The Enthusiasm Project
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.
Episodes
192 episodes
Help Me Find The BEST Mic! Season 13 Finale
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://ge...
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Season 13
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Episode 10
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1:05:55
No Fun Anymore
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 harnes...
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Season 13
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Episode 9
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1:24:10
What Should You Name Your YouTube Channel?
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 subscrib...
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Season 13
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Episode 8
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1:00:02
Is Camera YouTube Dead?
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...di...
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Season 13
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Episode 7
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1:18:20
Pobody’s Nerfect: Being Human in the age of AI
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 Purehttps://geni.us/ygRb95l (A...
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Season 13
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Episode 6
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1:08:17
Let's A Some Q's!
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 Serieshttp...
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Season 13
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Episode 5
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1:11:00
Bye Bye Bias
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 ETHOShttps://geni.us/qBxUJ (Amazon)⚙️ Ge...
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Season 13
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Episode 4
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1:34:03
The Cons of Being a Pro
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 Broadcasterht...
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Season 13
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Episode 3
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1:07:13
The Only Good Review is a Bad Review
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 SM4https://geni.us/shuresm4 (Amazon)
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Season 13
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Episode 2
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1:16:09
Video Thrilled the Podcast Host | Season 13 Premiere
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...
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Season 13
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Episode 1
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1:19:31
What I've Learned From 10 Years of Podcasting: Season 12 Finale!
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
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Season 12
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Episode 10
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1:00:06
To Shill Or Not To Shill?
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:ht...
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Season 12
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Episode 9
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54:05
The Creator Middle Class Does Not Exist
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...
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Season 12
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Episode 8
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1:01:25
NAB 2024 Recap: Gear & Tears!
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...
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Season 12
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Episode 7
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1:04:22
Quitting My Job To Be A Content Creator: 3 Years Later
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'...
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Season 12
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Episode 6
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58:29
Let's A Some Q's!
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.
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Season 12
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Episode 5
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1:04:15
Building Your Perfect Studio & Cheap vs. Expensive Gear
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/nt1s...
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Season 12
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Episode 4
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58:29
Staying Authentic in the Age of AI
(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, mu...
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Season 12
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Episode 3
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57:23
The Art of Scripting vs. Improvisation on YouTube
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. ...
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Season 12
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Episode 2
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55:39
Know Your Limits | Season 12 Premiere
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/nt1signatur...
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Season 12
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Episode 1
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1:01:02
What's Next? Season 11 Finale!
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. <...
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Season 11
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Episode 10
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1:02:03
Podcasting on YouTube: The Hows, Whys, and Huhs?!
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 o...
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Season 11
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Episode 9
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55:30
Unpopular Gear Opinions
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 ETHOShttps://bhpho.to/3Cth...
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Season 11
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Episode 8
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54:58
The A/V Helpdesk Vol. 2!
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 m...
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Season 11
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Episode 7
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1:05:27
Community Podcast (trying something new)!
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...
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Season 11
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Episode 6
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1:13:24