The Enthusiasm Project

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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 Series
https://geni.us/rgjRyH (Amazon)

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Electronic Mail: [email protected]
Main Site: https://himynameistom.com
Social 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 Ramirez
Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez

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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 ETHOS
https://geni.us/qBxUJ (Amazon)

⚙️ Gear of the Week:
•Mackie CR3.5 Monitors
https://geni.us/flCI1 (Amazon)
*White version is a Guitar Center exclusive

⏱️ Chapter Markers
0:00 - Intro
4:535 - Mic of the Week
9:00 - Updates on Last Episode
23:19 - Bye Bye Bias
46:46 - Channel Check In
1:08:58 - Gear of the Week: Mackie CR3.5 Monitors
1:13:17 - Listener Messages

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——————————— CONNECT ———————————
Electronic Mail: [email protected]
Main Site: https://himynameistom.com
Social 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 Ramirez
Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez

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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 Broadcaster
https://geni.us/raVo7Y (Amazon)

⚙️ Gear of the Week:
•Apple Keynote!

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——————————— CONNECT ———————————
Electronic Mail: [email protected]
Main Site: https://himynameistom.com
Social 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 Ramirez
Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez

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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 SM4
https://geni.us/shuresm4 (Amazon)

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Electronic Mail: [email protected]
Main Site: https://himynameistom.com
Social 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 Ramirez
Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez

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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)

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——————————— CONNECT ———————————

Electronic Mail: [email protected]
Main Site: https://himynameistom.com
Social 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 Alvarez

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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

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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!

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•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts
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S12E10 | Series Episode 174

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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!

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•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts
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S12E9 | Series Episode 173

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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!

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•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts
•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck
 
S12E8 | Series Episode 172

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Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez

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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!

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📲 Connect!
•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts
•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck
 
S12E7 | Series Episode 171

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Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez

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