How to Navigate Podcast Guest Removal Requests

Successful Podcasting Unlocked

As a podcaster, you know how much work goes into creating just one episode. So when a guest comes to you asking for their episode to be taken down, this can feel frustrating. This week, episode 15 of Successful Podcasting Unlocked answers the question: My guest wants me to take down their episode, what should I do?

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In this episode, I share:

• Don’t take their request personally as it is more likely a reflection of something they said than the quality of you or your work.
• Include clear terms in your intake form giving you the right to use and edit the content as you see fit.
• Consider other options like re-editing portions of the episode before agreeing to take it down completely.
• Talk with your guest, understand their concerns, and make your decision on a case-by-case basis.

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Chapters

1. My Guest Wants Me to Take Down their Episode. What Should I Do? (00:00:00)

2. Alesia advises podcasters to include a statement in their intake form acknowledging that recorded conversations may be used as the host sees fit. (00:01:32)

3. Options for handling guest’s discomfort, weighing the potential impact on future relationships. (00:04:22)

4. Tips for addressing the situation, including having a deeper conversation to understand the guest's concerns and finding a solution that works for both parties. (00:05:56)