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.
S13 E10 · Mon, April 14, 2025
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
S13 E9 · Mon, April 07, 2025
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
S13 E8 · Mon, March 17, 2025
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
S13 E7 · Mon, March 10, 2025
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
S13 E6 · Mon, March 03, 2025
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
S13 E5 · Mon, February 10, 2025
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
S13 E4 · Mon, February 03, 2025
Bye Bye Bias
Send a text message to the show! What does it mean to be biased as a content creator? Should objectivity be the ultimate goal or is it ok to have personal preferences and biases? 🎙This week's mic: •Earthworks ETHOS https://geni.us/qBxUJ (Amazon) ⚙️ Gear of the Week: •Mackie CR3.5 Monitors https://geni.us/flCI1 (Amazon) *White version is a Guitar Center exclusive ⏱️ Chapter Markers 0:00 - Intro 4:535 - Mic of the Week 9:00 - Updates on Last Episode 23:19 - Bye Bye Bias 46:46 - Channel Check In 1:08:58 - Gear of the Week: Mackie CR3.5 Monitors 1:13:17 - 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) S13E04 | Series Episode 178 Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S13 E3 · Mon, January 20, 2025
The Cons of Being a Pro
Send a text message to the show! What does it mean to be a professional in the world of audio and video, and if you are a pro, how can you share what you know in a way that bridges the "knowledge gap" of your audience? 🎙This week's mic: •Rode Broadcaster https://geni.us/raVo7Y (Amazon) ⚙️ Gear of the Week: •Apple Keynote! ——————————————————————— 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) S13E03 | Series Episode 177 Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S13 E2 · Mon, January 13, 2025
The Only Good Review is a Bad Review
Send a text message to the show! What makes a good YouTube review? More and more it seems like negative and critical reviews are thought of as being the most "honest," but is that really true? 🎙This week's mic: •Shure SM4 https://geni.us/shuresm4 (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 ——————————— •Ecamm Live: https://geni.us/ecammtom •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) S13E02 | Series Episode 176 Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S13 E1 · Mon, January 06, 2025
Video Thrilled the Podcast Host | Season 13 Premiere
Send a text message to the show! The Enthusiasm Project returns for a new season! In color! If you’re listening to the audio version, that’s awesome! I’m working to make sure that pretty much everything still translates and makes sense, so video enhances the show but doesn’t make the show. 🎙This week's mic: •Shure SM7B https://geni.us/tepsm7b (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 ——————————— •Ecamm Live: https://geni.us/ecammtom •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) S13E01 | Series Episode 175 Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
Sat, November 30, 2024
Help Me Bring Back The Enthusiasm Project!
Send a text message to the show! I'm gearing up to bring back the show at the beginning of 2025 (with video!) and I need your help! Let's work together to figure out ideas for show topics, segments, and more! What do YOU want to hear? What makes the show enjoyable and what would make you excited to tune in each week? Here's how you can help: 1. Use the link at the top of this description to send a message directly to the show! 2. Use the SpeakPipe link to leave a voice message at https://himynameistom.com/ 3. Send an email to tom@enthusiasmproject.com 4. Reach out to me via @sodarntom on Instagram, Threads, or Bluesky! I can't wait to hear from you! Tom Support the show
S12 E10 · Mon, May 13, 2024
What I've Learned From 10 Years of Podcasting: Season 12 Finale!
Send a text message to the show! 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 https://geni.us/lewittray •The Ray was running through the Rodecaster Duo 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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S12E10 | Series Episode 174 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S12 E9 · Mon, May 06, 2024
To Shill Or Not To Shill?
Send a text message to the show! 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: https://youtu.be/5GuO7AWJl5o?si=VlydvNlatkA3kjzf 🎙This week's mics: •Earthworks ETHOS (Tom) https://bhpho.to/3CthFs4 •Shure SM58 (Heather) https://geni.us/fNPEFQG •Both mics were running through the Rodecaster Pro II on a 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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S12E9 | Series Episode 173 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S12 E8 · Mon, April 29, 2024
The Creator Middle Class Does Not Exist
Send a text message to the show! 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://youtu.be/NAg4LDhRNGg?si=sXVLSsmTq4S1Kk4k 🎙This week's mics: •Shure SM7B (Tom) https://geni.us/tepsm7b •Shure SM58 (Heather) https://geni.us/fNPEFQG •Both mics were running through the Rodecaster Pro II on a 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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S12E8 | Series Episode 172 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S12 E7 · Mon, April 22, 2024
NAB 2024 Recap: Gear & Tears!
Send a text message to the show! 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 some of the cool things I saw and learned at NAB (keeping the choked-upness to a minimum 😁 ) My NAB recap video: https://youtu.be/N1eSdgMVMOY?si=GYH5c47S8czPHrzp 🎙This week's mics: •Lewitt RAY https://geni.us/lewittray •The Ray was running through the Rodecaster Duo 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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S12E7 | Series Episode 171 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S12 E6 · Mon, April 08, 2024
Quitting My Job To Be A Content Creator: 3 Years Later
Send a text message to the show! 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/nt1signatureseries (Amazon) •Blue Sona https://geni.us/sonamic (Amazon) •Shure Sm7B https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon) •The NT1SS was running through the Rodecaster Duo on the NT1 preset. •The SM7B and Sona were sunning through the Mackie DLZ Creator XS . •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S12E6 | Series Episode 170 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S12 E5 · Mon, April 01, 2024
Let's A Some Q's!
Send a text message to the show! 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 ! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S12E5 | Series Episode 169 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S12 E4 · Thu, March 28, 2024
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 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 included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com ! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S12E4 | Series Episode 168 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S12 E3 · Mon, March 18, 2024
Staying Authentic in the Age of AI
Send a text message to the show! (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 impressions of the Rode NT1 Signature Series microphone, discussing both its sleek design and its performance in my recording setup, offering insights that could shape your next audio investment. This journey isn't just about the tools, but also the people behind them. We raise a toast to Bailey, our superstar moderator, who recently blew our minds with an AI-generated voice clone in his heartfelt message. As we unravel the authenticity of the AI craze, we also hint at a mysterious new microphone with advanced capabilities that's under wraps. Plus, I recount my own transformative experience with the Quest 3 headset, reinforcing how personal encounters with tech can redefine our daily lives and creative endeavors. As we wrap up, our conversation turns to the ethics of AI in content creation, especially for YouTube creators. I discuss the limitations of AI-generated scripts, underscoring the irreplaceable value of personal touch and authenticity that resonates with viewers. We also look at how AI can be a partner in the creative process, assisting with content validation and idea generation, rather than a replacement. Join us as we explore these nuances and celebrate AI's supportive role in augmenting our content creation journey, all while maintaining the heartfelt connection that's at the core of every great story. Anyway... 🎙This week's mic: •Rode NT1 Signature Series https://geni.us/nt1signatureseries (Amazon) •The NT1SS was running through the Mackie DLZ Creator XS . •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S12E3 | Series Episode 167 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by <a href=
S12 E2 · Mon, March 04, 2024
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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S12E02 | Series Episode 166 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S12 E1 · Mon, February 26, 2024
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 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 included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com ! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S12E01 | Series Episode 165 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S11 E10 · Mon, December 11, 2023
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-A https://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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S11E10 | Series Episode 164 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S11 E9 · Mon, November 27, 2023
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 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 be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com ! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S11E9 | Series Episode 163 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S11 E8 · Mon, November 20, 2023
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 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 be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com or use the audio submission button at himynameistom.com ! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S11E8 | Series Episode 162 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S11 E7 · Mon, November 13, 2023
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 ETHOS https://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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S11E7 | Series Episode 161 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S11 E6 · Mon, November 06, 2023
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 SM7B https://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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S11E6 | Series Episode 160 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S11 E5 · Mon, October 30, 2023
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 Pure https://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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S11E5 | Series Episode 161 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S11 E4 · Mon, October 23, 2023
How to Create a Video Podcast
Send a text message to the show! 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 podcasting and video editing courses! https://himynameistom.com/courses •Ecamm Live (my preferred podcasting/streaming software): https://geni.us/ecammtom 🎙This week's gear: I'm using a "Mystery Mic" that I can't reveal just yet, but it was running through the Mackie DLZ Creator . I've had some issues with the DLZ in the past, but recent updates have made things work a lot better and I'm liking it quite a bit. •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S11E4 | Series Episode 160 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S11 E3 · Mon, October 16, 2023
How to Start Your Own Podcast
Send a text message to the show! 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 your podcasting journey. 🎙This week's microphone: Audio Technica AT897: https://bhpho.to/3P7YwSL (B&H) Here's my full review on it: https://youtu.be/5o8g5CqHCMg The AT897 was running through the Rodecaster Pro II using the Rode Broadcaster preset. This is not normally how this shotgun mic is supposed to be used, but it's fun to see how it works as a podcast mic! •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S11E3 | Series Episode 159 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S11 E2 · Mon, October 09, 2023
Podcast Mixer Buyer’s Guide: Everything From Rodecasters to Clonecasters!
Send a text message to the show! 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 II: https://bhpho.to/3wCwaqI (B&H) •Rodecaster Duo: https://bhpho.to/3VmWyRl (B&H) •Boss Gigcaster: https://geni.us/gigcaster (Amazon) •Mackie DLZ Creator: https://geni.us/FR4q (Amazon) 🎙This week's microphone: Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon) The SM7B was running through the Rodecaster Duo using a preset that I created after following the instructions in this video from Brodie Brazil and Home Studio Pro: https://youtu.be/U4hVGtdo5MYI 💡Learn Something Awesome: •My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com •My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S11E2 | Series Episode 158 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S11 E1 · Mon, October 02, 2023
Season 11 Premiere! YouTube’s Invalid Traffic Nightmare is Seriously Hurting Creators
Send a text message to the show! 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 YouTube advertiser issue which I believe is connected to Invalid Traffic: https://youtu.be/hWJrsz_cmas?si=CBl2HJ00QMsqsLTF • This article explains the issue with YouTube advertisers claiming to be misled. Interestingly enough, it appeared about a month before the recent surge of channels being struck with "invalid traffic." 🎙This week's microphone: Shure SM7dB: https://geni.us/sm7db (Amazon) The SM7B was running through the Rodecaster Pro II using a preset that I created after following the instructions in this video from Brodie Brazil and Home Studio Pro: https://youtu.be/U4hVGtdo5MYI 💡Learn Something Awesome: •My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com •My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S11E1 | Series Episode 157 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S10 E17 · Mon, September 25, 2023
Take Me Back to My Happy Land | The Ska Podcast Mini Series Finale!
Send a text message to the show! 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 that you can check out! https://www.therecoveryjunkies.com •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! ska@himynameistom.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support The Ska Podcast https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Instagram: @sodarntom All My Podcasts: www.himynameistom.com/podcasts 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com Mini Series Episode 6 Support the show
S10 E16 · Mon, September 18, 2023
Ska, Filmmaking, & PBS | The Ska Podcast Mini Series Episode 5
Send a text message to the show! 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://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter & IG: @sodarntom All My Podcasts: www.himynameistom.com/podcasts 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com Mini Series Episode 5 Support the show
S10 E15 · Mon, September 11, 2023
Riding the Waves of Ska | The Ska Podcast Mini Series Episode 4
Send a text message to the show! 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 Luck Ugly! Holy Schnikes @mikethealvarez on Twitter or X or whatever it's called now, if it still exists. •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! ska@himynameistom.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support The Ska Podcast https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter & IG: @sodarntom All My Podcasts: www.himynameistom.com/podcasts 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com Mini Series Episode 4 Support the show
S10 E14 · Mon, September 04, 2023
How The Aquabats Changed My Life with One Show | The Ska Poodcast Mini Series Episode 3
Send a text message to the show! 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 than it probably is. \ 🎶 🎺 Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support The Ska Podcast https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter & IG: @sodarntom All My Podcasts: www.himynameistom.com/podcasts 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com Mini Series Episode 3 Support the show
S10 E13 · Mon, August 28, 2023
A Lifetime of Ska & Simpsons (Skampsons?) | The Ska Podcast Mini Series Episode 2
Send a text message to the show! 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 your life. Mike also recorded The Ska Podcast/Enthusiasm Project theme song, which was first composed by upcoming guest Patrick Boberg. •Check out Mike and his Bands: The Toy Yodas Good Luck Ugly! Holy Schnikes @mikethealvarez on Twitter or X or whatever it's called. •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! ska@himynameistom.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support The Ska Podcast https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter & IG: @sodarntom All My Podcasts: www.himynameistom.com/podcasts 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com Mini Series Episode 2 Support the show
S10 E12 · Mon, August 21, 2023
How Ska Changed My Life | The Ska Podcast Mini Series Premiere!
Send a text message to the show! 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 wildly influential throughout my life. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support The Ska Podcast https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter & IG: @sodarntom All My Podcasts: www.himynameistom.com/podcasts 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com Mini Series Episode 1 Support the show
S10 E11 · Sun, August 20, 2023
Quick Update: Special Mini Series During the Break!
Here’s a quick update about what to expect during the break before Season 11 of The Enthusiasm Project. I hope you enjoy a special “mini series” presentation of The Ska Podcast, a passion project that was a ton of fun to create! To celebrate all this Black Friday Fun, head on over to himynameistom.com/courses and use promo code BFF anytime between now and November 28th for 15% off. Support the show
S10 E10 · Mon, August 14, 2023
Making Sense of It All - Season 10 Finale!
