Hallelujah Monkeyz: A Gorillaz Fancast

"The Mountain" (2026)

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:05:23 +0000

FROM THE FOUNTAIN TO THE MOUNTAIN (Part 2): Purified and a little damp, Dillon and Trevor begin the arduous yet sublime trek up to the summit. Along their way they'll meet with gods, gurus, and the grave itself.

"The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure the Stream Flows" (2021)

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:28:54 +0000

FROM THE FOUNTAIN TO THE MOUNTAIN (Part 1): After a long and mysterious absence, Dillon and Trevor arrive at base camp, ready with torch and shovel to exhume the long-dormant "#1 Gorillaz Podcast In the World" (-Damon Albarn). After being overstimulated by lasers at their local planetarium, they self-soothe by taking a long soak in the sea, couresy of an oft-overlooked solo effort from everyone's favorite Britpop Baby turned Grief Grandpa.

"Cracker Island" (2023)

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 03:59:25 +0000

Oops a new Gorillaz album came out and it took Dillon and Trevor four months to review it, oopsie whoops fiddlesticks gee whiz

Gorillaz Self-Titled Poll Results

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 07:17:00 +0000

YOU picked the best song on Gorillaz self-titled, and now Trevor and Dillon are here to go over the results. We'll be continuing onward from here with Demon Days, so get on over to https://twitter.com/gorillazfancast to make your voice heard!

New Gold + Cracker Island LP details

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 21:58:00 +0000

On the eve of their next legendary live extravaganza, Dillon and Trevor once again activate your podcast feed to talk about a new Gorillaz song, a confusing LP tracklist, and a chance for you to appear on the show.

Cracker Island + review of "Demoz" (2021)

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:39:00 +0000

Dillon and Trevor are here to turn on the Hallelujah Monkeyz dust buster, suck up the Gorillaz cobwebs, and answer the question on everyone's mind: "Did you see that drawing of Noodle's bare feet Jamie put in the art book?" But seriously, how've you been? You look great. Is that a new shirt?

"Meanwhile EP" (2021)

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 21:39:00 +0000

From seemingly out of nowhere, Gorillaz are back with three new tracks, and Dillon and Trevor must once again dust off the podcast machine to review them. Light up a joint and put this episode on and it'll be like the carnival has come to your home!

20TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: "Gorillaz" Re-Hashed (feat. Log S.)

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 08:41:37 +0000

20 years ago on this very day, an album dropped that would change the letter Z forever. Dillon and Trevor are back to re-review Gorillaz' self-titled debut, and this time they've brought along the mad genious behind Gorillaz vs. Log S. to join in on the fun. Gorillaz with the beat, y'all!

“MM.. FOOD” (2004) / Hobbs Hot Sauce review

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Sat, 16 Jan 2021 05:58:19 +0000

Dillon and Trevor gather together to review a Gorillaz collaborator album for the first time in over two years. Why? Because they are celebrating the life and mourning the passing of a one-of-kind, once-in-a-generation genius: the lyrical supervillain, MF DOOM. But before that, they'll crack open a few bottles of Hobbs Hot Sauce to try their hand at culinary criticism. Sure, Russel may know his way around a kick drum, but can he make a condiment with a kick?

TALKING IN CIRCLES: The Brandon Markell Holmes Interview

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 01:00:00 +0000

Dillon and Trevor sit down with Humanz choir member and Circle of Friendz featured performer Brandon Markell Holmes to discuss the cherryade fountain, breakiing the rules, and taking off your clothes because you believe in your art.

Song Machine Live + review of "Parklife" (1994)

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 20:54:00 +0000

Triple trouble! Trevor and Dillon sit down at the roundtable across from contest winner Alyssa Johnson (host of What a Concept!) to re-live the face-melting madness of Song Machine Live! Then the newly-formed trio rolls up their sleeves for a deep dive into Blur's landmark third LP, the Britpop generation-defining Parklife. How do you feel about getting one of the most jam-packed episodes in Hallelujah Monkeyz history? Because it gives me an ENORMOUS sense of well-being.

JOAN AS PODCAST GUEST: The Joan as Police Woman Interview

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 22:05:38 +0000

Dillon and Trevor sit down to talk to Joan Wasser about "Simplicity", Cloverfield, and Sting's bedroom musk. Don't miss it!

"Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez" (2020)

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Having received the remaining episodes of Song Machine Season 1 far sooner than they’d ever anticipated, Dillon and Trevor take the fully assembled contraption for a test run. Plus, an exciting new contest! Don't miss your opportunity to guest star on a future episode of Hallelujah Monkeyz!

Song Machine Episodes 1-4 ("Live" from the Hallelujah Monkeyz Discord)

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 21:51:00 +0000

Dillon and Trevor are back to inject some momentary bliss into your year of misery and chaos! Listen as they fumble with technology, bid farewell to a legend, and dig in to four new Gorillaz songs and videos! (originally streamed live on 06/11/2020) Livestream art by Gwen (@gwen.loves.art on instagram)

Reject False Icons (The Hallelujah Monkeyz Telethon)

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 18:41:35 +0000

Dillon and Trevor tromp across sticky floors, shell out for overpriced refreshments, and cower under the unmerciful glow of those little flashlight wand thingies when Hallelujah Monkeyz goes to the cinema! Travel back to December when a global Gorillaz party went down in a theater near you, as the boys try to make sense of Denholm Hewlett's Phase 4 and 5 spanning documentary, Reject False Icons. And maybe, just maybe, you'll encounter some of the extended podcast family along the way...

The Albarnaissance (2017-2018)

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Sat, 04 May 2019 09:22:12 +0000

It has been two long months since we left Dillon and Trevor in South Carolina and five long years since half of all life in the universe was extinguished in a snap. In that time society has completely destabilized. But from the soupy grey fog of defeat, hope emerges. Now this crack team of heroes will finally reassemble to give this wounded world what it so desperately needs: a podcast countdown ranking recent Damon Albarn albums and songs.

The First Official Hallelujah Monkeyz Patreon Pledge Drive: "To Pimp a Butterfly" (2015)

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 20:01:48 +0000

It's pledge drive time! Did you enjoy HM's recent live excursion to South Carolina? Well, it wouldn't have been possible without the donations of our cherished patreon donors! What's that? You'd like to pitch in a few dollars too? Well fortunately for you the Patreonkeyz Club is officially accepting new members -- and to celebrate, we're taking a beloved, exclusive, PREMIUM episode out from behind the paywall! Tune in for a sample of the high-quality entertainment you'll have access to when you join the Patreonkeyz Club at patreon.com/hallelujahmonkeyz today, starting at the low low price of $1!

Catch Me Round Chucktown: Hallelujah Monkeyz Live in Charleston, South Carolina

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 07:51:15 +0000

It was August 2018. A humid night in Charleston, South Carolina — Chucktown, the natives call it. The smell of cheap beer and the sound of Gorillaz filled the halls of the Pour House, one of the city’s many beloved music venues. Huddled in the corner with a tape recorder? The Hallelujah Monkeyz and local hero Maxton Stenstrom. Get ready to go bananas.

THE PRODIGAL SON RETURNS: The Cass Browne Interview

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 14:28:26 +0000

At long last Dillon and Trevor sit down with Gorillaz lore mastermind Cass Browne for an epic tumble down memory lane. They talk cancelled Gorillaz movies, where Phase 3 was going before it all came crashing down, and what goes into a Brompton cocktail. Truly an unforgettable episode. The cup that runneth over; return of the Ogre!

LEFT HAND HARUKA METHOD: The Haruka Kuroda Interview

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 03:40:03 +0000

On a heartwarming and emotional episode, this week we talk to Noodle's voice actress, the delightful Haruka Kuroda! Learn about Gorillaz tour bus bathrooms, what Noodle's accent says about her personality, and what the hell was happening behind the scenes in phases 4 & 5. You're gonna fall in love with Haruka; she's the best.

SIMON SAYS: The Simon Tong Interview / "Merrie Land" (2018)

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 10:31:56 +0000

This week, Dillon and Trevor are honored to have Simon Tong on the show to talk about Gorillaz, the Good, the Bad & the Queen, and more! But first they'll sit down with their reading spex and tall crimson candles to analyze, process and celebrate Damon's brand new Brexit record, "Merrie Land." Dillon even breaks down crying at one point while talking about fish, it's a wild ride.

