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The Enthusiasm Project

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Oct 2, 2023 • 1h 12min

Season 11 Premiere! YouTube’s Invalid Traffic Nightmare is Seriously Hurting Creators

The podcast discusses YouTube's Invalid Traffic nightmare, its impact on creators and ad revenue. They also review the Shure SM7dB microphone and share a funny incident with podcast production setup. Troubleshooting tech issues, navigating job insecurities, and building an online portfolio are also discussed.
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Sep 25, 2023 • 1h 5min

Take Me Back to My Happy Land | The Ska Podcast Mini Series Finale!

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 3!•Chris has his own podcast that you can check out!https://www.therecoveryjunkies.com•Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! ska@himynameistom.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support The Ska Podcast https://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuckInstagram: @sodarntomAll My Podcasts: www.himynameistom.com/podcasts🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com Mini Series Episode 6Support the show
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Sep 18, 2023 • 1h 1min

Ska, Filmmaking, & PBS | The Ska Podcast Mini Series Episode 5

Patrick Boberg, a filmmaker and musician, discusses his ska journey, playing in bands, working in film/video, and crafting the theme for this podcast. They also talk about cool studio setups, Aquabats posters, professional work for Iowa PBS, early love for music and ska bands, journey in filmmaking and songwriting, creating the perfect theme song, being a ska fan, and overcoming perfectionism.
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Sep 11, 2023 • 1h 31min

Riding the Waves of Ska | The Ska Podcast Mini Series Episode 4

Exploring the different waves of ska, from its roots in 1940's Jamaica to the current scene. Topics include: the origins and influences of ska music, the transition from ska to reggae, the distinctions between rocksteady and reggae, the influence of punk music on ska, the origins and commercialization of punk music, the impact of school bands on third wave ska musicians, the unique sound and international appeal of ska music, and the formation of ska waves through influences from different eras.
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Sep 4, 2023 • 51min

How The Aquabats Changed My Life with One Show | The Ska Poodcast Mini Series Episode 3

The podcast discusses a life-changing Aquabats concert in 2002 that set the speaker on their current path. They highlight the band's unique style and theatrical performance. The concert had a profound impact on the speaker's life, offering a sense of belonging and acceptance. They also share anecdotes about hanging out with band members and their journey to becoming a digital media teacher and content creator.
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Aug 28, 2023 • 59min

A Lifetime of Ska & Simpsons (Skampsons?) | The Ska Podcast Mini Series Episode 2

Send a text message to the show!The Ska Journey continues with Mike Alvarez, one of my best friends for over 20 years, professional music educator, and active musician in the ska scene. Last week I shared how ska came into my life, and now I want to hear another story about what happens when you discover ska during your formative years and how it can impact every other part of your life. Mike also recorded The Ska Podcast/Enthusiasm Project theme song, which was first composed by upcoming guest Patrick Boberg. •Check out Mike and his Bands:The Toy YodasGood Luck Ugly!Holy Schnikes @mikethealvarez on Twitter or X or whatever it's called. •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! ska@himynameistom.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support The Ska Podcast https://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuckTwitter & IG: @sodarntomAll My Podcasts: www.himynameistom.com/podcasts🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com Mini Series Episode 2Support the show
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Aug 21, 2023 • 43min

How Ska Changed My Life | The Ska Podcast Mini Series Premiere!

The podcast explores the host's personal ska journey, discussing their childhood music influence and discovering new genres, as well as their connection with the movie 'Basketball' and South Park creators. They also talk about discovering ska music through a gateway band.
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Aug 14, 2023 • 60min

Making Sense of It All - Season 10 Finale!

Send a text message to the show!It’s the Season 10 finale! And what a journey it’s been! Before wrapping things up, I wanted to take a look back at the unexpected (but incredibly rewarding) creative journey/evolution that’s happened over the past few months and attempt to reach a conclusion that helps keep it all in perspective. I can’t thank you enough not only for supporting the show, but also for all of the kindness you’ve shown me as I’ve tried to figure all this stuff out. It genuinely means the world to me. Thank you for 10 amazing seasons!🎙This week's microphone:Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon)The SM7B was running through the Rodecaster Pro II using a preset that I created after following the instructions in this video from Brodie Brazil and Home Studio Pro: https://youtu.be/U4hVGtdo5MYI💡Learn Something Awesome:•My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com•My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com•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 S10E10 | Series Episode 156Affiliate 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
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Aug 7, 2023 • 56min

Respect Your Work

Send a text message to the show!Whenever you create something, it's an investment of time, energy, and resources. Feeding algorithms and platforms can quickly start to feel like you're just tossing these unique creations into an indifferent machine to keep things churning along. At what point does that become disrespectful to yourself, your time, and the thing you created? 🎙This week's microphone:Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon) The SM7B was running through the Rodecaster Pro II using a preset that I created after following the instructions in this video from Brodie Brazil and Home Studio Pro: https://youtu.be/U4hVGtdo5MYI 💡Learn Something Awesome:•My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com•My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com•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 S10E09 | Series Episode 155Affiliate 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
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Jul 31, 2023 • 1h

The End of an Era on YouTube

The podcast discusses the challenges and changes in the YouTube landscape, including algorithm changes, demonetization, and the impact on content creators. They explore the evolving nature of YouTube, the decline of organic growth, and the impact of monetization policies. They also touch on the challenges faced by creators in adapting to the changing landscape and the importance of authenticity and cultivating a devoted audience.

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