Podcast guest application form with bio, topics and recording consent
Good podcast episodes begin with a prepared guest. This conversational form asks for the guest's name and email, their website or main profile, a short bio, the topics they would like to discuss, a photo, and a required agreement that the episode may be recorded and published.
Who it is for
- Podcast hosts and producers
- Event hosts who run interviews and panels
- Communities that run an audio or video series
When to use it
Put the link on your show's website for people who want to appear, or send it to guests you have invited. Asking for the topics in advance helps you prepare your questions, and the consent is recorded before anyone records anything.
What the form asks
Questions
- Your name · requiredShort text
- Email address · requiredEmail
- Website or main profileShort text
- Short bio · requiredLong text
- Topics you would like to discuss · requiredLong text
- Photo (PNG or JPEG)Image upload
- I agree to the episode being recorded and published. · requiredYes / No
Every question can be changed, removed or reordered before you publish.
The PDF your respondents receive
Each application is a PDF with the bio, topics, photo and consent, ready to use for show notes. It is a record that the guest agreed to the recording.
Questions people ask
- Is the consent legally sufficient?
- It records an explicit yes. Rules on recording and publishing differ by country, and you may want a fuller release for important guests.
- Can I use the bio as it is?
- It is the guest's own text, so use it as supplied or with their approval of any changes.
- Does it schedule the recording?
- No. Agree on a date with the guest by email. You can add a question on availability if you want it up front.
Start from this template
Create an account, adapt the questions and the document to your business, then share the link. Your respondents get their PDF the moment they finish.