NOODLING AROUND: The Miho Hatori Interview

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 05:23:05 +0000

Hallelujah Monkeyz never take leave, not even on All Hallows Eve! On this jam-packed Halloween special, Dillon and Trevor dissect the new single from the Good, the Bad & the Queen before sitting down for an incredible and candid chat with former Cibo Matto frontwoman and real live actual Noodle herself, Miho Hatori! Grab some cool shoeshine and come on in, but leave your dad outside!

Hallelujah Monkeyz Live at Demon Dayz

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 05:04:11 +0000

The day of reckoning has come at last: join the Hallelujah Monkeyz live at the Pico Rivera Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California as they venture deep into the heart of the Demon Dayz festival to bear witness to the grand finale of Gorillaz (for now, at least). Will the angels be in their favor once more? Or will the devils waiting around every overpriced lemonade stand, questionably-assembled amusement park ride, and skeletal gorilla effigy littering the Demon Dayz fairground spoil the fun? Whatever happens, it’s sure to be one big party of a funeral that you won’t want to miss.

EMERGENCY EPISODE: PRE-GAME SPECIAL

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 06:58:27 +0000

hey we're in LA how bout you? okay cool meet us at the pico rivera sports arena, we'll go see the band together. hey, it's you! do you have like twenty bucks i can borrow? i wanna try to bribe this festival employee to let us backstage to interview damon. cool thanks. oh i'm just gonna go to the frozen lemonade stand real quick to do something, it's not related to the twenty dollars you just gave me. oh look over there it's grace jones! hi how many frozen lemonades can i get for twenty dollars?

TALKING HEAD: The Shaun Ryder Interview / "Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches" (1990)

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 10:08:19 +0000

#FREETHESEA! This week on Hallelujah Monkeyz, Dillon and Trevor link up with the legendary Gorillaz-Unofficial to talk about an exciting new fan campaign, before getting a very special report from one of the band’s recent live shows. Then the boys take a seat at the round table for an in-depth discussion of the Happy Mondays’ “Pills ‘N’ Thrills and Bellyaches” — including a LANDMARK interview with Madchester icon and Gorillaz collaborator himself, Shaun Ryder! Hope you’re feeling lucky, ‘cause this madcap episode is sure to leave your melon in a knot!

DEATH BY LIFE: The Phi Life Cypher Interview / "Millennium Metaphors" (2000)

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 23:17:20 +0000

At long last the time has come. As Damon Albarn prepares to see his animated band off for another decade or so with a few final exciting live shows, Dillon and Trevor sit down with a pair of guests that they’ve been meaning to speak with for quite some time: UK rap duo and Phase 1 Gorillaz collaborators Phi Life Cypher.

EMERGENCY EPISODE: THE GREAT COURSE CORRECTION OF SEPTEMBER 2018

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 07:24:27 +0000

HOLY SHIT WE AREN'T DEAD DID YOU MISS US DO YOU HATE US DON'T WORRY WE HAVE SO MUCH GORILLAZ TO TALK ABOUT LIKE SOOOO MUCH GORILLAZ! TRANZ VIDEO! FREE MURDOC! TEASERS FOR OUR MYSTERY EPISODE! IT'S ALL HERE AND IT'S ALLLLLLLL GORILLAZ!

"The Now Now" (2018)

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 02:49:32 +0000

This week, Dillon and Trevor take a moment to congratulate a member of the Gorillaz family on some impressive detective work, before scrounging up some cash in an attempt to help spring Murdoc from jail and make Gorillaz great again. After that, the boys plot an expedition into Damon Albarn’s trans-Atlantic tunnel to confront their shadow doppelgängers and heed the call of an ancient forest deity known as the King of Cool. Along the way, they might just have a few things to say about the new Gorillaz album, too.

EMERGENCY EPISODE: THE NOW NOW FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 06:44:23 +0000

THE NOW NOW IS OUT! WE LISTENED TO IT! THEN WE TURNED ON OUR MICROPHONES AND TALKED INTO THEM! THEN DILLON EDITED IT INTO THIS EPISODE! THAT'S ALL THAT HAPPENED, OH WAIT NO ALSO WE UPLOADED IT!

