Send a text message to the show! The world of online platforms is very...interesting right now. In many ways it feels like a bubble is bursting, but maybe that's not a bad thing? My awesome wife Heather is here to talk about what that shift might mean for creators and how it could be a chance to be empowered in creating on your own terms. Record studio-quality remote interviews from anywhere. Sign up for free recording with Riverside.fm ! Use promo code "TOM15" for a 15% discount on your subscri...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 8Ep. 6
Send a text message to the show! It's time for this season's Q&A episode! I'm always super excited for these, so thank you very much to everyone who sent in questions! •Check out the @Obscure Mics microphone showdown for some really cool options: https://youtu.be/bbpo0dMpQ6g Record studio-quality remote interviews from anywhere. Sign up for free recording with Riverside.fm ! Use promo code "TOM15" for a 15% discount on your subscription. 🎙This week's microphone Earthworks ETHOS: https://bhp...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 8Ep. 5
Send a text message to the show! I recently started the production of a new course all about editing with Final Cut Pro, but don't worry, this isn't a shameless plug for that– it's about everything that went wrong during my first two days of production and the...tough lessons learned along the way. That discussion is the opening act for the headliner of today's show: camera bags! I've spent so many years searching for the perfect camera bag. I don't think one exists, but I'll share with you what...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 8Ep. 4
Send a text message to the show! I've mustard up the courage to ketchup on all of the new camera releases lately, so I hope you relish this episode! We''ll talk about the Sony a7RV, FX30, Canon's lineup, new lenses, mics, and more! Record studio-quality remote interviews from anywhere. Sign up for free recording with Riverside.fm ! Use promo code "TOM15" for a 15% discount on your subscription. 🎙This week's microphone Lewitt LCT-240 Pro: https://geni.us/4fww (Amazon) •Send a voice, text, or vid...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 8Ep. 3
Send a text message to the show! Let's kick things off by breaking down some of the mic feedback I got after my microphone comparison and what I'm looking for in my quest for the "perfect mic." That leads into a history lesson and discussion on the democratization of equipment and what that means not only for people who want to use all this great stuff, but for those who think that not everyone should have access to these tools. •The IAMLXGEND video about how your skills are killing your style: ...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 8Ep. 2
Send a text message to the show! I need your help! This was originally supposed to be a quick test that I was recording for myself, but as time went on, my mind got a bit boggled with options. Thank you to Kane Treble for time stamping the different comparisons if you want to jump back and forth: 00:00 Introduction 04:38 Comparison begins - Shure SM7B 04:55 Sona 05:07 SM7B again 05:41 ETHOS vs Sona 06:51 Shure Super 55 vs Sona 07:24 Super 55 vs ETHOS 07:51 Q9U vs Sona 08:35 Q9U vs ETHOS 09:03 Sh...
Oct 19, 2022•27 min•Season 8Ep. 11
Send a text message to the show! It's the start of a new season, so my awesome wife Heather is here to talk about a pretty major mindset shift we've both had as creators over the past few months and what it means to be an "enthusiast" vs. an "authority." Record studio-quality remote interviews from anywhere. Sign up for free recording with Riverside.fm ! Use promo code "TOM15" for a 15% discount on your subscription. 🎙This week's microphones: Tom: Logitech Blue Sona Heather: Earthworks ETHOS •S...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 8Ep. 1
Send a text message to the show! It's the end of Season 7! To wrap things up in a really fun and awesome way, I've got my friend and educator/photographer/YouTuber Michael Sladek here to share some insights to not just the creative journey, but how our different yet similar backgrounds brought us into the world of photo/video. Michael's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelSladek •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the a...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 7Ep. 10
Send a text message to the show! Starting one YouTube channel can be a big enough challenge, so why on earth would anyone want to start a second one? This is how I felt for quite a few years, but now my thoughts have entirely changed. Having a second YouTube channel has given me a totally unexpected creative boost and even made my "main" channel better along the way! 🎙 This Week's Microphone: • Shure SM7B https://geni.us/swsm7b (Sweetwater) https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon) •Send a voice, text, ...
