The Enthusiasm Project

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...

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...

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&am...

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) •...

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 Rodecast...

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 an...

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 yo...

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...

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 adv...

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 ch...

Send a text message to the show! Patrick Boberg joins this week to talk about his ska journey, playing in bands, working in the world of film/video, and crafting the delicate tune that would become this podcast's theme. •Connect with Pat! ResponsiblyWild.com @PatBoBomb •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••  🎯Support The Ska Podcast   https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee...

Send a text message to the show! Mike's back on the mic with me and this time he's been doing some research to take us on a journey through the different "waves" of ska, beginning with early roots in 1940's Jamaica all the way through the current scene and everything somewhere in the between. • The Spotify playlist from this episode •Check out Mike and his Bands: The Toy Y...

Send a text message to the show! This week I want to take a trip back in time to October 25, 2002 when I went to an Aquabats concerted that literally altered the course of my life and set me on the path to be where I’m at today. It was an incredible experience that solidified The Aquabats and ska as not just something I enjoy, but a core part of my DNA. That sounds more scientific than it probably...

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 al...

Send a text message to the show! It’s the inaugural episode of The Ska Podcast! To kick things off I thought it’d be a good idea to dive into my personal “ska journey”. Everyone has a unique story of how hugely influential things came into their lives, and this is mine. Hopefully this gives you an idea of where I’m coming from when I say that I love ska music and how it’s been wildly influential t...

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...

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&a...

Send a text message to the show! This week's episode kicks off with some follow-up to one of the tech problems we looked at last time in the A/V Helpdesk, and then I ask for some tech support of my own before diving into a huge creative change– perhaps the biggest one I've ever made– to the way I approach YouTube.  🎙This week's microphone: Lewitt LCT240 Pro: https://bhpho.to/3Mf4sts...

Send a text message to the show! In the first ever installment of The A/V Helpdesk we'll dive into some in-depth trouble shooting and case studies about saving ruined audio on client projects, choosing editing software, and dealing with mic bleed in close recording quarters! Adobe Enhance Speech: https://podcast.adobe.com/enhance 🎙This week's microphone: Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/tepsm...

Send a text message to the show! When does something become art? When does someone become an artist? It’s easy to fall back on stereotypes of tortured painters or musicians laboring away at a great work, but what about the rest of us?  My wife Heather joins the podcast again this week to take a look at what it means to be an artist, the importance of creativity within every facet of life, and how...

Send a text message to the show! It's time for the Season 10 Q&A episode! Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to send in questions! 🎙This week's microphone: Earthworks ETHOS https://bhpho.to/3JQa23P The ETHOS was running through the Rodecaster Pro II on the generic Condenser setting. 💡Learn Something Awesome: •My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com...

Send a text message to the show! For the first time in 6 years I took an actual break. No YouTube, no analytics, no social media, emails, or anything for 15 days.  Suffice it to say I learned a lot , and Heather is here to help process some of the most important takeaways. 🎙This week's microphones: Tom: Earthworks ETHOS https://bhpho.to/3JQa23P Heather: Blue Sona https://geni.us/sonamic Both...

Send a text message to the show! I haven’t taken a break in 6 years. When your main passion/hobby becomes not only a side hustle but also a full time career, the idea of taking a break can feel overwhelming, scary, and just plain wrong. So in addition to a bit of gear talk and some awesome listener messages, my wife Heather joins me this week to dissect a bit of what’s been going on creatively lat...

Send a text message to the show! Many YouTube creators have unwittingly put brands in the driver’s seat of their channels, which I think has lead to a lot of fatigue/burnout from both creators and viewers alike. This week’s episode dives into that transition a bit more and explores what it would mean to re-evaluate the way we approach YouTube to rediscover creating and consuming from a place of ge...