Knowledge is for action! And in this episode Beanie and Torpohangdroop discuss the subtle laws of nature that conceives, constructs, maintains, and dissolves creation. How do we perceive the mechanics of these laws and collaborate with them? Why is it important and how, through better understanding, can we leverage this knowledge so our lives are m…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Stephen Mirrione, the Academy Award-winning film editor (Traffic, The Revenant, Babel, 21 Grams, Birdman, The Hunger Games) behind Joseph Kosinski's sci-fi thriller, Spiderhead, streaming now on Netflix. ABOUT POP DISCIPLE Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform, exploring the crea…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Maggie Phillips, the founder of Deep Cut Music and brilliant music supervisor behind Hulu's The Dropout, the drama miniseries examining the disgraced biotechnology company Theranos and its founder Elizabeth Holmes. ABOUT POP DISCIPLE Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform, explori…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Jeff Danna, the decorated composer behind HBO Max's Julia, the charming series based on the life of legendary American cooking teacher, author, and television personality, Julia Child. Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform, exploring the creative work of entertainment industry pr…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Ariel Rechtshaid, the decorated three-time Grammy award-winning producer/songwriter known for his collaborations with HAIM, Vampire Weekend, Usher, Madonna, Adele, Charli XCX, and many others. He serves as the composer for HBO Max's teen drama reboot series, Gossip Girl. Pop Discip…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Brienne Rose, the founder of Noise/Racket and decorated music supervisor behind HBO Max's bawdy comedy series, Minx, and Netflix's dark dramedy show, Russian Doll. ABOUT POP DISCIPLE Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform, exploring the creative work of entertainment industry prof…

Brienne and Théo explore the topic of doubt. Doubting our meditation, if enlightenment is a real state of consciousness we can experience, doubt about if this is a cult or religion. Doubt about everything! But also the benefit of doubt and skepticism and how they can drive us towards personal research through direct experience instead of just relyi…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Dominik Scherrer, the daring composer behind BBC One & HBO Max's twisted drama thriller series, The Tourist. Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform, exploring the creative work of entertainment industry professionals. With a focus in music in media, we present in-depth interviews …

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Tori Letzler, the composer and ethereal vocalist behind Netflix's science-fiction spy thriller series, In From The Cold. Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform, exploring the creative work of entertainment industry professionals. With a focus in music in media, we present in-depth…

What does enlightenment sound like? In a wild departure from the typical STE form, Brienne and Théo each curate ‘enlightenment playlists”, discussing what states of consciousness and an enlightened experience might be like in music form. Headphones required and volume up! This podcast was mixed and mastered to be loud. Spotify playlist of songs and…

Brienne and Théo reflect on the past year since they started Slouching Towards Enlightenment; the knowledge, the jokes, the guests, and the ever growing community of Vedic Meditators. They also discuss the importance of back support and the mechanics of following charm and desires.By Théo Burkhardt and Brienne Rose

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Andrew Lockington, the eclectic composer behind Paramount+'s crime thriller series, Mayor of Kingstown. ABOUT POP DISCIPLE Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform, exploring the creative work of entertainment industry professionals. With a focus in music in media, we present in-dep…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Roahn Hylton and Jacob Yoffee, the composing team behind ABC's reboot of the coming-of-age television series, The Wonder Years. ABOUT POP DISCIPLE Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform, exploring the creative work of entertainment industry professionals. With a focus in music in …

Introducing our dear friend, very special guest, and stuntwoman extraordinaire; Hayley Wright! Hayley sit down with Brienne and Théo to discuss how the break she needed from her work as a stuntwoman lead her Vedic Meditation on the eve of the pandemic. Now a devoted practitioner of Vedic Meditation, Hayley joins Slouching Towards Enlightenment to d…

Théo and Brienne yap, gab, and persiflate about the "highest" states of consciousness beyond Unity Consciousness, kundalini experiences, how to meditate while co-habitating with babies. They also find their new band name, HOT CREAM! (Trigger warning: We say "hot cream" more than once in this episode.)…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Fil Eisler, the charismatic award-winning composer behind Netflix's popular young adult mystery series, Outer Banks, and Phillip Noyce's upcoming thriller, Lakewood. ABOUT POP DISCIPLE Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform, exploring the creative work of entertainment industry pr…

