The Enthusiasm Project

Send a text message to the show! Everything has a cost. If you're someone who shares what you've made online at some point you'll likely find yourself being offered something "for free" from a brand. How should you handle this and what are the pros and cons of accepting "free gear?" This week's episode takes a deep dive into the world of freebies! 🎙 This Wee...

Send a text message to the show! Purely through the magic of serendipity, this past week has been filled with milestones! Let's take some time to talk about that journey and share how YouTube really can open entirely new worlds of possibility for anyone. Thank you to everyone who has helped and supported me along the way. 🎙 This Week's Microphone: • Shure SM7B https://geni.us/swsm7b (Swe...

Send a text message to the show! It's time for a dedicated Q&A episode, and I think this is the longest one yet! But it was also the most fun! Thank you to everyone who sent in questions, I hope you have as much fun listening as I did recording. 🎙 This Week's Microphone: • Shure SM7B https://geni.us/swsm7b (Sweetwater) https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon) •Send a voice, text, or video me...

Send a text message to the show! The Internet is often loud and angry, so it's important to be purposeful in how and when you choose to interact with it, but what happens when you can't escape it? What happens when the noise finds its way into every corner of your online life? That's what happened to me after the launch of the RODECaster Pro 2. It was not a fun experience, but I thi...

Send a text message to the show! Now that the RODECaster Pro II has been officially released, let's talk all about it (and use it for this episode)! 🎙 RODECaster Pro II: • https://bhpho.to/3wCwaqI (B&H) • https://geni.us/swrodecasterpro2 (Sweetwater) • https://geni.us/rodecasterpro2 (Amazon) •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.co...

Send a text message to the show! In the word of Simpsons supervillain Hank Scorpio, "Can't argue with the little things, it's the little things that make up life." So many absolutely awesome things have happened recently that I can't even begin to name them all. But I've also realized that all of these things, both big and little, have been taking a toll on my physica...

Send a text message to the show! It’s the first episode of Season 7 and there’s no better way to kick things off that with special guest Peter Lindgren! But instead of a remote interview from the comfort of our own studios on opposite sides of the planet, we’re hanging out in my own backyard right here in Southern California! This was an incredibly fun episode, and the full video version is availa...

Send a text message to the show! It’s the Season 6 finale! For this episode, let’s turn the tables a bit and look at the world of influencer partnerships from a brand’s perspective. I’ve recorded many episodes talking about how to build a solid foundation for yourself as a creator to avoid being taken advantage of or selling yourself short, but these relationships are always a two way street.  And...

Send a text message to the show! There's a lot to talk about this week! As we near the end of Season 6, I wanted to dive into a few topics that didn't work as standalone episodes, but that I still find fascinating.  We'll start off with a few voice submissions, then talk about microphones, how easy it can be to accidentally discourage someone, the idea that "expensive" is...

Send a text message to the show! Sometimes recording a podcast where you get to plan everything in advance and "play to your strengths" with show topics can make it sound like, as the host, you're coming from a place of certainty and experience...but sometimes that's definitely not the case. Even though I consider myself to be an open-minded, nonjudgemental person, I've re...

Send a text message to the show! It's been just over a year since I left my job as a high school teacher to become a full time "YouTuber!" So let's talk about what I've learned over the past year, what it's like to be self employed, and if you're consider it in your own life, is it something that's truly possible? 🎙This week’s mic: ElectroVoice RE20 (Amazon)...

Send a text message to the show! “Why do you need all that gear if it’s just for YouTube?”  Let’s talk about this common question/comment that I think devalues not only the platform but also the time, skills, and experience that go into creating high quality content.  🎙This week’s mic: Rode NT-1 (Amazon) •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmprojec...

Send a text message to the show! It's time for a Q&A episode! Thanks to everyone who submitted questions in audio, video, and written formats! Be sure to check out Guil's Podcast and YouTube channel ! 🎙This week’s mic: Warm Audio WA-47jr (Sweetwater) •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com 🎤 Ready to start your own podcast?...

