Podcast Legal Basics with Gordon Firemark: What Every Podcaster Should Know to Protect Their Shows

If you’re a podcaster, the legal side of podcasting can feel confusing, and maybe even intimidating. Can you use music or video clips in your show? Do you really need a contract with your co-host or guests? What about setting up an LLC, or protecting your podcast’s name? Be part of a special YouTube Live event from RSS.com Podcast Hosting, featuring Head of Relationships Greg Wasserman and Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™, an entertainment, media, and business attorney who has helped creators and podcasters protect their work for over 30 years. *What You’ll Learn:* ✅ We’ll break down the key legal topics every podcaster should understand: ✅ Copyrights – Music, video clips, and how to find royalty-free content you can safely use ✅ Branding & Trademarks – Protecting your show’s name and avoiding “likelihood of confusion” ✅ Contracts – Why guest releases and co-host agreements matter (aka the “Podcast Prenup”) ✅ Monetization Pitfalls – Navigating sponsorships, affiliates, and disclosure rules ✅ Libel & Defamation – What counts as harming someone’s reputation and how to avoid it ✅ Liability & Business Setup – Should you form an LLC? When to register a trademark *You’ll also discover: 🚀 Practical steps to avoid the most common legal mistakes podcasters make 🚀 Clarity on what you must do vs. what’s just “nice to have” 🚀 Resources you can use right away to protect yourself and your podcast Find more podcast events at: https://rss.com/blog/events/ Connect and Follow Greg Wasserman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregwasserman/ Connect and Follow Gordon Firemark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gfiremark/ Ready to start a podcast? Get started with RSS.com for free: https://rss.com Not happy with your current podcast hosting provider? Easily switch to RSS.com: https://rss.com/switch/