Legit Podcast Pro
By Gordon Firemark
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Take your podcast to new levels of professionalism and profit. Join The Podcast Lawyer™ Gordon Firemark for tips, strategies, advice and Q&A with top podcasters. Learn how to grow and profit from your podcast like a pro.
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5 LLC Mistakes Creators Make That Can Cost Them Everything
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Should Creators Have an LLC? Most Wait Too Long
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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The Biggest Podcasting Myth...
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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The Rebrand Nobody Plans For (And Why It’s So Costly)
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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I Googled It — Why That’s the Trademark Mistake Creators Make
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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Audience Confusion The Branding Red Flag Creators Miss
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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They Beat Me To My Podcast Name! Now What?
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Podcasters! How to Monetize and Protect Your Show Without Selling Out
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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The Mindset Shift That takes you from Creator to Enterprise Mode
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Hiring Help for Your Podcast in 2026? Here's what you absolutely MUST lock down first
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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5 Mistakes Creators Make When Things Start Working
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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Bonus Episode: My Hot Take on Ad-Stripping AI Tools in Podcasting
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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2026: One Resolution & 6 Steps: The creator business of your dreams
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Savvy Creators Do this before January
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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The Creator Economy Reality Check: How To Actually Win in 2026
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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How to Stop Other Creators From Hijacking Your Show’s Name
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Collaborations that shouldn't be - Protect your show, protect your sanity
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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What podcasters should be grateful for in 2025
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Building your Media Empire, Step by Step
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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What to get the creator in your life. Holiday Gift Guide for podcasters, youtubers and influencers.
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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What Should Be in a Podcast Guest Release (and Why You Can’t Skip It)
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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The Truth About Using Music
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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The Top 5 Legal Mistakes Creators Make in Partnerships & Collabs
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Fair Use Explained for Podcasters, YouTubers, and Filmmakers
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Why You Need to Trademark Your Podcast or YouTube Channel
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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LLC vs. Corporation: The Smart Creator’s Guide
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Ending Podcast Partnerships (The Right Way)
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Hiring Team Members? Do It Right (Legally)
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Is Your Podcast Merch Going To Get You Sued? (Trademark Trouble Explained)
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Turning Your Podcast Into an Asset You Can Sell
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Back to School: The 4 Rs of Legal Fundamentals for Creators
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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The No Burnout Approach to Business Podcasting
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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The Hard Truth About the Creator Economy
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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How to Monetize without Selling Out
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Hiring Team for Your Show: The Legal Way.
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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How to Trademark Your Podcast Before Someone else Does
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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How Sue-able Are You? The Legal Risks Content Creators Face (And How to Avoid Them
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Do Podcast Editors Have Intellectual Property Rights? What the Law Really Says
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Using AI to Make Your Podcast More Discoverable
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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Celebrate Your Independence as a Creator!
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Why you probably need an LLC and how to set it up the right way
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Creator contracts: What you need to know
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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Click-Thru Licenses: Are They Legit?
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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Got a takedown notice? Don’t panic — do this instead.
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Demystifying Trademarks for Creators
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May 29, 2025 |
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The case for the Podcast Prenup™
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May 22, 2025 |
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Guest Releases: Case Studies That Will Make You Realize You DO Need One!
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May 15, 2025 |
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Why You NEED a Disclaimer for Your Podcast in 2025! (Legal Must-Know!)
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May 08, 2025 |
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Rebranding your Podcast: When, Why & How to do it right!
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May 01, 2025 |
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Brand Partnership Deals: What to Expect & Watch Out For!
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Podcast Prenups™ – Protecting Your Podcast From Day One
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Tariffs, Trouble, and the Creator Economy: Are You Ready?
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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Signing with a Network - Deal Points and Red Flags
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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5 Big Mistakes Creators Make that Hold Them Back From Impact, Influence & Income
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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5 contracts every creator must have
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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First Amendment Under Seige
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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Podcast Branding: How to Make Your Show Stand Out
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Why you must take trademarks seriously!
