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On episode one hundred and twenty two of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim power through various sporadic interruptions and still manage to have a fun and memorable conversation. Matt, recording from the city of love (Paris, France) talks a little bit about the European tour and the trip he has planned with his wife and baby daughter. This kicks off a tangent about travel and how worthwhile it can be. The drum topic “hits on” the idea that you’re a better musician than you may think you are. Matt then tees up the faith topic of “waiting on the Lord”. Tim breaks down the phrase and the duo proceed to analyze the meaning and how it applies to life.

On episode one hundred and twenty one of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt records from Bristol England and talks about the current European tour. Tim shares about his new baby girl and the changes in life that have come as a result. Then the guys dive into their drum topic about “showing your cards”. Matt makes reference to a recent experience where requested a drum lesson even as a seasoned pro. Tim approaches it from the perspective of a content creator who has forgotten the time and effort behind the published end result. They close the topic with a fun exercise. Finally, with Easter quickly approaching, the guys decide to discuss Easter; the traditions, the message, the meaning, and ultimately how it changes our fate.

On episode one hundred and twenty of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt talks about his recent experience on the Emo’s Not Dead cruise and tells some tales from the voyage. Tim talks about life in limbo, as he and his wife await the arrival of their third child. Next, the guys hit on five “friendly reminders” for drummers (though many apply to musicians in general). Then Tim kicks off the topic of "leading by example" after recent instances (brought on by parenting) got him thinking. Matt references Gladiator (which is something he’s never done before) and sheds a different light on the conversation.

On episode one hundred and nineteen of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim chuckle about a funny moment Matt had with a friend/drum student and Matt inadvertently tees up one of their topics by talking about enjoying some time with his wife instead of focusing on some important tasks. Matt talks a little about the Emo’s Not Dead cruise that August Burns Red is about to embark on, then transitions into the drum topic about playing drums for yourself first, before playing for anyone else’s approval. Tim chimes in with a recent thought about what “the dream” is for himself as an artist/musician in 2024. Then, Tim gets deep and talks about an idea that someone in distress only needs 8 minutes of undivided attention from a friend to feel a little better. Tim opens up about a difficult situation he’s been struggling with and Matt lends some great perspective.

On episode one hundred and eighteen of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim randomly talk about how being more “disagreeable” or “strong-willed” can benefit you in many cases, and Matt shares a lesson on double bass that he learned. Tim gives Matt a hard time for not watching a video he sent and tees up the drum topic by talking about a recent drum cover he did for his friend’s birthday. The guys talk about finding the reason for playing (and continuing to play) drums. They round out the episode by exploring the rather deep topic of the “Good Old Days”. What made those days good? Would it be the same if you knew they were the good old days when you were living them?

On episode one hundred and seventeen of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt throws out a challenging hypothetical scenario and Tim shares his thoughts about seasons and how quickly life can change. The guys swiftly transition into their drum topic focused around the idea of the most important part of the drums being YOU, the drummer, and how that translates to the approach. Finally, Matt shares about a men’s retreat he attended recently and the topic of identifying your calling through three simple indicators- Talent, Opportunity, and Passion.