Gordon Firemark
@gfiremark.bsky.social
Entertainment/media/IP lawyer, educator, content creator. Some know me as The Podcast Lawyer™
Who owns creative expression today—the artist, the platform, or the algorithm?
Our year-end episode of Entertainment Law Update breaks down Disney, drag-show litigation, AI copyright rulings, and Netflix’s Warner Bros. deal.
https://entertainmentlawupdate.com/186
Our year-end episode of Entertainment Law Update breaks down Disney, drag-show litigation, AI copyright rulings, and Netflix’s Warner Bros. deal.
https://entertainmentlawupdate.com/186
December 25, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Who owns creative expression today—the artist, the platform, or the algorithm?
Our year-end episode of Entertainment Law Update breaks down Disney, drag-show litigation, AI copyright rulings, and Netflix’s Warner Bros. deal.
https://entertainmentlawupdate.com/186
Our year-end episode of Entertainment Law Update breaks down Disney, drag-show litigation, AI copyright rulings, and Netflix’s Warner Bros. deal.
https://entertainmentlawupdate.com/186
Savvy Creators Do this before January
https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm/episode/savvy-creators-do-this-before-january
https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm/episode/savvy-creators-do-this-before-january
December 25, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Savvy Creators Do this before January
https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm/episode/savvy-creators-do-this-before-january
https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm/episode/savvy-creators-do-this-before-january
Most entrepreneurs don’t think about legal protection until something goes wrong.
12/29@10am
"𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙪𝙧𝙨, 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 & 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 (𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙇𝙖𝙬𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨' 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙨!)"
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12/29@10am
"𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙪𝙧𝙨, 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 & 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 (𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙇𝙖𝙬𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨' 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙨!)"
Register: https://law4courses.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Most entrepreneurs don’t think about legal protection until something goes wrong.
12/29@10am
"𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙪𝙧𝙨, 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 & 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 (𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙇𝙖𝙬𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨' 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙨!)"
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12/29@10am
"𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙪𝙧𝙨, 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 & 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 (𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙇𝙖𝙬𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨' 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙨!)"
Register: https://law4courses.com
Who owns creative expression today—the artist, the platform, or the algorithm?
Our year-end episode of Entertainment Law Update breaks down Disney, drag-show litigation, AI copyright rulings, and Netflix’s Warner Bros. deal.
https://entertainmentlawupdate.com/186
Our year-end episode of Entertainment Law Update breaks down Disney, drag-show litigation, AI copyright rulings, and Netflix’s Warner Bros. deal.
https://entertainmentlawupdate.com/186
December 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Who owns creative expression today—the artist, the platform, or the algorithm?
Our year-end episode of Entertainment Law Update breaks down Disney, drag-show litigation, AI copyright rulings, and Netflix’s Warner Bros. deal.
https://entertainmentlawupdate.com/186
Our year-end episode of Entertainment Law Update breaks down Disney, drag-show litigation, AI copyright rulings, and Netflix’s Warner Bros. deal.
https://entertainmentlawupdate.com/186
Who owns creative expression today—the artist, the platform, or the algorithm?
Our year-end episode of Entertainment Law Update breaks down Disney, drag-show litigation, AI copyright rulings, and Netflix’s Warner Bros. deal.
https://entertainmentlawupdate.com/186
Our year-end episode of Entertainment Law Update breaks down Disney, drag-show litigation, AI copyright rulings, and Netflix’s Warner Bros. deal.
https://entertainmentlawupdate.com/186
December 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Who owns creative expression today—the artist, the platform, or the algorithm?
Our year-end episode of Entertainment Law Update breaks down Disney, drag-show litigation, AI copyright rulings, and Netflix’s Warner Bros. deal.
https://entertainmentlawupdate.com/186
Our year-end episode of Entertainment Law Update breaks down Disney, drag-show litigation, AI copyright rulings, and Netflix’s Warner Bros. deal.
https://entertainmentlawupdate.com/186
Most entrepreneurs don’t think about legal protection until something goes wrong.
12/29@10am
"𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙪𝙧𝙨, 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 & 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 (𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙇𝙖𝙬𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨' 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙨!)"
Register: https://law4courses.com
12/29@10am
"𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙪𝙧𝙨, 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 & 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 (𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙇𝙖𝙬𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨' 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙨!)"
Register: https://law4courses.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Most entrepreneurs don’t think about legal protection until something goes wrong.
12/29@10am
"𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙪𝙧𝙨, 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 & 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 (𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙇𝙖𝙬𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨' 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙨!)"
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12/29@10am
"𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙪𝙧𝙨, 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 & 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 (𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙇𝙖𝙬𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨' 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙨!)"
Register: https://law4courses.com
Who owns creative expression today—the artist, the platform, or the algorithm?
Our year-end episode of Entertainment Law Update breaks down Disney, drag-show litigation, AI copyright rulings, and Netflix’s Warner Bros. deal.
https://entertainmentlawupdate.com/186
Our year-end episode of Entertainment Law Update breaks down Disney, drag-show litigation, AI copyright rulings, and Netflix’s Warner Bros. deal.
https://entertainmentlawupdate.com/186
December 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Who owns creative expression today—the artist, the platform, or the algorithm?