Send a text message to the show! 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 the show, but also for all of the kindness you’ve shown me as I’ve tried to figure all this stuff out. It genuinely means the world to me. Thank you for 10 amazing seasons! 🎙This week's microphone: Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon) The SM7B was running through the Rodecaster Pro II using a preset that I created after following the instructions in this video from Brodie Brazil and Home Studio Pro: https://youtu.be/U4hVGtdo5MYI 💡Learn Something Awesome: •My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com •My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S10E10 | Series Episode 156 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S10 E9 · Mon, August 07, 2023
Respect Your Work
Send a text message to the show! Whenever you create something, it's an investment of time, energy, and resources. Feeding algorithms and platforms can quickly start to feel like you're just tossing these unique creations into an indifferent machine to keep things churning along. At what point does that become disrespectful to yourself, your time, and the thing you created? 🎙This week's microphone: Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon) The SM7B was running through the Rodecaster Pro II using a preset that I created after following the instructions in this video from Brodie Brazil and Home Studio Pro: https://youtu.be/U4hVGtdo5MYI 💡Learn Something Awesome: •My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com •My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S10E09 | Series Episode 155 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S10 E8 · Mon, July 31, 2023
The End of an Era on YouTube
Send a text message to the show! This week's episode kicks off with some follow-up to one of the tech problems we looked at last time in the A/V Helpdesk, and then I ask for some tech support of my own before diving into a huge creative change– perhaps the biggest one I've ever made– to the way I approach YouTube. 🎙This week's microphone: Lewitt LCT240 Pro: https://bhpho.to/3Mf4sts (B&H) The Lewitt was running through the Rodecaster Pro II on the generic condenser preset. 💡Learn Something Awesome: •My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com •My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S10E08 | Series Episode 154 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S10 E7 · Mon, July 24, 2023
The A/V Helpdesk!
Send a text message to the show! In the first ever installment of The A/V Helpdesk we'll dive into some in-depth trouble shooting and case studies about saving ruined audio on client projects, choosing editing software, and dealing with mic bleed in close recording quarters! Adobe Enhance Speech: https://podcast.adobe.com/enhance 🎙This week's microphone: Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/tepsm7b The SM7B was running through the Rodecaster Duo on the SM7B preset with a few custom adjustments made to the EQ. 💡Learn Something Awesome: •My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com •My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S10E07 | Series Episode 153 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S10 E6 · Mon, July 17, 2023
Can a Tech Channel Be Art?
Send a text message to the show! When does something become art? When does someone become an artist? It’s easy to fall back on stereotypes of tortured painters or musicians laboring away at a great work, but what about the rest of us? My wife Heather joins the podcast again this week to take a look at what it means to be an artist, the importance of creativity within every facet of life, and how traditionally non-artist types are able to share their creativity through YouTube. Here are the two books we talk about and share quotes from: •The Creative Act: https://geni.us/TYSWH (Amazon) •Flow: https://geni.us/NO9YvAV (Amazon) 🎙This week's microphones: Tom: Warm Audio WA47jr https://bhpho.to/3JNUjlD (B&H) Heather: Neat King Bee II https://geni.us/vgeB (Amazon) Both mics were running through the Rodecaster Duo on the generic Condenser setting. 💡Learn Something Awesome: •My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com •My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S10E06 | Series Episode 152 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S10 E5 · Mon, July 10, 2023
Let's A Some Q's!
Send a text message to the show! It's time for the Season 10 Q&A episode! Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to send in questions! 🎙This week's microphone: Earthworks ETHOS https://bhpho.to/3JQa23P The ETHOS was running through the Rodecaster Pro II on the generic Condenser setting. 💡Learn Something Awesome: •My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com •My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck S10E05 | Series Episode 151 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S10 E4 · Mon, July 03, 2023
I'm Back
Send a text message to the show! For the first time in 6 years I took an actual break. No YouTube, no analytics, no social media, emails, or anything for 15 days. Suffice it to say I learned a lot , and Heather is here to help process some of the most important takeaways. 🎙This week's microphones: Tom: Earthworks ETHOS https://bhpho.to/3JQa23P Heather: Blue Sona https://geni.us/sonamic Both mics were running through the Rodecaster Duo 💡Learn Something Awesome: •My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com •My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S10E04 | Series Episode 150 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S10 E3 · Mon, June 19, 2023
I'm Leaving (But In A Good Way)
Send a text message to the show! I haven’t taken a break in 6 years. When your main passion/hobby becomes not only a side hustle but also a full time career, the idea of taking a break can feel overwhelming, scary, and just plain wrong. So in addition to a bit of gear talk and some awesome listener messages, my wife Heather joins me this week to dissect a bit of what’s been going on creatively lately and why now is probably the best time to step away for a little bit. 🎙This week's microphones: Tom: Earthworks ETHOS https://bhpho.to/3JQa23P Heather: Shure SM7B https://geni.us/tepsm7b Both mics were running through the Rodecaster Duo 💡Learn Something Awesome: •My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com •My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S10E03 | Series Episode 149 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S10 E2 · Mon, June 12, 2023
Re-Evaluating My YouTube Approach
Send a text message to the show! Many YouTube creators have unwittingly put brands in the driver’s seat of their channels, which I think has lead to a lot of fatigue/burnout from both creators and viewers alike. This week’s episode dives into that transition a bit more and explores what it would mean to re-evaluate the way we approach YouTube to rediscover creating and consuming from a place of genuine passion and enthusiasm. 🎙This week's microphone: Rode Podmic USB https://bhpho.to/3HlqwPQ (B&H) The PodMic USB was running through the Rodecaster Duo on the PodMic preset with a few adjustments to the Big Bottom and EQ. 💡Learn Something Awesome: •My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com •My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S10E02 | Series Episode 148 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S10 E1 · Mon, June 05, 2023
Season 10 Premiere: Let's Talk About New Gear!
Send a text message to the show! So much has happened between seasons that I want to take some time to catch up on all the crazy new A/V gear releases that have happened including Final Cut Pro for iPad, new cameras, Rodecaster clones, and a ton of new gear from Rode. 🎙This week's microphone: Rode Podmic USB https://bhpho.to/3HlqwPQ (B&H) The PodMic USB was running through the Mackie DLZ Creator . 💡Learn Something Awesome: •My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com •My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S10E01 | Series Episode 147 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S9 E10 · Mon, April 17, 2023
Season 9 Finale! Everything I Don't Know...
Send a text message to the show! Have you ever felt embarrassed to admit you don't know something? I've taken on a lot of new hobbies and endeavors over the past year and it's been...humbling, to say the least. But it's also taught me the importance of admitting what you don't know and learning to "not be afraid to be seen trying." 🎙This week's microphone: Rode NT-1 5th Gen https://bhpho.to/40nWaTS (B&H) The NT-1 was running through the Rodecaster Pro II on the NT-1 preset. 💡Learn Something Awesome: •My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com •My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S9E10 | Series Episode 146 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S9 E9 · Mon, April 10, 2023
Buyer Beware: Be Hyper Critical of the Hype
Send a text message to the show! Is every new product really "revolutionary?" Is this year's phone so different form last year's that it's really going to change your life in a meaningful way? Probably not. Marketing is nothing new, but in the world of Creator Marketing, things are evolving fast and it seems like companies are putting themselves in the driver's seat more often. My awesome wife Heather joins the podcast this week to help me dissect some recent releases from Sony and Rode to better understand how companies use creators as major parts of marketing plans, why viewers are starting to get fatigued buy it, and how to view things through ha critical lens to find what's really the most helpful info for you. Check out Heather's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/heatherjustcreate 🎙This week's microphones: Heather: Lewitt LCT 440 Pure https://bhpho.to/3k7cCIS (B&H) https://geni.us/ygRb95l (Amazon) Tom: Lewitt LCT 240 Pro https://bhpho.to/3GTTmpH (B&H) https://geni.us/4fww (Amazon) Both mics were running into the Rodecaster Pro II on the generic "Condenser" preset. 💡Learn Something Awesome: •My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com •My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S9E09 | Series Episode 145 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S9 E8 · Mon, March 27, 2023
How to Design an Awesome Video Set
Send a text message to the show! Get set to talk sets! Whether it's YouTube, podcasting, or even client work, a lot goes in to creating an awesome set design. 🎙This week's microphone: Rode NT-1 5th Gen https://bhpho.to/40nWaTS (B&H) The NT-1 was running through the Rodecaster Pro II on the NT-1 preset. 💡Learn Something Awesome: •My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com •My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S9E08 | Series Episode 144 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S9 E7 · Mon, March 20, 2023
You Should Probably Have Your Own Website
Send a text message to the show! "You need to have your own website!" This is pretty common advice that you may have heard many times. But why? Let's talk about not only why it's a good idea to carve out your own corner of the internet with a website, but also how to do it– from hosting, domains, and content/structure, this week's episode covers everything! (Or at least "everything" as much as I can as very much a non-professional website builder person.) 🎙This week's microphone: Earthworks ETHOS https://bhpho.to/3JQa23P (B&H) The ETHOS was running through the Rodecaster Pro II on the Rode NT-1 preset. 💡Learn Something Awesome: •My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com •My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S9E07 | Series Episode 143 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S9 E6 · Mon, March 13, 2023
Beginner vs. Pro Gear: The Law of Diminishing Returns
Send a text message to the show! We all probably know that there's a big difference between "beginner" and "pro" audio/video gear, but how big is that difference really and how do you navigate choosing the right equipment for your needs? What about upgrades– do you really need the latest and greatest? 🎙This week's microphone: Lewitt LCT 440 Pure https://bhpho.to/3k7cCIS (B&H) https://geni.us/ygRb95l (Amazon) The Lewitt was running through the Rodecaster Pro II on the Rode NT-1 preset. 💡Learn Something Awesome: •My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com •My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S9E06 | Series Episode 142 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S9 E5 · Mon, March 06, 2023
Let's A Some Q's!
Send a text message to the show! It's time for the Season 9 Q&A episode! This was a really fun batch of questions, so thank you so much to everyone who took the time to submit! 🎙This week's microphone: Blue Sona: https://geni.us/sonamic (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3IQvCU2 (B&H) The Sona was running through the Rodecaster Pro II on the Broadcaster preset. •16 Stops podcast episode about switching to Sony: https://youtu.be/uWCEtaPeVBw 💡Learn Something Awesome: •My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com •My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S9E05 | Series Episode 141 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S9 E4 · Mon, February 27, 2023
Camera Quest: Choosing Your Perfect Camera
Send a text message to the show! It's time for a camera quest! If you've decided to dive into the world of cameras with interchangeable lenses, things can quickly become confusing. So let's talk about some things to consider when searching for the "perfect" camera, along with some of my specific favorites/recommendations. 🎙This week's microphone: Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/swsm7b (Sweetwater) https://geni.us/wsNbYIV (Amazon) The Shure was running through the Rodecaster Pro II on the SM7B preset. 💡Learn Something Awesome: •My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com •My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S9E04 | Series Episode 140 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S9 E3 · Mon, February 20, 2023
Jack of All Trades, Master of None
Send a text message to the show! Being a beginner is scary and learning new things is hard. But with the limited time we have on this planet, I think it's incredibly important to explore our curiosities and give ourselves permission to learn and explore new things. So before we dive into more concrete topics with future episodes, let's take some time to talk about how to learn and all the different ways you can indulge your interests! 🎙This week's microphone: Lewitt LCT 440 Pure https://bhpho.to/3k7cCIS (B&H) https://geni.us/ygRb95l (Amazon) The Lewitt was running through the Rodecaster Pro II on the Rode NT-1 preset. 💡Learn Something Awesome: •My Final Cut Pro editing course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com •My podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S9E03 | Series Episode 139 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S9 E2 · Mon, February 13, 2023
Learning to Edit: It Can Actually Be Fun!
Send a text message to the show! Video editing can be both incredibly fun and overwhelming. If you’re looking to get started editing, and even you’ve been editing for a while but want to brush up on some of your skills, let’s dive into the technical and philosophical sides of video editing, along with listener questions! •Check out my Final Cut Pro video editing course! https://learnfinalcutpro.com •How to Film with Two Cameras: https://youtu.be/VYZB75B1Qk8 •Scoop 'dem Mids: https://youtu.be/5kYJ7vAe3vI 🎙This week's microphone: Lewitt LCT 240 Pro https://bhpho.to/3GTTmpH (B&H) https://geni.us/4fww (Amazon) The Lewitt was running through the Rodecaster Pro II on the Rode NT-1 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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S9E02 | Series Episode 138 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S9 E1 · Mon, February 06, 2023
Season 9 Premiere: Creator Ethics Statement 2.0!
Send a text message to the show! It's the first episode of Season 9! My goal this season is for each episode to have a clear purpose and tangible takeaway (and of course hopefully be enjoyable and at least mildly entertaining). So with that in mind, it's time to revisit my Creator Ethics Statement! Steal my ethics here: https://himynameistom.com/ethics •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 ! 🎙This week's microphone: Lewitt LCT 240 Pro https://bhpho.to/3GTTmpH (B&H) https://geni.us/4fww (Amazon) The Lewitt was running through the Rodecaster Pro II on the Rode NT-1 preset. •Check out my Final Cut Pro video editing course! https://learnfinalcutpro.com •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S9E01 | Series Episode 137 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S8 E10 · Mon, December 19, 2022
Season 8 Finale: ALL the Updates!
Send a text message to the show! It's the end of another season! To wrap things up, I wanted to take some time and share a few updates on some of the topics we've covered over the past few months, including microphones, YouTube, camera bag dilemmas, and creating a new course. Record studio-quality remote interviews from anywhere. Sign up for free recording with Riverside.fm ! Use promo code "TOM15" for a 15% discount on your subscription. •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S8E10 | Series Episode 136 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S8 E9 · Mon, December 12, 2022
What Getting COVID Taught Me About YouTube
Send a text message to the show! I made it almost 3 years, but the beast finally caught me a few weeks ago. Fortunately I'm feeling better now, but it was definitely a rough time. On the days when I wasn't desperately trying to escape my own body, I gained an entirely new appreciation for YouTube. After binging a ton of videos from channels outside of my niche, I came to a few important realizations and even put together an entire template for how I want to try structuring my videos, and now that I've been back to work, it's turned out to be a ton of fun! Record studio-quality remote interviews from anywhere. Sign up for free recording with Riverside.fm ! Use promo code "TOM15" for a 15% discount on your subscription. •Here's the first video I made that incorporates what I learned: https://youtu.be/bx92bK4NY54 •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S8E09 | Series Episode 135 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S8 E8 · Mon, December 05, 2022
Are Video Podcasts Worth the Effort?