Théo and Brie's friend group in Santa Fe have a tumultuous week (more like two weeks) filled with all kinds of challenges. Every single friend in the group is met with an unforeseeable curveball, dose of drama, or an emotional or physical stressor. Usually in times like this, the go-to person to consult is the meditation teacher. But what happens w…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Jeff Cardoni, the brilliant self-made composer behind Starz's pro-wrestling drama series, Heels. ABOUT POP DISCIPLE Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform, exploring the creative work of entertainment industry professionals. With a focus in music in media, we present in-depth inte…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Amie Doherty, the groundbreaking composer behind DreamWorks' animated adventure film, Spirit Untamed, and Amazon Prime's critically acclaimed genre-bending series, Undone. ABOUT POP DISCIPLE Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform, exploring the creative work of entertainment indus…

Brienne (who celebrates her ONE YEAR MEDI-VERSARY today) and I discuss that 2-minute bit at the end of our meditation where we integrate and rest before opening our eyes. Recorded in the kid's room, surrounded by toy instruments and a sleeping dog, we reunite for a little slouch and a touch of enlightenment.…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Alexandra Patsavas, the legendary three-time Grammy-nominated music supervisor behind Netflix's hit period drama series, Bridgerton. She is the founder of Chop Shop Music Supervision and Chop Shop Records, best known for her work on Grey's Anatomy, Gossip Girl, The O.C., Mad Men, a…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Robin Urdang, the Emmy-winning music supervisor behind Amazon's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Luca Guadagnino's coming of age drama series, We Are Who We Are. Robin served as the music consultant for Chloé Zhao's Nomadland (Best Picture at the 93rd Academy Awards). ABOUT POP DISCIP…

What's it like to practice Vedic Meditation for 3 months? How about a year? 5 years? 10 years? What transformational effects does transcending on a regular basis do to a person? Every year on March 4th, Théo celebrates his "Mediversary". Find out how 13 years of dedicated practice transformed Théo and the perspective he has now that it's been over …

In this episode we welcome our hilarious and insightful guest, Michael Gross! Michael Gross was America's Dad in the 80's when he stared in Family Ties, and Théo's dad when he wasn't working on set. In this episode he shares his journey of learning meditation (at a bargain price), practicing, straying away, and returning to it with a deeper commitm…

Brie and Théo discuss the science and origins of the Veda (where Vedic Meditation comes from). What IS the Veda? Or, what ARE the Vedas? What do the Vedas say about consciousness, and our place in the Universe? What's the connection between our meditation and these ancient hymns, or cognitions? Come take a stroll with us down Vedic Lane and find ou…

My charming and brilliant friend Cassidy Freeman, actress (HBO's Righteous Gemstones), snowboarder, thrower of clay, and meditator extraordinaire, shares how she learned Vedic Meditation, went to India, and what it was like to experience true effortlessness.By Théo Burkhardt and Brienne Rose

Fasten your seatbelts and make some nachos! In this award-winning (we think) episode, Brienne and Théo prattle, blather, and yackety-yak about various states of consciousness, including the first stage of enlightenment, Cosmic Consciousness!By Théo Burkhardt and Brienne Rose

Welcome to Slouching Towards Enlightenment. Meet Brie and Théo! We're going to discuss Vedic Meditation, what it's like to have an easy and effective meditation practice.

