The Enthusiasm Project

Tom Buck
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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.

  1. SEP 15

    A New Way Of Monetizing As A Creator

    Send a text message to the show! 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! Learn more at heatherjustplay.org 🎙This week's mic: Hollyland Lark A1 https://geni.us/w02vhCl (Amazon) ——————————————————————— Affiliate links earn a commission from qualifying purchases which helps support my channel at no additional cost to you.  ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— Electronic Mail: tom@enthusiasmproject.com Main Site: https://himynameistom.com Social Medias: @sodarntom ——————————— PODCAST GEAR ——————————— •Rodecaster Video: https://bhpho.to/3Ub88j2 (B&H) •Rodecaster Duo: https://geni.us/ULKDFkp (Amazon) •Elgato Prompter: https://geni.us/elgatoprompter (Amazon) •Mic Arm: https://geni.us/zc7hAbW (Amazon) •Elgato Stream Deck Plus: https://geni.us/EzyY6o5 (Amazon) •Headphones: https://bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H) •XLR Cables: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon) S14E02 | Series Episode 186   Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show

    1h 18m

  2. SEP 9

    A New Era - Season 14 Premiere!

    Send a text message to the show! It's a new era not only for the podcast, but for a lot more too...  🎙This week's mic: Warm Audio WA-87jr https://geni.us/ZGaN (Amazon) Chapter Markers: 0:00 - Intro 4:01 - Season 13 Mic Poll Results! 6:44 - Mic of the Week: Warm Audio WA-87jr 13:21 - A New Era 47:13 - Channel Check In 58:18 - Listener Messages ——————————————————————— Affiliate links earn a commission from qualifying purchases which helps support my channel at no additional cost to you.  ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— Electronic Mail: tom@enthusiasmproject.com Main Site: https://himynameistom.com Social Medias: @sodarntom ——————————— PODCAST GEAR ——————————— •Rodecaster Video: https://bhpho.to/3Ub88j2 (B&H) •Rodecaster Duo: https://geni.us/ULKDFkp (Amazon) •Elgato Prompter: https://geni.us/elgatoprompter (Amazon) •Mic Arm: https://geni.us/zc7hAbW (Amazon) •Elgato Stream Deck Plus: https://geni.us/EzyY6o5 (Amazon) •Headphones: https://bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H) •XLR Cables: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon) S14E01 | Series Episode 185   Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show

    1h 26m

  3. APR 14

    Help Me Find The BEST Mic! Season 13 Finale

    Send a text message to the show! 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://geni.us/favoritemic 🎙This week's mic: Blue Sona / Yeti Studio https://geni.us/sonamic (Amazon) ——————————————————————— Affiliate links earn a commission from qualifying purchases which helps support my channel at no additional cost to you.  ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— Electronic Mail: tom@enthusiasmproject.com Main Site: https://himynameistom.com Social Medias: @sodarntom ——————————— PODCAST GEAR ——————————— •Rodecaster Video: https://bhpho.to/3Ub88j2 (B&H) •Rodecaster Duo: https://geni.us/ULKDFkp (Amazon) •Elgato Prompter: https://geni.us/elgatoprompter (Amazon) •Mic Arm: https://geni.us/zc7hAbW (Amazon) •Elgato Stream Deck Plus: https://geni.us/EzyY6o5 (Amazon) •Headphones: https://bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H) •XLR Cables: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon) S13E010 | Series Episode 184   Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show

    1h 6m

  4. APR 7

    No Fun Anymore

    Send a text message to the show! 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 harness and protect fun at any age.  🎙This week's mic: Shure SM58 https://geni.us/fNPEFQG (Amazon) ⚙️ Gear of the Week: Saramonic K9 https://store.saramonic.com/products/k9 Mic Mount Video: https://youtu.be/hycjQY3fLwU?si=q5b_SrFCs7LFe2Ua Mic Mounts: https://geni.us/shortmount (Amazon) ——————————————————————— Affiliate links earn a commission from qualifying purchases which helps support my channel at no additional cost to you.  ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— Electronic Mail: tom@enthusiasmproject.com Main Site: https://himynameistom.com Social Medias: @sodarntom ——————————— PODCAST GEAR ——————————— •Rodecaster Video: https://bhpho.to/3Ub88j2 (B&H) •Rodecaster Duo: https://geni.us/ULKDFkp (Amazon) •Elgato Prompter: https://geni.us/elgatoprompter (Amazon) •Mic Arm: https://geni.us/zc7hAbW (Amazon) •Elgato Stream Deck Plus: https://geni.us/EzyY6o5 (Amazon) •Headphones: https://bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H) •XLR Cables: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon) S13E09 | Series Episode 183   Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show

    1h 24m

  5. MAR 17

    What Should You Name Your YouTube Channel?