Send a text message to the show! There’s no denying the rise in popularity of video podcasting, and as a lifelong audio/video production enthusiast I feel almost obligated to be excited about that…but I’m not. While I definitely enjoy and appreciate video podcasts, I do think there’s a sense for many podcasters that it’s a requirement if you want anyone to enjoy your show, which can be hugely limiting. Adding video to an audio workflow is a huge undertaking that can easily become a barrier to entry. So this week I’d like to explain why I personally prefer not to create video podcasts, just to provide a counter perspective for anyone who needs it. •Here’s the article with podcast statistics: https://www.demandsage.com/podcast-statistics/ Record studio-quality remote interviews from anywhere. Sign up for free recording with Riverside.fm ! Use promo code "TOM15" for a 15% discount on your subscription. 🎙This week's microphone Rode NT-USB+ https://bhpho.to/3UlAFji (B&H) •Check out my Final Cut Pro video editing course! https://learnfinalcutpro.com •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S8E08 | Series Episode 134 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S8 E7 · Mon, November 28, 2022
Which Video Editing Software is Best?
Send a text message to the show! Let's have a linear discussion about non-linear editing sofware! As someone who started video editing with VCR's, all of the modern options are pretty incredible. But if you're looking to dive into the world of video editing, it cna also be overwhelkming, so I wanted to take a bit of a deep dive into the three most popular options for independent creators and small teams: Final Cut Pro, Davinci Resolve, and Adobe Premiere. Record studio-quality remote interviews from anywhere. Sign up for free recording with Riverside.fm ! Use promo code "TOM15" for a 15% discount on your subscription. •Check out my Final Cut Pro video editing course! https://learnfinalcutpro.com •Download Resolve for free! https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve (scroll pretty far down the page for the download links) 🎙This week's microphone Earthworks ETHOS https://bhpho.to/3CthFs4 (B&H) •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S8E07 | Series Episode 133 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S8 E6 · Mon, November 21, 2022
The Creator Bubble is Bursting
Send a text message to the show! The world of online platforms is very...interesting right now. In many ways it feels like a bubble is bursting, but maybe that's not a bad thing? My awesome wife Heather is here to talk about what that shift might mean for creators and how it could be a chance to be empowered in creating on your own terms. Record studio-quality remote interviews from anywhere. Sign up for free recording with Riverside.fm ! Use promo code "TOM15" for a 15% discount on your subscription. •Check out Heather's channel: https://www.youtube.com/heatherjustplay 🎙This week's microphone Tom: Earthworks ETHOS https://bhpho.to/3CthFs4 (B&H) Heather: Blue Sona https://geni.us/sonamic (Amazon) •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S8E06 | Series Episode 132 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S8 E5 · Mon, November 14, 2022
Let's A Some Q's!
Send a text message to the show! It's time for this season's Q&A episode! I'm always super excited for these, so thank you very much to everyone who sent in questions! •Check out the @Obscure Mics microphone showdown for some really cool options: https://youtu.be/bbpo0dMpQ6g Record studio-quality remote interviews from anywhere. Sign up for free recording with Riverside.fm ! Use promo code "TOM15" for a 15% discount on your subscription. 🎙This week's microphone Earthworks ETHOS: https://bhpho.to/3CthFs4 (B&H) •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S8E05 | Series Episode 131 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S8 E4 · Mon, November 07, 2022
Creating a New Course / Finding The Perfect Camera Bag
Send a text message to the show! I recently started the production of a new course all about editing with Final Cut Pro, but don't worry, this isn't a shameless plug for that– it's about everything that went wrong during my first two days of production and the...tough lessons learned along the way. That discussion is the opening act for the headliner of today's show: camera bags! I've spent so many years searching for the perfect camera bag. I don't think one exists, but I'll share with you what I think the "perfect bag" would be and I'm also very interested to hear your thoughts/recommendations. Record studio-quality remote interviews from anywhere. Sign up for free recording with Riverside.fm ! Use promo code "TOM15" for a 15% discount on your subscription. •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S8E04 | Series Episode 130 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S8 E3 · Mon, October 31, 2022
Let's Talk About Gear - New Cameras, Mics, & More!
Send a text message to the show! I've mustard up the courage to ketchup on all of the new camera releases lately, so I hope you relish this episode! We''ll talk about the Sony a7RV, FX30, Canon's lineup, new lenses, mics, and more! Record studio-quality remote interviews from anywhere. Sign up for free recording with Riverside.fm ! Use promo code "TOM15" for a 15% discount on your subscription. 🎙This week's microphone Lewitt LCT-240 Pro: https://geni.us/4fww (Amazon) •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S8E03 | Series Episode 129 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S8 E2 · Mon, October 24, 2022
Do You Deserve Your Equipment?
Send a text message to the show! Let's kick things off by breaking down some of the mic feedback I got after my microphone comparison and what I'm looking for in my quest for the "perfect mic." That leads into a history lesson and discussion on the democratization of equipment and what that means not only for people who want to use all this great stuff, but for those who think that not everyone should have access to these tools. •The IAMLXGEND video about how your skills are killing your style: https://youtu.be/CzFL4MfzTQI Record studio-quality remote interviews from anywhere. Sign up for free recording with Riverside.fm ! Use promo code "TOM15" for a 15% discount on your subscription. 🎙This week's microphone Lewitt LCT-240 Pro: https://geni.us/4fww (Amazon) •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S8E02 | Series Episode 128 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S8 E11 · Wed, October 19, 2022
Special Episode: Help Me Choose The Perfect Microphone!
Send a text message to the show! I need your help! This was originally supposed to be a quick test that I was recording for myself, but as time went on, my mind got a bit boggled with options. Thank you to Kane Treble for time stamping the different comparisons if you want to jump back and forth: 00:00 Introduction 04:38 Comparison begins - Shure SM7B 04:55 Sona 05:07 SM7B again 05:41 ETHOS vs Sona 06:51 Shure Super 55 vs Sona 07:24 Super 55 vs ETHOS 07:51 Q9U vs Sona 08:35 Q9U vs ETHOS 09:03 Shure MV7 vs Sona 10:11 Shure MV7 vs ETHOS 10:30 Electro-Voice RE20 vs Sona 11:03 Electro-Voice RE20 vs ETHOS 11:57 Sona vs RE20 12:20 RØDE Procaster vs Sona 12:54 Procaster vs ETHOS 13:45 Neat King Bee II vs Sona 14:20 King Bee II vs ETHOS 14:50 King Bee II vs Sona 15:17 Warm Audio WA47JR vs Sona 16:27 WA47JR vs ETHOS 17:08 Sona vs WA47JR 17:36 Neat Worker Bee vs Sona 18:12 ETHOS vs Worker Bee 18:40 RØDE NT1 vs Sona 19:16 NT1 vs ETHOS 19:49 512 Audio Skylight vs ETHOS 20:20 Skylight vs Sona 22:01 Lewitt LCT 240 Pro vs Sona 22:29 LCT 240 Pro vs ETHOS 23:19 ETHOS vs LCT 240 Pro (better comparison) 25:00 Conclusions After working on several videos, I've come to feel that the Blue Sona and Earthworks ETHOS are my best sounding microphones (at least for my voice in this specific environment). But I haven't compared them to everything, so that's where the Ul-TOM-ate Mic Showdown™ comes in. This is a comparison of any and all microphones in my collection that I think might compare to the ETHOS and the Sona. Hopefully it's fun to listen to, and I'd definitely love to hear your thoughts! •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S8 E1 · Mon, October 17, 2022
Are You an Enthusiast or an Authority? - Season 8 Premiere!
Send a text message to the show! It's the start of a new season, so my awesome wife Heather is here to talk about a pretty major mindset shift we've both had as creators over the past few months and what it means to be an "enthusiast" vs. an "authority." Record studio-quality remote interviews from anywhere. Sign up for free recording with Riverside.fm ! Use promo code "TOM15" for a 15% discount on your subscription. 🎙This week's microphones: Tom: Logitech Blue Sona Heather: Earthworks ETHOS •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S8E01 | Series Episode 126 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S7 E10 · Mon, August 22, 2022
Choosing Your Own Creative Path - Season 7 Finale with Michael Sladek
Send a text message to the show! It's the end of Season 7! To wrap things up in a really fun and awesome way, I've got my friend and educator/photographer/YouTuber Michael Sladek here to share some insights to not just the creative journey, but how our different yet similar backgrounds brought us into the world of photo/video. Michael's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelSladek •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S7E10 | Series Episode 125 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S7 E9 · Fri, August 19, 2022
Should You Start a Second YouTube Channel?
Send a text message to the show! Starting one YouTube channel can be a big enough challenge, so why on earth would anyone want to start a second one? This is how I felt for quite a few years, but now my thoughts have entirely changed. Having a second YouTube channel has given me a totally unexpected creative boost and even made my "main" channel better along the way! 🎙 This Week's Microphone: • Shure SM7B https://geni.us/swsm7b (Sweetwater) https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon) •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S7E09 | Series Episode 124 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S7 E8 · Mon, August 01, 2022
"The Dark Side of Content Creation"
Send a text message to the show! That's the title of one of the best YouTube videos I've ever seen. It perfectly encapsulates a lot of what I've been thinking and feeling about the YouTube journey lately, which has ultimately lead to a really positive perspective and overall feeling. Check out the full video here: https://youtu.be/c3xSJuoUnN8 🎙This week’s mic: ElectroVoice RE20 Black (Amazon) •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S7E08 | Series Episode 123 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S7 E7 · Mon, July 25, 2022
There's No Such Thing As Free Gear
Send a text message to the show! Everything has a cost. If you're someone who shares what you've made online at some point you'll likely find yourself being offered something "for free" from a brand. How should you handle this and what are the pros and cons of accepting "free gear?" This week's episode takes a deep dive into the world of freebies! 🎙 This Week's Microphone: • Earthworks ICON Pro https://bhpho.to/3vkZEYZ (B&H) https://geni.us/swicon (Sweetwater) •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S7E07 | Series Episode 122 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S7 E6 · Mon, July 18, 2022
5 Years, 350 Videos, 100K Subscribers!
Send a text message to the show! Purely through the magic of serendipity, this past week has been filled with milestones! Let's take some time to talk about that journey and share how YouTube really can open entirely new worlds of possibility for anyone. Thank you to everyone who has helped and supported me along the way. 🎙 This Week's Microphone: • Shure SM7B https://geni.us/swsm7b (Sweetwater) https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon) •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S7E06 | Series Episode 121 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S7 E5 · Mon, July 11, 2022
Let's A Some Q's!
Send a text message to the show! It's time for a dedicated Q&A episode, and I think this is the longest one yet! But it was also the most fun! Thank you to everyone who sent in questions, I hope you have as much fun listening as I did recording. 🎙 This Week's Microphone: • Shure SM7B https://geni.us/swsm7b (Sweetwater) https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon) •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S7E05 | Series Episode 120 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S7 E4 · Mon, July 04, 2022
The Internet is a Loud, Angry Place
Send a text message to the show! The Internet is often loud and angry, so it's important to be purposeful in how and when you choose to interact with it, but what happens when you can't escape it? What happens when the noise finds its way into every corner of your online life? That's what happened to me after the launch of the RODECaster Pro 2. It was not a fun experience, but I think I've developed some practical strategies to deal with it that might also be helpful for you! Mr. Moderator's Blocked Words List 🎙 This Week's Microphone: • Shure SM7B https://geni.us/swsm7b (Sweetwater) https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon) •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S7E04 | Series Episode 119 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S7 E3 · Mon, June 20, 2022
An Ode To Rode: All About The RODECaster Pro II!
Send a text message to the show! Now that the RODECaster Pro II has been officially released, let's talk all about it (and use it for this episode)! 🎙 RODECaster Pro II: • https://bhpho.to/3wCwaqI (B&H) • https://geni.us/swrodecasterpro2 (Sweetwater) • https://geni.us/rodecasterpro2 (Amazon) •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S7E03 | Series Episode 118 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S7 E2 · Mon, June 13, 2022
Forced to Shift Gears
Send a text message to the show! In the word of Simpsons supervillain Hank Scorpio, "Can't argue with the little things, it's the little things that make up life." So many absolutely awesome things have happened recently that I can't even begin to name them all. But I've also realized that all of these things, both big and little, have been taking a toll on my physical and mental well-being. On top of that, I somehow managed to achieve injuries to both of my feet this year, which has forced me to change some of the ways I typically cope with stress. This is definitely more of a free-flowing discussion, but I really wanted to share it, and more importantly, I think there's something inherently relatable here that might be helpful to hear. We're all pretty good at recognizing negative stress, but it turns out positive stress can also have a negative impact on you. •Heres the video where I got my awesome bass: https://youtu.be/0CViAXBo-eI 🎙This week’s mic: Rode Procaster (Sweetwater) •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S7E02 | Series Episode 117 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S7 E1 · Mon, June 06, 2022
In The Yard With Peter Lindgren - Season 7 Premiere!
Send a text message to the show! It’s the first episode of Season 7 and there’s no better way to kick things off that with special guest Peter Lindgren! But instead of a remote interview from the comfort of our own studios on opposite sides of the planet, we’re hanging out in my own backyard right here in Southern California! This was an incredibly fun episode, and the full video version is available at https://Patreon.com/tombuck It was also a really fun experiment in remote podcast recording. I wanted to keep things as simple as possible, so I ran two Rode PodMics directly into the audio handle of my Sony FX3 (using a signal booster for each mic) and I think that it worked really well! • Peter's Main Channel • Peter's Vlog Channel 🎙This week’s mics: Rode PodMic (Sweetwater) •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S7E01 | Series Episode 116 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S6 E10 · Mon, April 25, 2022
Season 6 Finale: Influencer Etiquette!
