

The Enthusiasm Project
Tom Buck
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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Mar 28, 2024 • 58min
Building Your Perfect Studio & Cheap vs. Expensive Gear
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 be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🎯Support the Showhttps://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S12E4 | Series Episode 168Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.Podcast Artwork by Kevin RamirezOriginal theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike AlvarezSupport the show

Mar 18, 2024 • 57min
Staying Authentic in the Age of AI
Exploring the intersection of AI and creativity, the podcast covers AI-enhanced art and music, discusses the Rode NT1 microphone, and reflects on personal experiences with tech. Ethical concerns around AI in content creation, the value of authenticity, and the partnership between AI and creators are highlighted.

Mar 4, 2024 • 56min
The Art of Scripting vs. Improvisation on YouTube
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 voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🎯Support the Showhttps://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S12E02 | Series Episode 166Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.Podcast Artwork by Kevin RamirezOriginal theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike AlvarezSupport the show

Feb 26, 2024 • 1h 1min
Know Your Limits | Season 12 Premiere
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 included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🎯Support the Showhttps://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S12E01 | Series Episode 165Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.Podcast Artwork by Kevin RamirezOriginal theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show

Dec 11, 2023 • 1h 2min
What's Next? Season 11 Finale!
Send a text message to the show!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. 🎙This week's mic:•SE X1-Ahttps://geni.us/LRLD3Z4 (Amazon)•The X1-A was running through the Rodecaster Pro II with on the Broadcaster preset.•Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🎯Support the Showhttps://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S11E10 | Series Episode 164Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.Podcast Artwork by Kevin RamirezOriginal theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike AlvarezSupport the show

Nov 27, 2023 • 56min
Podcasting on YouTube: The Hows, Whys, and Huhs?!
Send a text message to the show!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 of everything it has to offer.But of course as the monkey paw curls, it's not perfect. There are definitely some issues and caveats to be aware of, especially if you want to incorporate a podcast into an existing channel, so let's cover it all from start to finish!🎙This week's mic:•Earthworks ETHOShttps://bhpho.to/3CthFs4 (B&H)•The ETHOS was running through the Rodecaster Pro II with my custom SM7B preset.•Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🎯Support the Showhttps://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S11E9 | Series Episode 163Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.Podcast Artwork by Kevin RamirezOriginal theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike AlvarezSupport the show

Nov 20, 2023 • 55min
Unpopular Gear Opinions
Send a text message to the show!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/3CthFs4 (B&H)•The ETHOS was running through the Rodecaster Pro II with my custom SM7B preset.•Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🎯Support the Showhttps://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S11E8 | Series Episode 162Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.Podcast Artwork by Kevin RamirezOriginal theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike AlvarezSupport the show

Nov 13, 2023 • 1h 5min
The A/V Helpdesk Vol. 2!
Send a text message to the show!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 my Sony cameras:https://geni.us/QdviC (Amazon)🎙This week's mic:•Earthworks ETHOShttps://bhpho.to/3CthFs4 (B&H)•The ETHOS was running through the Rodecaster Pro II with the my custom SM7B preset.•Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🎯Support the Showhttps://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S11E7 | Series Episode 161Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.Podcast Artwork by Kevin RamirezOriginal theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike AlvarezSupport the show

Nov 6, 2023 • 1h 13min
Community Podcast (trying something new)!
Send a text message to the show!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 vlog podcast...a vlogcast!🎙This week's mic:•Shure SM7Bhttps://geni.us/tepsm7b(Amazon)•The SM7B was running through the Rodecaster Pro II with the my custom SM7B preset.•Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🎯Support the Showhttps://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S11E6 | Series Episode 160Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.Podcast Artwork by Kevin RamirezOriginal theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike AlvarezSupport the show

Oct 30, 2023 • 60min
Let's A Some Q's!
Send a text message to the show!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:https://himynameistom.com/setups🎙This week's mic:•Lewitt LCT 440 Purehttps://geni.us/ygRb95l (Amazon)•The Lewitt was running through the Rodecaster Pro II with the Rode Broadcaster mic preset. •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com!•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🎯Support the Showhttps://patreon.com/tombuckhttps://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📲 Connect!•All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts•YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S11E5 | Series Episode 161Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.Podcast Artwork by Kevin RamirezOriginal theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike AlvarezSupport the show


