u/HollywoodTinman

I am trying to get E+O Insurance to protect us for a true crime podcast I am producing - but it looks like some insurance companies are unable to provide this type of support unless we have a legal team on retainer - which would be huge $$$.

Since this podcast is a hobby, a startup, and not a money maker yet, we don't have the type of funds to be able to support a legal team.

My team has consulted with a legal team for general advice; and we are all experienced producers in the entertainment industry - so we have a pretty good idea of what we need to do to be careful and responsible.

Has anybody had success in finding E+O for startup podcasts? Or has anybody else run into this struggle while starting a smaller true crime podcast of their own? What did you do?

I have a true crime podcast that I started a few years ago. The first season did surprisingly well for a first season, we made it onto some charts and got a healthy amount of downloads. We've taken a large hiatus before returning for S2.

My hope and desire was to release new episodes weekly; but alas - despite my best efforts to get ahead of the season, other elements outside of my control are making this tricky to accomplish.

I have been debating releasing episodes every other week - or even releasing an episode each week, but taking a hiatus every 3rd week.

I am nervous that by doing so, we kill our momentum and chances of charting. The story is exceptional this season, but I know that story alone is not always enough these days to keep folks tuned in.

I'd love to hear thoughts from the community!

Thanks~