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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
5
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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.