The Notes McGotes Podcast

This week, the guys talk about the 2017 live action version of Beauty and the Beast. We talk about the cast, the songs, and we took guesses on who would be cast as which character. AS ALWAYS: Theme song created by Jair Driesenga. Follow him @brotherjair on Instagram, Facebook, Bandcamp, and Youtube. The logo for the pod was created by Grand Rapids area comedian Carl Sobel. Follow Brandon’s comedy:...

Today, Steve gives us an update on the fun his family is having on their month long trip. We talk about all of the places they visited, as well as famous artists and bands with funny names.  AS ALWAYS: Theme song created by Jair Driesenga. Follow him @brotherjair on Instagram, Facebook, Bandcamp, and Youtube. The logo for the pod was created by Grand Rapids area comedian Carl Sobel. Follow Br...

This week, the guys are finish up 'Merica Month by talking a little Gump, a little draft, and Steve going to Canada! AS ALWAYS: Theme song created by Jair Driesenga. Follow him @brotherjair on Instagram, Facebook, Bandcamp, and Youtube. The logo for the pod was created by Grand Rapids area comedian Carl Sobel. Follow Brandon’s comedy: TikTok/Twitter/Instagram: @brandonalberda Facebook: Brandon Alb...

Happy Friday! We are breaking out, with more cellular clarity, Steve's trip out west! We talk about buffalo, music, and almost running out of gas in the Badlands. AS ALWAYS: Theme song created by Jair Driesenga. Follow him @brotherjair on Instagram, Facebook, Bandcamp, and Youtube. The logo for the pod was created by Grand Rapids area comedian Carl Sobel. Follow Brandon’s comedy: TikTok/Twitter/In...

Today, the guys continue their month of talking about all things summer and America. We dip into this legendary musician. Has this album lasted the test of time? AS ALWAYS: Theme song created by Jair Driesenga. Follow him @brotherjair on Instagram, Facebook, Bandcamp, and Youtube. The logo for the pod was created by Grand Rapids area comedian Carl Sobel. Follow Brandon’s comedy: Twitter/Instagram:...

The guys attempt to connect on what's been going on with Steve and his family since adventuring out west for the next month. They also talk about the funny bands and musicians coming out of St. Louis, Missouri, and the states of Wyoming and Colorado. AS ALWAYS: Theme song created by Jair Driesenga. Follow him @brotherjair on Instagram, Facebook, Bandcamp, and Youtube. The logo for the pod was crea...

SHE'S BAAAACK! This week the guys brought in two time guest Jory Grooters to talk about another country album. Follow Jory's gift basket business on Instagram @giftsbyjory. As always: Theme song created by Jair Driesenga. Follow him @brotherjair on Instagram, Facebook, Bandcamp, and Youtube. The logo for the pod was created by Grand Rapids area comedian Carl Sobel. Follow Brandon’s comedy: Twitter...

Steve and his family are heading out west for a road trip!! In this episode, we talk about where he's going as well as talk about our favorite road trip car games! AS ALWAYS: Theme song created by Jair Driesenga. Follow him @brotherjair on Instagram, Facebook, Bandcamp, and Youtube. The logo for the pod was created by Grand Rapids area comedian Carl Sobel. Follow Brandon’s comedy: TikTok/Twitter/I...

Today, the guys are breaking down a handful of Top 5's in celebration of the Fourth of July.  AS ALWAYS: Theme song created by Jair Driesenga. Follow him @brotherjair on Instagram, Facebook, Bandcamp, and Youtube. The logo for the pod was created by Grand Rapids area comedian Carl Sobel. Follow Brandon’s comedy: Twitter/Instagram: @brandonalberda Facebook: Brandon Alberda Comic Follow us on s...

Today, the guys have a fantastic conversation with Lansing area comedian and Saginaw's favorite Mom, Megan Cottington-Heath. We talk about breakups, the meaning behind the band name, and many other things. You can follow Megan on Twitter and Instagram @MegtasticMeg. AS ALWAYS: Theme song created by Jair Driesenga. Follow him @brotherjair on Instagram, Facebook, Bandcamp, and Youtube. The logo for...

Who knew that this album would make us talk about Baroque Pop and cheeseburgers. How does it all tie together? Listen NOW! AS ALWAYS: Theme song created by Jair Driesenga. Follow him @brotherjair on Instagram, Facebook, Bandcamp, and Youtube. The logo for the pod was created by Grand Rapids area comedian Carl Sobel. Follow Brandon’s comedy: Twitter/Instagram: @brandonalberda Facebook: Brandon Albe...

STICK AROUND AFTERWARD for an uncut clip of the conversation before we started recording the episode. Some other fun stories from both Alana and Steve, and Brandon really couldn't just delete them, because they needed to be shared. The crew today also introduces TWO new games to the podcast that will forever be happening from this episode forward. Follow Alana on social media: @gonzaleeza If you l...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVE! To celebrate Steve's day, we decided to talk about a band that shaped him and his musical interests. What will Brandon think of this album? Also, did you realize that 2003 was 18 years ago? AS ALWAYS: Theme song created by Jair Driesenga. Follow him @brotherjair on Instagram, Facebook, Bandcamp, and Youtube. The logo for the pod was created by Grand Rapids area comedian Carl...

