Podcast Prenups: Why Every Co-Host Needs This

About this episode

Gordon Firemark discusses the importance of having a 'Podcast Prenup' for co-hosted podcasts to prevent disputes and protect ownership and revenue.

Starting a podcast with a co-host can feel easy… until it isn’t. In this episode, Gordon Firemark (The Podcast Lawyer™) breaks down why every co-hosted podcast needs a “Podcast Prenup”—a simple agreement that can prevent disputes over ownership, money, control, and what happens if things go sideways. Get your FREE Podcast Prenup Planning Guide at https://podcastprenup.com If you’re podcasting with a partner (or thinking about it), this is one of the most important legal conversations you can have before your show grows into something valuable. Because once there’s an audience… and revenue… the stakes change. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why “we’ll figure it out later” is a costly mistake What really happens when co-host relationships break down The key terms every podcast co-host agreement should include How to handle ownership, revenue splits, and decision-making Why an exit strategy is the most important clause of all Whether your podcast is a hobby or a serious business, this episode will help you protect what you’re building. Join the Legit Podcast Pro Community: https://legitpodcastpro.com Get the Podcast Prenup / Co-Host Agreement Template: https://podcastlawforms.com…

People in this episode

Host: Gordon Firemark

Topics covered

• co-host agreements
• podcast ownership
• legal considerations
• dispute prevention
• exit strategies

Keywords

• podcast prenup
• co-host
• legal agreements
• ownership
• revenue splits
• exit strategy
• disputes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Podcast Prenup, Legit Podcast Pro Community, Podcast Law Forms, Firemark

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