
Junaid Ahmed’s Home Studio System: AI, Livestreaming, and Pro-Level Podcasting
from The Amazing Authorities Podcast
by Mitch Carson
Published: Mon Jul 21 2025
Show Notes
In this eye-opening episode of The Amazing Authorities Podcast, host Mitch Carson dives into the evolving world of podcasting with Junaid Ahmed—podcast veteran, tech consultant, and author of 7 Stages of Home Studio Evolution. With 200+ studio consultations and over 8 years in the podcasting game, Junaid breaks down how creators can level up their home studios, go pro with their personal brand, and produce high-impact shows—without spending hours editing.
Junaid shares insights on the power of livestreaming, the importance of professional audio and visual presence, and how AI tools like ElevenLabs and Adobe’s podcast processor are reshaping production workflows. Whether you're recording on your phone or building out a full studio, this episode is a masterclass in podcast evolution.
You’ll discover:
Why your studio setup tells your story before you say a word
How Junaid reduced 3 hours of editing per episode to zero
The difference between hobbyist vs. pro-grade production
How AI can automate audio cleanup and voiceovers
Why perceived value (think “Tiffany” vs. “Walmart”) determines how you’re received
If you want to build a podcast that commands attention, elevates your authority, and reflects your brand—this is your blueprint.
Junaid is the founder of Humblezone and creator of Home Studio Mastery, designed to teach you how to build your home studio. He has two decades of video production experience and designing websites & apps focused on a systematic process and seamless user experience. He provides podcasters, speakers, and content creators with a comprehensive plan for their studio equipment, lighting, and layout. He also enables video creators to create effortless content in a comfortable and impressive home studio setting. He’s the author of Mastering iPhone Video Production, 7 Stages of Home Studio Evolution, and host of the Hacks & Hobbies podcast. He also speaks frequently at national events such as Podfest, Podcasting Made Simple Live, and multiple virtual summits.
You can find Junaid Ahmed here:
twitter: @superjunaid
instagram: @superjunaid
podcast: hacksandhobbies.com
blog: superjunaid.com
portfolio: be.net/superjunaid
photography: 500px.com/superjunaid
filmmaker: youtube.com/superjunaid
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