The Holy Ghost Notes Podcast

On episode forty five of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt shares about a friend who recently passed away of cancer and Tim contrastingly shares about preparing for a new baby. The guys jump right into talking about a drummer’s unique ‘Drum DNA’ and how that plays into growth as a drummer. They also dive into Luke 5 and explore how obedience to God, even when it’s difficult or doesn’t make sense, can be the best thing for you. 

On episode forty four of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim are joined, once again, by their friend Adam Gray (of Texas In July) and it gets personal. Adam talks about his newfound enthusiasm for reading books, brought on by his fresh college career. Through many a shared laugh, the guys talk video games, tour life, "normal life", writing music, and answer some listener questions. To top it all off, Adam drops some wisdom around mental health and how he deals with anxiety.

Merry Christmas! On episode forty three of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim switch things up and jump into their faith topic first. After reading through the Christmas story, they talk about what it means to them and, as usual, uncover some deep and unconventional truths. Then, inspired by a recent conversation with Matt Gartska, the guys refocus on what drum goals/resolutions to set in the new year and reiterate some of their most impactful tips.

On episode forty two of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim reminisce about the non-profit they “failed” to get off the ground and find a way to shift the perspective. Then they change things up and answer as many listener questions as they can fit into an episode, many of which lead to some very interesting dialogue, decisions, and discoveries. 

On episode forty one of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim bring on their friend Andrew Tkaczyk of The Ghost Inside for a heart to heart, and boy is it just something else! They talk about Adam Gray, Andrew's clothing company - TakeBack Brand, Andrew's uncanny voice impressions, gaming with Adam Gray, recovering after the tragic bus accident, the chilling TGI comeback show, and Adam Gray. This episode has it all. What a rush!

On episode forty of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim catch up after a busy month of non-podcast related activity. They quickly dive into an old-fashioned drum topic on the importance of playing with accuracy, and lend some tips on how to test and improve precision. Then the guys round it out with the timely topic of thankfulness and discover some deep truths for themselves. 

On episode thirty nine of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim are joined by Toronto based drummer, Sarah Thawer. They talk about Sarah's Zildjian Live experience earlier this year, the difficulties of being a female in a predominately male drumming field, and how breaking out of your creative process can actually inspire creativity. For the first time ever, Tim flies solo with some exciting announcements!

On episode thirty eight of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim bring on their friend Alex Shelnutt (of A Day To Remember) and it goes to 11! The guys discuss the difficulties of progressing in a world seemingly standing still, and Alex tells of his recent wedding that didn’t quite go as planned. Alex also shares about his start as the drummer of ADTR and answers some listener questions. Hint: Listen for the secret ending!

On episode thirty seven of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim are joined by South Africa based drummer and YouTube personality, Cobus Potgieter (whose name they struggle to pronounce correctly). They talk about Cobus’ big project that was nearly ruined by the global pandemic, then Cobus shares a few stories of his time spent with Rush drummer, Neil Peart, while working at Drum Channel. They round it out with some great conversation and valuable tips, namely, how important it is to have fun.

On episode thirty six of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim try to figure out what exactly everyone is celebrating on Labor Day. When they jump into the topic of practicing, they quickly realize the conversation is actually about  motivation and gauging the value of sacrifice. Then the guys talk about positivity versus negativity and make some deep discoveries along the way.

On episode thirty five of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim have an impromptu discussion about stepping outside of your comfort zone to learn something new right before bringing on their friend Alex Camarena (drummer of Silent Planet). Alex tells of his unofficial induction into Silent Planet and their new album being recorded from home amidst the pandemic. He also talks about how he stays hopeful, where his "gospel chops" were birthed, and shares a couple things he thinks every drummer should know. They finish it out with questions from a couple HGN Inner Circle members. Peppered with stories, meaningful conversation, and a lot of laughs, this is a fun episode you don't want to miss.

On episode thirty four of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim catch up after Tim's vacation and quickly realize that Matt has been tricked into going on vacation as a "helpful uncle". The guys discuss what being sensitive to the needs of a song means as drummers in different genres and how to apply it to the kit. Then, Matt opens up about a close friend who passed away this past week which leads into a deeply personal conversation on what it looks like to leave behind a legacy.

On episode thirty three of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim bring on their old friend, Jonathan Thomas (Ascend the Hill, Civilian, and more). After catching up a little bit, Jonathan talks about his drum journey, his meant-to-be story of joining Ascend the Hill, and opens up about a condition that he's struggled with for many years. Between the laughs, the tips, and the fulfilling conversation, we hope you enjoy this one.

On episode thirty two of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim bring on the long anticipated drummer and friend, Aaron Spears (Usher, Ariana Grande, American Idol, Brittany Spears, Lady Gaga, and many more.) The guys reminisce about some memorable moments, talk about how to manage the pressures of touring at a professional level, and about how faith works it’s way into every day life, especially amid recent events.

On episode thirty one of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt lives to tell the story of his recent injury before fearlessly attacking the topic of stage fright. The guys share some of their own experiences and explore some methods of overcoming. Then Matt and Tim discuss distractions and open up about some things that have been disabling them from making the most of this present life. They finish it out with another difficult, yet worthwhile challenge!