The Enthusiasm Project

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 SM58https://geni.us/fNPEFQG (Amazon)⚙️ Gear of the Week:Saramonic K9https://store.saramonic.com/products/k9Mic Mount Video: https://youtu.be/hycjQY3fLwU?si=q5b_SrFCs7LFe2UaMic Mounts: https://geni.us/shortmount (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.comMain Site: https://himynameistom.comSocial Medias: @sodarntom——————————— PODCAST GEAR ———————————•Rodecaster Video: https://bhpho.to/3Ub88j2 (B&H)•Rodecaster Duo: https://geni.us/ULKDFkp (Amazon)•Elgato Prompter: https://geni.us/elgatoprompter (Amazon)•Mic Arm: https://geni.us/zc7hAbW (Amazon)•Elgato Stream Deck Plus: https://geni.us/EzyY6o5 (Amazon)•Headphones: https://bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H)•XLR Cables: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon)S13E09 | Series Episode 183 Podcast Artwork by Kevin RamirezOriginal theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike AlvarezSupport the show

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 Dynacasterhttps://geni.us/IL9rw (Amazon)⚙️ Gear of the Week:Lilliput 4K Monitor:https://bhpho.to/49v2Cwr (B&H)———————————————————————Affiliate links earn a commission from qualifying purchases which helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. ——————————— CONNECT ———————————Electronic Mail: tom@enthusiasmproject.comMain Site: https://himynameistom.comSocial Medias: @sodarntom——————————— PODCAST GEAR ———————————•Rodecaster Video: https://bhpho.to/3Ub88j2 (B&H)•Rodecaster Duo: https://geni.us/ULKDFkp (Amazon)•Elgato Prompter: https://geni.us/elgatoprompter (Amazon)•Mic Arm: https://geni.us/zc7hAbW (Amazon)•Elgato Stream Deck Plus: https://geni.us/EzyY6o5 (Amazon)•Headphones: https://bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H)•XLR Cables: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon)S13E08 | Series Episode 182 Podcast Artwork by Kevin RamirezOriginal theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike AlvarezSupport the show

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 55https://geni.us/ulcA (Amazon)⚙️ Gear of the Week:Rode XLR Cables:https://geni.us/bluexlr (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.comMain Site: https://himynameistom.comSocial Medias: @sodarntom——————————— PODCAST GEAR ———————————•Rodecaster Video: https://bhpho.to/3Ub88j2 (B&H)•Rodecaster Duo: https://geni.us/ULKDFkp (Amazon)•Elgato Prompter: https://geni.us/elgatoprompter (Amazon)•Mic Arm: https://geni.us/zc7hAbW (Amazon)•Elgato Stream Deck Plus: https://geni.us/EzyY6o5 (Amazon)•Headphones: https://bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H)•XLR Cables: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon)S13E07 | Series Episode 181 Podcast Artwork by Kevin RamirezOriginal theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike AlvarezSupport the show

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 Purehttps://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 ———————————Electronic Mail: tom@enthusiasmproject.comMain Site: https://himynameistom.comSocial Medias: @sodarntom——————————— PODCAST GEAR ———————————•Rodecaster Video: https://bhpho.to/3Ub88j2 (B&H)•Rodecaster Duo: https://geni.us/ULKDFkp (Amazon)•Elgato Prompter: https://geni.us/elgatoprompter (Amazon)•Mic Arm: https://geni.us/zc7hAbW (Amazon)•Elgato Stream Deck Plus: https://geni.us/EzyY6o5 (Amazon)•Headphones: https://bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H)•XLR Cables: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon)S13E06 | Series Episode 180 Podcast Artwork by Kevin RamirezOriginal theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike AlvarezSupport the show

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 Serieshttps://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.comMain Site: https://himynameistom.comSocial Medias: @sodarntom——————————— PODCAST GEAR ———————————•Rodecaster Video: https://bhpho.to/3Ub88j2 (B&H)•Rodecaster Duo: https://geni.us/ULKDFkp (Amazon)•Elgato Prompter: https://geni.us/elgatoprompter (Amazon)•Mic Arm: https://geni.us/zc7hAbW (Amazon)•Elgato Stream Deck Plus: https://geni.us/EzyY6o5 (Amazon)•Headphones: https://bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H)•XLR Cables: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon)S13E05 | Series Episode 179 Podcast Artwork by Kevin RamirezOriginal theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike AlvarezSupport the show