Our year-end episode of Entertainment Law Update breaks down Disney, drag-show litigation, AI copyright rulings, and Netflix’s Warner Bros. deal.
https://entertainmentlawupdate.com/186
Our year-end episode of Entertainment Law Update breaks down Disney, drag-show litigation, AI copyright rulings, and Netflix’s Warner Bros. deal.
https://entertainmentlawupdate.com/186
The Creator Economy Reality Check: How To Actually Win in 2026
https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm/episode/the-creator-economy-reality-check-how-to-actually-win-in-2026
https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm/episode/the-creator-economy-reality-check-how-to-actually-win-in-2026
December 19, 2025 at 4:54 AM
The Creator Economy Reality Check: How To Actually Win in 2026
https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm/episode/the-creator-economy-reality-check-how-to-actually-win-in-2026
https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm/episode/the-creator-economy-reality-check-how-to-actually-win-in-2026
Who owns creative expression today—the artist, the platform, or the algorithm?
Our year-end episode of Entertainment Law Update breaks down Disney, drag-show litigation, AI copyright rulings, and Netflix’s Warner Bros. deal.
https://entertainmentlawupdate.com/186
Our year-end episode of Entertainment Law Update breaks down Disney, drag-show litigation, AI copyright rulings, and Netflix’s Warner Bros. deal.
https://entertainmentlawupdate.com/186
December 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Who owns creative expression today—the artist, the platform, or the algorithm?
Our year-end episode of Entertainment Law Update breaks down Disney, drag-show litigation, AI copyright rulings, and Netflix’s Warner Bros. deal.
https://entertainmentlawupdate.com/186
Our year-end episode of Entertainment Law Update breaks down Disney, drag-show litigation, AI copyright rulings, and Netflix’s Warner Bros. deal.
https://entertainmentlawupdate.com/186
Most entrepreneurs don’t think about legal protection until something goes wrong.
12/29@10am
"𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙪𝙧𝙨, 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 & 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 (𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙇𝙖𝙬𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨' 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙨!)"
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12/29@10am
"𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙪𝙧𝙨, 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 & 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 (𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙇𝙖𝙬𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨' 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙨!)"
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December 16, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Most entrepreneurs don’t think about legal protection until something goes wrong.
12/29@10am
"𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙪𝙧𝙨, 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 & 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 (𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙇𝙖𝙬𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨' 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙨!)"
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12/29@10am
"𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙪𝙧𝙨, 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 & 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 (𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙇𝙖𝙬𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨' 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙨!)"
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I had the great pleasure to join Louis Goodman on his Love Thy Lawyer podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xrfu76DTweQ
I met Louis at Podfest last January, and was thrilled when he invited me to guest on his show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xrfu76DTweQ
I met Louis at Podfest last January, and was thrilled when he invited me to guest on his show.
Gordon Firemark - Attorney/Educator/Speaker
Gordon Firemark is an entertainment and media attorney who works with creators, producers, and businesses in television, film, publishing, and digital media....
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December 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
I had the great pleasure to join Louis Goodman on his Love Thy Lawyer podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xrfu76DTweQ
I met Louis at Podfest last January, and was thrilled when he invited me to guest on his show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xrfu76DTweQ
I met Louis at Podfest last January, and was thrilled when he invited me to guest on his show.
How to Stop Other Creators From Hijacking Your Show’s Name
https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-stop-other-creators-from-hijacking-your-shows-name
https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-stop-other-creators-from-hijacking-your-shows-name
December 12, 2025 at 4:54 AM
How to Stop Other Creators From Hijacking Your Show’s Name
https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-stop-other-creators-from-hijacking-your-shows-name
https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-stop-other-creators-from-hijacking-your-shows-name
Collaborations that shouldn't be - Protect your show, protect your sanity
https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm/episode/collaborations-that-shouldnt-be-protect-your-show-protect-your-sanity
https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm/episode/collaborations-that-shouldnt-be-protect-your-show-protect-your-sanity
December 5, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Collaborations that shouldn't be - Protect your show, protect your sanity
https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm/episode/collaborations-that-shouldnt-be-protect-your-show-protect-your-sanity
https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm/episode/collaborations-that-shouldnt-be-protect-your-show-protect-your-sanity
What podcasters should be grateful for in 2025
https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm/episode/what-podcasters-should-be-grateful-for-in-2025
https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm/episode/what-podcasters-should-be-grateful-for-in-2025
November 27, 2025 at 4:54 AM
What podcasters should be grateful for in 2025
https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm/episode/what-podcasters-should-be-grateful-for-in-2025
https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm/episode/what-podcasters-should-be-grateful-for-in-2025
In this Thursday’s free online workshop, I’m laying out a full DIY system that legally protects your podcast, your business and your loved ones without expensive lawyers’ bills.
Interested? Register now. Seats are limited. Https://podcastlaw.net
Interested? Register now. Seats are limited. Https://podcastlaw.net
November 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
In this Thursday’s free online workshop, I’m laying out a full DIY system that legally protects your podcast, your business and your loved ones without expensive lawyers’ bills.