HIDDEN EPISODE: Happy Father's Day

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 07:00:14 +0000

It's Father's Day and Dillon is trying desperately to connect with his kid

"Modern Life is Rubbish" (1993) - 6/10/2018

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 19:10:34 +0000

#FreeMurdoc! Dillon and Trevor dig into the plethora of phase 5 news this week and see if they can’t help bail out an old friend. Then it’s time to head back to the birth of britpop to wall up the borders, turn off the radio and dig into Sunday roast with Blur — modern life may be rubbish, but we’ve got another album by Damon’s old band to review!

EMERGENCY EPISODE: HUMILITY & LAKE ZURICH

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 05:05:19 +0000

HAPPY GORILLAZ DAY 2018! So much stuff went down today but we're just gonna focus on these 2 new songs and this music video in this breathless emergency episode. They're back! Phase 5! Sick!

MOVIE NIGHT: "Tank Girl" (1995) - 6/01/2018

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Thu, 31 May 2018 09:23:47 +0000

Hope you brought your popcorn, because it’s movie night on Hallelujah Monkeyz! Before the show begins, Dillon and Trevor catch up with what’s been going on with Gorillaz, including the upcoming release of their next album The Now Now and a shocking addition to the lineup of the animated band. Then it’s lights, camera, action as the boys find themselves in the year 2033 with no cable television, no celebrities, and no water — only the 1995 film adaptation of Jamie Hewlett’s cult favorite comic strip Tank Girl. It may have “tanked” in theaters, but does the movie deserve its reputation as a massive flop? Lock up your sons, tune in, and find out!

"Big Fish Theory" (2017) - 4/29/2018

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 08:57:28 +0000

After giving Trevor a few weeks to log off from the Annotated Fall, everyone’s favorite monkeyz reconvene to crack the conspiracies surrounding the imminent sixth Gorillaz album and review the band’s new song with Kali Uchis. Next, our hosts are joined by a special guest for a trip down memory lane and a roundtable discussion of Vince Staple’s 2016 sophomore LP, Big Fish Theory. Sounds like the show’s gonna need a bigger boat!

"This Nation's Saving Grace" (1985) - 3/05/2018

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 07:15:00 +0000

After attending a drunken coronation at the 2018 Brit Awards, Dillon and Trevor honor the late Captain Mark E. Smith by trying to review a record by his band the Fall – only to find themselves enlisted in a musical cult in service of the most chaotic evil fascist lunatic this side of Murdoc Niccals. Fortunately, the local devotees are a friendly lot, or at least a well-informed one. With a little help, the boys just might be able to learn what it’s like to live in the wonderful and frightening world of Mark E. Smith and the Fall.

"3 Feet High and Rising" (1989) - 2/19/2018

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 03:27:20 +0000

Dillon and Trevor check in on the Gorillaz TV show before experiencing a devastating chocolate attack from De La Soul. Their debut album is trippy, it’s original, it’s fearless, but how many feet high and rising is it? (Hint: it’s a magic number)

"Viva! la Woman" (1996) - 1/29/2018

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 05:59:30 +0000

After taking a moment to mourn the passing of a legendary and beloved member of the Gorillaz family, Dillon and Trevor loosen their belts and chow down on “Viva! La Woman”, a peculiar record by an eccentric duo known as Cibo Matto. These boys might know their chicken, but have they got the stomach for a surreal dinner with Miho Hatori?

"Leisure" (1991) - 1/15/2018

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 16:54:17 +0000

To kick off a brand new season of the show, Dillon and Trevor say "better late than never" and exchange Christmas gifts! Then, in an exciting new segment, we take our first dip inside the Hallelujah Monkeyz Mailbag! After that it's back to 1991 to meet Britain's newest hitmakers Seymour, their precocious five-year-old frontman Damon Albarn, and their debut album "Leisure". With a bit of luck, the boys will do their best to bring a very blurry album into focus!

"Everyday Robots" (2014) - 1/08/2018

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 05:56:57 +0000

After a month away, Dillon and Trevor return to finish off season five of Hallelujah Monkeyz with a review of Damon Albarn’s solo record, Everyday Robots. Sure, there may only be one gorilla’s name on the cover, but there are a whole lot more monkeying around behind the scenes!

