Send a text message to the show! It's the Season 13 Finale! Let's recap what it's been like to produce a video podcast, see which mic sounded the best from all the episodes, and talk about what's next for The Enthusiasm Project! VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE MIC! https://geni.us/favoritemic 🎙This week's mic: Blue Sona / Yeti Studio https://geni.us/sonamic (Amazon) ——————————————————————— Affiliate links earn a commission from qualifying purchases which helps support my channel at no additional cost to...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 13Ep. 10
Send a text message to the show! Finding cynicism and jaded outlooks online is nothing new, but as our real and virtual lives mesh more and more, the "too cool for school" attitude can have more of a damaging impact than ever. So let's explore what that means and how to harness and protect fun at any age. 🎙This week's mic: Shure SM58 https://geni.us/fNPEFQG (Amazon) ⚙️ Gear of the Week: Saramonic K9 https://store.saramonic.com/products/k9 Mic Mount Video: https://youtu.be/hycjQY3fLwU?si=q5b_SrF...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Season 13Ep. 9
Send a text message to the show! So you want to make a YouTube channel but you don't know if you should use your real name or a "brand" name. Let's go through the pros and cons of each and I'll also share why I'm so glad I changed my channel name after 3 years and 24K subscribers. Register for NAB for free! https://geni.us/NAB2025 🎙This week's mic: sE Dynacaster https://geni.us/IL9rw (Amazon) ⚙️ Gear of the Week: Lilliput 4K Monitor: https://bhpho.to/49v2Cwr (B&H) ——————————————————————— Af...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr•Season 13Ep. 8
Send a text message to the show! From the Canon 5D Mark II in 2008 to the insanely awesome mirrorless cameras of today, YouTube has always been THE place to go to nerd out about camera gear. But as tech matures, creators evolve, and audience tastes change, something feels...different now. What does that mean for "Camera YouTube"? 🎙This week's mic: Shure Super 55 https://geni.us/ulcA (Amazon) ⚙️ Gear of the Week: Rode XLR Cables: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon) ——————————————————————— Affiliate...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 13Ep. 7
Send a text message to the show! Many content creators work tirelessly to level up the quality of their work, but at what point does perfection go too far? 🎙This week's mic: •Lewitt LCT440 Pure https://geni.us/ygRb95l (Amazon) ⚙️ Gear of the Week: Hollyland Lark M2: https://geni.us/wxwfX (Amazon) Rode's MIDI Control Guide ——————————————————————— Affiliate links earn a commission from qualifying purchases which helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. ——————————— CONNECT ——————————...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 13Ep. 6
Send a text message to the show! It's time for the Season 13 Q&A Episode! This covers everything from tech and career advice to whether or not podcasting is too saturated and my biggest gear regret. 🎙This week's mic: •Rode NT1 Signature Series https://geni.us/rgjRyH (Amazon) ——————————————————————— Affiliate links earn a commission from qualifying purchases which helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— Electronic Mail: tom@enthusiasmproject.com...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 13Ep. 5
Send a text message to the show! What does it mean to be biased as a content creator? Should objectivity be the ultimate goal or is it ok to have personal preferences and biases? 🎙This week's mic: •Earthworks ETHOS https://geni.us/qBxUJ (Amazon) ⚙️ Gear of the Week: •Mackie CR3.5 Monitors https://geni.us/flCI1 (Amazon) *White version is a Guitar Center exclusive ⏱️ Chapter Markers 0:00 - Intro 4:535 - Mic of the Week 9:00 - Updates on Last Episode 23:19 - Bye Bye Bias 46:46 - Channel Check In 1...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Season 13Ep. 4
Send a text message to the show! What does it mean to be a professional in the world of audio and video, and if you are a pro, how can you share what you know in a way that bridges the "knowledge gap" of your audience? 🎙This week's mic: •Rode Broadcaster https://geni.us/raVo7Y (Amazon) ⚙️ Gear of the Week: •Apple Keynote! ——————————————————————— Affiliate links earn a commission from qualifying purchases which helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. ——————————— CONNECT ——————————...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 13Ep. 3
Send a text message to the show! What makes a good YouTube review? More and more it seems like negative and critical reviews are thought of as being the most "honest," but is that really true? 🎙This week's mic: •Shure SM4 https://geni.us/shuresm4 (Amazon) ——————————————————————— Affiliate links earn a commission from qualifying purchases which helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— Electronic Mail: tom@enthusiasmproject.com Main Site: https://himy...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 13Ep. 2
Send a text message to the show! The Enthusiasm Project returns for a new season! In color! If you’re listening to the audio version, that’s awesome! I’m working to make sure that pretty much everything still translates and makes sense, so video enhances the show but doesn’t make the show. 🎙This week's mic: •Shure SM7B https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon) ——————————————————————— Affiliate links earn a commission from qualifying purchases which helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. ...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 13Ep. 1
Send a text message to the show! As of 2024 I’ve been producing podcasts for 10 years and while a whole lot has changed during that time, there are definitely some key lessons that have always remained relevant. 🎙This week's mics: •Lewitt RAY https://geni.us/lewittray •The Ray was running through the Rodecaster Duo on the Broadcaster preset. •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com...