Interested? Register now. Seats are limited. Https://podcastlaw.net
Interested? Register now. Seats are limited. Https://podcastlaw.net
I was delighted to Join Norma Jean Belenky and John Kiernan on their show, PodBiz to talk about all about the legal dude of podcasting.
We cover ownership, contracts, and what creators get wrong about fair use.
Here’s the link: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
We cover ownership, contracts, and what creators get wrong about fair use.
Here’s the link: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
The Legal Side of Podcasting with Gordon Firemark
Podcast Episode · PodBiz | Where's The Money In Podcasting? · 11/03/2025 · 22m
podcasts.apple.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I was delighted to Join Norma Jean Belenky and John Kiernan on their show, PodBiz to talk about all about the legal dude of podcasting.
We cover ownership, contracts, and what creators get wrong about fair use.
Here’s the link: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
We cover ownership, contracts, and what creators get wrong about fair use.
Here’s the link: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
I’m going live with Entertainment Law Asked & Answered (AMA) on Monday, Sept 1 at 10am PT.
If you’re a podcaster, YouTuber, filmmaker, or creative entrepreneur with questions about contracts, copyright, or business law—this is your chance to get real answers.
www.youtube.com/live/p8qofc4...
If you’re a podcaster, YouTuber, filmmaker, or creative entrepreneur with questions about contracts, copyright, or business law—this is your chance to get real answers.
www.youtube.com/live/p8qofc4...
Ask Anything - Entertainment Law Q&A
YouTube video by Gordon Firemark
www.youtube.com
August 30, 2025 at 4:38 AM
I’m going live with Entertainment Law Asked & Answered (AMA) on Monday, Sept 1 at 10am PT.
If you’re a podcaster, YouTuber, filmmaker, or creative entrepreneur with questions about contracts, copyright, or business law—this is your chance to get real answers.
www.youtube.com/live/p8qofc4...
If you’re a podcaster, YouTuber, filmmaker, or creative entrepreneur with questions about contracts, copyright, or business law—this is your chance to get real answers.
www.youtube.com/live/p8qofc4...
Podcasters in SoCal - meetup this Thursday!
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partiful.com/e/GrdZzPPqaw...
RSVP to SoCal Podcast Meetup: August 2025 | Partiful
Meet likeminded podcast industry folks or those wishing to be a part of the industry. It's a casual hang to talk shop and meet others all around LA. Come early to enjoy small bites on the house before...
partiful.com
August 4, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Podcasters in SoCal - meetup this Thursday!
partiful.com/e/GrdZzPPqaw...
partiful.com/e/GrdZzPPqaw...
Most creators think their brand is safe.
But if you haven’t registered it, you don’t truly own it.
free webinar:
Own Your Brand Before Someone Else Does
📅 Reserve your spot now → trademarks.firemarkenterprises.com
But if you haven’t registered it, you don’t truly own it.
free webinar:
Own Your Brand Before Someone Else Does
📅 Reserve your spot now → trademarks.firemarkenterprises.com
You’re building a coaching or course-based business
trademarks.firemarkenterprises.com
July 21, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Most creators think their brand is safe.
But if you haven’t registered it, you don’t truly own it.
free webinar:
Own Your Brand Before Someone Else Does
📅 Reserve your spot now → trademarks.firemarkenterprises.com
But if you haven’t registered it, you don’t truly own it.
free webinar:
Own Your Brand Before Someone Else Does
📅 Reserve your spot now → trademarks.firemarkenterprises.com
Reposted by Gordon Firemark
Congrats to Lisa Murkowski on voting for a bill that she herself admitted was not ready in hopes that the House would change it. Now it’ll become law. She had the power to stop it, and instead chose to become complicit. That’s her legacy.
July 3, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Congrats to Lisa Murkowski on voting for a bill that she herself admitted was not ready in hopes that the House would change it. Now it’ll become law. She had the power to stop it, and instead chose to become complicit. That’s her legacy.
Reposted by Gordon Firemark
This July 4th, let’s talk about what creator independence really means. It’s not just “freedom to create.” It’s about protecting that freedom with structure.
🎧 Listen or watch here: youtu.be/bmqgibG1f2E
#CreatorEconomy #CreativeFreedom #PodcastLaw #LegitPodcastPro
🎧 Listen or watch here: youtu.be/bmqgibG1f2E
#CreatorEconomy #CreativeFreedom #PodcastLaw #LegitPodcastPro
Celebrate Your Independence as a Creator!
YouTube video by Gordon Firemark
youtu.be
July 3, 2025 at 10:17 PM
This July 4th, let’s talk about what creator independence really means. It’s not just “freedom to create.” It’s about protecting that freedom with structure.
🎧 Listen or watch here: youtu.be/bmqgibG1f2E
#CreatorEconomy #CreativeFreedom #PodcastLaw #LegitPodcastPro
🎧 Listen or watch here: youtu.be/bmqgibG1f2E
#CreatorEconomy #CreativeFreedom #PodcastLaw #LegitPodcastPro
this didn't age well...
June 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
this didn't age well...