Should you podcast with a co-host or go solo?
Description
Deciding whether to share the mic with someone or go solo is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as a podcaster.
While co-hosted shows bring amazing chemistry and energy, they also come with added complications like scheduling, balancing workloads and (in the worst cases) legal headaches.
In this episode, I break down when co-hosting is a good idea, when it’s not and how to avoid the biggest mistakes people make when launching a show with someone else.
What you’ll learn:
- Why chemistry isn’t enough to make a co-hosted podcast work
- The biggest red flag when choosing a co-host
- How to future-proof your podcast partnership
- Why fear shouldn’t be the reason you avoid going solo
- What to include in a co-host agreement (even if you’re mates)
- How to avoid resentment when splitting the workload
- Why solo shows are often simpler and more sustainable
EPISODE CREDITS:
Host: Rachel Corbett
Editing Assistance: Josh Newth
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This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation.
I pay my respects to Elders past and present.