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Podcasting & the Law: How to Avoid Getting Sued or Kicked Out of Apple Podcasts

07/25/19 • 51 min

Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance Anxiety

Have you ever wondered, “Can I share a clip of this music on my podcast?” or “Should my guest sign a release form?” or “How do I legally disclose affiliates so I don’t sound like an awkward shill?” Well, you have come to the right place with your podcast legal questions.

Entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark joins me on Podcasting Step by Step to discuss:

why your guest should sign a release form and what should be on it;
whether you can (or should) choose a podcast name that already exists;
how to disclose affiliate relationships on your podcast;
what fair use is and whether you can use music, news, or film clips on your show;
the benefits of registering your podcast as a business;
the difference between copyright and trademark and whether you need this for your podcast;
if we need formal working agreements when hiring people to help us with elements of our podcast, like show notes and audio editing (you do -- ‘work made for hire’ contracts);
the elements of a podcast sponsorship contract;
the rules of podcast giveaways;
the policy that absolutely needs to be on your website (privacy);
the difference between libel and slander;
and do we need to worry about GDPR if we don’t plan on monetizing (yes).

Gordon is THE go-to person when it comes to podcasting and the law. He is good at breaking down wonky legalese and also has one of the most soothing podcast voices I have ever heard. Legal information never sounded so good.

Of course, we’re not offering legal advice. This purpose of this episode is to answer common questions podcasters have about the law.

Visit sarahmikutel.com for more articles on how to podcast. Ready to start your own show? Download my free guide: “8 Mistakes New Podcasters Make and How to Fix Them.”

Looking for a podcast media host? Use my Libsyn affiliate code POSTCARD to get the rest of this month for free and next month free.

I’m your podcast launch consultant, Sarah Mikutel

Entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark joins me on Podcasting Step by Step to discuss:

why your guest should sign a release form and what should be on it;
whether you can (or should) choose a podcast name that already exists;
how to disclose affiliate relationships on your podcast;
what fair use is and whether you can use music, news, or film clips on your show;
the benefits of registering your podcast as a business;
the difference between copyright and trademark and whether you need this for your podcast;
if we need formal working agreements when hiring people to help us with elements of our podcast, like show notes and audio editing (you do -- ‘work made for hire’ contracts);
the elements of a podcast sponsorship contract;
the rules of podcast giveaways;
the policy that absolutely needs to be on your website (privacy);
the difference between libel and slander;
and do we need to worry about GDPR if we don’t plan on monetizing (yes).

Of course, we’re not offering legal advice. This purpose of this episode is to answer common questions podcasters have about the law.

Visit sarahmikutel.com for more articles on how to podcast. Ready to start your own show? Download my free guide: “8 Mistakes New Podcasters Make and How to Fix Them.”

Looking for a podcast media host? Use my Libsyn affiliate code POSTCARD to get the rest of this month for free and next month free.

I’m your podcast launch consultant, Sarah Mikutel

Previous Episode

Want to Grow Your Podcast Audience? Communicate What You Stand For

How do I get more listeners to my podcast? Have you ever asked yourself that? I’m sure you have because we all ask this. Until we get clear on what we stand for, we won’t be clear in what we want to share with the world, on our own shows and on the ones we guest on. If we don’t know what we’re all about, why would an audience rally behind us?

Identifying your mission, vision, and values for your life is your foundation. When you have clarity on this, everything related to your podcast will flow more easily, from the interviews you participate in to what you post on social media. Your messages will be more consistent and more meaningful. This is when people will really start listening to you. This is how you grow your podcast audience.

Visit sarahmikutel.com for more articles on how to podcast. Ready to start your own show? Download my free guide: “8 Mistakes New Podcasters Make and How to Fix Them.”

Looking for a podcast media host? Use my Libsyn affiliate code POSTCARD to get the rest of this month for free and next month free.

I’m your podcast launch consultant, Sarah Mikutel. If you’d like to learn more about me, you can check out my other podcast, Postcard Academy travel podcast. This travel podcast is for the ‘experiences not things’ kind of person who believes travel goes deeper than a fantastic meal (though that is pretty great). Every week, I interview people who packed up everything to start a new adventure in another part of the world. You’ll learn how they did it and get their best insider food and culture tips.

Thank you so much for listening to Podcasting Step by Step. I know you’re busy and have many listening options, so it means a lot to me that you’re here. You are the best.

Next Episode

How to Pitch a Podcast Host (Plus Free Template)

We all want to grow our podcast audience, right? Well, one of the best ways to do this is by getting on other people’s podcasts. But how do you find the right podcasts to pitch to, and how do you get the podcast hosts to say yes? I cover it all this episode, plus I created a free pitch template for you, which you can find at at sarahmikutel.com

Visit sarahmikutel.com for more articles on how to podcast. Ready to start your own show? Download my free guide: “8 Mistakes New Podcasters Make and How to Fix Them.”

Looking for a podcast media host? Use my Libsyn affiliate code POSTCARD to get the rest of this month for free and next month free.

Thank you so much for listening to Podcasting Step by Step. I know you’re busy and have many listening options, so it means a lot to me that you’re here. You are the best.