The Enthusiasm Project

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

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 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 S12E9 | Series Episode 173Affiliate 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

Heather discusses the overlooked 'Creator Middle Class' resembling small business owners more than mega channels. They explore challenges faced by mid-level creators, emphasize supporting small business creators, and discuss the importance of integrity and authenticity in content creation.

A recap of NAB 2024 event, discussing emotional moments, innovative gear like Lewitt Ray mic, unethical marketing practices in content creation industry, new wireless audio systems, and exciting technologies at the trade show. Emphasis on personal connections and gratitude to sponsors.

Heather, a content creator, reflects on lessons learned after quitting a teaching job. Topics include financial challenges in content creation, balancing continuous creation with breaks, and the significance of personal development and supportive relationships.

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 Showhttps://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S12E5 | Series Episode 169Affiliate 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

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 Serieshttps://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!•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🎯Support the Showhttps://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S12E4 | Series Episode 168Affiliate 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

Exploring the intersection of AI and creativity, the podcast covers AI-enhanced art and music, discusses the Rode NT1 microphone, and reflects on personal experiences with tech. Ethical concerns around AI in content creation, the value of authenticity, and the partnership between AI and creators are highlighted.