Do podcast guests need to sign a release form?
PodSchool · Rachel Corbett
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Show Notes
In this episode, I answer a listener question about whether you need to get your podcast guests to sign a release form when they appear on your show.
While consent forms are common in the television industry, podcasting is still a bit of a legal grey area.
So, what’s best practice?
I explain how consent is usually implied, when you might need a signed form, and the simple steps you can take to protect yourself without adding extra admin to your workflow.
🎧 What You’ll Learn:
- Whether guest release forms are the done thing in podcasting
- When a signed release might be worth having
- How to protect your show and your relationships with guests
Please note that I am NOT a lawyer so this episode should not be taken as legal advice.
I'm just sharing what happens in practice but if you want to protect your show you should always discuss your options with someone who actually finished their law degree (I did not).
EPISODE CREDITS:
Host: Rachel Corbett
Editing Assistance: Josh Newth
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This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation.
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