Aug 19, 2022•59 min•Season 7Ep. 9
Send a text message to the show! That's the title of one of the best YouTube videos I've ever seen. It perfectly encapsulates a lot of what I've been thinking and feeling about the YouTube journey lately, which has ultimately lead to a really positive perspective and overall feeling. Check out the full video here: https://youtu.be/c3xSJuoUnN8 🎙This week’s mic: ElectroVoice RE20 Black (Amazon) •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com or ...
Aug 01, 2022•52 min•Season 7Ep. 8
Send a text message to the show! Everything has a cost. If you're someone who shares what you've made online at some point you'll likely find yourself being offered something "for free" from a brand. How should you handle this and what are the pros and cons of accepting "free gear?" This week's episode takes a deep dive into the world of freebies! 🎙 This Week's Microphone: • Earthworks ICON Pro https://bhpho.to/3vkZEYZ (B&H) https://geni.us/swicon (Sweetwater) •Send a voice, text, or video ...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 7Ep. 7
Send a text message to the show! Purely through the magic of serendipity, this past week has been filled with milestones! Let's take some time to talk about that journey and share how YouTube really can open entirely new worlds of possibility for anyone. Thank you to everyone who has helped and supported me along the way. 🎙 This Week's Microphone: • Shure SM7B https://geni.us/swsm7b (Sweetwater) https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon) •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future ep...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Send a text message to the show! It's time for a dedicated Q&A episode, and I think this is the longest one yet! But it was also the most fun! Thank you to everyone who sent in questions, I hope you have as much fun listening as I did recording. 🎙 This Week's Microphone: • Shure SM7B https://geni.us/swsm7b (Sweetwater) https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon) •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at him...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Send a text message to the show! The Internet is often loud and angry, so it's important to be purposeful in how and when you choose to interact with it, but what happens when you can't escape it? What happens when the noise finds its way into every corner of your online life? That's what happened to me after the launch of the RODECaster Pro 2. It was not a fun experience, but I think I've developed some practical strategies to deal with it that might also be helpful for you! Mr. Moderator's Blo...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Send a text message to the show! Now that the RODECaster Pro II has been officially released, let's talk all about it (and use it for this episode)! 🎙 RODECaster Pro II: • https://bhpho.to/3wCwaqI (B&H) • https://geni.us/swrodecasterpro2 (Sweetwater) • https://geni.us/rodecasterpro2 (Amazon) •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 ! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Send a text message to the show! In the word of Simpsons supervillain Hank Scorpio, "Can't argue with the little things, it's the little things that make up life." So many absolutely awesome things have happened recently that I can't even begin to name them all. But I've also realized that all of these things, both big and little, have been taking a toll on my physical and mental well-being. On top of that, I somehow managed to achieve injuries to both of my feet this year, which has forced me t...
Jun 13, 2022•57 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Send a text message to the show! It’s the first episode of Season 7 and there’s no better way to kick things off that with special guest Peter Lindgren! But instead of a remote interview from the comfort of our own studios on opposite sides of the planet, we’re hanging out in my own backyard right here in Southern California! This was an incredibly fun episode, and the full video version is available at https://Patreon.com/tombuck It was also a really fun experiment in remote podcast recording. ...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Send a text message to the show! It’s the Season 6 finale! For this episode, let’s turn the tables a bit and look at the world of influencer partnerships from a brand’s perspective. I’ve recorded many episodes talking about how to build a solid foundation for yourself as a creator to avoid being taken advantage of or selling yourself short, but these relationships are always a two way street. And it might not be a surprise, but a lot of “strategies” for being an influencer with good etiquette ar...
