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What to Include in Your Guest Release Form for Total Protection | Gordon Firemark

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If you don’t have a guest release form in place, this episode is your wake-up call. If you do have one, are you sure it actually protects you?

Podcasting attorney Gordon Firemark is back to break down why every podcaster (yes, even small shows) needs a rock-solid guest release before hitting record.

He shares exactly what it should include, when your guests should sign it, and the real-life story of a podcaster who skipped this step—and got sued for it. So if you want peace of mind knowing your podcast is legally protected, hit play and let’s dive in.

0:23 - Why Even Small Shows Need a Guest Release Form

3:00 - How Skipping This Step Opens You Up to a Lawsuit

5:28 - What to Include in Your Guest Release for Full Protection

6:34 - The Must-Have AI Clause That Protects Both You and Your Guest

9:13 - The Easiest Way to Get Guests to Sign (with Zero Pushback)


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If you don’t have a guest release form in place, this episode is your wake-up call. If you do have one, are you sure it actually protects you?

Podcasting attorney Gordon Firemark is back to break down why every podcaster (yes, even small shows) needs a rock-solid guest release before hitting record.

He shares exactly what it should include, when your guests should sign it, and the real-life story of a podcaster who skipped this step—and got sued for it. So if you want peace of mind knowing your podcast is legally protected, hit play and let’s dive in.

0:23 - Why Even Small Shows Need a Guest Release Form

3:00 - How Skipping This Step Opens You Up to a Lawsuit

5:28 - What to Include in Your Guest Release for Full Protection

6:34 - The Must-Have AI Clause That Protects Both You and Your Guest

9:13 - The Easiest Way to Get Guests to Sign (with Zero Pushback)


Episode Links:


Other Episodes You’ll Enjoy:

→ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U

Support the show

Liked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster!

Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review.
Register for Courtney's Free Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Business with a Podcast in 2025
Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.

Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your show.

Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ

©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

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