Top Legal Mistakes Podcasters Make and How to Avoid Them with Gordon Firemark

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In this episode, Mathew Passy and Gordon Firemark discuss the top legal mistakes podcasters make and how to avoid them.

If you’re podcasting as a business, you can’t afford to skip the legal groundwork—contracts, trademarks, and protections aren’t just red tape; they’re your safety net. In Episode 48 of the PodcastingTech Show, we’re cracking open the playbook to help you dodge costly errors, secure your brand, and future-proof your podcast. Our Guest? Gordon Firemark—aka “ The Podcast Lawyer ,” who has been a guiding force in the podcasting industry for over 16 years. Whether you’re launching your first show or navigating the complexities of a growing media brand, Gordon’s legal expertise is the gold standard for podcasters seeking to protect their content, brand, and business. Gordon Firemark isn’t just an entertainment attorney—he’s one of the first lawyers to specialize in podcasting, host of the "Entertainment Law Update " and “Legit Podcast Pro,” and the creator behind Easy Legal for Podcasters and PodcastLawForms.com , resources that help podcasters demystify the legal maze. Join Mathew and Gordon as they break down how intellectual property, trademarks, business structures, and guest release forms can make the difference between a hobby show and a professional brand. Gordon reveals the…

People in this episode

Host: Mathew Passy

Guest: Gordon Firemark

Topics covered

• legal mistakes
• podcasting
• intellectual property
• trademarks
• business structures
• copyright

Keywords

• legal pitfalls
• podcasting law
• contracts
• trademarks
• copyrighted music
• DMCA
• guest release forms

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Entertainment Law Update, Legit Podcast Pro, Easy Legal for Podcasters, PodcastLawForms.com

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