Send a text message to the show! It’s the Season 6 finale! For this episode, let’s turn the tables a bit and look at the world of influencer partnerships from a brand’s perspective. I’ve recorded many episodes talking about how to build a solid foundation for yourself as a creator to avoid being taken advantage of or selling yourself short, but these relationships are always a two way street. And it might not be a surprise, but a lot of “strategies” for being an influencer with good etiquette are really just good manners and common decency that can apply to all kinds of situations in life. To celebrate Season 6, both of my podcasting courses are 15% off throughout the entire month of May 2022 if you use promo code HOORAY Visit himynameistom.com/courses for more info! 🎙This week’s mic: Rode PodMic (Sweetwater) •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 Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S6E10 | Series Episode 115 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S6 E9 · Mon, April 18, 2022
Discouragement, Everything Is Expensive, & My Best Tech Purchase
Send a text message to the show! There's a lot to talk about this week! As we near the end of Season 6, I wanted to dive into a few topics that didn't work as standalone episodes, but that I still find fascinating. We'll start off with a few voice submissions, then talk about microphones, how easy it can be to accidentally discourage someone, the idea that "expensive" is an entirely relative term, and I'll also share one of my absolute favorite tech purchases of all time. 🎙This week’s mic: Lewitt LCT-240 Pro (Amazon) •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 ! Relevant Links From The Episode: • Acoustimac.com Sound Panels • Kindle Paperwhite (Amazon) 🎤 Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S6E09 | Series Episode 114 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S6 E8 · Mon, April 04, 2022
Judgement, Jealousy, & Insecurity
Send a text message to the show! Sometimes recording a podcast where you get to plan everything in advance and "play to your strengths" with show topics can make it sound like, as the host, you're coming from a place of certainty and experience...but sometimes that's definitely not the case. Even though I consider myself to be an open-minded, nonjudgemental person, I've recently started to realize the ways that judgement, jealousy, and insecurity have negatively affected my outlook and my perception of others. Heather is here this week to help me navigate this and figure it out on the fly from a very imperfect and in-progress perspective. I hope it's also relatable and helpful to you. 🎙This week’s mics: Tom: 512 Audio Skylight (Sweetwater) Heather: Shure MV7x (Amazon) •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com 🎤 Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck (access to video versions!) https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S6E08 | Series Episode 113 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S6 E7 · Mon, March 28, 2022
1 Year of Self Employment: What I’ve Learned
Send a text message to the show! It's been just over a year since I left my job as a high school teacher to become a full time "YouTuber!" So let's talk about what I've learned over the past year, what it's like to be self employed, and if you're consider it in your own life, is it something that's truly possible? 🎙This week’s mic: ElectroVoice RE20 (Amazon) •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com 🎤 Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck (access to video versions!) https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S6E07 | Series Episode 112 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S6 E6 · Mon, March 14, 2022
"It's Just for YouTube"
Send a text message to the show! “Why do you need all that gear if it’s just for YouTube?” Let’s talk about this common question/comment that I think devalues not only the platform but also the time, skills, and experience that go into creating high quality content. 🎙This week’s mic: Rode NT-1 (Amazon) •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com 🎤 Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck (access to video versions!) https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S6E06 | Series Episode 111 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S6 E5 · Mon, March 07, 2022
Let's A Some Q's!
Send a text message to the show! It's time for a Q&A episode! Thanks to everyone who submitted questions in audio, video, and written formats! Be sure to check out Guil's Podcast and YouTube channel ! 🎙This week’s mic: Warm Audio WA-47jr (Sweetwater) •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com 🎤 Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck (access to video versions!) https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S6E05 | Series Episode 110 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S6 E4 · Mon, February 28, 2022
Tom's Commentary On Comments (Tomments?)
Send a text message to the show! Everybody's got an opinion, and for better or worse the internet lets us share every last one of them. If you're someone who creates content online, you've probably found yourself on the receiving end of some "negative feedback." Heather is with me this week to talk about that and I also have a strategy for handling both positive and negative comments that has been incredibly helpful! 🎙This week’s mic: Tom: Neat King Bee II (Sweetwater) Heather: Neat Worker Bee (Amazon) •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com 🎤 Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck (access to video versions!) https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S6E04 | Series Episode 109 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S6 E3 · Mon, February 21, 2022
How Much Money Can You Make As A Content Creator? 2021 Revenue Breakdown
Send a text message to the show! How much did my creativity earn in 2021? Turns out, more than I ever made as a teacher. This episode breaks down all the revenue streams associated with my channel to give you what I hope is some helpful information if you're looking for ways to monetize your creativity without selling your soul or compromising your morals. Click here for the free Google Sheet template I use to track income You can also visit himynameistom.com/downloads for more free goodies. 🎙This week’s mic: Earthworks Icon Pro • https://bhpho.to/3vkZEYZ (B&H) •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com 🎤 Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck (access to video versions!) https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S6E03 | Series Episode 108 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S6 E2 · Mon, February 14, 2022
90's Nickelodeon Changed My Idea of YouTube
Send a text message to the show! Cameras and 90's TV! That's what we're talking about this week. The show starts off with a quick update about the Canon R5C (proving I was RIGHT about something I brought up last week)! I play clips from an interview by CineD, so please check out the full video if you want the full context: https://youtu.be/t4mQJ9oB1AQ From there I dive into some heavy nostalgia that was brought up by a documentary about Nickelodeon called " The Orange Years " and how I think the philosophy behind the network in its earlier years is extremely relevant in today's world of YouTube and content creation. • Here's the Marques Brownlee interview from Colin and Samir that I mentioned 🎙This week’s mic: Shure SM7B (B&H) •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com 🎤 Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck (access to video versions!) https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S6E02 | Series Episode 107 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S6 E1 · Mon, February 07, 2022
Season 6 Premiere: Everything’s Changed!
Send a text message to the show! The podcast is back and oh boy have things changed...specifically in the world of cameras! Let's talk about reasons behind my full on switch to Sony, why I might be entirely wrong, and how the Canon R5C might change my mind (spoiler: it didn't). 🎙This week’s mic: Earthworks Icon Pro • https://bhpho.to/3vkZEYZ (B&H) •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com 🎤 Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck (access to video versions!) https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S6E01 | Series Episode 106 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S5 E21 · Mon, December 06, 2021
Season 5 Finale: I Canon’t Believe It!
Send a text message to the show! It's the Season 5 Finale! I hate goodbyes, so instead let's have some fun with my old ENG camera, bizarre stories from my time as a TV news intern, and of course, the fact that I sold my Canon EOS R for a Sony FX3 😬 🎙This week’s mic: Earthworks Icon Pro • https://bhpho.to/3vkZEYZ (B&H) •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck (access to video versions!) https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S5E21 | Series Episode 105 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S5 E20 · Mon, November 29, 2021
Making the Sony Switch?
Send a text message to the show! It's time for some gear talk! From anamorphic and portrait primes to old school broadcast cameras and microphones, there's been A LOT of fun stuff happen in my gear universe– not the least of which being the realization that I've made the switch to Sony from Canon without even realizing it. 🎙This week’s mic: •Electrovoice RE20 Black https://geni.us/re20black (Amazon) •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck (access to video versions!) https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S5E20 | Series Episode 104 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S5 E19 · Mon, November 22, 2021
The Ins & Outs of Creator Media Kits
Send a text message to the show! This week I dive in to the how's, why's, and huh's of media kits. I've been publishing a monthly media kit for the past two years, and while it's not the most important resource you can have it's definitely useful and a great way to track your progress over time. This episode breaks down the parts of my media kit and also covers how I produce the PDF with Photoshop & Pages and then upload to to me website. I hope it's helpful! •Check out my media kit here: www.himynameistom.com 🎙This week’s mic: •Earthworks ICON https://bhpho.to/3vkZEYZ (B&H) •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck (access to video versions!) https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S5E19 | Series Episode 103 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S5 E18 · Mon, November 15, 2021
An Attitude of Gratitude vs. Entitlement
Send a text message to the show! Everything is amazing now: cameras, phones, sandwiches– it's all incredible. Unfortunately, that can also cause us to feel jaded about tools that used to help kindle our enthusiasm. It can get especially tricky for creators who find themselves receiving "free" gear from companies and feeling overwhelmed or burned out rather than excited. 🎙This week’s mic: Lewitt LCT 240 Pro https://geni.us/4fww (Amazon) •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck (access to video versions!) https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S5E18 | Series Episode 102 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S5 E17 · Mon, November 08, 2021
When Should You Push Yourself as a Creator?
Send a text message to the show! Remember when “Hustle Culture” became a big thing a few years ago? While it’s great to see that people have realized you need more than a few hours of sleep each night and not every hobby needs to be monetized, sometimes I wonder if we’ve gone too far in the other direction? Maybe there are times when it is important to push yourself a bit further. But how can you "hustle" while also making sure that you don’t go full on “rise and grind?” I also give some updates on the M1 Max MacBook Pro, my current mic setup, and DJI's continued lack of diversity in marketing campaigns. 🎙This week’s mic: Rode PodMic https://geni.us/EHeTTM (Amazon) •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck (access to video versions!) https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S5E17 | Series Episode 101 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S5 E16 · Mon, November 01, 2021
100th Episode Spectacular Q&A Extravaganza Super Show!
Send a text message to the show! It’s time to celebrate episode 100 with a Q&A! Thank you to everyone on YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and good ‘ol email for sending in Q’s to be A’d. And another huge thank you to everyone for listening and supporting these past 100 episodes and nearly 3 years, it’s absolutely mind blowing! I created a special promo code to get 16% off either or both of my podcasting courses. Check out himynameistom.com/courses before November 8th and use promo code TEP100 for those sweet, sweet savings. 🎙This week’s mics: Shure SM7B https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon) Shure MV7X https://geni.us/shuremv7x (Amazon) •Download the 3D file for the organizer I mentioned here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5074466 •Check out Heather’s YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/heatherjustcreate •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck (access to video versions!) https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S5E16 | Series Episode 100 Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S5 E15 · Mon, October 25, 2021
Camera Chat - What's New & What's Disappointing
Send a text message to the show! It's been a big week for camera news, so let's talk about the DJI Ronin 4D and the Sony a7IV! And let's also take a look at what missing in some of the marketing/promotion of one of these cameras... •This week's mic: Earthworks Icon Pro: https://bhpho.to/3vkZEYZ (B&H Affiliate Link) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck (access to video versions of each episode!) https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you. S5E15 | Series Episode 99 Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S5 E14 · Mon, October 18, 2021
When To Call It Quits?
Send a text message to the show! When should you call it quits on a creative endeavor? Sometimes it’s important to push yourself to accomplish great things, while other times it makes more sense to turn off the lights and wrap things up. I guess you’ve got to “know when to hold ‘em, and know when to fold ‘em.” •This week's mic: Earthworks Icon Pro: https://bhpho.to/3vkZEYZ (B&H Affiliate Link) • Thank you to Kevin Ramirez for my new podcast artwork! Kevin is an amazing artist with a great YouTube Channel ! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck (access to video versions of each episode!) https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S5E14 | Series Episode 98 Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez Support the show
S5 E13 · Mon, October 11, 2021
Who's Really Out There?
Send a text message to the show! This week’s episode starts out with a video message from Guil Dormeus (an absolutely awesome creator) which ties into the crazy stories and connections that can form with people all over the world once you take the leap to start putting yourself out there. •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •Check out Guil Dormeus’ episode of The Hive Podcast: https://www.hivepodcast.org/episodes-the-hive-podcast/guil-dormeus •Guil’s Info: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shinguil/ Twitter: Twitter.com/Shinguil Youtube: https://youtube.com/GuilDormeus ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck (access to video versions of each episode!) https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S5E13 | Series Episode 97 Support the show
S5 E12 · Mon, October 04, 2021
Let's Get Ready to Ramble!
Send a text message to the show! This week's show is a less structured exploration of thoughts and issues, a lot of which center around what seems to be an emerging trend of Creator Ennui, which is very interesting to me as someone who recently broke through a few months of being in a creative funk. That paragraph sounds very fancy, I wrote it real good. Thank you to Steve & Tommy from Smarthome Riggs for sending over this custom PodMic pop filter! I love it. You cna check out their channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/SmarthomeRiggs 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck (access to video versions of each episode!) https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S5E12 | Series Episode 96 Support the show
S5 E11 · Mon, September 27, 2021
The Camera Wars: Sony vs. Canon
Send a text message to the show! Last week we dove into the world of retro cameras, so this week let's talk about the new stuff! I have a lot of thoughts about where Canon and Sony are headed, and now that I've used both for a while I have some genuine issues/concerns with Canon's approach. The show also starts with a quick mic comparison! I'm using a "mystery mic" today, but I'm curious to see how you think it sounds and how it compares to other popular mics. 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck (access to video versions of each episode!) https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S5E11 | Series Episode 95 Support the show
S5 E10 · Mon, September 20, 2021
My Retro Camera Addiction
Send a text message to the show! Over the past two months I've accumulated a number of interesting (and functioning!) "retro" camcorders, including the world's first camcorder with an interchangeable lens! This week I want to take you on a journey through time to uncover some of the awesome stories that these cameras have to tell. This is a VERY visual episode, so if you want to see everything, you can join me over on Patreon for the video version. 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck (access to video versions of each episode!) https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S5E10 | Series Episode 94 Support the show
S5 E9 · Mon, September 13, 2021
The Icky World of YouTube "Payola"
Send a text message to the show! Last week I stumbled across a Reddit post that shed some light on a side of YouTube & content creation that's less than wholesome" people being paid to leverage their influence without disclosing the fact that they're being paid. It was a long post, so I want to break it down and dive in to see what this means for creators and viewers alike. 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck (access to video versions of each episode!) https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S5E09 | Series Episode 93 Support the show
S5 E8 · Mon, September 06, 2021
Are You Being Manipulated on YouTube?
