Your Podcast Guest Could Take Down Your Show (And How to Stop It)

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Flow Riders!

This week we spoke with Gordon Firemark, "The Podcast Lawyer™," about essential legal considerations for creators.

Here's what you need to know:

Copyright Basics

• Protection is automatic when you create original work
• Music requires permission for both composition AND recording rights
• As Gordon says: "Copyright protects original work so creators can profit and keep creating"

Fair Use Reality Check

• Four key factors: purpose, amount used, transformation, and market impact
• Most reaction videos are legally questionable when showing entire content
• Simply commenting on content isn't enough for protection

AI Content Warnings

• AI-generated content has NO copyright protection
• YOU could be liable if AI outputs copyrighted material
• Gordon's advice: "If you want to own what you make, make your own stuff"

Creator Business Essentials

1. Get guest releases (free template at PodcastRelease.com)
2. Form an LLC to protect personal assets
3. Document all team relationships
4. Consider media liability insurance
5. Register trademarks for your brand

This Week's Action Items:

• Download the free release form at PodcastRelease.com​
• Review your licensing for music, images and fonts
• Consider forming a business entity

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Mahalo,
Doc Rock + Gordon Firemark

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