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Rachel Portman, the brilliant Academy Award winning composer of Emma and Chocolat, in advance of her debut solo album release, Ask The River on Node Records this May. ABOUT POP DISCIPLE Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform, exploring the creative work of entertainment industry p…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Paul Leonard-Morgan, the vibrant co-composer behind Amazon's mind-bending science fiction series, Tales from the Loop, inspired by the wondrous paintings of Simon Stålenhag. ABOUT POP DISCIPLE Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform, exploring the creative work of entertainment ind…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Sam Spiegel, the Grammy-nominated DJ, music producer, music and film director, composer and executive creative director of commercial music house, Squeak E. Clean. ABOUT POP DISCIPLE Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform, exploring the creative work of entertainment industry prof…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Thomas Mizer and Curtis Moore, the dynamic award-winning musical theater writing team who crafted five original songs for the third season of Amazon Studios' Emmy-winning series, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. ABOUT POP DISCIPLE Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform, exploring the cr…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Henry Jackman, the adventurous composer behind Jake Kasdan's fantasy adventure comedy sequel, Jumanji: The Next Level. ABOUT POP DISCIPLE Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform, exploring the creative work of entertainment industry professionals. With a focus in music in media, we…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by David Wingo, the Emmy-nominated composer behind Scott Z. Burns' The Report, which recounts the story of Daniel Jones, lead investigator for the US Senate's sweeping study into the CIA's Detention and Interrogation Program. ABOUT POP DISCIPLE Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform,…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Drum & Lace and Ian Hultquist, the inspired composers behind Apple TV+'s black comedy period series, Dickinson. ABOUT POP DISCIPLE Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform, exploring the creative work of entertainment industry professionals. With a focus in music in media, we presen…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Blake Neely, the award-winning composer behind Ask Dr. Ruth, Netflix's You, ABC's Emergence, and a myriad of high-octane shows on The CW including Batwoman, Arrow, Riverdale, and All American. ABOUT POP DISCIPLE Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform, exploring the creative work o…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Geoff Zanelli, the Emmy-winning composer behind Joachim Rønning's elaborate fantasy adventure sequel, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. ABOUT POP DISCIPLE Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform, exploring the creative work of entertainment industry professionals. With a focus in music…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Laura Karpman, the incandescent Emmy winning composer behind Discovery Channel's Why We Hate, a six-part Steven Spielberg and Alex Gibney produced docuseries exploring one of humanity's most primal and destructive emotions – hate. ABOUT POP DISCIPLE Pop Disciple is a storytelling p…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Mark Isham, the decorated Emmy and Grammy winning, Academy Award and Golden Globe-nominated composer behind EPIX's riveting crime drama, Godfather of Harlem, which explores the life and times of Bumpy Johnson. ABOUT POP DISCIPLE Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform, exploring th…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Nathan Barr, the striking two-time Emmy nominated composer behind Amazon Prime Video's neo-noir fantasy series, Carnival Row. ABOUT POP DISCIPLE Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform, exploring the creative work of entertainment industry professionals. With a focus in music in me…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Benjamin Wallfisch, the Grammy, Emmy, BAFTA, and Golden Globe-nominated composer behind Andrés Muschietti's IT, the highest-grossing horror film of all-time, and its sequel, IT Chapter Two. ABOUT POP DISCIPLE Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform, exploring the creative work of e…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Zach Cowie, the awe-inspiring Emmy-nominated music supervisor behind Showtime's black comedy, On Becoming a God in Central Florida. ABOUT POP DISCIPLE Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform, exploring the creative work of entertainment industry professionals. With a focus in music…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Joseph Stephens, the composer behind HBO's The Righteous Gemstones, a groundbreaking comedy series exploring the family dynamics of a Texan televangelist dynasty. ABOUT POP DISCIPLE Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform, exploring the creative work of entertainment industry profe…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Brian Tyler, the gallant award-winning composer behind Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett's opulent horror-comedy, Ready or Not, Paramount Network's Western drama series, Yellowstone, Rambo: Last Blood, and Elizabeth Banks' upcoming remake of Charlie's Angels. ABOUT POP DISCIP…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Kris Bowers, the Emmy-winning composer behind Netflix's chilling limited series, When They See Us, Showtime's dark comedy show, Black Monday, and Academy Award for Best Picture winning feature film, Green Book. ABOUT POP DISCIPLE Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform, exploring t…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by John Debney and Germaine Franco, the decorated composers behind James Bobin's live-action adventure film, Dora and the Lost City of Gold. ABOUT POP DISCIPLE Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform, exploring the creative work of entertainment industry professionals. With a focus in…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Edward Shearmur, the inspiring Emmy-winning composer behind Showtime's riveting crime drama, Escape at Dannemora based on the 2015 Clinton Correctional Facility escape. ABOUT POP DISCIPLE Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform, exploring the creative work of entertainment industry…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Jasper Leak, the acclaimed songwriter/producer and first-time music supervisor behind Alan Hicks and Rashida Jones' Quincy: A Life Beyond Measure, the Netflix documentary exploring the journey and legacy of Quincy Jones. ABOUT POP DISCIPLE Pop Disciple is a storytelling platform, e…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Jonathan Wilson, a micro-builder luthier of boutique custom electric, electrocoustic and acoustic bowed guitars, and modern arpeggione to film and TV composers including Tyler Bates, Ramin Djawadi, Heitor Perreira, Charlie Clouser, Fil Eisler, and Jeff Cardoni. He is the founder of…

In our latest episode of The Pop Disciple Podcast, we are joined by Jeff Beal, the masterful composer behind Netflix's inaugural political thriller series, House of Cards, John Chester's environmental advocacy documentary, The Biggest Little Farm, Nathaniel Kahn's riveting contemporary art world documentary, The Price of Everything, and the flashy …