Send a text message to the show! Everybody's got an opinion, and for better or worse the internet lets us share every last one of them. If you're someone who creates content online, you've probably found yourself on the receiving end of some "negative feedback." Heather is with me this week to talk about that and I also have a strategy for handling both positive and negati...

Send a text message to the show! How much did my creativity earn in 2021? Turns out, more than I ever made as a teacher. This episode breaks down all the revenue streams associated with my channel to give you what I hope is some helpful information if you're looking for ways to monetize your creativity without selling your soul or compromising your morals. Click here for the free Google Sheet...

Send a text message to the show! Cameras and 90's TV! That's what we're talking about this week. The show starts off with a quick update about the Canon R5C (proving I was RIGHT about something I brought up last week)! I play clips from an interview by CineD, so please check out the full video if you want the full context: https://youtu.be/t4mQJ9oB1AQ From there I dive into some hea...

Send a text message to the show! The podcast is back and oh boy have things changed...specifically in the world of cameras! Let's talk about reasons behind my full on switch to Sony, why I might be entirely wrong, and how the Canon R5C might change my mind (spoiler: it didn't). 🎙This week’s mic: Earthworks Icon Pro • https://bhpho.to/3vkZEYZ (B&H) •Send a voice, text, or video messag...

Send a text message to the show! It's the Season 5 Finale! I hate goodbyes, so instead let's have some fun with my old ENG camera, bizarre stories from my time as a TV news intern, and of course, the fact that I sold my Canon EOS R for a Sony FX3 😬 🎙This week’s mic: Earthworks Icon Pro • https://bhpho.to/3vkZEYZ (B&H) •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future...

Send a text message to the show! It's time for some gear talk! From anamorphic and portrait primes to old school broadcast cameras and microphones, there's been A LOT of fun stuff happen in my gear universe– not the least of which being the realization that I've made the switch to Sony from Canon without even realizing it.  🎙This week’s mic: •Electrovoice RE20 Black https://geni.us/...

Send a text message to the show! This week I dive in to the how's, why's, and huh's of media kits. I've been publishing a monthly media kit for the past two years, and while it's not the most important resource you can have it's definitely useful and a great way to track your progress over time. This episode breaks down the parts of my media kit and also covers how I...

Send a text message to the show! Everything is amazing now: cameras, phones, sandwiches– it's all incredible. Unfortunately, that can also cause us to feel jaded about tools that used to help kindle our enthusiasm. It can get especially tricky for creators who find themselves receiving "free" gear from companies and feeling overwhelmed or burned out rather than excited. 🎙This week’s...

Send a text message to the show! Remember when “Hustle Culture” became a big thing a few years ago? While it’s great to see that people have realized you need more than a few hours of sleep each night and not every hobby needs to be monetized, sometimes I wonder if we’ve gone too far in the other direction?  Maybe there are times when it is important to push yourself a bit further. But how can you...

Send a text message to the show! It’s time to celebrate episode 100 with a Q&A! Thank you to everyone on YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and good ‘ol email for sending in Q’s to be A’d. And another huge thank you to everyone for listening and supporting these past 100 episodes and nearly 3 years, it’s absolutely mind blowing! I created a special promo code to get 16% off either or both of my podc...

Send a text message to the show! It's been a big week for camera news, so let's talk about the DJI Ronin 4D and the Sony a7IV! And let's also take a look at what missing in some of the marketing/promotion of one of these cameras... •This week's mic: Earthworks Icon Pro: https://bhpho.to/3vkZEYZ (B&H Affiliate Link) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎙Ready to s...

Send a text message to the show! When should you call it quits on a creative endeavor? Sometimes it’s important to push yourself to accomplish great things, while other times it makes more sense to turn off the lights and  wrap things up. I guess you’ve got to “know when to hold ‘em, and know when to fold ‘em.” •This week's mic: Earthworks Icon Pro: https://bhpho.to/3vkZEYZ (B&H Affiliate...