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Ashley Flowers & Brit Prawat Reveal the New Crime Junkie Studio

Ashley Flowers & Brit Prawat Reveal the New Crime Junkie Studio

Crime Junkie

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Video Summary

After years of development and a last-minute aesthetic overhaul, a new podcast studio has finally achieved the elusive 'home' vibe its hosts craved. The space, designed to be a quiet sanctuary, replaces a history of makeshift recording environments plagued by paper-thin walls, intrusive street noise, and the audible plumbing of office neighbors. By curating personal decor and prioritizing comfort over the physical strain of floor-sitting, the team has transformed a technical workspace into an intimate setting that mirrors their real-life friendship.

Beyond the cozy decor, the studio represents a massive technical upgrade. The transition from a converted apartment gym—where even a bathroom flush could derail a recording—to a sound-isolated environment allows for seamless production. With dedicated voice-over booths and a control room that keeps sensitive electronics safely away from the hosts, the team has finally secured a professional space that supports long-form storytelling without the constant threat of external interruptions.

Short Highlights

  1. The transition from floor-sitting to comfortable chairs to prevent physical strain.
  2. The shift from a noisy, converted apartment gym to a sound-isolated, professional environment.
  3. The addition of a dedicated voice-over booth for ad reads.
  4. The implementation of a 'buffer zone' hallway to block out office noise.
  5. The strict 'no-go' policy for the host in the control room to protect electronics.

Key Details

The 11th-Hour Redesign [00:01:14]

  • The studio underwent a total aesthetic overhaul just before its first recording session because the initial setup lacked a personal, home-like feel.
  • The hosts sourced office furniture and personal photos to create a space that reflects their actual friendship and history.

    it didn't feel like my home beautiful yeah but it didn't feel like like us

Escaping the Noise [00:03:30]

  • Previous recording locations included a library and an office space where the plumbing was audible through the vents.
  • The former basement studio was so poorly insulated that sirens, revving engines, and office foot traffic constantly interrupted the storytelling.

    we would tell people like you cannot go to the bathroom i can hear you pee through the vents

The Sound-Proofed Upgrade [00:05:40]

  • The new studio was rigorously tested by having producers jump and walk on pads directly above the recording area to ensure no sound leaked through.
  • The space includes a dedicated voice-over booth for ad reads and a separate control room for producers and editors.

    we could see the light shake from like the rigs but like it wasn't getting picked up on the mics which was huge

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