Send a text message to the show! YouTube Ethics made a big splash this week with some of the largest Tech creators on the platform working together to explain some of the ways that companies manipulate the media. •Here’s the full video with MrWhosTheBoss & Marques Brownlee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V0lXIK9DZQ 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck (access to video versions of each episode!) https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S5E08 | Series Episode 92 Support the show
S5 E7 · Mon, August 30, 2021
Is Marketing Inherently Evil?
Send a text message to the show! In 4 years of "doing YouTube" my thoughts on marketing have changed quite a bit. Is it something that's inherently bad, or can it be a tool for good? Heather joins the podcast this week to talk about some recent "revelations" I've had about the confusing world of marketing. •Check out Heather’s YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/heatherjustcreate •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck (access to video versions of each episode!) https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S5E07 | Series Episode 91 Support the show
S5 E6 · Mon, August 16, 2021
Do The Most You Can With Every Day ft. MrCameraJunkie
Send a text message to the show! This week I’m so excited to have Luis Vega a.k.a. MrCameraJunkie as my guest! We dive into Luis’ story and cover everything from his history with photo and video and first becoming a “Camera Junkie” all the way to the doors that have opened since starting his YouTube journey and what it takes to go after your goals while also being a full time single parent. Luis is genuinely one of my favorite people and it’s been such a joy to see his YouTube story unfold. If you haven’t checked out his YouTube channel, you’re definitely missing out! •Check out MrCameraJunkie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mrcamerajunkie •Support Luis on Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mrcamerajunkie •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com S5E06 | Series Episode 90 Support the show
Mon, August 09, 2021
Dealing with Creator Jealousy, Podcast Apocalypse, & More - Q&A!
Send a text message to the show! It's time for a Q&A episode! Thank you to everyone who sent in questions via Instagram & Twitter (and in some cases, for sending questions on both 😁 ) •Check out our new community for enthusiastic YouTube Creators: https://justcreatemore.com 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck (access to video versions of each episode!) https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S5E05 | Series Episode 89 Support the show
S5 E4 · Mon, August 02, 2021
Success On Your Own Terms with Passion & Creator Economies
Send a text message to the show! Heather makes her Season 5 debut to talk all about the Passion Economy business model and how its approach can help you to earn a living doing what you love without needing astronomically high numbers of subscribers and viewers. I also explain a bit about how this has helped to shift my perspective towards monetizing my own channel/projects without compromising on the things that are important to me. •Be sure to check out Heather's podcast: https://from1to100podcast.com •And check out our new community for enthusiastic YouTube Creators: https://justcreatemore.com •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck (access to video versions of each episode!) https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S5E04 | Series Episode 88 Support the show
S5 E3 · Mon, July 26, 2021
The Power of One: Your Creative Impact
Send a text message to the show! It’s been a strange week. After one of our friends passed away unexpectedly, Heather and I have been talking about what it means to build genuine relationships with people online and the impact that can have. I wanted to share a bit about our friend Jake and also dive in to what I learned from him about the power of putting yourself out there creatively and the impact that you can have, regardless of what any numbers of analytics may say. •Jake Galvan’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/JakeLisaG •The Power of One: https://youtu.be/Yk5u0IQ3KU8 •No Small Creators w/ Cody Wanner: https://youtu.be/vfJGqafjaOY 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com •Send a voice, text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck (access to video versions of each episode!) https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S5E03 | Series Episode 87 Support the show
S5 E2 · Mon, July 19, 2021
How to Protect Your YouTube Channel from Evildoers
Send a text message to the show! If you’re a YouTube Creator, keeping your channel safe should be a top priority. Not only do you need to guard yourself from hackers and other evil doers, but in recent months the YouTube platform itself has become more aggressive about suspending and deleting channels, which in some cases are not violating any terms of service. This week’s episode includes some practical tips for keeping your channel safe. It’s not an exhaustive or foolproof list, but it’s a good start. And I’d love to hear your thoughts, so feel free to send text, audio, or video messages to: tom@enthusiasmproject.com And be sure to stick around to the end of the episode for a special video reply from last week and a surprise announcement! 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck (access to video versions of each episode!) https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •All My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts •YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck •Twitter & IG: @sodarntom S5E02 | Series Episode 86 Support the show
S5 E1 · Mon, July 12, 2021
Season 5 Premiere! Staying In Your Creative Lane
Send a text message to the show! Have you ever been told to "stay in your lane"? Usually it doesn't feel too great to hear that, but let's kick off Season 5 by diving into what it means to stay in your lane creatively and how it can help you ride out the emotional highs and lows that come with being creative, paying too much attention to analytics, and playing the comparison game. 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck (access to video versions of each episode!) https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice. text, or video message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S5E01 | Series Episode 85 Support the show
S4 E21 · Mon, June 07, 2021
Season 4 Finale! The Secret Series Continues... [S4E21]
Send a text message to the show! We’ll call this an honorary epilogue to “The Secret Series”! Heather is back to wrap up Season 4 by taking a look at what things are like 3 months into self employment and how I’ve been approaching things (which in some cases is very different to her approach). Hopefully this will be some helpful insight for anyone who might be working to make their side thing a full time thing. •Check out Heather’s YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/heatherjustcreate 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S4E21 | Series Episode 84 Support the show
S4 E20 · Mon, May 31, 2021
Where To Go From Here? [S4E20]
Send a text message to the show! In terms of analytics, this has been the worst month in recent memory for my YouTube channel. So this week let's talk about when you should use your analytics to make decisions about changing your content vs when to ignore it and stay the course. Truthfully, this ended up being a really helpful "therapy session" for me and I hope that you can glena some useful concepts from it too! 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter & IG: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S4E20 | Series Episode 83 Support the show
S4 E19 · Mon, May 24, 2021
Let's A Some Q's [S4E19]
Send a text message to the show! This week's podcast is a Q&A episode! Thank you to everyone who submitted questions via Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and voice! This was a really fun episode to record and I tried to up the production value on the video side of things. 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode!tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntomMain Site: www.himynameistom.com S4E19 | Series Episode 82 Support the show
S4 E18 · Mon, May 17, 2021
The Saga Continues | 1st World Camera Problems [S4E18]
Send a text message to the show! Just when you thought it was safe…the Cameranundrum continues! This week I dive in to some less than great, but still not too terrible developments with my new Sony a7SIII, explain why I currently have two of them, and also give an exhilarating backstory to explain the intense anxiety I feel around large purchases and the outlandish sentimental value I attach to these objects What a ride! Thank you to Aris for sending in this week’s voice message! If you’d like to be included in a future episode, just send a quick message to tom@enthusiasmproject.com 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S4E18 | Series Episode 81 Support the show
S4 E17 · Mon, May 10, 2021
My Camera Conundrum "Cameranundrum" [S4E17]
Send a text message to the show! After months and months, I’ve finally decided on a new camera. The goal is to incorporate something that will add new functionality to my workflow while also playing nice with everything that’s already in place. I wanted to take some time (and it ended up being a LOT of time) to run through my decision not only to offer hopefully helpful insight, but to also shine a light on what goes into a major purchase like this. It’s very easy to see social media posts from people who seem to be casually spending thousands upon thousands of dollars on stuff that may or may not be necessary, and I wanted to pull back the curtain a bit, especially since this is one of the biggest purchases I’ve made in my life and the biggest financial investment I’ve made since becoming self-employed. Also, I just like talking about cameras . 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S4E17 | Series Episode 80 Support the show
S4 E16 · Mon, May 03, 2021
Keeping YouTube Fun [S4E16]
Send a text message to the show! Heather has spend the past week creating a video that now qualifies as a feature-length documentary and has reignited her passion for YouTube while also reframing how she approaches her channel and creative process. Meanwhile, my analytics have taken a nose-dive since I left my job and that panic has cast a shadow over what I'm working on. We decided this would be a good time to sit down and dissect where we're at with our channels and how we can approach keeping the spark of fun alive while being creators on YouTube. •Be sure to check out Heather's channel ! 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S4E16 | Series Episode 79 Support the show
S4 E15 · Mon, April 26, 2021
Quality vs Quantity, Engaging with Your Community, and Is YouTube Evil? [S4E15]
Send a text message to the show! If you're an online creator, you've no doubt questioned your value to the platform you use. Let's dive in to the YouTube/Creator relationship, explore the importance of engaging with your community, and take a look at the age old debate of quantity vs. quality. 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S4E15 | Series Episode 78 Support the show
S4 E14 · Mon, April 19, 2021
My New Favorite YouTube Channel [S4E14]
Send a text message to the show! Over the past few months I’ve gone from being a casual fan to admittedly obsessed with Joel Haver’s YouTube channel . Not only is his work incredible, but the way he has been uniquely equipped to handle some of the fastest YouTube growth I’ve ever seen is fascinating. Even though our content is very different, I feel like I can see a lot of my own ideals and philosophies in Joel’s channel and it’s super refreshing to see someone find success while staying true to themselves and their artistic core. One of my favorite live action sketches One of my favorite animations Joel’s Animation Tutorial Joel's Filmmaking Philosophy My Terrifying 1st Attempt at His Animation Technique 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S4E14 | Series Episode 77 Support the show
S4 E13 · Mon, April 12, 2021
Creating Your Online Course from Start to Finish [S4E13]
Send a text message to the show! Even though I was a teacher for 11 years and fancied myself pretty darn good at being able to communicate ideas, I was way out of my element when stepping into the world of online courses. Fortunately my awesome wife Heather has an encyclopedic knowledge of all things online course-related and she was able to guide me through the process. This week we wanted to take some time and explain how to create your first online course from start to finish, because there’s a lot more to it than just making a good course, of course. •Check out Heather’s YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/heatherjustcreate 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S4E13 | Series Episode 76 Support the show
S4 E12 · Mon, April 05, 2021
The First Week of Freedom (Secret Series Finale)
Send a text message to the show! It's been just over a week since I left my job and began working for myself as a full time content creator, and honestly, I've never been happier. I'd explain it here, but words literally cannot describe how it feels. Fortunately Heather made sure that we took some time to break it down and reflect on this transition. 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S4E12 | Series Episode 75 Support the show
S4 E11 · Mon, March 29, 2021
Designing Your Own Life (Secret Series #4)
Send a text message to the show! What would your work day look like if you could be in charge of your time? I took a day off from my job and used it as an opportunity to sample a little taste of the glory. And let me tell you...it was unreal. 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S4E11 | Series Episode 74 Support the show
S4 E10 · Mon, March 22, 2021
My First Full Time Project (Secret Series #3)
Send a text message to the show! In the midst of transitioning from my teaching job, I'ver also been working to launch my first course. In what might have been one of the busiest and most stressful weeks of my life, I took the first step in announcing the course and trying to navigate the waters of selling a product without feeling "salesey" and gross. Heather guided me through the whole process, which ended up being incredible. This episode breaks everything down and also covers the time management nightmare of having one foot in two different worlds as you move to a new career path. 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S4E10 | Series Episode 73 Support the show
S4 E10 · Mon, March 15, 2021
I Gave My Resignation (Secret Series #2)
Send a text message to the show! Have you ever thought about what it’d be like to resign from your job? What if that job was a career that you originally planned to follow through to retirement? That’s what I did this week, so this second installment of “The Secret Series” breaks down the how’s and why’s of resigning along with the first stumbling block in my full time endeavor (which of course had to happen the very same day). 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S4E09 | Series Episode 72 Support the show
S4 E8 · Mon, March 08, 2021
The Decision (Secret Series #1)
Send a text message to the show! This is the first in a series of episodes documenting my decision to leave my 11 year career as a teacher to become a full time content creator. In this first episode, Heather helps me to embrace the fact that this is something I want to do and helps me work through the initial rush of feelings (both good and bad) that come with that decision. 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S4E08 | Series Episode 71 Support the show
S4 E7 · Mon, March 01, 2021
Let's A Some Q's! [S4E07]
Send a text message to the show! Thank you to everyone who sent in questions via Twitter and Instagram! This week I answer literally all of them, and we cover everything from finding motivation to start a creative project to pieces of gear that ended up being surprisingly underrated (and of course a sprinkling of Rodecaster Pro tech support). 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S4E07 | Series Episode 70 Support the show
S4 E6 · Mon, February 22, 2021
When They Zig, You Zag [S4E06]
Send a text message to the show! How can you tell when you should follow a trend, or “buck” the trend and blaze your own path? What’s the difference between being inspired by your influences and having your creativity tampered by the influence of others? This week's episode dives into the creative challenge of trusting yourself and your instincts to create something uniquely you that will be appreciated by your audience. •Here’s my shameless plug to sign up for the waitlist for my first online course, which will be all about audio podcast production: https://himynameistom.com/waitlist 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S4E06 | Series Episode 69 Support the show
S4 E5 · Mon, February 08, 2021
The Cost of YouTube - Expense Breakdown [S5E05]
Send a text message to the show! In the final chapter of the "YouTube Business Breakdown Trilogy (Real Name TBD)", I go over all of the current expenses for my channel. This is definitely not financial advice, but I hope it's a helpful glimpse into some of the behind the scenes things that go into creating a solid foundation for your creative endeavor. In the previous two episodes I covered revenue streams and business structure, so be sure to check those out if you haven't already. •YouTube Revenue Breakdown: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1235126/7578988 •LLC Business Structure: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1235126/7447741 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S4E05 | Series Episode 68 Support the show
S4 E4 · Mon, February 01, 2021
How Much Money My Creativity Earned in 2020 [S4E04]
Send a text message to the show! In this companion episode to S4E03, I wanted to break down the highs and lows of revenue from my YouTube channel in 2020. All in all, there are currently ten revenue streams, so this episode covers the why's and how's behind each one, along with how much each stream earned at its highest and it's lowest. I can't emphasize enough that this is not a boast- I just think it's helpful to have some sort of reference of what's possible in terms of earnings for someone in my current position. And of course, I never intended to earn any money form my YouTube channel when I originally started it, and I think that beginning a creative endeavor purely for the sake of earning money is almost a guaranteed way to fail. But that's just me. If you think this is helpful, I'd be happy to follow it up with an expense breakdown too. Yay finances! 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S4E04 | Series Episode 67 Support the show
S4 E3 · Mon, January 25, 2021
Build a Business Around Your Creativity (While Keeping Your Integrity) [S4E03]
Send a text message to the show! This week I break down the nuts and bolts of how my YouTube channel is set up as a business. You might remember that Season 2 ended with Heather and I forming an LLC, but how have we actually been able to use our LLC since then? How do we handle income, pay ourselves, and keep everything the up and up? •Here’s the app that we use to track our expenses: https://www.waveapps.com/ 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S4E03 | Series Episode 66 Support the show
S4 E2 · Mon, January 18, 2021
Rediscovering the Why Behind the What [S4E02]
Send a text message to the show! Why do we spend our time creating and making stuff? Over the holiday break I had a few key experiences that really made me remember the initial spark of excitement that goes into making creative content and I wanted to share them with you. •My Interview with Eliseo Way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_JHyrk6guY&t=161s 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S4E02 | Series Episode 65 Support the show
S4 E1 · Mon, January 11, 2021
Rafael Ludwig - Fix it in Camera, Finesse it in Post [Season 4 Premiere]
Send a text message to the show! Season 4 kicks off with the man behind one of my favorite Youtube channels, Rafael Ludwig. We dive into Rafael's extensive history in the film and media industry, his YouTube journey, and the process of building your video and filmmaking skillset. •Check out Rafael’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/rafaelludwig •Connect with Rafael @Capricorn8 on Twitter & instagram 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S4E01 | Series Episode 64 Support the show
S3 E21 · Mon, December 21, 2020
Diving Into YouTube with Heather from Fellow Filmmaker [Season 3 Finale!]
