Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions we hear most about recording, pricing and working with Push Play, the podcast and video studio in San Leandro. Don't see yours? Book a free 15-minute call.

Getting started

How does working with Push Play start?

Every project starts with a free 15-minute call. We learn about your goals, audience and schedule, then recommend the package that fits, whether that's a single studio session or a fully managed weekly show. Book your free call.

Do I need podcast experience or my own equipment?

No. Our team handles setup, cameras, audio levels and session flow. You bring the conversation and we handle the rest.

Can I record with a remote guest?

Yes. We can bring remote guests into your in-studio recording through Riverside, so your show still looks and sounds consistent.

Pricing & packages

How much does it cost to record a podcast at Push Play in San Leandro?

Studio time starts at $75 per hour. A staffed session with up to four camera angles, professional audio and a producer is $350 per hour. Most clients get a tailored package after a free strategy call, so the price matches the scope of the show. See packages.

Do you offer monthly packages for weekly shows?

Yes. The Studio Membership includes up to four hours of staffed recording a month for $1,250. You can shoot one hour a week, two sessions of two hours, or one four-hour day. For a fully done-for-you show, Full Stack Production starts at $4,500 a month.

What's included in Full Stack Production?

In-studio recording with up to four guests, up to four fully edited episodes a month (up to one hour each), B-roll, titles and thumbnails, two short-form clips per episode for Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube Shorts, broadcast-standard mixing and mastering, and weekly scheduling and distribution to Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

I already recorded my episode. Can you just edit it?

Yes. Post-production starts at $750 per one-hour episode and includes the full video edit, B-roll, titles, thumbnails, two social clips and mixed and mastered audio. Volume pricing is available for weekly shows.

Can you manage publishing and distribution?

Yes. Podcast operations start at $249 a month depending on scope. Full management, including RSS setup, scheduling, show notes, transcripts and publishing to YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn, is $599 a month.

How do I pay?

We invoice through Stripe and accept credit cards, ACH, PayPal and wire transfers. A surcharge applies to credit card payments.

The studio

How many people can you record at once?

Our studio is set up for up to four people on camera, each with their own professional microphone.

What equipment do you use?

Four Sony FX30 cinema cameras capturing in 4K, Shure SM7B microphones, the RØDECaster Pro II and RØDECaster Video, and professional lighting. Everything is set up and run by our team.

When is the studio open?

The studio is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by appointment.

Where are you located, and is there parking?

We're at 693 Whitney St, Suite 5, San Leandro, CA 94577, a short drive from Oakland, Hayward and Castro Valley. Free parking is available inside the building's gate for up to two vehicles, with free street parking nearby.

After you record

Do you handle editing, clips and publishing?

Yes. We edit full episodes, cut short-form clips for LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube Shorts, and publish to Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube, so one hour in the studio becomes weeks of content.

How long does editing take?

Timing depends on the scope of each project. We agree on a delivery schedule when we plan your show, so you always know when episodes and clips will be ready.

How are final files and footage delivered?

Final productions and raw footage are delivered through Dropbox or WeTransfer for a delivery fee. We recommend bringing your own external SSD to your session so you can take your footage with you.

Who owns my recordings?

You own your final episodes and clips. Raw files can be delivered for a fee. We keep raw media for 30 days, and extended cloud archiving is available as an add-on.

What is IntelliWAV?

IntelliWAV is Push Play's engineer-led audio finishing service for podcasts and video. Choose Finish, Repair or Rescue depending on how much help your audio needs, and start with a free 30-second audio check. Learn about IntelliWAV.

On location & events

Do you film on location or livestream events?

Yes. We bring multi-camera production to your office, venue or event with up to eight cameras in 4K, live switching, lavalier and SM7B microphones, full lighting and livestreaming to any major platform. See on-location production.

What areas do you serve?

We're based in San Leandro and work across the San Francisco Bay Area, including Oakland, San Francisco, Hayward, Castro Valley, Alameda, Fremont, San Ramon and the wider East Bay.

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