At Pod Anywhere, we specialise in setting up professional podcast studios right in your office. But what happens when one of your guests isn’t in the room?

Whether they’re across the country or halfway around the world, remote participants can still feel (and sound) like they’re right there with you — if you set it up the right way.

Here’s how we do it — and how you can too.

The Setup: In-Room and Remote Guests

Let’s say you’re recording a podcast with:

• 3 in-person team members (on-site)

• 1 remote guest (joining virtually)

Your goal is to:

• Capture clear video and audio of the studio guests

• Record the remote guest at the same quality

• Keep it conversational, natural, and professional

The Tools We Recommend

We use a multi-camera podcast rig featuring:

• 3–4 Sony FX30 cameras

• 3–4 Shure SM7B microphones

• RØDECaster Pro or similar mixer

• Studio lighting

To include a remote guest without compromising quality, we use a hybrid software + hardware approach.

Software Options for Remote Podcast Guests

Here are the best platforms for bringing remote voices into your studio:

1. Riverside.fm

Studio-quality remote recordings (record up to 4k with local audio/video capture)
Video + audio sync, auto backups
Guests don’t need to install software
Ideal for post-production flexibility

2. SquadCast

High-quality remote interviews
Up to 10 guests
Isolated audio/video tracks
Simple browser-based access

3. Zoom (but with a few limitations)

✅ Familiar for many guests
✅ Good for casual or internal use
❌ Lower audio and video quality

Our recommendation:

We typically use Riverside.fm, integrated into our on-location setup, to capture the remote guest in sync with the in-room conversation.

How Pod Anywhere Handles the Tech

When you book a session with us that includes a remote guest, here’s what we bring and manage:

1. Laptop with Riverside or SquadCast pre-configured

2. Video feed routed into the studio monitor (so your team can see the guest)

3. Remote guest’s audio routed into the RØDECaster or mixer

4. All participants recorded to separate tracks for mixing later

5. Framing and lighting adjusted to keep the focus clear and polished

We also prep the remote guest with:

• Audio check

• Lighting and camera tips

• A test call if needed

Bonus: Make It even more visually engaging.

With a multi-camera setup, we can include:

• A picture-in-picture shot of the remote guest

• Screen overlays

• Custom branded video frames

That way, your final video feels like a cohesive, professional conversation, not a patchwork of Zoom boxes.

Final Thoughts

Including a remote guest doesn’t have to mean a drop in quality. With the right software and a little expert setup, you can maintain the same crisp, branded experience — even across continents.

At Pod Anywhere, we bring the studio to you — and yes, we bring your remote guests with us.

Want to add remote guests to your next podcast recording?
Book a hybrid session or get a tech walk-through from our team.  Drop us an email at hello@podanywhere.com or book a free consultation.