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Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Ending Podcast Partnerships (The Right Way)
2nd October 2025 • Legit Podcast Pro • Gordon Firemark
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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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