The Holy Ghost Notes Podcast

94: We Need Help (Preparing for Tour + Counseling/Therapy)

On episode ninety four of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt talks about the upcoming tour and filming the music video for August Burns Red’s new single, Backfire. Just as exciting, Tim talks about his recent cooking adventures and the price of eggs. The guys jump into their topic about preparing for a tour and it takes a sentimental turn, then pivot to the topic of counseling and therapy. Tim expresses his distaste for the negative stigma around asking for help, which leads to a discussion shedding light on both sides of the argument.

93: Judgemental Tim (Comfort Zone + Comfort Zone)

On episode ninety three of Holy Ghost Notes, Tim talks about getting back behind the drum kit for a worship service for the first time in almost 6 years, and proposes a hypothetical question to Matt. This leads them into the topic of stepping out of your drumming comfort zone. The guys then follow a similar trajectory and Tim recognizes his own shortfalls while taking the same topic of the “comfort zone” and applying it to life and spiritual growth.

92: Things Are Changing For Me! (Drum Heroes + Words of the Year)

On episode ninety two of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim kick off the first episode of the year by talking about how they spent their holidays, recommending games, and chuckling about Jake’s viral Gretzky encounter video. They jump into their drum topic centered around their “drum heroes” or drummers they have idolized/looked up to and Tim catches Matt off guard. The guys proceed with their faith topic, summing up their year in 2022 with a singular word and assigning a new word to 2023.

91: Dreamin’ of a Gray Christmas (with Adam Gray)

On episode ninety one of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim finish out the year with their pal, and semi-frequent guest, Adam Gray. The guys catch up a bit and share some laughs. Adam talks about the humble beginnings and ultimate demise of his band, Texas in July, and hints at some upcoming activity. Then he shares a little about what he’s been up to and opens up about overcoming his physical and mental struggles over the past few years, what he’s learned in his deliberate solitude, and his appreciation for the simple things. Through many a laugh and inspiring tale, we hope this episode bring you joy this Christmas! From Matt, Tim, and Adam - Merry Christmas!

90: Growth and Perspective (First Kit + Church Hurt)

On episode ninety of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt talks about returning home from his European tour and summarizes his time on the road and Tim derails the conversation to stress the value of the business side of music. The guys quickly share a little bit about what this Christmas season looks like for each of them and then head into their drum topic; comparing how they approached drumming on their very first drum kits to how they approach drumming now. Then, Matt and Tim talk about being hurt by the church, the perspective they’ve gained through all of it, and the drive to maintain that perspective while continuing to seek the truth.

89: Brace For Impact (How You Hit + Make A Change)

On episode eighty nine of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt records while on a bus driving down a highway in Hungry on his way to Budapest. He shares about the current European tour, the new single, 'Ancestry', and ABR's upcoming album release. Tim and Matt then discuss how the way you hit your drums is important and can, at times, be negatively impacted by the circumstances around you. The guys also talk about how making a positive change is something you shouldn't push off and how being open-minded and vulnerable can help.

88: For Clare (Carving Your Own Way + Grief)

On episode eighty eight of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim share stories and remember their friend, student, and Inner Circle community member, Clare Raiguel, who unexpectedly passed away recently. They start with a topic inspired by Clare, ‘carving your own way’, and discuss how being yourself and playing to your strengths can give you an advantage. Then the guys talk about grief, how to process and deal with it, and ultimately, why it’s so important.

This episode is dedicated to Clare. You are loved and will be greatly missed.

87: Matt Garstka

On episode eighty seven of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim are joined by drumming legend, Matt Garstka of Animals as Leaders. Matt shares about his time at Berkeley, his practice vigor, his high-pressure upbringing, and his workout routine. He also speaks on practicing living in the moment and staying out of your own head, and opens up about his faith journey.

86: Dallas Taylor

On episode eighty six of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim invite Dallas Taylor (frontman of Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, ex. Underoath) after bringing him up in a recent episode. Dallas talks about his life threatening accident and the long road of recovery he’s been on, but also the perspective he’s gained along the way. He continues to share his thoughts and emotions as he looks ahead towards his first performance since the accident. Between the laughs, the chills, the surprises, and a role in Joe Dirt 2, Dallas bears his soul, and we all get to hang on for the ride.

85: Where Credit Is Due (5 Ways To Improve Your Drumming + Pride)

On episode eighty five of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim go down a rabbit hole about radio. Then they refocus and get into their drum topic; speaking on five ways (and then some) to improve your drumming, where they each take turns listing tactics that they feel are important when it comes to advancing as a drummer. In concluding the drum topic, the guys enter into their faith topic of pride and explore the gray area between confidence and arrogance. They quickly discover that there’s a lot more to pride than it simply “coming before a fall”.