My name is Tom and this is The Enthusiasm Project! Join me each week for deep dives exploring the world of what it means to be an independent creator on YouTube, audio/video production, and keeping a positive, enthusiastic mindset along the way.
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Help Me Bring Back The Enthusiasm Project!
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Send a text message to the show! I'm gearing up to bring back the show at the beginning of 2025 (with video!) and I need your help! Let's work together to figure out ideas for show topics, segments, and more! What do YOU want to hear? What makes the show enjoyable and what would make you excited to tune in each week? Here's how you can help: 1. Use…
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What I've Learned From 10 Years of Podcasting: Season 12 Finale!
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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 …
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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://gen…
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The Creator Middle Class Does Not Exist
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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 "Creat…
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NAB 2024 Recap: Gear & Tears!
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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 …
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Quitting My Job To Be A Content Creator: 3 Years Later
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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 Si…
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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! •••••••••…
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Building Your Perfect Studio & Cheap vs. Expensive Gear
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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 voi…
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Staying Authentic in the Age of AI
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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 worldw…
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The Art of Scripting vs. Improvisation on YouTube
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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…
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Know Your Limits | Season 12 Premiere
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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, …
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What's Next? Season 11 Finale!
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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 …
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Podcasting on YouTube: The Hows, Whys, and Huhs?!
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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…
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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 …
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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 ETH…
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Community Podcast (trying something new)!
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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…
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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 Lewi…
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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 "ENT…
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How to Start Your Own Podcast
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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 thin…
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Podcast Mixer Buyer’s Guide: Everything From Rodecasters to Clonecasters!
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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 mixer…
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Season 11 Premiere! YouTube’s Invalid Traffic Nightmare is Seriously Hurting Creators
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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 incr…
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Take Me Back to My Happy Land | The Ska Podcast Mini Series Finale!
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Send a text message to the show! Chris Raub joins the show for this final episode to share his experience as a ska fan and musician from the 90's through today. For me, hearing from truly talented musicians on what stands out the most about ska is fascinating. We also discovered that we were both at the same Aquabats show I talked about in Episode …
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Ska, Filmmaking, & PBS | The Ska Podcast Mini Series Episode 5
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Send a text message to the show! Patrick Boberg joins this week to talk about his ska journey, playing in bands, working in the world of film/video, and crafting the delicate tune that would become this podcast's theme. •Connect with Pat! ResponsiblyWild.com @PatBoBomb ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support The Ska Podcast https:/…
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Riding the Waves of Ska | The Ska Podcast Mini Series Episode 4
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Send a text message to the show! Mike's back on the mic with me and this time he's been doing some research to take us on a journey through the different "waves" of ska, beginning with early roots in 1940's Jamaica all the way through the current scene and everything somewhere in the between. •The Spotify playlist from this episode •Check out Mike …
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How The Aquabats Changed My Life with One Show | The Ska Poodcast Mini Series Episode 3
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Send a text message to the show! This week I want to take a trip back in time to October 25, 2002 when I went to an Aquabats concerted that literally altered the course of my life and set me on the path to be where I’m at today. It was an incredible experience that solidified The Aquabats and ska as not just something I enjoy, but a core part of my…
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