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Secure Your Podcast: Essential Contracts Every Podcaster Needs

In this episode, Gordon Firemark discusses:

  • Guest Release Form: What it is, when and why it’s needed, and the pitfalls of not having one.
  • Co-Host Agreement: The importance of clear agreements between co-hosts and examples of potential conflicts.
  • Independent Contractor Agreement: Key points for hiring freelancers and maintaining clear rights to content.
  • Bonus Segment on Music Licenses: How to legally use music in your podcasts and avoid costly penalties.

Real-World Examples:

  • Issues arising from the absence of a Guest Release Form.
  • A conflict resulting from not having a Co-Host Agreement.
  • Legal troubles due to unclear terms in an Independent Contractor Agreement.
  • Financial and legal consequences of not obtaining proper Music Licenses.

Call to Action:

  • Secure your podcast’s future with attorney-drafted contract templates available at PodcastLawForms.com.
  • Avoid common podcasting mistakes by attending the free Podcast Growth & Profit Webinar. Register at event.podcastlaw.net.

These additions should make your YouTube video and podcast episode more comprehensive and engaging, ensuring your audience has all the necessary links and information at their fingertips.

About the Podcast

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Legit Podcast Pro
Exploring Podcasting through the legal and business lens from The Podcast Lawyer™, Gordon Firemark

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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.