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Liability, Lawsuits, Lost Income: Insurance for Content Creators
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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The Ultimate Guide to Copyright & Fair Use for Podcasts: Everything You Need to Know
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Budgeting for Podcast Launch, Growth, Profit
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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Attract, Romance, Seduce - finding an audience that loves you
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Step 5 – The Creator’s Guide to Legal & Regulatory Compliance
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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How to Write Contracts That Protect Your Creator Business
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Protect your I.P. - Step 3 of our Creator Success Framework
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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Creator Success Framework Part 2 - Building A Dream Podcast Team
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Make Your Podcast into a Thriving Business - Part 1 - Creator Success Framework
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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🎉 Happy New Year! Start Your Podcast Business Off Right in 2025 🎉
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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Reflecting on your Podcast's Legal Journey – Planning for 2025
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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Podcast Law Trends to Watch in 2025
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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Goals for 2025: Planning for Podcast Growth in 2025
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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Year End Legal Checklist for Podcasters
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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LPP Listener Engagement Strategies for Podcasters
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Creators Guide to Sponsorships and Endorsements
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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How to License Music for your media project
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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5 Reasons your Podcast Trademark Might Get Rejected
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Spooky Podcast Legal Frights
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Podcast Collaborations–what you need to know
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Protect Your Show's Revenue Ad Contract Terms You Should Know
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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The Legal Side of Podcast Monetization: What Creators Need to Know
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Deals with your Podcast Team: What you need to know
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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International Podcast Day Special Livestream
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Content Business 101 Choosing the Right Entity Type
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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How to Get a Trademark for your Podcast or Channel: Do's & Don'ts
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Fair Use: Podcaster's Guide - What You Need To Know
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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Should You Copyright Your Podcast? Pros/Cons/How-To
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Lights, Cameras, Lawyers! Legal Issues in Video Podcasting, Vlogging and Youtube
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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Top Takeaways from Podcast Movement 2024
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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Why Music is Such a Headache for Podcasters
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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No Minor Issue: working with kids in podcasts
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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Location Matters avoid common LLC and Corporation traps
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Trademark Your Podcast Title
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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Top Legal Tips Every Podcaster Should Know
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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Astonishing Brazen Copyright Infringement – Wow!
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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The Podcast Lawyers Ultimate Guide to Naming and Trademarking Your Podcast or YouTube Channel 1
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Jul 13, 2024 |
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Celebrate Your Independence as a Creator!
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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Why You Might NOT Want an LLC for your Podcast or Channel
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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8 things I never do in Podcasting and you shouldn't either
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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Ninja Negotiation Skills for Podcasting and Life
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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A I is Why Guests AND Hosts should insist on a guest release
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Don't step on these Legal Landmines in Team Collaborations!
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May 30, 2024 |
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20 Legal and Business Myths that hold Podcasters back
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May 24, 2024 |
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Secure Your Podcast: Essential Contracts Every Podcaster Needs
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May 16, 2024 |
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Claim Your Name avoiding trademark pitfalls in podcasting
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May 09, 2024 |
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🎙️ Don’t Let Your Podcast End in a Messy Divorce - you need a Podcast Prenup™ 🎙️
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May 02, 2024 |
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Safe Podcasting Understanding Disclaimers and Disclosures
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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3 Collosal Mistakes that stall Podcast Growth & Revenue
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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What's the Deal Call In Shows who owns what
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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3 More Ways To Make Money Podcasting That You Might Not Have Considered
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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Protect Your Brand – Why, When and How to Trademark Your YouTube Channel or Podcast
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Why You (probably) can't just use cover recordings in your podcast
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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Are Podcasters Journalists? Navigating Law & Ethics in Digital Media
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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3 Unique Ways to Make money with your podcast, beyond ads
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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Music Licensing Secrets Revealed
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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Why you shouldn't wait to trademark your podcast title
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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5 Legal Trouble Spots Podcasters Shouldn't Ignore
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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The Podcast Prenup Explained: Building a Strong Foundation for Your Show's Success
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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What you need to know about Trademarks
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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Yes You Do Need A Guest Release
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Feb 02, 2024 |
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The Legit Podcast Pro's client and customer (monetization) strategy.
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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The Legit Podcast Pro's Intellectual Property
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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Building Your Podcast Dream Team: Navigating Risk and Reward When Working With Others
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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Setting up as a Legit Podcast Pro: Pt 1 – Business Entity
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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What's In Store for 24
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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Unleashing Networking and Leveraging Relationships for Podcast Growth
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Dec 22, 2023 |
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Legalities Unraveled Navigating Video & Multi media Podcasting
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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Catastrophe! Are you Ready?
