McManaman.
Adrian Williams & Camila Ramon will take part in a virtual panel on mental health awareness.
Peloton will host a book party for Robin Arzon in New Jersey.
James Marsh is the new head of investor relations for Peloton.
Peloton has stated that they will continue investing in both R&D as well as customer support.
Peloton has filed a complaint against one of their shipping partners alleging millions in damages.
A new Peloton x lululemon apparel drop took place this week.
Peloton purged under 10 classes this past week.
Happy Birthday to Susie Chan this week.
Hannah Corbin performed at the Meta Gala with Ariana Grande.
Matty Maggiacomo has a core challenge.
Matty Maggiacomo was on the On Topic, Off Script podcast.
Adrian Williams was at the lululemon leadership conference.
Alex Toussaint was on the Something Went Wrong podcast.
Tunde Oyeneyin spoke at the Strength of a Woman summit
Mariana Fernandez gave a sneak peak of the Brooklyn Half marathon.
Some of the instructors took part in a charity run.
John & Amanda share their, and the community's, class picks of the week.