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Legal Moves

Hosted by Zachary Strebeck · Business · EN

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The games business and legal podcast - legal news, views and information for board game and video game developers and players. Featuring industry guests, commentary and Q&A, along with a "deep dive" into a different topic each episode.

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What is Legal Moves about?

The games business and legal podcast - legal news, views and information for board game and video game developers and players. Featuring industry guests, commentary and Q&A, along with a "deep dive" into a different topic each episode.

Who hosts Legal Moves?

Legal Moves is hosted by Zachary Strebeck. The show has published 85 episodes to date.

What has Legal Moves covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Getting a publisher for your game - with Jay Powell of The Powell Group" (5 August 2022, 29 minutes), "Someone wants to buy your game company! - with attorney Matthew Roazen" (1 July 2022, 37 minutes), and "Flamecraft and Gamecraft with Cardboard Alchemy's Brad Brooks and Peter Vaughan" (2 May 2022, 26 minutes).

How often does Legal Moves publish?

Legal Moves publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across 85 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Legal Moves?

Booking probability for Legal Moves is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Legal Moves requires a Pod Score of 82 or higher. Legal Moves's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Legal Moves?

The strongest fits for Legal Moves are Law & Legal Services and Photography, Polling & Other Services. Legal Moves has a business audience.

About the host

Zachary Strebeck hosts Legal Moves, a business podcast with 85 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    Getting a publisher for your game - with Jay Powell of The Powell Group

    Aug 5, 202229 minS0

    <p>In this episode, I talk about how to get a publisher for your game with Jay Powell. Jay has a TON of experience and wisdom about this very subject, and gives a ton of great advice and resources on the episode. If...

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    Someone wants to buy your game company! - with attorney Matthew Roazen

    Jul 1, 202237 minS0

    <p>With game company acquisitions becoming so common in the industry lately, I sat down to talk with Matthew Roazen, M&A lawyer and a part of my law firm. We discuss why you'd want to sell your game company, what to...

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    Flamecraft and Gamecraft with Cardboard Alchemy's Brad Brooks and Peter Vaughan

    May 2, 202226 minS0

    <p>In this episode, I talk about starting up a new board game company and running successful Kickstarter campaigns with Peter and Brad from Cardboard Alchemy. We discuss their amazing Flamecraft campaign, working with...

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    Building Dark Towers with Justin Jacobson of Restoration Games

    Mar 18, 202232 minS0

    <p>In this episode, I talk tabletop game production with Justin Jacobson of Restoration Games. Specifically, we discuss all of the work involved in bringing the titular "Dark Tower" from Restoration Games' Return to...

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    Getting DMCA'd with podcast lawyer Gordon Firemark

    Feb 25, 202222 minS0

    <p> In this episode, I explore the world of DMCA takedowns with podcast and entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark. We discuss how to protect yourself from copyright infringement if you run any kind of online service and...

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    Designing and Publishing Solo Board Games with Greg Favro, designer of Spire's End

    Aug 20, 202124 minS0

    <p>In this episode, we're talking one of my favorite things - solo board games! I discuss the design and publishing process with Greg Favro, who is coming off of a HUGE $300,000+ Kickstarter for Spire's End: Hildegard...

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    Talking Game Jams with Game Jolt CEO Yaprak DeCarmine

    Aug 4, 202124 minS0

    <p>In this episode, I speak with Game Jolt's CEO Yaprak DeCarmine about why game jams are so great, how the Game Jolt platform helps make them happen, and about Game Jolt's newest feature, Fireside. Don't miss it!</p>

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    Board Game IP Issues Explained - with Prof. Christopher Seaman and Thuan Tran

    May 21, 202135 minS0

    <p>In this episode, I discuss all types of intellectual property for board games with law professor Christopher Seaman and law grad Thuan Tran. We go through patents, trademarks, copyright and more in our explanation of...

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    Analyze and Accelerate your Game with G.Round and Global Top Round - featuring Pontus Mahler and Lex Bhukkanasut

    Apr 16, 202135 minS0

    <p>In this episode, I talk with Pontus and Lex from G.Round and Global Top Round, two companies that help indie developers get publishers and funding, analyze and test their games, and basically help to turn your games...

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    PPP and EIDL for Game Devs - featuring Rachel Presser of Sonic Toad Media

    Mar 28, 202153 minS0

    <p>In this episode, I have a candid conversation about getting US COVID-relief loans, such as PPP and EIDL loans, for game development. I'm joined by former tax pro and head of Sonic Toad Media, Rachel Presser, to talk...

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    Episode 69 - Orange Nebula - Recovering from an unsuccessful Kickstarter

    Feb 26, 202128 minS0

    <p>In this episode, I talk about bouncing back from an initially-unsuccessful Kickstarter campaign with Marc and Tom from Orange Nebula (creators of the Vindication series and Unsettled). We also touch on the reasons...

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    Road to Infamy Games - Canvas and COVID

    Nov 5, 202024 minS0

    <p>In this episode, I chat with Jeffrey and Andrew from Road to Infamy Games, designers of Crypt, Canvas, and Cosmocracy. We talk designing, playtesting, and publishing games during the pandemic, tips for new designers...

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    COVID19 and the Tabletop Games Industry - with Justin Jacobson and Ben Harkins

    May 29, 202037 minS0

    <p>In this episode, I discuss the effects of the COVID19 pandemic on the tabletop games industry with Ben Harkins of Floodgate Games and Justin Jacobson of Restoration Games. We talk conventions, manufacturing, sales...

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    Talking game music law with entertainment attorney Tamera Bennett

    Dec 1, 201935 minS0

    <p>In this episode, we get an amazing lesson in all things music law with my friend and colleague, attorney Tamera Bennett! She breaks down all the rights you need to have music in your game and we hit on other game...

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    Post-Apocalyptic Farming and Game Dev with Danny Wynne

    Nov 22, 201930 minS0

    <p>In this episode, I discuss the development of Atomicrops, the roguelike farming simulator, with Danny Wynne of Bird Bath Games. We discuss getting a publisher, getting into indie game development, and more! Don't...

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    Leveraging your Game's Brand in other Media with entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark

    Oct 1, 201939 minS0

    <p>In this episode, I talk shop with fellow attorney Gordon Firemark! We discuss issues related to taking your game's brand into other media, like television, game shows, and elsewhere. We also hit on some of the latest...

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    Gen Con 2019 - Legal Q&A panel with Justin Jacobson of Restoration Games

    Sep 5, 201951 minS0

    <p>In this episode, I join up with last episode's guest Justin Jacobson and take our show on the road to Gen Con 2019! We answer audience questions about tabletop game legal issues. Originally recorded August 2, 2019...

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    Running a video game business - with Keith Warner of New World Interactive

    Aug 1, 201931 minS0

    <p>I'm joined by Keith Warner of New World Interactive, creators of Insurgency: Sandstorm. We discuss growing your game company and the interaction between the business and creative sides of game development. Don't miss...

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    Bringing back great games - with Justin Jacobson of Restoration Games

    Jul 12, 201929 minS0

    <p>In this episode, I talk resurrecting forgotten classics with Justin Jacobson of Restoration Games. We discuss the legal side of using old games, transitioning from another career into game development, and other...

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    Launching a Universe on Kickstarter - with Alex Koshelkov of Crytivo

    Jul 1, 201925 minS0

    <p>In this episode, I discuss launching a game on Kickstarter, running a game store platform, and publishing games with Alex Koshelkov of Crytivo, creators of the Universim and the Crytivo Store.</p>

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