In this episode, Kurt is joined by Gordon Firemark, an entertainment, media and intellectual property attorney in Los Angeles, California. He works with creatives and businesses in the fields of theater, film, television, and new media. Among his clients are several houses of worship and charitable organizations, and other traditional businesses. He blogs about entertainment law, and is the producer and host of several podcasts and YouTube channels relating to entertainment law. Tune in to find out more about getting licenses and releases for your podcasts, and how it can affect you in the future.

Key Takeaways:

[1:19] Kurt introduces this episode's guest — Gordon Firemark.

[3:15] Let's talk about podcasts — what are some of the risks you face when you publish content without the necessary releases?

[6:45] What recommendations does Gordon have for situations where guests on a podcast later change their mind about broadcast?

[7:50] What's the protocol for having releases from anyone who appears in videos and pictures?

[11:56] What is the importance of making sure that you have the licenses for any copyrighted material used?

[13:31] When an employee of an organization produces material on behalf of the organization, the employer owns that material.

[15:25] For houses of worship, there are organizations that can help you navigate copyright issues.

[16:23] Public performance rights are handled by several organizations.

[18:09] Quick reminder — Gordon Firemark is an attorney that knows all about performance rights and how to protect podcasts and broadcasts from problems with rights in the future.

[18:29] We live in a hyper-polarized world. Is it important now more than ever to have releases?

[21:58] If a guest on a podcast eventually decides he wants his recording to be taken down, what is the process he would have to follow?

[25:38] Gordon is available for any questions you may have about this topic! Contact him via his website!

Mentioned in This Episode:

God’s Business

God’s Business on Facebook

God's Business: Making Church Leaders Less Stressed and More Effective by Leveraging the Experience of Others, by Kurt M. Glacy

Firemark Entertainment Law

Entertainment Law Update Podcast

Podcastlawbook.com

Gordon Firemark on YouTube

Free Podcast Guest Release

Christian Copyright Solutions

Christian Copyright Licensing International

ASCAP

BMI

SESAC