The Enthusiasm Project

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 mi...

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 "Creator."

Heather's Video:
https://youtu.be...

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 an event recap video along with some of the cool things I saw and learned at...

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 Signature Series
https://geni.us/nt1signatures...

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!

••••••••••••••••••••••••...

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 voice, text, or video message to be included in...

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 worldwide. I'll also share my hands-on impressions of the Rode NT1 Signature Serie...

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 the condenser preset.

•S...

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, text, or video message to be inclu...

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 running through the Rodecaster Pro II with...

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 not perfect. There are definitely some issues and caveats to  be a...

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 voice, text, or video message...

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 ETHOS
https://bhpho.to/3CthFs4 (B&H)<...

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/tepsm7b(Amazon)

•The SM7B was running...

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 Lewitt was running through the Rode...

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 "ENTHUSIASM" for 10% off of my podcasting and video editin...

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 think it's a good fit for you and your podcasting journ...

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 mixers that I discuss:
•Rodecaster Pro II: https://bhpho.to/3wCwaqI (B&...

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 incredible job of explaining the YouTube advertiser issue...