Send a text message to the show! Heather is serious about helping fellow filmmakers learn their craft through useful reviews, tutorials, and insights. After establishing her own video production company, she's built a thriving YouTube channel around "growth for the serious filmmaker." I've been a fan for a long time, so I was very excited to talk with Heather about her journey, her channel, and her perspectives on how she approaches her work. It's a fantastic way to wrap up the third season! Check out Heather’s channel, Fellow Filmmaker: https://www.youtube.com/fellowfilmmaker Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fellowfilmmaker Listen to Heather on The Hive Podcast with Jared Spink: https://www.hivepodcast.org/episodes-the-hive-podcast/ep-29-heather-maione-fellow-filmmaker 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S3E21 | Series Episode 63 Support the show
S3 E20 · Mon, December 14, 2020
The Million Dollar Question [S3E20]
Send a text message to the show! If you’re struggling with a goal, how can you tell if it’s something that’s not possible or just an issue of motivation? That’s the million dollar question. I’ve got a great strategy that I “borrowed” from a friend to help make that differentiation super clear, and I wanted to share it with you. I also wanted to share a few updates on why I moved my podcasts all to Buzzsprout and how my ethics Statement has been received by potential sponsors since I’ve implemented it. 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S3E20 | Series Episode 62 Support the show
S3 E19 · Mon, December 07, 2020
Finding the Drive to Get Started with Jared Spink [S3E19]
Send a text message to the show! Jared Spink hosts The Hive podcast where he interviews creatives and entrepreneurs and own his own photo/video company. This week we dive in to the sometimes tragic circumstances that happen in life to make you reevaluate your priorities and light the fire to get started. The Hive Podcast: https://www.hivepodcast.org/ Jared's Web Site: https://www.growthehive.com/ @jaredspink on Twitter & Instagram 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S3E19 | Series Episode 61 Support the show
S3 E18 · Mon, November 30, 2020
Igniting the Creators Campfire w/ Bhav Sharma [S3E18]
Send a text message to the show! The goal of this episode is to get you excited about making something. In 6 months, Bhav Sharma has created a video podcast and YouTube channel where she's been able to invest her time in herself and work towards the goal of being an creator. This was a super fun interview where we talked not only about Bhav's podcasting journey, but her entire process and workflow for approaching potential guests and keeping everything organized in Notion, along with the fulfillment you can find when you’re creating something for yourself instead of feeling like just another cog in the world's wheel. •Connect with Bhav! YouTube - Creators Campfire: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu_PHL3YWU5E2KQtHHIyDeA YouTube (Bhav's 'Main' channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCss0lAxBaHrh32SXqt9iMRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustBhavs Instagram: https://instagram.com/JustBhavs 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S3E18 | Series Episode 60 Support the show
S3 E17 · Mon, November 23, 2020
Put Your Money Where it Matters [S3E17]
Send a text message to the show! If you want ot create high quality content, you have to invest time and money into it– there's no way around that fact. This week I want to share how a $150 light improved my videos more than a $4000 camera, and I also reached out to the YouTube and Twitter community to see what lesser-known investments have had the biggest impact in audio and video production. Thank you so much to everyone who left comments and messages for this week's show! 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S3E17 Series Episode 59 Support the show
S3 E16 · Mon, November 16, 2020
Special Episode: 40K Spectacular w/ Heather! [S3E16]
Send a text message to the show! My YouTube channel crossed the 40,000 subscriber milestone this week, and while I don’t like to place too much of an emphasis on numbers for creative endeavors, for whatever reason, 40K is a big one in my mind. Heather and I did a celebration Livestream Q&A, which was an incredible experience, and ended up running for over two hours! I feel like our podcast community is pretty tight-knit, and I know this is different from our usual episodes, but it was a really special occasion for me and I wanted to share it with you. 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S3E16 Support the show
S3 E15 · Mon, November 09, 2020
Being Authentically Authentic with What You Create [S3E15]
Send a text message to the show! What’s the difference between inspiration and emulation? If you create something to share with the world, like a YouTube channel or podcast, it’s natural to look at what others are doing as a guide. But what if you don’t see anyone else doing things the way you do? What does it mean to be authentic, and how does in play in to the long term growth/sustainability of something that you invest a ton of time and energy into? 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S3E15 Support the show
S3 E14 · Mon, November 02, 2020
Finding Your Platform & Getting Started - Creator Roundtable! [S3E14]
Send a text message to the show! It's a full studio this week! I'm lucky to have three awesome creators share what they do, how they do it, and why they got started in the first place. This is a great conversation for anyone who creates and shares something online, I hope you enjoy it! •Heather Ramirez (aka my Wonderful Wife) @heatherjustcreate http://youtube.com/heatherjustcreate •Kevin Ramirez @kevandram https://youtube.com/kevandram •Dan Moore @justonethingdm https://www.twitch.tv/justonethingdm 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S3E14 Support the show
S3 E13 · Mon, October 26, 2020
The Cost of Creating [S3E13]
Send a text message to the show! For years, the online creator community has proclaimed “Story is king! Gear doesn’t matter!” But is this doing more harm than good? Has it helped to create a new generation of creators who feel entitled to "pro" results without investing the time and money to get there? And alternate title for this episode could be “Old Man Yells at Cloud.” 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S3E13 Support the show
S3 E12 · Mon, October 19, 2020
I Shot Myself in the Foot (Metaphorically) [S3E12]
Send a text message to the show! Do you have innate responsibilities when you have a platform/audience? Last week I talked about my goal of one day being able to generate a full time income via YouTube. This week I explain how I seem to be actively undermining that goal with my over the top ethics statement in a discussion sparked by the impossible-to-ignore gender gap in the camera/video/photo space on YouTube. Some of My Favorite Female Creators: •HeatherJustCreate https://youtube.com/heatherjustcreate •Fellow Filmmaker https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUqN8Ne316hhQxXus4SQelA •Gabrielle Ruddick https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyoMCKNRJHE7yzw_26s_cUA •Becki and Chris https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIXKkzlHjD1rUPOLRfJZvrg •Felicia Smith https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0VID5nSIk6QDC65bHym7TQ •TheSnapChick https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2hubjuU7U4zIc_UpG-hFqA •Mayuko https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEDkO7wshcDZ7UZo17rPkzQ •Art with Flo https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJ5hHQMXBiRwNv394EOj_w •Amanda Woolsey https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMvFpZt2EfFnfPHXusmmIQg •The Bite Shot https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsM3clfP0vfMFlnf2tde41A •Minnie Small https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLcxo0ysMP27XTiRKqrdASg 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S3E12 Support the show
S3 E11 · Mon, October 12, 2020
The Art of Balancing a Full Time Job with a YouTube Channel [S3E11]
Send a text message to the show! If you work full time but also want to create a YouTube Channel or podcast, how on Earth is it possible to balance everything, especially once your creative endeavors begin to grow? And at what point, if any, should you consider leaving your job to become a full time creator? 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S3E11 Support the show
S3 E10 · Mon, September 28, 2020
Let’s A Some Q’s! [S3E10]
Send a text message to the show! It’s time for my second Question & Answer episode! Thank you to everyone who sent in questions on YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and Anchor. Many of the questions were gear related, but I tried to give answers/context in ways that would be helpful to anyone who creates any kind of content, so I think you’ll really enjoy this one! It was a ton of fun to record. 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S3E10 Support the show
S3 E9 · Mon, September 14, 2020
Saying Goodbye to The Enthusiasm Project [S3E9]
Send a text message to the show! Let’s revisit my rebranding escapades over the past month because I think there are quite a few valuable lessons for anyone who creates and shares their work online. I was incredibly nervous to rebrand my YouTube channel, which lead down a rabbit whole of other questions. But I’ve ultimately learned a lot and now feel very excited (or should I say…enthusiastic) about where things are and where they’re heade 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S3E9 Support the show
S3 E8 · Mon, September 07, 2020
It’ll Never Be Perfect, So Just Jump In [S3E8]
Send a text message to the show! If you have a creative spark that’s been in the back of your mind, or you’ve had the little urge to get started on something new. Just go for it. Don’t wait, just create! I know firsthand the frustration that cmomes with waiting for things to be perfect before you get started, but I’ve also learned the value of just jumping in and figuring it out as you go. 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S3E8 Support the show
S3 E8 · Wed, September 02, 2020
It's OK to Just Have Fun [S3E7]
Send a text message to the show! Why does every creative endeavor need to become a money making venture? This week I wanted to dive in to some thoughts I’ve been having on why it seems that “having fun” isn’t as much of a priority on YOuTube as it used to be. Is there a way to be strategic with the content you create while also staying true to yourself and hanging on to the spark of fun that made you want to begin in the first place? And thank you to everyone who has sent me messages over the past few weeks. I apologize for the lack of episodes. My dad passed away in August right as the new school year was beginning, so it was important to take some time and focus on taking care of myself amidst all that chaos before being able to jump back into the normal flow of things. 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S3E07 Support the show
S3 E6 · Mon, August 03, 2020
Let Me Off This Hype Train [S3E6]
Send a text message to the show! This week’s show is a journey. We’re going to talk about cameras, but that’s really just for context. More importantly, I’m going to share a creative identity crisis I’ve been dealing with that forced me to reconnect with my roots in terms of why I originally wanted to share anything with the world in the first place and how authenticity plays a key role in every part of that. 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S3E06 Support the show
S3 E5 · Mon, July 27, 2020
Let's Answer Your Questions! Q&A #1 [S3E5]
Send a text message to the show! It’s my first ever Q&A episode! I can’t believe how many great questions were submitted, so let’s dive in for an extended episode! Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to submit a question. •The Hive Podcast: https://www.hivepodcast.org/ 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S3E5 Support the show
S3 E4 · Mon, July 20, 2020
The Ethics of YouTube & Podcasting [S3E4]
Send a text message to the show! Let’s get ethical! Last season I talked about wanting to develop an ethics statement to help guide how I approach potential partnerships with my YouTube channel and podcast, and to help keep my audience, me, and partners on the same page. It took about 6 weeks, but I drafted a statement that I’m very happy with and that has already helped to build stronger relationships. This week I want to go line by line and explain my thinking behind each point and how it might apply to anyone who created online content. Original episode about ethics (S2E18): https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm/episodes/When-The-Things-You-Create-Are-No-Longer-Yours-S2E18-eepmvp •Thanks to Keng of the World for sharing your thoughts on last week’s discussion via voice message. Check out his podcast here: https://anchor.fm/kengoftheworld • My Ethics Statement (feel free to use as a foundation for your own): 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S3E04 Support the show
S3 E3 · Mon, July 13, 2020
Gear Doesn’t Not Matter [S3E3]
Send a text message to the show! It’s been a whirlwind of camera news lately, and I think it’s super exciting! However, as people are praising new releases or lamenting imitations, there’s a third group that tends to show up and remind everyone that “story is king” and “gear doesn’t matter.” While there’s definitely truth to those platitudes, I think they can actually be harmful, and in some instances, can even end up discouraging people from diving in and making something. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm —— Gear of the Week —— •Edelkrone HeadONE https://geni.us/headone 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S3E3 Support the show
S3 E2 · Mon, July 06, 2020
Just Create More - Heather Reevaluates Her YouTube Channel [S3E2]
Send a text message to the show! My lovely wife Heather has been struggling with the direction of her own YouTube channel lately. We wanted to have a candid conversation about creativity and how she might want to adapt/approach her content in the future. I think this includes a lot of very valuable lessons for anyone who creates things to share with an audience online. Thank you to Heather for being so open! Be sure to check out Heather’s YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/heatherjustcreate 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S3E2 Support the show
S3 E1 · Mon, June 29, 2020
3 Years, 3 Stories, and 3 Lessons! (Season 3 Premiere!) [S3E1]
Send a text message to the show! We’re kicking off Season 3 on what happens to be the 3 year anniversary of my YouTube channel! To celebrate, I wanted to share three personal stories with you that taught me 3 very valuable lessons, not only helpful for life in general, but that have also proven immensely valuable as a digital content creator. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! I’d love to hear your thoughts on my lessons learned or even hear some of your own life lessons! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm —— Gear of the Week —— •Flashpoint C Stand https://www.adorama.com/fplsc.html What I love about this is how affordable it is and how many mounting options is comes with. Check out this video from Tommy Callaway where he goes into a bit more detail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBwyc80eGCw 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S3E1 Support the show
S2 E21 · Mon, June 22, 2020
Comparison is the Thief of Joy (Season 2 Finale!) [S2E21]
Send a text message to the show! Thanks to everyone who’s been listening and sending me awesome messages of support. Let's wrap up Season 2 with a dive into all the ways that comparison can negatively affect your attitude and accomplishments. Whether it's against yourself or others, comparison has a way of devaluing our successes and planting the seeds for insecurities. Ultimately, it's important to stay keenly aware of the present moment and give ourselves a bit of kindness/credit for what we do and what we work to accomplish. Podcast Workflow Video: https://youtu.be/pHBPZci-5XY Leave a message and be included in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm —— Gear of the Week —— •Power Outlet Remote Control - comes with 5 adapters and 2 remotes! https://amzn.to/3hHs20e 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S2E21 | Series Episode 42 Support the show
S2 E20 · Mon, June 15, 2020
My Audience is More Than 90 Percent Male [S2E20]
Send a text message to the show! Don’t get me wrong, I love you guys, and the YouTube camera/tech space is fairly diverse when it comes to race/age/orientation, but have you noticed that the gender split is wildly uneven? This week Heather and I dive into the issue and explore some of the possible reasons why female creators aren’t often found in this niche. If you’re like me, this might be something you didn’t notice until it was pointed out, but once you notice it, you can’t ignore it. If you have any thoughts/input/ideas, or if you are a female creator and want to share your insight, definitely leave me a voice message and I’ll include you as a part of a future episode. Check out Heather’s YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/heatherjustcreate Leave a message and be included in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm —— Gear of the Week —— •Intellytech Pocket Cannon Mini (my choice) https://amzn.to/3e2wkgz •Dyson Hand Vac! https://amzn.to/2UKkz6J (Heather's choice) 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S2E20 | Series Episode 41 Support the show
S2 E19 · Mon, June 08, 2020
Creative Inspiration from the Strangest Places [S2E19]
Send a text message to the show! This week I wanted to share some of the unexpected places I’ve found inspiration for my videos and how that has helped me to develop my personal style over time. I think that anyone who creates anything often struggles with where to find inspiration and how to be inspired without plagiarizing, so it’s a valuable discussion even if you’re not someone who makes videos specifically. Here are the videos I talk about in this episode: •Break Our of Your Creative Rut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVHQbkT1YrA&t=12s •Canon EOS R 1 Year Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7mAWxzZarw •The Cheapest Mic on Amazon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5C5Hvaffsg •Probe Lens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tvMQfB7k9g&t=61s Leave a message and be included in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm —— Gear of the Week —— iPad Pro! I don’t have an affiliate link for this one, but I recommend buying directly from Apple just to ensure you get the best support possible if you ever need it. I have the 12.9 inch version in a super nice “Surf Blue” case. Of course for me, the Apple Pencil is what really makes the iPad Pro come alive, so I recommend it 10/10. Even at a high price it’s an insanely great value when compared to something like a Wacom tablet or display. And it’s always a good idea to grab extra tips for the Pencil too. They last a long time, but are easily damaged if the pencil is dropped…and I’ve don’e that more than a few times myself. I do have an affiliate link for the screen protectors I like. They’re not fancy, but they work really well. I’ve used them for years, and I have them on all of the student iPads at work: https://amzn.to/2Uk6jSd 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.
