The Enthusiasm Project

May 13 2024 182 ep. 61 mins 50
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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 positive, enthusiastic mindset along the way.

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What I've Learned From 10 Years of Podcasting: Season 12 Finale!

May 13 2024 60 mins  
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 RAYhttps://geni.us/lewittray•The Ray was running through the Rodecaster Duo on the Broadcaster preset.•Send a voice, text, or video mess

To Shill Or Not To Shill?

May 06 2024 54 mins  
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 runn

The Creator Middle Class Does Not Exist

Apr 29 2024 61 mins  
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

NAB 2024 Recap: Gear & Tears!

Apr 22 2024 64 mins  
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 som

Quitting My Job To Be A Content Creator: 3 Years Later

Apr 08 2024 58 mins  
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 Serieshttps://geni.us/nt1s

Let's A Some Q's!

Apr 01 2024 64 mins  
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 [email protected] or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!•••••••••••�

Building Your Perfect Studio & Cheap vs. Expensive Gear

Mar 28 2024 58 mins  
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 Serieshttps://geni.us/nt1signatureseries (Amazon)•The NT1SS was running through the Rodecaster Duo on the NT1 preset.•Send a voice, text, or video message to

Staying Authentic in the Age of AI

Mar 18 2024 57 mins  
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

The Art of Scripting vs. Improvisation on YouTube

Mar 04 2024 55 mins  
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

Know Your Limits | Season 12 Premiere

Feb 26 2024 61 mins  
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 Serieshttps://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 in