Taking Down a Podcast: The Friendship Test!

Imagine you’ve gone through all the hassle of getting your podcast guests to sign those release forms. You’re feeling pretty smug about it, right? Fast forward a few months or even years, and suddenly your guest, who apparently has turned into a drama queen, is begging you to take the interview down. What do you do? It’s a wild ride as we dive deep into this conundrum that every podcaster dreads. Sure, you’ve got the legal high ground, but is it worth throwing your relationship with that guest under the bus?Takeaways: Even if guests signed a release form, they might still ask you to take down the interview later. Taking down an interview might save a relationship, and relationships matter in podcasting. Sometimes people change their minds, and it's easier to take the interview down than deal with drama. Being a jerk about a signed release could ruin future networking opportunities for you. The biggest benefit of interviews is the relationships, not just audience growth. It's often better to maintain good vibes than to get into a legal tug-of-war over content. Companies mentioned in this episode: School of Podcasting Katie Brinkley Jay Acunzo This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy