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 must
The truth about using copyrighted music, viral clips & TikTok sounds
When you should consider forming an LLC
Why AI is creating new legal gray areas in podcasting
Gordon’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:

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Website: https://yournextstep.agency/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebrinkley

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