S2 E18 · Mon, June 01, 2020
When The Things You Create Are No Longer Yours [S2E18]
Send a text message to the show! As my YouTube channel grows, there are more opportunities to work with brands for sponsored content- which also means there are more opportunities to damage the relationship between me and my audience or put my credibility at stake. This week I explain what that’s like from the position of a relatively small channel that wants to create a strong foundation for future growth. I also go over some of the pitfalls that can come with the wrong partnerships, and explain why I’ve come to think that it’s important to develop an ethics statement for your potential partners, your audience, and yourself. Here’s Mr. Mobile’s Ethics Statement that I reference in the show: http://www.mrmobile.tech/ethics Ultimately, as you grow, it becomes easier to lose control over the thing that you’ve built, and being smart about how you handle opportunities for growth can help to keep everyone on the same page and allow you to maintain creative control over what you make. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm —— Gear of the Week —— Rode Interview Go: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1548069-REG/rode_interviewgo_interview_go_handheld.html This thing seems silly, but it turns your Wireless Go into a traditional handheld mic, and it’s fantastic. It was a total lifesaver less than an hour after being delivered, and I think it’s worth every penny. Of course, it only works with the Rode Wireless Go. If you don’t have a wireless mic system, this one is my favorite. It’s not as durable as the “pro” options, but the price and features can’t be beat. Just don’t go throwing it on concrete or anything. https://amzn.to/31NjpJY 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couple
S2 E17 · Sun, May 17, 2020
Tom Interviews Heather the Day Before Our Wedding! [S2E17]
Send a text message to the show! This week I interview Heather all about her professional and personal journeys. It just so happens that we recorded this the day before our somewhat impromptu quarantine wedding at the county office, so it was a ton of fun! If you haven't heard last week's episode yet, Heather interviewed me and we tried out a simultaneous podcast recording and video live stream because why not? So you can check out the video replay on Heather’s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fyUdn2_YpI Leave a message and be included in a future episode! Don't know what to say? Tell me about the most essential pieces of gear you use to create whatever it is that you make! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S2E17 | Series Episode 39 Support the show
S2 E16 · Mon, May 11, 2020
Heather Interviews Tom (How the Turntables)! [S2E16]
Send a text message to the show! This week we’ve flipped things around– Heather interviews ME. Eek. We dive into YouTube, teaching, and life in general. It was incredibly fun, and I'm very grateful to Heather for leading the discussion, managing our live stream, and moderating the chat all at once! We tried out a simultaneous podcast recording and video live stream because why not? So you can check out the video replay on Heather’s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fyUdn2_YpI Leave a message and be included in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S2E16 | Series Episode 38 Support the show
S2 E15 · Mon, May 04, 2020
When Digital Media Students Become the Teacher [S2E15]
Send a text message to the show! Over the past 8 years I’ve had quite a few of my digital media students level up their skills in incredible ways. Despite all the differences in their circumstances, personalities, skills, and interests, this week I wanted to share the top 5 lessons I’ve learned from my students when it comes to digital media. I also open the episode with an update on the LLC that Heather and I started earlier this year along with some of the more “interesting” situations I’ve encountered as my YouTube channel has grown over the past few months. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm —— Gear of the Week —— Aputure MC - This is an AWESOME portable light. Super small with RGB capabilities, wireless charging, and very bright. There are also strong magnets on the back which make it easy to mount almost anywhere. IT even comes with a little diffuser that helps give extra soft light. It’s just, really great. https://amzn.to/2zQ56up 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S2E15 | Series Episode 37 Support the show
Sat, May 02, 2020
When Digital Media Students Become the Teacher
My name is Tom Buck, I'm a high school digital media teacher and independent creator, and this is my entry for the 2020 MyRodeCast contest! I produce a YouTube channel called The Enthusiasm Project and a weekly podcast of the same name. This entry is a condensed version of my latest episode where I cover 5 lessons that my digital media students have taught me over the past 8 years. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm ————————————————————————————— 📲 Connect with me on all the things: YouTube: www.youtube.com/theenthusiasmproject Instagram: @sodarntom Twitter: @sodarntom Email: tom@enthusiasmproject.com Main Site: www.enthusiasmproject.com Podcast: https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm/message
S2 E14 · Tue, April 28, 2020
My Insecurity: Filmmaking vs. Video Production [S2E14]
Send a text message to the show! Our insecurities are often barriers in our own mind. This week I wanted to explore how accepting the fact that I’m a “video production guy” and not a “filmmaker” was oddly freeing and how it allowed me to better enjoy what I do. Follow The Everyday Dad on Twitter: https://twitter.com/every_daydad And YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqvULRRboZeXVezSm_XduLQ Leave a message and be included in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm —— Gear of the Week —— Check out Jonathan Morrison’s video featuring 50 pieces of tech for under $50 from 50 different creators! You might spot a familiar face around 6:41… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKbYWPspv9M&t=1579s 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S2E14 | Series Episode 36 Support the show
S2 E13 · Mon, March 30, 2020
Creating in the Chaos [S2E13]
Send a text message to the show! With the entire world being thrown into an unprecedented situation, how do you handle it as a creator of online content? Do you stop making stuff, do you continue as usual, or is there another strategy? Leave a message and be included in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm —— Gear of the Week —— Animal Crossing New Horizons on Nintendo Switch - It’s not camera related (although you can use a camera in the game…), but it’s the best bit of escapism we’ve found in these crazy times! 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S2E13 | Series Episode 35 Support the show
S2 E12 · Mon, March 16, 2020
6 Ways to Improve Your YouTube Channel [S2E12]
Send a text message to the show! If you find yourself with a little extra time at home lately, it might be a great time to revisit your YouTube channel, or to finally start that channel you’ve been thinking about. These are the 6 things I’ve found to be the most important when it comes to building a channel that feels consistent and complete: Niche Banner (free template www.himynameistom.com/downloads ) Profile Icon Thumbnails & Title Home Page Video Description —— Gear of the Week —— C-Stands! Whether it’s lights, mics, cameras, or other gear, there’s nothing quite like a c-stand to reliably position things exactly where you need them. A good c-stand will last pretty much the rest of your life. There are a million different ones out there, but this is the one I’ve recently acquired for myself and it’s been a joy to use: https://amzn.to/3atmi5Y 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S2E12 | Series Episode 34 Support the show
S2 E11 · Mon, March 02, 2020
Protect the Asset [S2E11]
Send a text message to the show! Let’s take a look “behind the curtain” at what it really takes to create a work/life balance, especially when building a side business in addition to a traditional day job, including some of the creative sacrifices and tough decisions that sometimes have to be made. Definitely check Out “Essentialism” by Greg McKeown. It’s an awesome read that’ll help guide you to examine what really is essential for your own happiness and success. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S2E11 | Series Episode 33 Support the show
S2 E10 · Mon, February 03, 2020
YouTube Production Process Deep Dive [S2E10]
Send a text message to the show! This week we’re taking a close look at the production process that I’ve developed for my YouTube videos. While everybody’s process is going to look a little different, this is what I’ve organically come up with over the past 2.5 years, and I think there’s a lot of helpful info here that might be able to save you a few tears and gray hairs. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm —— Gear of the Week —— Super Cool Lap Desk! I love this thing. There are a million different varieties of thee around, but I spent more time than a reasonable person should researching what seemed like the best one, and this is what I found. There’s great pleasure to be had in working productively from the couch in your pajamas. https://amzn.to/2GEcTeR 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S2E10 | Series Episode 32 Support the show
S2 E9 · Mon, January 27, 2020
My Biggest YouTube Regret [S2E09]
Send a text message to the show! This week I share my biggest regret when it comes to my YouTube channel and offer some thoughts and advice to anyone who may be in a similar situation. The lesson is, you can’t get better until you get started. Leave a message and be included in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm —— Gear of the Week —— The Sony WH-CH700n headphones have made my workflow a DREAM! They’re Bluetooth, but also have the option to be used as wired headphones, which makes them really versatile. They sound great, are super comfortable, and even have a noise cancelling feature. I love using them when editing videos in Final Cut Pro. https://amzn.to/3asBuRB 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S2E09 | Series Episode 31 Support the show
S2 E8 · Mon, January 20, 2020
Let's A Some Q's! [S2E08]
Send a text message to the show! This week I’m taking YOUR questions from Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. I’ve never done a Q&A before, so thank you so much to everyone who sent in questions and helped make this more of a two way conversation. I’m loving the community we’re building here! Here are a few of the links mentioned in the episode: Artlist (2 months free): http://bit.ly/enthusiasmartlist Epidemic (free trial): http://share.epidemicsound.com/enthusiasm Leave a message and be included in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm —— Gear of the Week —— Dust in electronics is always an issue- and with audio gear it can be extra problematic and add unwanted noise/fuzz to your signal. Decksaver sent me their new cover for the Rodecaster Pro and it’s awesome. This isn’t sponsored, and they didn’t ask me to promote it, but it’s really great and keeps dust off and out of the Rodecaster Pro. www.decksaver.com 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S2E08 | Series Episode 30 Support the show
S2 E7 · Mon, January 13, 2020
Income vs. Outcome on YouTube [S2E07]
Send a text message to the show! Over the past 2.5 years my YouTube channel has started to organically generate revenue, which is kind of amazing. So this week I go through the ways Heather I make money on YouTube and the different ways you might be able to effectively monetize your own channel. We also dispel a few myths about that sweet sweet ad revenue. Heather’s Channel: https://youtube.com/heatherjustcreate Leave a message and be included in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm —— Gear of the Week —— Last week I highlighted the Edelkrone Sliderone, and this week I’ve been experimenting with the 3D printed version of Edlekrone’s FlexTILT head. Basically, for $30 you get a box of parts and access to downloadable print files to make your own awesome tripod head. Here’s a link to that: https://edelkrone.com/products/flextilt-head-3d I also made a video about the process (it was a really fun project!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVi2hQfoR7o 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S2E07 | Series Episode 29 Support the show
S2 E6 · Mon, January 06, 2020
Build Your Brand: Good or Bad Advice? [S2E06]
Send a text message to the show! It’s almost cliche advice at this point, but learning to build your brand lets you take effective control of your narrative and drive your story forward on your terms. After spending the past few weeks fine tuning and in some cases, redesigning my “brand,” I wanted to share what I learned and why it’s something worth your time. I also discovered that Anchor lets people leave voice messages, so I’m VERY excited to share a few special messages from listeners this week. If you’d like to leave a message, check out https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm and click “send voice message.” I’d love to include your thoughts on a future episode. —— Gear of the Week —— I’ve been looking at my workflow and working to update integral parts that will genuinely make a difference. I’ve been using a motor less slider since 2013, and even though it’s awesome, I’ve been getting frustrated. It’s big, and it takes a lot of effort to get a smooth shot. I use the slider in literally every video, so this is a pain point I often encounter. I upgraded to the motorized Edelkrone Sliderone and it’s amazing. I’m hoping to get the motorized pan head at some point, but for now I ordered the 3D printable pan and tilt head. https://amzn.to/35hVi6y 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S2E06 | Series Episode 28 Support the show
S2 E5 · Mon, December 16, 2019
Smarts & Ignorance [S2E05]
Send a text message to the show! This week I wanted to take some time to explore a bit of insecurity that’s popped up along the journey to start a business, and share a few stories/examples of how a bit of ignorance and naiveté can sometimes be exactly what you need to succeed. After all, you can’t get better until you get started. I also discovered that Anchor lets people leave voice messages, so I’m VERY excited to share a few special messages from listeners this week. If you’d like to leave a message, check out https://anchor.fm/enthusiasm and click “send voice message.” I’d love to include your thoughts on a future episode. —— Gear of the Week —— I updated my main video light for the first time in a few years to a flexible LED panel form Falconeyes, and WOW! This thing is unbelievable. There are quite a few sizes and accessory options, but this is the one I went with: https://amzn.to/2PnmZWA 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S2E05 | Series Episode 27 Support the show
S2 E4 · Mon, December 09, 2019
Building a Business Baby, Baby! [S2E04]
