New Jersey’s Largest Podcast Studio

Podcast, Video, Photo Studio & Event Space in Woodbridge, New Jersey

An 8,500 sq ft podcast center inside Woodbridge Center Mall with 20+ sets for podcast recording, multicamera video, live streaming, photoshoots and events, built for creators and brands.

Podcast recording studio with microphones in Woodbridge NJ

Podcast Studio Rental

Sound treated room, pro mics and multicam video. Record audio only or full video podcasts.

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Multicamera live streaming setup in New Jersey studio

Video Production & Live Streaming

Multicam shoots, live streams and edited clips for YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.

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Professional photoshoot lighting in Central New Jersey photo studio

Photo Studio & Photo Sessions

Family pictures, headshots, maternity, product and brand shoots with editorial lighting.

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Modern industrial event space for rent in Woodbridge NJ

Event Space Rental

A high energy space for launches, live tapings, panels and private events.

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Recorded here

Shows made at the Podcast Center

Over 1 Billion Views at the Podcast Center

Real shows, recorded on our sets every week. Watch a few minutes of each. The player rolls from one show to the next.

The Main Event Podcast

Streetball legend Waliyy “The Main Event” Dixon, creator of the AND1 Mixtape Tour, on streetball, hip hop, sports and hustle.

8,500 sq ft · 20+ sets

Pick your set

Over 20 fully customizable sets for audio and video, from lounge and conversation setups to a studio desk and a family set. Use our furniture or bring your own to match your brand.

Award winning team

Emmy and Grammy winning experience behind the board and the camera.

Studio grade gear

Blackmagic Design cameras and professional sound, ready when you arrive, or bring your own.

Easy to reach

Off Routes 1 & 9 near the Turnpike and Parkway, with free mall parking. NJ Transit buses 48, 803, 810 and 815 stop right at Woodbridge Center Mall, so you can ride the bus straight to us.

Open 7 days

Mornings, nights and weekends, plus walk ins. After hours available upon request.

Studio desk set with red backdrop at the Podcast Center in Woodbridge NJ

Shoot in front of a live audience and sell while you film

Only at the Podcast Center: because we're inside one of New Jersey's busiest malls, you can record with live, in person guests watching, promote your content to them on the spot, and even sell your products during your shoot.

Prefer privacy? Book a closed session and keep the set to yourself.

  • Live audience tapings for up to 500 people
  • Sell merch and products on set
  • Private sessions available
  • Wheelchair accessible, with restrooms and breakout space
Hosts recording a video podcast at Main Event & Friends studio

One studio, every kind of content

Most creators juggle three or four places to get a show made. At Main Event & Friends you can record the episode, shoot the thumbnail, cut the social clips and host the launch party under one roof.

We're in Central New Jersey on purpose: right where the Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Routes 1 & 9 meet, so guests from North Jersey, the Shore, New York City and the Philadelphia area can all get here without a fight.

  • Audio and video podcasts
  • Interviews and panel shows
  • Live streams with real time social promotion
  • Strategy help from concept to distribution

Meet the owners

From the founder’s book

The New Business Card Is A Podcast

The entrepreneur’s guide to podcasting as a business strategy: build your brand, own your audience, and never chase a customer again.

Read about the book

504Mpodcast listeners worldwide
80%of listeners hear most or all of every episode they start
63%have bought something after hearing it on a podcast
4.4 yrsaverage relationship with a favorite show

Questions we get a lot

Where is Main Event & Friends located?

We're inside Woodbridge Center Mall (130 Woodbridge Center Drive, Woodbridge, NJ 07095). Enter through Macy's and you'll find us across from the Against All Odds clothing store. Parking at the mall is free.

Can I walk in without a booking?

Yes. Walk ins are welcome during studio hours when a room is open. Booking online guarantees your time slot.

Do I need to bring my own equipment?

No. Blackmagic Design video cameras, professional sound equipment and lighting are on site. You're also welcome to bring your own gear.

How big is the studio?

New Jersey's largest podcast studio: the Podcast Center is an 8,500 square foot production space with more than 20 customizable sets for audio and video.

Is the studio convenient from New York City and Philadelphia?

Yes. Woodbridge sits in Central New Jersey right off the NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway, so it's a straightforward trip from Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn and the Philadelphia area by car or NJ Transit.

What can I create at the studio?

Audio and video podcasts, audiobooks, interviews, YouTube and social content, live streams, product and portrait photoshoots, and private or brand events.

Book online

Pick a service and choose your time

Reserve with a 50% deposit. Pay the balance the day of, online or in person.

Planning something custom? Send an event request or call 908-414-8737.

Ready when you are.

Call 908.414.8737, pick a time online, or just walk in. We're open seven days a week inside Woodbridge Center Mall. Enter through Macy's.

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