Apr 25, 2022•54 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Send a text message to the show! There's a lot to talk about this week! As we near the end of Season 6, I wanted to dive into a few topics that didn't work as standalone episodes, but that I still find fascinating. We'll start off with a few voice submissions, then talk about microphones, how easy it can be to accidentally discourage someone, the idea that "expensive" is an entirely relative term, and I'll also share one of my absolute favorite tech purchases of all time. 🎙This week’s mic: Lewi...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Send a text message to the show! Sometimes recording a podcast where you get to plan everything in advance and "play to your strengths" with show topics can make it sound like, as the host, you're coming from a place of certainty and experience...but sometimes that's definitely not the case. Even though I consider myself to be an open-minded, nonjudgemental person, I've recently started to realize the ways that judgement, jealousy, and insecurity have negatively affected my outlook and my percep...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 8
Send a text message to the show! It's been just over a year since I left my job as a high school teacher to become a full time "YouTuber!" So let's talk about what I've learned over the past year, what it's like to be self employed, and if you're consider it in your own life, is it something that's truly possible? 🎙This week’s mic: ElectroVoice RE20 (Amazon) •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com 🎤 Ready to start your own podcast? Ch...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 7
Send a text message to the show! “Why do you need all that gear if it’s just for YouTube?” Let’s talk about this common question/comment that I think devalues not only the platform but also the time, skills, and experience that go into creating high quality content. 🎙This week’s mic: Rode NT-1 (Amazon) •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com 🎤 Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course...
Mar 14, 2022•56 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Send a text message to the show! It's time for a Q&A episode! Thanks to everyone who submitted questions in audio, video, and written formats! Be sure to check out Guil's Podcast and YouTube channel ! 🎙This week’s mic: Warm Audio WA-47jr (Sweetwater) •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com 🎤 Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterp...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Send a text message to the show! Everybody's got an opinion, and for better or worse the internet lets us share every last one of them. If you're someone who creates content online, you've probably found yourself on the receiving end of some "negative feedback." Heather is with me this week to talk about that and I also have a strategy for handling both positive and negative comments that has been incredibly helpful! 🎙This week’s mic: Tom: Neat King Bee II (Sweetwater) Heather: Neat Worker Bee ...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Send a text message to the show! How much did my creativity earn in 2021? Turns out, more than I ever made as a teacher. This episode breaks down all the revenue streams associated with my channel to give you what I hope is some helpful information if you're looking for ways to monetize your creativity without selling your soul or compromising your morals. Click here for the free Google Sheet template I use to track income You can also visit himynameistom.com/downloads for more free goodies. 🎙T...
Feb 21, 2022•57 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Send a text message to the show! Cameras and 90's TV! That's what we're talking about this week. The show starts off with a quick update about the Canon R5C (proving I was RIGHT about something I brought up last week)! I play clips from an interview by CineD, so please check out the full video if you want the full context: https://youtu.be/t4mQJ9oB1AQ From there I dive into some heavy nostalgia that was brought up by a documentary about Nickelodeon called " The Orange Years " and how I think the...
Feb 14, 2022•54 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Send a text message to the show! The podcast is back and oh boy have things changed...specifically in the world of cameras! Let's talk about reasons behind my full on switch to Sony, why I might be entirely wrong, and how the Canon R5C might change my mind (spoiler: it didn't). 🎙This week’s mic: Earthworks Icon Pro • https://bhpho.to/3vkZEYZ (B&H) •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com 🎤 Ready to start your own podcast? Check out...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Send a text message to the show! It's the Season 5 Finale! I hate goodbyes, so instead let's have some fun with my old ENG camera, bizarre stories from my time as a TV news intern, and of course, the fact that I sold my Canon EOS R for a Sony FX3 😬 🎙This week’s mic: Earthworks Icon Pro • https://bhpho.to/3vkZEYZ (B&H) •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https:/...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 5Ep. 21
Send a text message to the show! It's time for some gear talk! From anamorphic and portrait primes to old school broadcast cameras and microphones, there's been A LOT of fun stuff happen in my gear universe– not the least of which being the realization that I've made the switch to Sony from Canon without even realizing it. 🎙This week’s mic: •Electrovoice RE20 Black https://geni.us/re20black (Amazon) •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject....
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 20
Send a text message to the show! This week I dive in to the how's, why's, and huh's of media kits. I've been publishing a monthly media kit for the past two years, and while it's not the most important resource you can have it's definitely useful and a great way to track your progress over time. This episode breaks down the parts of my media kit and also covers how I produce the PDF with Photoshop & Pages and then upload to to me website. I hope it's helpful! •Check out my media kit here: ww...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 19
