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 business owners than Mr. Beast, despite both sharing the title of "Creator." Heather's Video: https://you…

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 as a person. This episode dives into what I learned when trying to make an event recap video along with s…

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's Channel: https://youtube.com/heatherjustcreate 🎙This week's mics: •Rode NT1 Signature Series https://geni.us/nt…

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. •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! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••…

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 Series https://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 …

(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, music, and design, showcasing its transformative potential for creators worldwide. I'll also share my hands-on …

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 vo…

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 Series https://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 incl…

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-A https://geni.us/LRLD3Z4 (Amazon) •The X1-A was running through the Rodecaster Pr…

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 definitel…

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 ETHOS https://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 …

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 ETHOS https://bhpho.to/3CthFs4 (B&H)…

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 SM7B https://geni.us/tepsm7b(Amazon) •The SM7B was ru…

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 Pure https://geni.us/ygRb95l (Amazon) •The Lewitt was running through the Rodeca…

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 recommended podcasting setups: https://himynameistom.com/setups • Use promo code "ENTHUSIASM" for 10% off of my podcas…

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 course, The Podcaster Playbook. Use promo code "ENTHUSIASM" for 10% off if you think it's a good fit for you and you…

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 recommendations for which ones suit which needs best. 🔉 Here are the mixers that I discuss: •Rodecaster Pro…

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: https://x.com/Daniel_Batal/status/1706674029778674040?s=20 •This video does an incredible job of explaining the YouT…

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 discovered that we were both at the same Aquabats show I talked about in Episode 3! •Chris has his own podcast tha…

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! ResponsiblyWild.com @PatBoBomb ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support The Ska Podcast https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buym…

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 in the between. •The Spotify playlist from this episode •Check out Mike and his Bands: The Toy Yodas Good…

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 solidified The Aquabats and ska as not just something I enjoy, but a core part of my DNA. That sounds more scientific…

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 what happens when you discover ska during your formative years and how it can impact every other part of yo…

It’s the inaugural episode of The Ska Podcast! To kick things off I thought it’d be a good idea to dive into my personal “ska journey”. Everyone has a unique story of how hugely influential things came into their lives, and this is mine. Hopefully this gives you an idea of where I’m coming from when I say that I love ska music and how it’s been wil…

It’s the Season 10 finale! And what a journey it’s been! Before wrapping things up, I wanted to take a look back at the unexpected (but incredibly rewarding) creative journey/evolution that’s happened over the past few months and attempt to reach a conclusion that helps keep it all in perspective. I can’t thank you enough not only for supporting th…