First Session – Client Preparation Guide

This page walks you through everything you need to know and prepare before your first recording session at The Bradford Podcast Studio. Our goal is simple: you show up and record & we handle the rest.

1. Booking & Session Structure

• Please ensure your session is booked using the booking link provided
• Your session is structured as follows:
  • First 30 minutes → Setup, testing, audio & video checks
  • Next 60 minutes → Live recording
• We recommend arriving 10–15 minutes early
• If you plan to record multiple episodes or book recurring sessions, let us know

2. Show Format & Episode Planning

Before your session, please have clarity on the following and let us know:

• Podcast / show name (or working title)
• Episode format:
  • Solo
  • Interview
  • Co-hosted
  • Panel / number of guests
• Number of episodes being recorded in this session
• Guest details (names + roles), if applicable

3. Content Readiness

You don’t need a script, but clarity helps.

• Episode topic(s) finalized
• Talking points or rough outline prepared (bullet points are perfect)