    Send a text message to the show! 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 subscribers. Register for NAB for free! https://geni.us/NAB2025 🎙This week's mic: sE Dynacaster https://geni.us/IL9rw (Amazon) ⚙️ Gear of the Week: Lilliput 4K Monitor: https://bhpho.to/49v2Cwr (B&H) ——————————————————————— Affiliate links earn a commission from qualifying purchases which helps support my channel at no additional cost to you.  ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— Electronic Mail: tom@enthusiasmproject.com Main Site: https://himynameistom.com Social Medias: @sodarntom ——————————— PODCAST GEAR ——————————— •Rodecaster Video: https://bhpho.to/3Ub88j2 (B&H) •Rodecaster Duo: https://geni.us/ULKDFkp (Amazon) •Elgato Prompter: https://geni.us/elgatoprompter (Amazon) •Mic Arm: https://geni.us/zc7hAbW (Amazon) •Elgato Stream Deck Plus: https://geni.us/EzyY6o5 (Amazon) •Headphones: https://bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H) •XLR Cables: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon) S13E08 | Series Episode 182   Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show

    1 hr

  6. MAR 10

    Is Camera YouTube Dead?

    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/ulcA (Amazon) ⚙️ Gear of the Week: Rode XLR Cables: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon) ——————————————————————— Affiliate links earn a commission from qualifying purchases which helps support my channel at no additional cost to you.  ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— Electronic Mail: tom@enthusiasmproject.com Main Site: https://himynameistom.com Social Medias: @sodarntom ——————————— PODCAST GEAR ——————————— •Rodecaster Video: https://bhpho.to/3Ub88j2 (B&H) •Rodecaster Duo: https://geni.us/ULKDFkp (Amazon) •Elgato Prompter: https://geni.us/elgatoprompter (Amazon) •Mic Arm: https://geni.us/zc7hAbW (Amazon) •Elgato Stream Deck Plus: https://geni.us/EzyY6o5 (Amazon) •Headphones: https://bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H) •XLR Cables: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon) S13E07 | Series Episode 181   Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show

    1h 18m

  7. MAR 3

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

    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 ——————————————————————— Affiliate links earn a commission from qualifying purchases which helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— Electronic Mail: tom@enthusiasmproject.com Main Site: https://himynameistom.com Social Medias: @sodarntom ——————————— PODCAST GEAR ——————————— •Rodecaster Video: https://bhpho.to/3Ub88j2 (B&H) •Rodecaster Duo: https://geni.us/ULKDFkp (Amazon) •Elgato Prompter: https://geni.us/elgatoprompter (Amazon) •Mic Arm: https://geni.us/zc7hAbW (Amazon) •Elgato Stream Deck Plus: https://geni.us/EzyY6o5 (Amazon) •Headphones: https://bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H) •XLR Cables: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon) S13E06 | Series Episode 180   Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show

    1h 8m

  8. FEB 10

    Let's A Some Q's!

    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 commission from qualifying purchases which helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— Electronic Mail: tom@enthusiasmproject.com Main Site: https://himynameistom.com Social Medias: @sodarntom ——————————— PODCAST GEAR ——————————— •Rodecaster Video: https://bhpho.to/3Ub88j2 (B&H) •Rodecaster Duo: https://geni.us/ULKDFkp (Amazon) •Elgato Prompter: https://geni.us/elgatoprompter (Amazon) •Mic Arm: https://geni.us/zc7hAbW (Amazon) •Elgato Stream Deck Plus: https://geni.us/EzyY6o5 (Amazon) •Headphones: https://bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H) •XLR Cables: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon) S13E05 | Series Episode 179   Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show

    1h 11m
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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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  • Creator
    Tom Buck
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    194
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Tom Buck
  • Show Website
    The Enthusiasm Project