Guess who's back? Back again? Harper's back. Tell a friend! Today, Steve, Brandon, and Matt deep dive into Sesame Street for adults, also known as Avenue Q. We talk about the hills being alive, mixtapes, and a fellow comedians gastroenterologist.  You can find Matt on Twitch, just go to twitch.tv/mattopoly83. You can also subscribe and listen to his podcast, Another Episode Podcast, wherever...

Today, the guys are diving head first into a discussion where we talk about South Park, American Idol, and Big Daddy Weave. AS ALWAYS: Theme song created by Jair Driesenga. Follow him @brotherjair on Instagram, Facebook, Bandcamp, and Youtube. The logo for the pod was created by Grand Rapids area comedian Carl Sobel. Follow Brandon’s comedy: Twitter/Instagram: @brandonalberda Facebook: Brandon Alb...

This week, the guys bring in Kalamazoo area comedian Jared Hibbs and we dive deep into Tenacious D. We talk about how we first came across Tenacious D, The Mormon Church has an app on TV, and Brandon officially joins TikTok. AS ALWAYS: Theme song created by Jair Driesenga. Follow him @brotherjair on Instagram, Facebook, Bandcamp, and Youtube. The logo for the pod was created by Grand Rapids area c...

Welcome to Summer! Today the guys are breaking down their Top 5 Summer Jams. AS ALWAYS: Theme song created by Jair Driesenga. Follow him @brotherjair on Instagram, Facebook, Bandcamp, and Youtube. The logo for the pod was created by Grand Rapids area comedian Carl Sobel. Follow Brandon’s comedy: Twitter/Instagram: @brandonalberda Facebook: Brandon Alberda Comic Follow us on social media: Facebook:...

Today, the guys welcome Grand Rapids area comedian, podcaster, and show runner Brian Atkinson, and they take a deep dive into the genius work that comes during a writers strike.  You can follow Brian: Brianacomedian.com Twitter/Instagram/Facebook - BrianAComedian Clean Comedy Time on all social media platforms, as well as the Clean Comedy Time Podcast. Subscribe and listen. AS ALWAYS: Theme s...

Happy 50th Birthday to the one and only Idina Menzel! To celebrate her, we decided we would take a deep dive into one of the greatest Broadway shows of all time.  As always: Theme song created by Jair Driesenga. Follow him @brotherjair on Instagram, Facebook, Bandcamp, and Youtube. The logo for the pod was created by Grand Rapids area comedian Carl Sobel. Follow Brandon’s comedy: Twitter/Instagram...

Today, the guys bring in multi-passionate creative and friend of Brandon's from college, to dive deep into Norwegian pop music. This is another episode out of the norm for Brandon and Steve. What will they think and how will their rating reflect? You can follow Kayla on Instagram @therootedjournal or head on over to her website, therootedjournal.com And, AS ALWAYS: Theme song created by Jair Dries...

Today the guys talk about this 2021 release. They also talk about Bernie and his mittens. As always: Theme song created by Jair Driesenga. Follow him @brotherjair on Instagram, Facebook, Bandcamp, and Youtube. The logo for the pod was created by Grand Rapids area comedian Carl Sobel. Follow Brandon’s comedy: Twitter/Instagram: @brandonalberda Facebook: Brandon Alberda Comic Follow us on social med...

BONUS EPISODE! Today the guys talk with a comedian, podcaster and Twitcher from the middle of the Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Lansing scenes, Matt Harper. We talk about all things Al, and all things band and choir. You can follow Matt on Twitch, just go to Twitch.tv/Mattopoly83 You can also listen and subscribe to his podcast, which is Another Episode Podcast As always: Theme song created by Jair...

This week, the guys talk about the punk rock, ska band The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. As always: Theme song created by Jair Driesenga. Follow him @brotherjair on Instagram, Facebook, Bandcamp, and Youtube. The logo for the pod was created by Grand Rapids area comedian Carl Sobel. Follow Brandon’s comedy: Twitter/Instagram: @brandonalberda Facebook: Brandon Alberda Comic Follow us on social media: Fa...

This past winter, Brandon's family encountered something in their life that they hope no one will ever have to deal with. Unfortunately, miscarriage is such a taboo topic that it goes without being talked about more often than not, and that is unfortunate. Enjoy this episode where Steve and Brandon talk through this situation and you can hear them take a break from the music and just talk as the b...

Today, the guys talked about their Top 8 favorite love songs. There's crying, laughing, and a crazy story about Brandon's ex. As always: Theme song created by Jair Driesenga. Follow him @brotherjair on Instagram, Facebook, Bandcamp, and Youtube. The logo for the pod was created by Grand Rapids area comedian Carl Sobel. Follow Brandon’s comedy: Twitter/Instagram: @brandonalberda Facebook: Brandon A...