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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Gratitude Unleashed: A Thanksgiving Reflection
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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Podcasting with Integrity – Ethical Guidelines for content creators
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Nov 17, 2023 |
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Drafting and Understanding Podcast Contracts
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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Music-Radio Style Podcasting: Why music copyright is such a challenge and what to do about it..
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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Staying on the right side of the law - Legal challenges podcasters confront.
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Oct 27, 2023 |
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Make Money, Not Mistakes – The Legal Do's and Don'ts of Podcast Monetization
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Oct 20, 2023 |
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What every podcaster needs to know about Intellectual Property
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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AI Translations of Podcasts in Podcasters’ Own Voices: the Good, the Bad & The Ugly
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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When your guest is your client
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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Copyright and Fair Use in media production
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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Ethics in Podcasting
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Sep 15, 2023 |
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Your Burning Podcast Law Questions Answered
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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Shiny New LLC for your show Now what
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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Fair Use and using Youtube Shorts on a podcast?
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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How and why you must lock in your show's title before it's stolen
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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Why and How you must get permission for music and other material in your content
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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How to make the most of attending Podcasting conferences
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Aug 10, 2023 |
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What the Heck IS a podcast, anyway?
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Aug 04, 2023 |
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Balancing Freedom and Responsibility: Should you use a Morals Clause?
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Jul 28, 2023 |
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LLCs Demystified: What, When, How to protect your podcast
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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The Cornerstone of your Podcast’s legal and business affairs – the podcast prenup
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Jul 14, 2023 |
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Your Digital Legacy. Succession plan or abandonment plan?
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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Legal eye on AI in Podcasting what creators must know!
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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Do you need a Business License, LLC or Trademark for your Podcast?
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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What it takes to build a successful podcast network
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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Music to your ears! Composer deals and music licensing demystified
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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Why you must use crew deal memos for your drama podcast
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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Rights and Writer deals - how to protect your scripted / drama podcast and keep things legal
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May 25, 2023 |
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Keeping the Drama OUT of your Podcast's actor contracts
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May 18, 2023 |
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How to protect and keep your audio drama podcast legal
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May 12, 2023 |
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Grab Bag Episode
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May 05, 2023 |
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5 things every podcaster should know about pay to play
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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Why every creator must have a business mindset
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Apr 21, 2023 |
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Copyright and Fair Use in Podcasting - what every creator should know
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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Copyright, DMCA and Copyright Small Claims
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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10 Podcasting Myths De-bunked!
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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The Big Secret to Monetizing your Podcast
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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!21 Ways to grow your podcast audience
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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Real Criminals' Names in your content? Is that Safe?
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Mar 10, 2023 |
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Idea Theft – The Dark Side of Podcasting
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Mar 03, 2023 |
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Libel Slander Privacy – when is it safe to talk about other people
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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To Pay or Be Paid by podcast guests? That is the question!
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Feb 10, 2023 |
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A Podcast PRENUP™ ?
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Feb 03, 2023 |
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Live From Podfest 2023 -- Insurance for Podcasts
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Jan 27, 2023 |
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Revisiting Music Copyright and Fair Use for Podcasts- especially podcasts ABOUT music!
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Jan 20, 2023 |
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Trademark Protection for non distinctive podcast titles
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Jan 13, 2023 |
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Why and How you should Fact Check before clicking Publish
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Jan 12, 2023 |
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Don't get spooked (or sued) over your paranormal podcast
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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What if your podcast title is already taken?
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Dec 23, 2022 |
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Go Ready Set - That Is NOT what works with podcasts or channels!
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Dec 16, 2022 |
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How to clear music for podcasts
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Dec 09, 2022 |
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What can you do to avoid being sued for Libel or Slander?
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Dec 02, 2022 |
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Why you must treat your podcast like a baby
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Nov 24, 2022 |
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Can Copyright Law Protect Your Reputation?
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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Media Law Basics for podcasters and youtubers
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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Payola in Podcasting
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Nov 13, 2022 |
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Welcome to the Legit Podcast Pro podcast: My new re-commitment to audio; goals for this podcast
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Nov 11, 2022 |