The Enthusiasm Project

By Tom Buck

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 ... more

5

6262 ratings

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about The Enthusiasm Project:

How many episodes does The Enthusiasm Project have?

The podcast currently has 194 episodes available.

The Enthusiasm Project episodes:

November 30, 2024 Help Me Bring Back The Enthusiasm Project!
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 the link at the top of this description to send a message directly to the show!

2. Use the SpeakPipe link to leave a voice message at https://himynameistom.com/

3. Send an email to [email protected]

4. Reach out to me via @sodarntom on Instagram, Threads, or Bluesky!

I can't wait to hear from you!

Tom

Support the show
...more
5min
May 13, 2024 What I've Learned From 10 Years of Podcasting: Season 12 Finale!
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 a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode!
[email protected] or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
🎯Support the Show
https://patreon.com/tombuck
https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
📲 Connect!
•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts
•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck

S12E10 | Series Episode 174

Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.

Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez
Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez
Support the show
...more
1h 1min
May 06, 2024 To Shill Or Not To Shill?
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!
[email protected] or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
🎯Support the Show
https://patreon.com/tombuck
https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

📲 Connect!
•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts
•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck

S12E9 | Series Episode 173

Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.

Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez
Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez

Support the show
...more
55min
April 29, 2024 The Creator Middle Class Does Not Exist
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/NAg4LDhRNGg?si=sXVLSsmTq4S1Kk4k

🎙This week's mics:
•Shure SM7B (Tom)
https://geni.us/tepsm7b

•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!
[email protected] or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
🎯Support the Show
https://patreon.com/tombuck
https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
📲 Connect!
•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts
•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck

S12E8 | Series Episode 172

Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.

Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez
Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez
Support the show
...more
1h 2min
April 22, 2024 NAB 2024 Recap: Gear & Tears!
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 NAB (keeping the choked-upness to a minimum 😁 )

My NAB recap video:
https://youtu.be/N1eSdgMVMOY?si=GYH5c47S8czPHrzp

🎙This week's mics:
•Lewitt RAY
https://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!
[email protected] or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
🎯Support the Show
https://patreon.com/tombuck
https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
📲 Connect!
•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts
•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck

S12E7 | Series Episode 171

Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.

Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez
Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez
Support the show
...more
1h 5min
April 08, 2024 Quitting My Job To Be A Content Creator: 3 Years Later
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/nt1signatureseries (Amazon)

•Blue Sona
https://geni.us/sonamic (Amazon)

•Shure Sm7B
https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon)

•The NT1SS was running through the Rodecaster Duo on the NT1 preset.

•The SM7B and Sona were sunning through the Mackie DLZ Creator XS.

•Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode!
[email protected] or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
🎯Support the Show
https://patreon.com/tombuck
https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
📲 Connect!
•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts
•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck

S12E6 | Series Episode 170

Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.

Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez
Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez
Support the show
...more
59min
April 01, 2024 Let's A Some Q's!
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!
[email protected] or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
🎯Support the Show
https://patreon.com/tombuck
https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
📲 Connect!
•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts
•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck

S12E5 | Series Episode 169

Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.

Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez
Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez
Support the show
...more
1h 5min
March 28, 2024 Building Your Perfect Studio & Cheap vs. Expensive Gear
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 a future episode!
[email protected] or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
🎯Support the Show
https://patreon.com/tombuck
https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
📲 Connect!
•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts
•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck

S12E4 | Series Episode 168

Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.

Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez
Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez
Support the show
...more
59min
March 18, 2024 Staying Authentic in the Age of AI
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 Series microphone, discussing both its sleek design and its performance in my recording setup, offering insights that could shape your next audio investment.

This journey isn't just about the tools, but also the people behind them. We raise a toast to Bailey, our superstar moderator, who recently blew our minds with an AI-generated voice clone in his heartfelt message. As we unravel the authenticity of the AI craze, we also hint at a mysterious new microphone with advanced capabilities that's under wraps. Plus, I recount my own transformative experience with the Quest 3 headset, reinforcing how personal encounters with tech can redefine our daily lives and creative endeavors.

As we wrap up, our conversation turns to the ethics of AI in content creation, especially for YouTube creators. I discuss the limitations of AI-generated scripts, underscoring the irreplaceable value of personal touch and authenticity that resonates with viewers. We also look at how AI can be a partner in the creative process, assisting with content validation and idea generation, rather than a replacement. Join us as we explore these nuances and celebrate AI's supportive role in augmenting our content creation journey, all while maintaining the heartfelt connection that's at the core of every great story.

Anyway...

🎙This week's mic:
•Rode NT1 Signature Series
https://geni.us/nt1signatureseries (Amazon)

•The NT1SS was running through the Mackie DLZ Creator XS.

•Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode!
[email protected] or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
🎯Support the Show
https://patreon.com/tombuck
https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
📲 Connect!
•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts
•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck

S12E3 | Series Episode 167

Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.

Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez
Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez
Support the show
...more
58min
March 04, 2024 The Art of Scripting vs. Improvisation on YouTube
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.

•Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode!
[email protected] or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
🎯Support the Show
https://patreon.com/tombuck
https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
📲 Connect!
•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts
•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck

S12E02 | Series Episode 166

Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.

Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez
Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez
Support the show
...more
56min

FAQs about The Enthusiasm Project:

How many episodes does The Enthusiasm Project have?

The podcast currently has 194 episodes available.

More shows like The Enthusiasm Project

Planet Money by NPR

Planet Money

30,925 Listeners

FroKnowsPhoto Photography Podcasts by FroKnowsPhoto

FroKnowsPhoto Photography Podcasts

698 Listeners

Twenty Thousand Hertz by Dallas Taylor

Twenty Thousand Hertz

3,921 Listeners

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend by Team Coco & Earwolf

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

59,468 Listeners

Fiction - Comedy Fiction by The Sunset Explorers

Fiction - Comedy Fiction

6,442 Listeners

SmartLess by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett

SmartLess

57,900 Listeners