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 ETHOShttps://geni.us/qBxUJ (Amazon)⚙️ Gear of the Week:•Mackie CR3.5 Monitorshttps://geni.us/flCI1 (Amazon)*White version is a Guitar Center exclusive⏱️ Chapter Markers0:00 - Intro4:535 - Mic of the Week9:00 - Updates on Last Episode23:19 - Bye Bye Bias46:46 - Channel Check In1:08:58 - Gear of the Week: Mackie CR3.5 Monitors1:13:17 - Listener Messages———————————————————————Affiliate links earn a commission from qualifying purchases which helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. ——————————— CONNECT ———————————Electronic Mail: tom@enthusiasmproject.comMain Site: https://himynameistom.comSocial Medias: @sodarntom——————————— PODCAST GEAR ———————————•Rodecaster Video: https://bhpho.to/3Ub88j2 (B&H)•Rodecaster Duo: https://geni.us/ULKDFkp (Amazon)•Elgato Prompter: https://geni.us/elgatoprompter (Amazon)•Mic Arm: https://geni.us/zc7hAbW (Amazon)•Elgato Stream Deck Plus: https://geni.us/EzyY6o5 (Amazon)•Headphones: https://bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H)•XLR Cables: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon)S13E04 | Series Episode 178 Podcast Artwork by Kevin RamirezOriginal theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike AlvarezSupport the show

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 Broadcasterhttps://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 ———————————Electronic Mail: tom@enthusiasmproject.comMain Site: https://himynameistom.comSocial Medias: @sodarntom——————————— PODCAST GEAR ———————————•Rodecaster Video: https://bhpho.to/3Ub88j2 (B&H)•Rodecaster Duo: https://geni.us/ULKDFkp (Amazon)•Elgato Prompter: https://geni.us/elgatoprompter (Amazon)•Mic Arm: https://geni.us/zc7hAbW (Amazon)•Elgato Stream Deck Plus: https://geni.us/EzyY6o5 (Amazon)•Headphones: https://bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H)•XLR Cables: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon)S13E03 | Series Episode 177 Podcast Artwork by Kevin RamirezOriginal theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike AlvarezSupport the show

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 SM4https://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.comMain Site: https://himynameistom.comSocial Medias: @sodarntom——————————— PODCAST GEAR ———————————•Ecamm Live: https://geni.us/ecammtom•Rodecaster Video: https://bhpho.to/3Ub88j2 (B&H)•Rodecaster Duo: https://geni.us/ULKDFkp (Amazon)•Elgato Prompter: https://geni.us/elgatoprompter (Amazon)•Mic Arm: https://geni.us/zc7hAbW (Amazon)•Elgato Stream Deck Plus: https://geni.us/EzyY6o5 (Amazon)•Headphones: https://bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H)•XLR Cables: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon)S13E02 | Series Episode 176 Podcast Artwork by Kevin RamirezOriginal theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike AlvarezSupport the show

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. ——————————— CONNECT ———————————Electronic Mail: tom@enthusiasmproject.comMain Site: https://himynameistom.comSocial Medias: @sodarntom——————————— PODCAST GEAR ———————————•Ecamm Live: https://geni.us/ecammtom•Rodecaster Video: https://bhpho.to/3Ub88j2 (B&H)•Rodecaster Duo: https://geni.us/ULKDFkp (Amazon)•Elgato Prompter: https://geni.us/elgatoprompter (Amazon)•Mic Arm: https://geni.us/zc7hAbW (Amazon)•Elgato Stream Deck Plus: https://geni.us/EzyY6o5 (Amazon)•Headphones: https://bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H)•XLR Cables: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon)S13E01 | Series Episode 175 Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike AlvarezSupport the show

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 RAYhttps://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!•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🎯Support the Showhttps://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S12E10 | Series Episode 174Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.Podcast Artwork by Kevin RamirezOriginal theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike AlvarezSupport the show