May 13, 2024•1 hr•Season 12Ep. 10
Send a text message to the show! Transparency between a content creator and their audience is a tough thing to build. What happens when a brand asks a creator to violate that trust? iPhonedo's video: https://youtu.be/5GuO7AWJl5o?si=VlydvNlatkA3kjzf 🎙This week's mics: •Earthworks ETHOS (Tom) https://bhpho.to/3CthFs4 •Shure SM58 (Heather) https://geni.us/fNPEFQG •Both mics were running through the Rodecaster Pro II on a custom SM7B preset. •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a...
May 06, 2024•54 min•Season 12Ep. 9
Send a text message to the show! Heather joins the podcast this week to talk about an often ignored and minimized group of creators who aren't just starting out, but also aren't "mega channels" with huge teams and budgets– creators who have much more in common with local small business owners than Mr. Beast, despite both sharing the title of "Creator." Heather's Video: https://youtu.be/NAg4LDhRNGg?si=sXVLSsmTq4S1Kk4k 🎙This week's mics: •Shure SM7B (Tom) https://geni.us/tepsm7b •Shure SM58 (Heat...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 12Ep. 8
Send a text message to the show! NAB 2024 was an absolutely incredibe experience. I made a recap video that shares a bit about the conventiopnm, but then dives into some of my more personal feelings related to all of the amazing people who have helped me to feel contextualized as a person. This episode dives into what I learned when trying to make an event recap video along with some of the cool things I saw and learned at NAB (keeping the choked-upness to a minimum 😁 ) My NAB recap video: http...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 12Ep. 7
Send a text message to the show! I left my full time teaching job just over 3 years ago to be a full time content creator. My wife Heather joins the show this week to take a look back on lessons learned and some of the lesser known aspect of this job. Check out Heather's Channel: https://youtube.com/heatherjustcreate 🎙This week's mics: •Rode NT1 Signature Series https://geni.us/nt1signatureseries (Amazon) •Blue Sona https://geni.us/sonamic (Amazon) •Shure Sm7B https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon) •...
Apr 08, 2024•58 min•Season 12Ep. 6
Send a text message to the show! It's time for the Season 12 Q&A episode! 🎙This week's mic: •"Mystery Mic" 😱 •The Mystery Mic was running through the Rodecaster Duo on the NT1 preset. •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com ! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 12Ep. 5
Send a text message to the show! I completely gutted and rebuilt my studio for the first time in 6 years and would you believe it– some valuable lessons were learned along the way! 🎙This week's mic: •Rode NT1 Signature Series https://geni.us/nt1signatureseries (Amazon) •The NT1SS was running through the Rodecaster Duo on the NT1 preset. •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com ! ••...
Mar 28, 2024•58 min•Season 12Ep. 4
Send a text message to the show! (This is an AI generated episode description just for fun 😬) Discover the future of creation at the intersection of artificial intelligence and human ingenuity! Our latest podcast episode delves into the exciting realm of AI-enhanced art, music, and design, showcasing its transformative potential for creators worldwide. I'll also share my hands-on impressions of the Rode NT1 Signature Series microphone, discussing both its sleek design and its performance in my ...
Mar 18, 2024•57 min•Season 12Ep. 3
Send a text message to the show! Can you be authentic and concise at the same time? Is it possible to share your personality while also staying on topic? This week's episode dives into the how's, why's, and huh?'s of scripting vs. improvising content on YouTube. 🎙This week's gear: •The "Mystery Mic" was running through the Rodecaster Pro II with on the condenser preset. •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submissio...
