⚠️ A Quick Note on Staying Safe in Our Podcasting Community
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Hi Newsletter Subscribers,
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While we often talk about the exciting work of collaborating, booking, and growing your podcast presence—we need to talk about something equally important:
🛡️ Staying safe while doing it.
Last week, we sent out our Friday Frequency email (our curated list of the best #findaguest and #beaguest posts inside the Club). One of those featured posts was later flagged by members as potentially a scam and in violation of our guidelines.
We want to sincerely apologize for that.
🚫 That post has since been removed.
🔨 The account has been banned.
🙌 And we want to say thank you to those of you who brought it to our attention.
We're a small team, and while we work hard to make this a collaborative and scam-free platform, we also rely on the strength of our community to help us keep it that way.
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But first let's highlight this week's featured episodes:
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Episode Promotion – Find & Be a Guest! 🎙️
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Looking for a great podcast opportunity? Check out these featured episodes where hosts and guests are looking to connect right now!
🎙️ The Secret Solution to Your Autoimmune Condition👤 Ms. Elizabeth G Yarnell🔗 Apply Here📢 Tags: #beaguest
🎙️ LET YOUR STORIES RESOUND: CONNECT, COMPEL, AND SOULFULLY SELL WITH OPEN-WORTHY EMAILS👤 Joanne Homestead🔗 Apply Here📢 Tags: #beaguest, #collab
💡 Want to be featured in an episode promotion? Start by creating your own episode listing inside the Podcast Collab Club!
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If you see something that feels off—report it. Here's how:
🔹 On Facebook, use the “Report to Admin” feature 🔹 In the Podcast Collab Club, email us: [email protected]🔹 When in doubt, reach out. Our team is here for you.
Moderation works best when it's community-powered. So thank you for helping make this a space where people can connect, collaborate, and grow without having to worry about bad actors.
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✅ Staying Safe in Our Community
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Here are a few reminders to keep in mind when engaging with opportunities:
💸 Fees or Pay-to-Play? Never allowed.
No one should be charging you to be a guest or to book a guest. If you see this, let us know immediately.
🔒 Don't overshare.
Avoid sharing sensitive personal info (like home addresses, financial details, or private health info) in public posts or early conversations.
🧍♂️ Main moderator of our Facebook group: Thales
If someone impersonates our team, please report it right away.
👀 Watch for red flags:
- Generic or vague messages that don't reference your expertise or niche
- Excessive pressure to schedule calls or give information
- Posts that ask for your contact info without a clear reason
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🎙️ A Few Tips for Staying Safe as a Podcaster (or Guest)
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🌐 Do a quick Google search before saying yes to a show
📬 Ask for a link to the host's podcast and past episodes
📆 Use scheduling links with calendar blocking tools (like Calendly or Savvycal) to avoid giving out your phone or email unnecessarily
📝 Keep records of the shows you pitch or book (So you know when you are being contacted by the right people)
🧑🤝🧑 And above all: Trust your gut. If something feels weird, it probably is.
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🌟 It's all about CONNECT, COLLABORATE, and GROW!
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We're proud of the community we've built together—and it's because of people like YOU that it works.
Let's keep it safe, collaborative, and focused on meaningful podcasting.
💬 If you've got questions, concerns, or even a tip to share, hit reply.
Here's to your next safe, aligned collaboration.
With appreciation,
—Thales 🌊 &
The Podcast Collaborative Team P.S. Your podcasting journey doesn't have to be lonely. We're here to help you connect with the people who can help you grow. Come check out the Podcast Collab Club!
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Ready to start taking the guesswork out of finding great guests and the legwork out of landing aligned interviews?
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The Podcast Collaborative
Mansfield, CT 06268, USA
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