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.