Mar 04, 2024•56 min•Season 12Ep. 2
Send a text message to the show! It's a new season! Let's kick things off with a discussion of what it means to know your limits without creating self limiting beliefs. 🎙This week's mic: •Rode NT1 Signature Series https://geni.us/nt1signatureseries (Amazon) •The NT1SS was running through the Rodecaster Pro II with on the NT1 preset. •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com ! ••••••...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 12Ep. 1
Send a text message to the show! It's the Season 11 finale! After not only a season, but an entire year of some pretty intense self reflection both creatively and professionally, I wanted to share some of what I've learned along with some goals and ideas for the coming year. 🎙This week's mic: •SE X1-A https://geni.us/LRLD3Z4 (Amazon) •The X1-A was running through the Rodecaster Pro II with on the Broadcaster preset. •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@e...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 11Ep. 10
Send a text message to the show! I've been waiting over a year for this: you can now import an existing RSS feed as a podcast to YouTube! This means that YouTube is essentially available as a podcast directory and anyone with an existing audio-only podcast can take advantage of everything it has to offer. But of course as the monkey paw curls, it's not perfect. There are definitely some issues and caveats to be aware of, especially if you want to incorporate a podcast into an existing channel, s...
Nov 27, 2023•56 min•Season 11Ep. 9
Send a text message to the show! I hope you don't hate me after this one. From drones and gimbals to wireless systems and computers, it's time to get geared up for some unpopular gear opinions! 🎙This week's mic: •Earthworks ETHOS https://bhpho.to/3CthFs4 (B&H) •The ETHOS was running through the Rodecaster Pro II with my custom SM7B preset. •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.c...
Nov 20, 2023•55 min•Season 11Ep. 8
Send a text message to the show! The A/V Helpdesk returns! This time we'll dive into some in-depth trouble shooting and case studies about sound treatment, audio quality, camera picture profile settings, and more! 🔌 Here's the USB charger that I mentioned for powering my Sony cameras: https://geni.us/QdviC (Amazon) 🎙This week's mic: •Earthworks ETHOS https://bhpho.to/3CthFs4 (B&H) •The ETHOS was running through the Rodecaster Pro II with the my custom SM7B preset. •Send a voice, text, or v...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 11Ep. 7
Send a text message to the show! I want to try something new this week with what I'm calling a "Community Podcast." This episode dives into some YouTube behind the scenes, creator-related updates, and even general personal updates about what I've been up to. It's almost like a vlog podcast...a vlogcast! 🎙This week's mic: •Shure SM7B https://geni.us/tepsm7b( Amazon) •The SM7B was running through the Rodecaster Pro II with the my custom SM7B preset. •Send a voice, text, or video message to be inc...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 11Ep. 6
Send a text message to the show! It's once again time for a Q&A episode, so join me as we discuss everything from video codecs and podcast production to hair products and Stanley Cup predictions! • How to remix audio in Adobe Audition: https://himynameistom.com/setups 🎙This week's mic: •Lewitt LCT 440 Pure https://geni.us/ygRb95l (Amazon) •The Lewitt was running through the Rodecaster Pro II with the Rode Broadcaster mic preset. •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a futu...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr•Season 11Ep. 5
Send a text message to the show! Adding video to your podcast can be a huge challenge, so this episode breaks down the different components of a sustainable video podcasting workflow to help you decide whether or not the juice is worth the squeeze! • Here are some recommended podcasting setups: https://himynameistom.com/setups • Use promo code "ENTHUSIASM" for 10% off of my podcasting and video editing courses! https://himynameistom.com/courses •Ecamm Live (my preferred podcasting/streaming soft...
Oct 23, 2023•56 min•Season 11Ep. 4
Send a text message to the show! Have you ever thought about starting a podcast but don't know where to begin? This week's episode walks you through the basic process to get your show up and running! This is essentially a very condensed overview of my DIY podcasting course, The Podcaster Playbook . Use promo code "ENTHUSIASM" for 10% off if you think it's a good fit for you and your podcasting journey. 🎙This week's microphone: Audio Technica AT897: https://bhpho.to/3P7YwSL (B&H) Here's my f...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 11Ep. 3
Send a text message to the show! Between Rodecasters, Gigcasters, Mixcasters...all the 'Casters, it can be tough to decide which audio recorder/mixer/interface is best for you. This episode breaks down some of the most popular and capable podcast mixers along with some of my recommendations for which ones suit which needs best. 🔉 Here are the mixers that I discuss: •Rodecaster Pro II: https://bhpho.to/3wCwaqI (B&H) •Rodecaster Duo: https://bhpho.to/3VmWyRl (B&H) •Boss Gigcaster: https:/...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 11Ep. 2
Send a text message to the show! This one goes to 11! This first episode of Season 11 covers a bit of gear talk (including the new Shure Sm7dB) and then dives into the absolute nightmare that is YouTube's Invalid Traffic issue. • Daniel Batal's awesome Twitter post: https://x.com/Daniel_Batal/status/1706674029778674040?s=20 •This video does an incredible job of explaining the YouTube advertiser issue which I believe is connected to Invalid Traffic: https://youtu.be/hWJrsz_cmas?si=CBl2HJ00QMsqsLT...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 11Ep. 1
