The Enthusiasm Project

Mar 10 2025 189 ep. 62 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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Is Camera YouTube Dead?

Mar 10 2025 78 mins  
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/

Pobody’s Nerfect: Being Human in the age of AI

Mar 03 2025 68 mins  
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 —————————————————

Let's A Some Q's!

Feb 10 2025 71 mins  
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 commis

Bye Bye Bias

Feb 03 2025 94 mins  
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 ⏱️ C

The Cons of Being a Pro

Jan 20 2025 67 mins  
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! ————————————————�

The Only Good Review is a Bad Review

Jan 13 2025 76 mins  
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 pur

Video Thrilled the Podcast Host | Season 13 Premiere

Jan 06 2025 79 mins  
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) —————�

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 RAY https://geni.us/lewittray •The Ray was running through the Rodecaster Duo on the Broadcaster preset. •Send a voice, text, or video

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 w

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://yo