#59: Podcasting in Law with Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer

The Tech Savvy Lawyer

Whether you're a lawyer looking to start a podcast or just interested in the legal side of podcasting, this is an episode you won't want to miss. In this episode of The Tech-Savvy Lawyer.Page Podcast, we sit down with Gordon P. Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™, to discuss the top three reasons lawyers should start a podcast, the legal issues they need to consider, and his favorite pieces of technology for podcast recording. As a pioneer in the field of legal podcasting, Gordon brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table. So Let's dive in!

Gordon P. Firemark, also known as The Podcast Lawyer™, is an attorney specializing in podcasting and new media. With over 25 years of experience in entertainment law, he provides legal counsel to podcasters, vloggers, and other online content creators on a wide range of issues, including copyright, trademark, and privacy concerns. Firemark is also a podcaster, hosting the "Entertainment Law Update" podcast, which provides a monthly summary of legal news affecting the entertainment industry. He is considered a leading expert in podcasting and is frequently invited to speak at industry events and conferences.

Join Gordon and me as we talk about the following three questions and more!

1. What are the top three reasons a lawyer would want to start a podcast?

2. What are the top three legal issues lawyers should consider when podcasting?

3. What are your top three favorite pieces of technology, whether hardware or software, that you use to make your podcast recordings?

Resources:

Connect with Gordon:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gfiremark/

Website: Law Firm: firemark.com/

Website: gordonfiremark.com/

Podcast: Entertainment Law Update: entertainmentlawupdate.com/

Youtube: youtube.com/@gfiremark

Mentioned in the Podcast:

Podcast Guest Release: gordonfiremark.com/PodcastRelease

Equipment Mentioned in the Podcast:

Mac computer: apple.com/imac-24/

Mac Mini with the M1 chip: apple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac-mini

MacBook Pro: apple.com/macbook-pro/

MacBook Pro (2017 model): support.apple.com

Shure MV7 microphone: shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7

Blue Yeti microphone: bluemic.com/en-us/products/yeti/

Rodecaster Pro mixer: rode.com/en/interfaces-and-mixers/rodecaster-series/rodecaster-pro

Sound pads: sonicacoustics.com/collections/soundproof-foam

Audio Technica ATR 2100: audio-technica.com/en-us/atr2100-usb

LG dual monitors: lg.com/uk/monitors

Logitech BRIO webcam (4k model): logitech.com/en-us/products/webcams/brio-4k

Canon M 50 mirrorless digital SLR camera: canon.co.uk/cameras/eos-m50

Source Audio headphones: point-sourceaudio.com

Apple AirPods Max: apple.com/airpods-max

Elgato key lights: elgato.com/en/key-light

LED strips: made-in-china.com/cs/hot-china-products/Strip_Led_Light

Octagonal/hexagonal felt panels for soundproofing: alibaba.com/product-detail/48-Colors-Soundproof-Foam-Espuma-Acoustic

Felt desk mat: grovemade.com/product/wool-felt-desk-pad

Flexi spot sit-stand desk: flexispot.co.uk/

iPhone 13 Pro: apple.com/si/iphone-13-pro/

projector: benq.com/en-us/projector

Software and Services Mentioned in the Podcast:

Skype: skype.com/en

Zoom: zoom.us

Cam live: play.google.com/store/apps/details

Riverside.fm: riverside.fm

Logitech BRIO software: support.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/8076787990295-Download-Brio-500

Teleprompter: teleprompter.com