Ep 6. Stepping Up a Room

In House Hunters season 12 episode 6, titled "Stepping Up a Room," prospective homebuyers are on the hunt for their dream home with one catch - they want a house that includes a dedicated space for a podcast studio.

The episode introduces three couples with unique perspectives on what their future home must-have. The first couple is Danny and Abby, who are preparing to start a podcast with a primary focus on self-improvement. They want a spacious house because they plan to use one of the rooms as a studio to record their show.

The second couple is Jason and Lauren, seasoned podcasters who are looking for a bigger house to accommodate their increasing number of subscribers and interviewees for their podcast, which focuses on pop culture.

The third couple, Sarah and Jack, also aspires to start a podcast business and wants a large house that will double as their podcasting studio.

With the challenging request of finding a home with a dedicated space to host a home studio, the search begins. Each couple has different specifications, such as a room with natural light, good acoustics or a soundproof studio, which makes the search more than a normal house hunt.

The first couple, Abby and Danny, a duo who specialize in marketing, are looking for a space that can accommodate the existing equipment and potential upgrades. They want to make sure that the potential home has a significant space to avoid noise. They also prefer an open floor plan to make sound recording easier.

Jason and Lauren, who have been working from their living room, are looking for a more professional setting to take their podcast to the next level. They want their new space to have a dedicated podcast studio with proper sound isolation and built-in podcast equipment. Since they host a lot of guests, they also hope for a large, flowing space that could serve as a comfortable waiting area for their guests before the podcast recording.

Sarah and Jack are looking for a bigger house to make sure they have ample space for their podcast equipment. They want to record outside of their home, so they hope to find a house that will accommodate a professional podcast studio. They also need a house with plenty of storage, since they have old and new recording equipment that needs to be stored safely.

Along with the search for podcast studio space, all the couples have different needs for their homes, such as the need for a spacious yard, lots of natural light, or a larger kitchen for entertaining. Throughout the episode, the three couples visit various homes in different neighborhoods to find their perfect one.

As they move from house to house, they learn valuable lessons about home owning and podcasting. They are surprised to discover some of the unique amenities that they have never thought of before, such as places to store their recording equipment or ways to design comfortable seating areas for their guests.

In the end, each couple must weigh their needs against their preferences and decide which house is the best fit for their lifestyle and podcasting endeavors. Despite the challenge required in finding a home with a dedicated studio space, each couple emerges satisfied with a home that can accommodate their needs for their podcasting career.

Overall, this episode of House Hunters brings a unique and exciting twist to the show, with the inclusion of the couples' podcasting needs. With their perspectives on the houses they view, the show proves to be an informative and insightful commentary on the struggles of accommodating one's passions into a new home.