In this issue, Denise McGeachy of Bracken Workspace Plus in Leeds reveals why introducing a podcast studio into your office can add another string to your bow in the ever-evolving world of the modern workspace.

Earlier this year, I joined a webinar asking a very 2020s question: ‘Podcast studios in flexible workspaces—brilliant idea or passing gimmick?’ Spoiler: we’re firmly Team Brilliant.

We all recognise that flexible workspaces aren’t what they used to be. Once just hot desks and decent wifi, they’ve evolved into thriving hubs where ideas spark, connections form, and the future of work quietly gets built over flat whites.

So, we asked ourselves: What would today’s switched-on client want in a modern workspace – something actually useful, and not just another foosball table or novelty beer tap?

Enter the podcast studio.
Yes, really. And here’s why it’s not just cool – it’s clever.
Firstly,  podcasting isn’t just trending. It’s exploding.

It’s not a niche anymore – it’s a juggernaut with over 546 million global listeners, billions in projected revenue, and more “we should start a podcast” WhatsApp threads than we care to count.

But this isn’t a fad. It’s the future of content marketing, brand storytelling, and building authentic connections at scale. Whether you’re a solopreneur, a creative agency, or a bold brand ready to share your voice, podcasting is how stories travel now.

Secondly, every office has that one awkward room. You know the one—windowless, oddly shaped, and echoey. Useless as a boardroom, weird as a storage space, but with a few smart tweaks? Boom. Instant podcast studio.

Suddenly, that forgotten corner becomes the most talked-about space in the building.

Thirdly, it’s not just about keeping up—it’s about standing out.

Having a podcast studio in your workspace says: “We get it. We’re future-ready and we’ve thought of everything.”

For clients, it’s a professional, plug-and-play space to record interviews, launch a show, or test out content ideas—no external studio rental, no pricey gear and no hassle.

As Martha Phillips from Source PR said, after recording their series It’s not ER, it’s PR in our Leeds studio: “The podcast room at Bracken Workspace Plus in Leeds is fantastic. It is beautifully set up with everything we needed. The acoustics were spot on, the atmosphere was calm and relaxed, and the staff couldn’t have been more friendly or helpful. A brilliant space that made recording a real pleasure.”

High praise but that’s exactly why we built it because for us, it was a no-brainer.

We’re using our space smarter, we’re offering something genuinely valuable, we’re drawing in new, creative clients and we’re helping businesses tell their stories better

Oh—and let’s be honest: it’s also just really cool. And cool things attract attention.

GOT A VOICE? LET’S HEAR IT

Maybe you’ve got a killer idea for a series. Maybe you just want to say “Hey guys” into a microphone and see what happens, but whatever your experience level, our podcast studio at
The Tannery in Leeds  is ready when you are to book a session, bring your voice and  make something worth listening to.

To find out more about booking a podcast studio at Bracken Workspace Plus please visit
brackenwsp.co.uk or call 0113 237 2700.

Bracken Workspace Plus now have availability at both Calls Wharf and The Tannery where you can enjoy all the latest technology and facilities and where your office space can be designed to suit you and your team.