Episode Details

If you don’t have a guest release form in place, this episode is your wake-up call. If you do have one, are you sure it actually protects you? 

Podcasting attorney Gordon Firemark is back to break down why every podcaster (yes, even small shows) needs a rock-solid guest release before hitting record.

He shares exactly what it should include, when your guests should sign it, and the real-life story of a podcaster who skipped this step—and got sued for it. So if you want peace of mind knowing your podcast is legally protected, hit play and let’s dive in.

0:23 - Why Even Small Shows Need a Guest Release Form

3:00 - How Skipping This Step Opens You Up to a Lawsuit

5:28 - What to Include in Your Guest Release for Full Protection

6:34 - The Must-Have AI Clause That Protects Both You and Your Guest

9:13 - The Easiest Way to Get Guests to Sign (with Zero Pushback)

 Episode Links:

• Check Out Gordon Firemark’s Podcast: Legit Podcast Pro
• Gordon’s Book: The Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer's Legal Survival Guide  
• Free Lawyer-drafted Podcast Guest Release Agreement 
• Additional Lawyer-drafted Legal Templates & Forms 
• Easy Legal For Podcasters DIY Legal Training  

 Other Episodes You’ll Enjoy:

• The Legal Blind Spots That Could Shut Down Your Podcast

 
 → This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U

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