Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Ending Podcast Partnerships (The Right Way)
Update: 2025-10-03
Description
Co-host splits happen. Here’s how to end a podcast partnership without losing your name, your feed, or your audience. Gordon Firemark walks through an ownership audit, a clean exit decision tree, the step-by-step process for transferring accounts and IP, how to settle money fairly, and the documents you’ll need. Plus, how a Podcast Prenup™ prevents drama in the first place.
You’ll Learn:
- Why podcast partnerships break down
- Who owns the show name, feed, and episodes
- Paths to exit: assignment + buyout, retire, spin-off, or license
- The communications plan for listeners and sponsors
- Separation agreement + IP assignment checklist
- How to avoid problems with a Podcast Prenup™
Links:
- Podcast Prenup™ Planning Guide + Co-Host Agreement: http://podcastprenup.com
- Easy Legal for Podcasters: https://easylegalforpodcasters.com
- Free sample lesson: http://gordonfiremark.com/levelup
- Legal templates for podcasters: https://podcastlawforms.com
Disclaimer: Educational only, not legal advice.
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