Is Your Podcast Legally Protected? What Every Creator Should Know with Gordon Firemark

What happens if your podcast guest asks you to delete an episode after it airs? Or worse—if you get hit with a copyright notice for using a 5-second audio clip? In this episode of Rocky Mountain Marketing, Katie sits down with renowned media and entertainment attorney Gordon Firemark—aka The Podcast Lawyer—to unpack the essential legal steps every podcaster needs to take to protect their content and business. Gordon breaks down everything from guest release forms to LLC setup, and even dives into how AI is changing the legal game for creators. They recorded this conversation back in April 2025 at Podcast Movement Evolutions, but trust us—every insight is still just as relevant today. Topics Covered:Why podcast guest release forms are a mustThe truth about using copyrighted music, viral clips & TikTok soundsWhen you should consider forming an LLCWhy AI is creating new legal gray areas in podcastingGordon’s best free tools to help podcasters stay legally safe Don’t miss Gordon’s free resources: PodcastRelease.com – Guest release template PodcastPrenup.com – Checklist for co-host agreements Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just getting started, this episode could save you thousands of dollars and countless headaches. Visit Gordon Firemark online: Website: https://firemark.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gfiremark/ Learn more about Katie and Next Step Social Communications: Speaking: https://katiebrinkley.com/ Website: https://yournextstep.agency/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebrinkley YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@rockymountainmarketing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiebrinkley/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialprofitlab #PodcastLaw #ContentCreatorTips #LLCForPodcasters #CopyrightForCreators #PodcastingTips #MediaLaw #GordonFiremark #KatieBrinkley #RockyMountainMarketing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.