The Enthusiasm Project
Episodes
196 episodes
My Battle Against AI Slop
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...
Music, Cameras, & Pivoting on YouTube w/ Audio Hotline
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 Proh...
A New Way Of Monetizing As A Creator
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...
A New Era - Season 14 Premiere!
It's a new era not only for the podcast, but for a lot more too... 🎙This week's mic:Warm Audio WA-87jrhttps://geni.us/ZGaN (Amazon)Chapter Markers:0:00 - Intro4:01 - Season 13 Mic Poll Results!6:44 - Mic...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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'...
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.
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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. <...