"The Bravest Man in the Universe" (2011) - 1/01/2018

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 06:09:35 +0000

Having completed their journey to the west, Dillon and Trevor muster up what courage they have left to sit down with The Bravest Man in the Universe. Face your fears and join us this week for a discussion on the life and times of Bobby Womack, including his final solo album, which was co-written and produced by none other than Gorillaz patriarch Damon Albarn himself!

Monkey: Journey to the West (2008) - 12/26/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 05:08:42 +0000

Dillon and Trevor embark on a Journey to the West and discuss Monkey, a Mandarin opera from 2007 featuring music by Damon Albarn and art design by Jamie Hewlett. With only the stars to guide them, it’s an odyssey unlike anything the show has seen before!

HOLIDAY CHECK-IN / PATERNITY LEAVE SPECIAL: “ONE-HIT WONDERS OF THE WORLD” STARRING MAXTON STENSTROM

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 25 Dec 2017 03:28:55 +0000

As Hallelujah Monkeyz approaches the end of its December hiatus, Trevor pops in with a few quick updates and a special holiday gift: the first episode of “One-Hit Wonders of the World” — an upcoming podcast starring friend-of-the-program and honorary Hallelujah Monkey Maxton Stenstrom.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: THE GREAT BOTTLENECK OF NOVEMBER 2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 18:53:08 +0000

In lieu of a massive Thanksgiving turkey of an episode, Dillon and Trevor are back this week with a measly tablespoon of cranberry sauce. But like the piilgrims setting forth with promise of an undiscovered world, they announce an exciting new Patreon exclusive! You can be like the Native Americans who generously shared their corn with the settlers by going to patreon.com/hallelujahmonkeyz and supporting the show. We know what we're thankful for: you, the listener.

"The Good, The Bad & The Queen" (2007) Track - By - Track Review - 11:13:2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 11:45:17 +0000

Cor blimey! After taking a spin through two high-concept hip hop records by notable Gorillaz collaborators, what’s next for Hallelujah Monkeyz? Why, it’s only the Good, the Bad, & the Queen, innit! If you ain’t ‘eard of it, it’s a very, very English record by that bloke from Blur, along with a few other famous faces that have played important roles in the history of Gorillaz both before and since. There are dark clouds in the sky and the tea kettle’s on... just another day in the Kingdom of Doom.

EMERGENCY EPISODE: SUPER DELUXE VINYL

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 11:32:02 +0000

hi it's me dillon i stayed up late editing this fast and i forgot to have trevor send me the episode description and i am too tired to write a good one, but hey there are 14 new gorillaz songs and we talked about ALLLLL of them episode features the new single "Belonging" by Infinitefreefall so go Google all dat

"The Mouse and the Mask" (2005) - Halloween/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 20:03:37 +0000

Just in time for Halloween, Dillon and Trevor turn on Adult Swim and sit down with The Mouse and the Mask, a one-off hip hop record from 2005 starring phase 2 Gorillaz collaborators Danger Mouse and MF DOOM. This episode may not seem too spooky at first listen, but if you play it backwards I’m pretty sure you can hear what sounds like an undead spirit rattling its chains and calling out for Phi Life Cypher to come be on the show. FEATURING A WORLD PREMIER OF A NEW TRACK BY GORILLAZ VS LOG S (http://gorillazvslogs.webs.com/)

"Deltron 3030" (2000) Track-by-Track Review - 10/23/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 22:04:50 +0000

In the first episode of a special family-oriented season of Hallelujah Monkeyz, Dillon and Trevor take a quantum leap to the distant future and check out Deltron 3030, 2001’s epic sci-fi hip-hopera starring Gorillaz collaborators Dan the Automator and Del the Funkee Homosapien. From rap battles to robots, it’s our most instupituous episode ever!

Hallelujah Monkeyz Live at the Forum - 10/17/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 05:52:00 +0000

Something is gonna happen tonight! And by “tonight” I mean Thursday October 5th, which is when Dillon and Trevor had the great fortune of seeing Gorillaz live at the Forum in Los Angeles, California. Will all of their Gorillaz live dreams come true? Or will they end up busted and blue? Most importantly... who’s Arthur?

