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Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Ending Podcast Partnerships (The Right Way)

Published on: 2nd October, 2025

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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Gordon Firemark

Gordon Firemark (gordonfiremark.com) has practiced media and entertainment law in Los Angeles since 1992. Widely known as The Podcast Lawyer™ (ThePodcastLawyer.com), he has spent his career helping creative industry professionals make deals that make sense, and that get their productions developed, financed, produced and distributed. His practice also covers copyrights, trademarks, business transactions, and corporate matters for clients in media and entertainment.