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What Are Podcast Guest Release Forms?
We first need to define what podcast guest release forms are before we get too far into today’s topic. A release form is a simple agreement between the podcast guest and the podcast host on how content that’ll be recorded will be handled.
In other words, it’s a way for the podcast host to publish the content they record with confidence that they have the guest’s permission to do so. There are a few experiences I’ve had as a podcast guest that I’d like to share with you today.
Sidenote: I don’t currently use podcast guest release forms for my podcast.
I make sure all of my guests are pre-vetted by a few ways and then proceed with the interview. (Just wanted to give you all of the disclaimers upfront!)
*Be sure to listen to “How to Be Selective with Your Podcast Guests” here.
Some Solutions for Podcast Guest Release Forms
There are a few solutions for you to try as you decide on how you want to incorporate release forms into your show:
Calendly
- Incorporate the release while scheduling your podcast interviews
- Watch the video below for how to set up Calendly as your podcast interview scheduling tool
- Add a checkbox or statement to the signup process giving you – the host – the guest’s consent to share the content you’ll be creating together
Google Forms
- Use Forms like a survey where you ask your guest to fill out important information you need for the interview and ask for their consent to share the content
Type Form
- I’ve filled out a few type forms before being a guest on a show and from a guest’s perspective, it’s very easy to fill out and submit
- Use this in the same way you’d use a Google Form
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At the End of the Day…
As a podcast host, you have to make the decision on what you’ll do if someone comes back in the future and asks you to take down a piece of content. (I advise seeking legal counsel if someone asks for content back or for you to take it down.)
For me, I play by the golden rule: “Treat others the way you want to be treated.”
Hypothetically, if I overshared on a podcast episode and asked the host to take out that part, I’d hope that someone would oblige without a big fuss. (This hasn’t happened to me as a guest or a host yet, but it’s how I’m prepared to approach the situation if it ever does.
Podcast guest release forms can be a fantastic tool for you to feel better about protecting your content and your show. But I advise asking someone with legal acumen to help you determine what will be the best solutions for your podcast.
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Video Recap of Today’s Episode:
Hi Krystal,
Love your content, thank you. Found you when searching for guidance on guest release forms and thanks to you I am pleased to now be using google forms to create my own 🙂
To answer your question: My podcast will have a different guest on every episode.
Would it be possible to see some examples of guest release forms that you have seen, if you are happy to share?
Kind regards
Anna