"Demon Detour" (2005) & "iTunes Session" (2010) - 10/02/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 10:34:10 +0000

There’s plenty of news to get excited about this week, as Damon Albarn premiers a new Gorillaz song and grows ever closer to his dream of seeing his beloved musical children brought to life via holograms. After that, Dillon and Trevor hop into the studio with various incarnations of the Gorillaz live band to check out the Demon Detour — a series of live tracks recorded to promote Demon Days in 2005 — as well as the group’s live iTunes session from 2010. Not all the performances are great, but hey, even the duds make for some “lively” discussion!

"Demon Days Live" - 09/25/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 05:50:58 +0000

This week, Dillon and Trevor take in a night at the opera, heading to Manchester circa 2005 to see Gorillaz perform Demon Days in its entirety. Well, they’re actually just reviewing another DVD, but hey, at least this way you don’t need to use those dumb little binocular things. What’re those called, anyways?

"D-Sides (Disc 2)" (2007) - 09/18/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 03:33:39 +0000

In what will surely go down in podcasting history as the worst episode of Hallelujah Monkeyz ever, Dillon and Trevor grit their teeth and sit through every excruciating minute of the nine phase two remixes included on the special edition of D-Sides. You're gonna need a lot more than a panda to hug if you want to get through this episode.

"Gorillazish Mix" (2001) & "Roadkill: The Mixtape" (2005)- 09/11/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 03:19:37 +0000

After trying to figure out the most passive aggressive way to gaslight the firstborn son of Jamie Hewlett into appearing on the show, Dillon and Trevor take a better look at two former Gorillaz producers by checking out a pair of promotional mixtapes they created while working with the band: “Gorillazish Mix” — a phase one compilation tracing the musical influences of Dan “the Automator” Nakamura — and “Roadkill”, a phase two showcase of the group’s new collaborators directed by Brian “Danger Mouse” Burton. It’s a level of content-scrounging unlike any the show has seen before!

Interview with Dubversive of Spacemonkeyz / "Laika Come Home" Track-by-Track Review - 09/04/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 04:09:35 +0000

With a Russian space dog at the helm and some reggae on the stereo, Dillon and Trevor set their controls for the heart of the dub and take an interstellar look at Laika Come Home -- with a little help from one of the Spacemonkeyz themselves, Dubversive! It's one small step for a dog, one giant leap for monkeyz everywhere.

Interview with Ceri Levy, director of "Bananaz" - 08/28/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 05:34:21 +0000

The Hallelujah Monkeyz End of the Summer Double Episode Bananaz Blowout continues as Dillon and Trevor welcome director Ceri Levy to the show for an in-depth chat about his years as Gorillaz' documentarian. What's it like being inches away from a vomiting Damon Albarn? Tune in and find out!

"Bananaz" - 08/21/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 05:35:35 +0000

Having subjected themselves to an exhausting season of exploring every last nook and cranny of the Gorillaz mythos, Dillon and Trevor kick back and unwind with a copy of Bananaz, Ceri Levy's 2008 documentary about the first two phases of the project. Well, really it's a movie about Damon Albarn trying to catch a cigarette in his mouth, but I think they mention the band a few times too.

Murdoc's Pirate Radio & The Book of Gorillaz - 08/14/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 11:05:13 +0000

Like two fledgling paleontologists, Dillon and Trevor take on the incomplete skeleton that is Phase 3's storyline and do their best to reassemble it into a beautiful T-Rex. Meanwhile, Murdoc Niccals has a serious drinking problem. Patreon: www.patreon.com/hallelujahmonkeyz Discord: discord.gg/Nr9Du4S Email: hallelujahmonkeyz@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/gorillazfancast

Rise of the Ogre (Part 2) - 08/07/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 13:35:36 +0000

After a week away, the Hallelujah Monkeyz book club reconvenes as Dillon and Trevor conclude their coverage of the band's biography, Rise of the Ogre. Time to close the book on this two-parter!

QUARANTINE EPISODE: TERMINAL DILLNESS

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 02:39:09 +0000

While Dillon's laid up in the Hallelujah Monkeyz sick bay, Trevor takes an opportunity to demo a new recurring segment -- with a little help from a very special guest!

