Interior of the Almost Broke studio in Princeton, New Jersey
The Set , Princeton, NJ

Where the unedited conversations happen.

The Den

A private whiskey lounge, wired for conversation.

Rich caramel leather armchairs, a custom electric fireplace console, and built-in shelving styled with vintage books, decanters, and curated décor. Subtle accent lighting and vertical acoustic wood slat detailing add depth on camera.

Designed for 1–4 guests, the layout encourages organic conversation while still allowing dynamic multi-camera angles. An optional display monitor integrates branded visuals, presentations, or remote guests, giving every episode a polished, studio-level feel.

Details of the Almost Broke studio, mics, chairs, and the branded screen

The gear

Built for honesty.

Broadcast-quality Shure SM7B microphones, treated acoustics, cinema-grade cameras, and an editing bench a few steps away. Every conversation is captured in one long, unbroken take.

Format
Long-form, in-person
Audio
Shure SM7B , Rodecaster
Video
3-camera cinematic
Vibe
Late-night library

The neighborhood

Lion’s Den Studio, Princeton, NJ.

We record at Lion’s Den, a boutique production studio on State Road. Founders fly in from NYC, Philly, and beyond, and usually end the night somewhere on Witherspoon.

812 State Road, Suite 220
Princeton, NJ 08540
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Two tan leather armchairs facing each other on the Almost Broke set