The Enthusiasm Project

Send a text message to the show! Last year I made a mistake that almost killed my entire YouTube channel...and it was all because I tried to use a new feature that YouTube rolled out to creators.  🎙This week's mic: Warm Audio Wa-87jr  https://geni.us/tN4J (Amazon) ——————————————————————— Affiliate links earn a commission from qualifying purchases which helps support my channel at no additiona...

Send a text message to the show! With my previously favorite online royalty free music service becoming an AI slop factory I want to expand on some points and address some counter arguments from a recent video where I explain my disdain for generative AI.  🤖My Video About AI Slop:https://youtu.be/cfhrW7ZKuIU?si=txlBVq8GjIoDC3V3 🎙This week's mic: Shure SM7B https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon) ——...

Send a text message to the show! Let's catch up! Special guest Bronson from the Audio Hotline YouTube channel joins the podcast to talk music, camera gear, and the challenge of pivoting a channel based on evolving interests.  🎙This week's mic: Rode Interview Prohttps://geni.us/WSVCt (Amazon) ——————————————————————— Affiliate links earn a commission from qualifying purchases which helps s...

Send a text message to the show! Over the past year my wife Heather has transformed her gaming YouTube channel into a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. It’s a VERY different way to monetize and build a sustainable career as a creator, so I wanted to explore that journey with her! Learn more at heatherjustplay.org 🎙This week's mic: Hollyland Lark A1 https://geni.us/w02vhCl (Amazon) —————————————...

Send a text message to the show! It's a new era not only for the podcast, but for a lot more too...  🎙This week's mic: Warm Audio WA-87jr https://geni.us/ZGaN (Amazon) Chapter Markers: 0:00 - Intro 4:01 - Season 13 Mic Poll Results! 6:44 - Mic of the Week: Warm Audio WA-87jr 13:21 - A New Era 47:13 - Channel Check In 58:18 - Listener Messages ——————————————————————— Affiliate links earn...

Send a text message to the show! It's the Season 13 Finale! Let's recap what it's been like to produce a video podcast, see which mic sounded the best from all the episodes, and talk about what's next for The Enthusiasm Project! VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE MIC! https://geni.us/favoritemic 🎙This week's mic: Blue Sona / Yeti Studio https://geni.us/sonamic (Amazon) ———————————————...

Send a text message to the show! Finding cynicism and jaded outlooks online is nothing new, but as our real and virtual lives mesh more and more, the "too cool for school" attitude can have more of a damaging impact than ever. So let's explore what that means and how to harness and protect fun at any age.  🎙This week's mic: Shure SM58 https://geni.us/fNPEFQG (Amazon) ⚙️ Gear of...

Send a text message to the show! So you want to make a YouTube channel but you don't know if you should use your real name or a "brand" name. Let's go through the pros and cons of each and I'll also share why I'm so glad I changed my channel name after 3 years and 24K subscribers. Register for NAB for free! https://geni.us/NAB2025 🎙This week's mic: sE Dynacaster...

Send a text message to the show! From the Canon 5D Mark II in 2008 to the insanely awesome mirrorless cameras of today, YouTube has always been THE place to go to nerd out about camera gear. But as tech matures, creators evolve, and audience tastes change, something feels...different now. What does that mean for "Camera YouTube"? 🎙This week's mic: Shure Super 55 https://geni.us/ulcA...

Send a text message to the show! Many content creators work tirelessly to level up the quality of their work, but at what point does perfection go too far? 🎙This week's mic:  •Lewitt LCT440 Pure https://geni.us/ygRb95l (Amazon) ⚙️ Gear of the Week: Hollyland Lark M2: https://geni.us/wxwfX (Amazon) Rode's MIDI Control Guide ——————————————————————— Affiliate links earn a commission from qu...

Send a text message to the show! 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) ——————————————————————— Affiliate links earn a commission from qualifying purchases which helps support my c...

Send a text message to the show! 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 - Int...

Send a text message to the show! 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! ——————————————————————— Affiliate links earn a commission fr...

Send a text message to the show! 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) ——————————————————————— Affiliate links earn a commission from qualifying purchases which helps support my channel at no additio...

Send a text message to the show! 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) ——————————————————————— Affiliate link...

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 includ...

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 t...

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...

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 t...

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/nt1signa...

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...

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 condense...

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...