EPISODE · May 22, 2025 · 11 MIN
The case for the Podcast Prenup™
from Legit Podcast Pro
What happens when your co-host leaves, disagrees about monetization, or claims ownership of your show?In this week’s episode, Gordon Firemark shares true stories from real podcasters who learned the hard way that partnerships without paperwork can be a recipe for conflict, takedowns, and lost opportunity.You’ll hear three scenarios where a podcast prenup could’ve saved the show—and get the tools to create your own agreement, whether you’re co-hosting, co-producing, or collaborating in any way.In this episode, you’ll learn:How podcast partnerships fall apart—and whyWhat a podcast prenup (a co-host/collaboration agreement) actually doesWhat clauses you must include: ownership, revenue, exits, control, and moreWhy a prenup is smart even if things feel great nowWhere to get the planning guide and legal templates to make it easyResources Mentioned:🎁 Download the free Podcast Prenup Planning Guide. http://podcastprenup.com📝 Get co-host, co-production, and other podcast legal templates. ttp://podcastlawforms.com🎓 See a free sample lesson from Easy Legal for Podcasters. ttps://gordonfiremark.com/levelup#podcastprenup #podcastlaw #podcastcontracts #cohostagreement #podcastpartnership #thepodcastlawyer #legitpodcastpro #podcastdrama #creatorslaw #podcasttemplate
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What happens when your co-host leaves, disagrees about monetization, or claims ownership of your show? In this week’s episode, Gordon Firemark shares true stories from real podcasters who learned the hard way that partnerships without paperwork can be a recipe for conflict, takedowns, and lost opportunity. You’ll hear three scenarios where a podcast prenup could’ve saved the show—and get the tools to create your own agreement, whether you’re co-hosting, co-producing, or collaborating in any way. In this episode, you’ll learn: How podcast partnerships fall apart—and why What a podcast prenup (a co-host/collaboration agreement) actually does What clauses you must include: ownership, revenue, exits, control, and more Why a prenup is smart even if things feel great now Where to get the planning guide and legal templates to make it easy Resources Mentioned: 🎁 Download the free Podcast Prenup Planning Guide http://podcastprenup.com 📝 Get co-host, co-production, and other podcast legal templates http://podcastlawforms.com 🎓 See a free sample lesson from Easy Legal for Podcasters https://gordonfiremark.com/levelup #podcastprenup #podcastlaw #podcastcontracts #cohostagreement #podcastpartnership #thepodcastlawyer #legitpodcastpro #podcastdrama #creatorslaw #podcasttemplate
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