Do You Need a Podcast Guest Release?

FYI: What you have them sign *before* you hit record is more important than what they say during that interview! ⠀
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If you feature guests on your podcast, typically your main focus is how to get the best guests that will make for the best interviews. ⠀
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But it doesn’t matter if your guest is your brother , your friend from college , or even J.Lo herself (I have so many questions).⠀

If you don’t have your Guest sign a Podcast Guest Release form, you could be risking having to kiss that interview goodbye. ⠀
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In California, people automatically have the right of publicity to their name/voice/image/likeness. Therefore, if you’re recording someone for your podcast, you need to have your guest(s) waive their rights - allowing you (the podcaster) to use their name/voice/etc. ⁣⁣⁣⠀
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This type of waiver should be a part of your podcast release form to best protect you and your podcast episodes.⠀
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Could you imagine going through all that hard work to produce an episode - just to have that person send you a cease and desist to have you drop the entire thing?
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In need of a Podcast Guest Release? Check out http://www.ttiemanlaw.com/taylors-template-shop. ⠀
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Podcasters - also check out my Business Legal Guide!⠀
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*Disclaimer - This post is strictly for general informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice.⠀