Send a text message to the show! It’s time to take the next step in formalizing this idea to start a business. Heather and I are teaming up for the next step, and this is our chance to explore some of the finer points. Check out Heather’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/sharesparkmedia —— Gear of the Week —— Heather loves the Switchpod, which is a lighter and more durable alternative to the Joby Gorillapod. It’s pretty awesome: https://amzn.to/2E0hCpK And my recommendation is the PolarPro Peter McKinnon edition variable ND filter. It’s pricey, but if you’re investing in good lenses, this is worth it to maintain the image quality while opening up a world of creative options: I have the 6-9 Stop Version: https://amzn.to/2YwyMoK 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S2E04 | Series Episode 26 Support the show
S2 E3 · Sun, December 01, 2019
The Missing Piece [S2E03]
Send a text message to the show! Heather is back in the studio as web talk about what I think is a critical missing piece to The Enthusiasm Project: community. Eric Wen and I had an incredible conversation about how to build a channel that appeals to others while maintaining authenticity. It was rad. Check out Heather’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/sharesparkmedia And here’s Eric Wen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbzQenlv8ct8bHTJluoxDcw —— Gear of the Week —— Livestreaming came to a halt on my channel because it was such a pain to connect my camera to the computer. Even at my work, we struggle every day to get our HDMI converter to work reliably. Then I found this thing, which like everything else I’ve used from elgato is just plug and play. As soon as you connect your camera, it shows up in any video app. There’s even free software you can use for streaming, which is awesome since as of now (11/2019), OBS is not compatible with macOS Catalina. Elgato Cam Link 4K https://amzn.to/37VBDMe 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S2E03 | Series Episode 25 Support the show
S2 E2 · Sun, November 24, 2019
When Preparation Meets Opportunity [S2E02]
Send a text message to the show! Last week we talked about my journey to start a business and the fact that I have no idea what I’m doing. This week I share the story of why I chose to spend all of my free time creating a “media kit” for what first appeared to be no good reason at all. And it was all because of a 15 year old kid in New Zealand. Check out the media kit I put together: https://www.himynameistom.com/media 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S2E02 | Series Episode 24 Support the show
S2 E1 · Sun, November 17, 2019
Season 2 Premiere: "Failure" w/ Heather Ramirez [S2E01]
Send a text message to the show! Season 2 kicks off with a bang as Heather and I talk about the role of failure in starting a business and growing as an entrepreneur. I share a few of my recent failures and Heather provides her feedback as a veteran business owner. Connect with Heather: Instagram @heatherjustcreate youtube.com/sharesparkmedia —— Gear of the Week —— My gosh, this light absolutely lives up to the hype and is worth the investment. It’s ginormous, but the build, design, and quality of light are easily the best I’ve ever used. Aputure 120d II: https://amzn.to/32WDDjH Aputure Light Dome II: https://amzn.to/2XhGe6x 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S2E01 | Series Episode 22 Support the show
S1 E21 · Fri, August 02, 2019
#21 Season 1 Finale!
Send a text message to the show! It’s the last episode of Season 1! Bet you didn’t know these were seasons, huh? Me either. I wanted to take a moment to look back on this season of episodes and explains the how’s and why’s of what’s coming in Season 2. I’m super excited about it, and I think you’ll really like it too! Thanks for listening! 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S1E21 | Series Episode 21 Support the show
S1 E20 · Sun, July 21, 2019
#20 Too Old for YouTube?
Send a text message to the show! Is age really nothing but a number? This week I want to share an example of someone who isn’t afraid to jump headfirst into the world of YouTube and new media. Monty McKinnon on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGOapB2PVB0mbERvPnbHGnQ Peter McKinnon’s Video About Monty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbZL6NgVOZI&t=10s 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S1E20 | Series Episode 20 Support the show
S1 E19 · Sun, June 30, 2019
#19: My $200 YouTube Channel Critique...
Send a text message to the show! Last week I signed up for a one hour session with Video Creators to critique my YouTube channel. In this episode I recap some of what was talked about, what I learned, and whether or not I think it was worth the $200 (spoiler alert: yes, it was absolutely worth it). 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S1E19 | Series Episode 19 Support the show
S1 E18 · Sun, June 23, 2019
#18: The YouTube Trending Page & Reality Distortion
Send a text message to the show! YouTube’s Trending Page is an interesting glimpse into what the platform values and the culture of YouTube. As I’m working to be strategic about my own channel, I thought that taking a look at what I DON’T like would be a helpful way to find out where I DO want to go, and I think that’s an interesting thing for anyone who has or is thinking about starting their own YouTube channel. 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S1E18 | Series Episode 18 Support the show
S1 E17 · Sun, June 16, 2019
#17: Cameras, Awards, Optimism, and More!
Send a text message to the show! It’s the beginning of summer, so I wanted to take a bit and give some updates about what’s been happening. From getting a new camera and developing a YouTube strategy to wrapping up the school year and learning to be more optimistic about the future, it’s been a busy few weeks! 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S1E17 | Series Episode 17 Support the show
S1 E16 · Sun, June 09, 2019
#16: Your Own Worst Boss
Send a text message to the show! Starting your own business is hard (or at least I’ve been told and witness to), and sometimes you can be your own worst boss. Heather is at a crossroads about where to take and grow her business. So we decided to fire up the microphones and work through the discussion together! I think this will be a really helpful conversation for solopreneurs, or anyone who is thinking about striking out on their own. 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S1E16 | Series Episode 16 Support the show
S1 E15 · Mon, June 03, 2019
#15: Becoming Teacher of the Year!
Send a text message to the show! Earlier this week I was honored to be recognized as Riverside County Teacher of the Year. Out of 20,000 teachers, 4 are selected each year, so I’m still wrapping my head around the entire thing, but it’s incredibly exciting! @HeatherJustCreate wanted to spend this week’s live stream talking about my career teaching digital media. I thought it was a really great conversation, and I wanted to share the audio here as a podcast episode. So it is a little difference than normal, but I think you’ll really enjoy it. 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S1E15 | Series Episode 15 Support the show
S1 E14 · Sun, May 26, 2019
#14: Under the Influencer Influence
Send a text message to the show! I’ve got a major case of Influenca, meaning that I’m sick of influencers. This past week saw the rise of a massive influencer campaign for a new photo/video product that I personally find overpriced and under-designed. Unfortunately, because so many reliable sources are pitching this product, I fear that many people may spend a lot of money on something that isn’t right for them. At the same time, “influencer marketing” is a fast growing segment of the economy and isn’t all evil, so how do we find a healthy balance? I don’t know, but I ramble about it for almost an hour, so check it out. 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S1E14 | Series Episode 14 Support the show
S1 E13 · Sun, May 19, 2019
#13: Developing a YouTube Strategy Can Actually Be Fun
Send a text message to the show! Two years in to my YouTube journey I’ve had a startling realization: developing a strategy is not only necessary, but it can actually be…fun? What. In this episode I breakdown the strategy that I’ll be implementing on my channel, and how that might be helpful to you if you’re working to grow your own YouTube channel. 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S1E13 | Series Episode 13 Support the show
S1 E12 · Fri, April 19, 2019
#12: Inside Jokes for Yourself (ft. Rob Bowman)
Send a text message to the show! Teacher, writer, builder, and all-around enthusiastic guy Rob Bowman talks about his journey in taking on painful but meaningful tasks. We also go into the importance of valuing your time and making jokes that are mostly for yourself. •Rob’s Podcast, Reel Disagreement: https://anchor.fm/reel-disagreement 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S1E12 | Series Episode 12 Support the show
S1 E11 · Tue, April 09, 2019
#11: Cultivating a Creative Community
Send a text message to the show! This week Heather and I give an update on the progress made towards the creative digital media event we’re planning to host this fall, and go in depth the how’s, why’s, and huh’s of trying to build a community of creatives. This was a super fun talk, and Heather gives some great advice on entrepreneurship! 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S1E11 | Series Episode 11 Support the show
S1 E10 · Mon, April 01, 2019
#10: Entering Uncharted Territory with HeatherJustCreate!
Send a text message to the show! Heather and I have been working on the idea of putting together an even for aspiring digital media creators, and this is the first step in taking it from our car conversations to reality. Since our goal is to host the event at some point in 2019, we’ll have regular updates on the process of developing and planning a conference/workshop/rally/creative/fun type of event. 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S1E10 | Series Episode 10 Support the show
S1 E9 · Sat, March 23, 2019
#9: Men's Mental Health- It's OK to be Human
Send a text message to the show! After finding an AskReddit thread that took a deep dive into a lot of mental health issues faced by men that aren’t often talked about, I thought it would be a good idea to share my perspective, and add my voice to help show that it’s ok to be human and deal with tough issues. Even though this is mainly focused around “men’s” mental health, I’m sure a lot of the issues are pretty universal, and more than anything, I’m just in favor of people working to better understand themselves and be happy. 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S1E09 | Series Episode 9 Support the show
S1 E8 · Tue, March 05, 2019
#8: LIVE in Sacramento: Work Hard Be Kind Have Fun- Just Create More!
Send a text message to the show! This is a live presentation of my “Work Hard, Be Kind, Have Fun: Just Create More” workshop at the Educating for Careers Conference in Sacramento in March of 2019. The talk details my story of how stepping back from my job as a digital media teacher and focusing on creating for myself helped to make me a happier person AND a better teacher. 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S1E08 | Series Episode 8 Support the show
S1 E7 · Sun, March 03, 2019
#7: Work Hard. Be Kind. Have Fun...and the "C" Word.
Send a text message to the show! In a world where “Hustle Culture” seems to be glorified more and more every day, I wanted to clarify a few things about the “Work Hard, Be Kind, Have Fun” slogan that I’ve been using for a number of years. I also wanted to tie that into my thoughts on the “C” word– Content. And how “content creator” can be a damaging term that devalues the thing you’re spending valuable time creating. 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S1E07 | Series Episode 7 Support the show
S1 E6 · Mon, February 25, 2019
#6: Canon vs. Sony (#TeamCanon)
Send a text message to the show! This is a hot button issue in the camera world, and I’ve always been a pretty adamant member of #teamcanon. So, let me explain WHY and dive into a few of the reasons why I prefer Canon to Sony for my projects. I don’t think Canon gets the credit they deserve currently. And nope, this isn’t a sponsored video, I just decided to defend a multi billion dollar corporation on my own thankyouverymuch! 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S1E06 | Series Episode 6 Support the show
S1 E5 · Sun, February 17, 2019
#5: Things vs. Ideas
Send a text message to the show! This week I wanted to take some time to discuss the trend I’ve noticed where things and products are taking center stage for many content creators and how this impacts our ability to freely share and discuss ideas. This also leads into how to effectively incorporate sponsorships and partnerships into your work without sacrificing your integrity or devaluing your personal brand. 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S1E05 | Series Episode 5 Support the show
S1 E4 · Sun, February 10, 2019
#4: The "Nontrepreneur" - Defining Success with HeatherJustCreate!
Send a text message to the show! Heather Ramirez left a stable job in marketing to help others share their story and spark their potential through new media. In a world of “hustle,” grind, and entrepreneurial braggadocio, she’s set out to be a “nontrepreneur” and discover a new definition of success 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S1E04 | Series Episode 4 Support the show
S1 E3 · Sun, February 03, 2019
#3: Dreams vs. Mediocrity!
Send a text message to the show! I wanted to follow up last week's episode by sharing a short essay I wrote back in college that outlines a lot of my values towards time, life, dreams, and avoiding the plague of mediocrity that can easily take it all away. 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S1E03 | Series Episode 3 Support the show
S1 E2 · Sun, January 27, 2019
#2: Life is Short & Time is Limited!
Send a text message to the show! In this week’s podcast I explain a recent realization that totally shifted the way I think about how I structure my time and how I guard my time. Time is your most valuable resource– spend it wisely! Time Management in 2 Minutes (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C40WjuM1I90 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S1E02 | Series Episode 2 Support the show
S1 Enull · Tue, January 22, 2019
#1: The Project Begins!
Send a text message to the show! Episode 1: I’ve been wanted to start a podcast for the past 10 years or so, but I figured it’d be best to wait until the market was super saturated and then jump in with no strategy. Sound like a plan? 🎙Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, a step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show: https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support the Show https://patreon.com/tombuck https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📲 Connect! •Send a voice message to be included in a future episode! tom@enthusiasmproject.com •My Podcast with Peter Lindgren: https://peterandtom.buzzsprout.com •The Couple’s Table (with Heather): https://couplestable.buzzsprout.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/tombuck Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: www.himynameistom.com S1E01 | Series Episode 1 Support the show
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