Learning · The studio journal
Practical guides on podcasts, photography, video and studio hire — written from inside the room. No fluff, just what we know works.
podcasting·17 May 2026·6 min read
Guest audio is the rate-limiter on episode quality. Here's the 48-hour checklist I send every podcast member to forward — five fixes that move the needle without asking someone to build a booth.
video·9 May 2026·6 min read
You're shopping for documentary production and the quotes are all over the place. Here's what you're actually paying for — and what moves the number.
membership·5 May 2026·5 min read
Studio membership isn't always cheaper than booking per session. Here's the honest maths on when £180–950/mo pays off vs. the £50/hr walk-in rate.
Podcast·30 Apr 2026·8 min read
A working podcast studio's no-fluff guide to launching your first episode — the four decisions that matter most, the kit you actually need, and the moves first-time podcasters waste the most money on.
Pricing·25 Apr 2026·8 min read
A working SE London studio's honest answer — including what you're paying for, where SE London genuinely beats central, and the rates we actually charge. No hidden fees, no fluff.