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How to Stop Other Creators From Hijacking Your Show’s Name

Published on: 11th December, 2025

Most podcasters worry about someone copying their content —

but the real threat is someone copying (or accidentally matching) your show’s name.

When your title isn’t legally protected, other creators can release shows with names close enough to yours that listeners, sponsors, platforms, and search engines get confused. And once that confusion takes hold, your brand momentum evaporates.


In this episode, Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™, explains:


• Why unprotected podcast names are vulnerable


• How look- and sound- alike titles damage your audience growth and SEO


• Real-world examples of podcasters forced to rebrand


• The three-part “Name Safety Test” every creator should run


• What to check before you invest in branding, marketing, or promotion


• The steps that protect your show’s distinctive identity

If your podcast name matters to you, this episode is your roadmap to keeping it under your control.


Want to protect your show and avoid costly mistakes?

Join the waitlist for Gordon’s next free legal training for podcasters:

http://PodcastLaw.net

Additional Resources:

Legal Templates for Podcasters → https://PodcastLawForms.com

Legal Training & DIY Setup → https://EasyLegalForPodcasters.com

Join the Legit Podcast Pro Community → https://LegitPodcastPro.com

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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.