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
182 episodes
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
Let's A Some Q's!
It's once again time for a Q&A episode, so join me as we discuss everything from video codecs and podcast production to hair products and Stanley Cup predictions!• How to remix audio in Adobe Audition:
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Season 11
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Episode 5
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59:56
How to Create a Video Podcast
Adding video to your podcast can be a huge challenge, so this episode breaks down the different components of a sustainable video podcasting workflow to help you decide whether or not the juice is worth the squeeze!• Here are some recom...
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Season 11
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Episode 4
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56:06
How to Start Your Own Podcast
Have you ever thought about starting a podcast but don't know where to begin? This week's episode walks you through the basic process to get your show up and running! This is essentially a very condensed overview of my DIY podcasting co...
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Season 11
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Episode 3
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1:02:38
Podcast Mixer Buyer’s Guide: Everything From Rodecasters to Clonecasters!
Between Rodecasters, Gigcasters, Mixcasters...all the 'Casters, it can be tough to decide which audio recorder/mixer/interface is best for you. This episode breaks down some of the most popular and capable podcast mixers along with some of my r...
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Season 11
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Episode 2
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1:10:58
Season 11 Premiere! YouTube’s Invalid Traffic Nightmare is Seriously Hurting Creators
This one goes to 11! This first episode of Season 11 covers a bit of gear talk (including the new Shure Sm7dB) and then dives into the absolute nightmare that is YouTube's Invalid Traffic issue.• Daniel Batal's awesome Twitter post:
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Season 11
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Episode 1
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1:11:31
Take Me Back to My Happy Land | The Ska Podcast Mini Series Finale!
Chris Raub joins the show for this final episode to share his experience as a ska fan and musician from the 90's through today. For me, hearing from truly talented musicians on what stands out the most about ska is fascinating.We also d...
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Season 10
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Episode 17
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1:04:40
Ska, Filmmaking, & PBS | The Ska Podcast Mini Series Episode 5
Patrick Boberg joins this week to talk about his ska journey, playing in bands, working in the world of film/video, and crafting the delicate tune that would become this podcast's theme.•Connect with Pat!
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Season 10
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Episode 16
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1:01:26
Riding the Waves of Ska | The Ska Podcast Mini Series Episode 4
Mike's back on the mic with me and this time he's been doing some research to take us on a journey through the different "waves" of ska, beginning with early roots in 1940's Jamaica all the way through the current scene and everything somewhere...
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Season 10
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Episode 15
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1:30:41
How The Aquabats Changed My Life with One Show | The Ska Poodcast Mini Series Episode 3
This week I want to take a trip back in time to October 25, 2002 when I went to an Aquabats concerted that literally altered the course of my life and set me on the path to be where I’m at today. It was an incredible experience that solidifie...
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Season 10
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Episode 14
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51:14
A Lifetime of Ska & Simpsons (Skampsons?) | The Ska Podcast Mini Series Episode 2
The Ska Journey continues with Mike Alvarez, one of my best friends for over 20 years, professional music educator, and active musician in the ska scene. Last week I shared how ska came into my life, and now I want to hear another story about...
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Season 10
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Episode 13
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58:46
