Listen "Fan Creations: What's legal? What's ethical?"
Episode Synopsis
From fan fiction and fan edits to AI-generated songs, this lesson at School of Pop dives into the world of fan-made creationsKat is joined by intellectual property attorney Kirk Sigmund, who unpacks the legal myths and explains how fan creations can cross into copyright infringement. The episode also explores ethical gray areas with fan-created content. Follow School of Pop:Class Notes: https://schoolofpop.substack.com Pop Recap: https://poprecap.beehiiv.comChapters: 00:00 Intro02:30 School Announcements (Cowboy Carter tour, Tony Award nominations)06:10 Fan Creation Overview12:30 Conversation with Kirk Sigmon35:30 Conclusion
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