The Legal Essentials Every Podcaster Needs to Know with The Podcast Lawyer, Gordon Firemark

Hayleigh Hayhurst
Oct 27
1 min read

Curious about the legal side of podcasting? In this episode, I’m joined by Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer, to explore how to protect your podcast and navigate things like trademarks, guest releases, and more.

Gordon brings over 16 years of podcasting experience and 30+ years as an entertainment lawyer to the table. Together, we discuss how podcasters can protect their content, avoid legal pitfalls, and create a strong foundation for their shows.

From trademarks and guest releases to navigating tricky copyright issues, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and expert advice for podcasters at every stage of their journey.

In this episode:

The importance of trademarks for podcast branding.
Why having a guest release form is essential for your show.
How to avoid common copyright and trademark violations.
Tips for navigating co-hosting and partnership agreements (aka podcast prenups).
Gordon’s insights into the evolution of podcasting over 16 years.
How to make your podcast accessible with transcripts and why it matters.