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The Legal Blind Spots That Could Shut Down Your Podcast | Gordon Firemark

Courtney Elmer | PodLaunch Episode 323

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You put in the work. You craft your episodes. You build your brand. But what if someone swoops in and steals it—your content, your show name, even your audience—because you didn’t have the right legal protections in place?

That’s exactly what we’re tackling today with podcast and entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark. From copyrights and trademarks to AI-generated content and guest releases, we’re breaking down the most overlooked legal protections every podcaster needs to have in place before it’s too late.

Even if you’re just getting started or think your audience is too small for this to matter, waiting until it’s a problem is a mistake you don’t want to make. Hit play and let’s dive in.

0:02 - 5 Ways to Protect Your Podcast Before It’s Too Late

1:56 - Copyright 101: Are Your Episodes Actually Protected?

5:21 - Trademarks: Why Your Show Name Isn’t Automatically Safe

9:34 - Music & Fair Use: The Legal Minefield Most Podcasters Ignore

15:36 - AI, Voice Cloning & The Legal Loopholes You Need to Know


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