Bonus Episode: My Hot Take on Ad-Stripping AI Tools in Podcasting

Published on: 5th January, 2026

In this bonus episode, I'm sharing my thoughts about PodcastAdBlock, a UK based company selling and distributing AI-edited podcast episodes that strip ads from the content.

I explain why I believe this is a clear case of copyright infringement, and point to a number of cases in recent years against distributors of "sanitized" versions of feature films

Hat tip to James Cridland & PodNews for breaking this story.

https://podnews.net/article/podcastadblock-strips-ads-and-sells-shows

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Gordon Firemark

Gordon Firemark (gordonfiremark.com) has practiced media and entertainment law in Los Angeles since 1992. Widely known as The Podcast Lawyer™ (ThePodcastLawyer.com), he has spent his career helping creative industry professionals make deals that make sense, and that get their productions developed, financed, produced and distributed. His practice also covers copyrights, trademarks, business transactions, and corporate matters for clients in media and entertainment.