Rise of the Ogre (Part 1) - 07/24/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 07:02:21 +0000

Dillon and Trevor call the first meeting of the Hallelujah Monkeyz Book Club to order and discuss the first half of the band's 2006 biography, Rise of the Ogre. It's a real page-turner of an episode! Well, you know what I mean! Patreon: patreon.com/hallelujahmonkeyz Discord: discord.gg/Nr9Du4S Twitter: twitter.com/gorillazfancast

"The Apex Tapes" & "We Are the Dury" - 07/17/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 07:09:42 +0000

In a very special time-traveling episode, Dillon and Trevor check in on the progression of the band’s North American tour, along with the developing friendship between 2D and Brazilian footballer David Luiz. Then it’s time to brush up on your Gorillaz lore as we take a listen to a series of radio interviews the animated side of the project released alongside the band's first and second albums: “The Apex Tapes” and “We Are the Dury”. All that, and teatime with Damon Albarn. Patreon: www.patreon.com/hallelujahmonkeyz Discord: discord.gg/Nr9Du4S Twitter: twitter.com/gorillazfancast

HIDDEN EPISODE: THE UNBEARABLE ABSENCE OF DILLON

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 03:30:41 +0000

This week's episode of Hallelujah Monkeyz is going to be a few days late, but until it drops, enjoy this special, hidden bonus episode -- starring everyone's favorite Hallelujah Monkeyz co-host, Trevor Ikrath! (sorry Dillon)

Celebrity Take Down & Slowboat to Hades - 07/03/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 13:05:39 +0000

Trevor and Dillon fall asleep watching the band's DVDs, Celebrity Takedown and Slowboat to Hades -- each a marathon of odds and ends guaranteed to leave even the most fervent Gorillaz fans feeling a bit "eel." Or maybe they just overdid it on the lemonade. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallelujahmonkeyz Discord: https://discord.gg/Nr9Du4S Twitter: https://twitter.com/gorillazfancast hallelujahmonkeyz@gmail.com

The Music Videos - 06/26/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 08:18:33 +0000

Dillon and Trevor spend some time sampling some artistic offerings from the Gorillaz fan community before finally paying Jamie his dues and exploring the band's official music videos; which makes for, dare I say, quite an... "animated" discussion. What, no good? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallelujahmonkeyz Discord: https://discord.gg/Nr9Du4S Twitter: https://twitter.com/gorillazfancast hallelujahmonkeyz@gmail.com

EMERGENCY EPISODE: WE'RE TAKING A WEEK OFF / THE WORST GORILLAZ SONG

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 05:17:01 +0000

Dillon and Trevor are busy this week, so in lieu of a full episode they are announcing their picks for the worst Gorillaz song so that you'll get upset and unsubscribe from the show! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallelujahmonkeyz Discord: https://discord.gg/Nr9Du4S Twitter: https://twitter.com/gorillazfancast hallelujahmonkeyz@gmail.com

Season Two Finale - 06/12/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 09:06:17 +0000

Dillon and Trevor close out season two of Hallelujah Monkeyz with a bang by recapping the band's Demon Dayz festival and all it entailed. After that, it's time to lay the cards on the table and rank the podcast's favorite Gorillaz songs and albums in what's sure to be a heated death match for the ages. Will differing opinions threaten to tear the show apart at its very foundation? I hope not, because I really like writing these episode descriptions every week! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallelujahmonkeyz Discord: https://discord.gg/Nr9Du4S Twitter: https://twitter.com/gorillazfancast hallelujahmonkeyz@gmail.com

Rarities Roulette (Part 2) - 06/05/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 13:43:27 +0000

Dillon and Trevor decipher some intriguing clues about the next Gorillaz music video before trying their luck at another round of Rarities Roulette, diving back into the remainder of the band's non-album singles, demos, and who knows what else. New word: Lepidosauria. It means lizards and snakes and stuff. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallelujahmonkeyz Discord: https://discord.gg/Nr9Du4S Twitter: https://twitter.com/gorillazfancast hallelujahmonkeyz@gmail.com

Rarities Roulette (Part 1) - 05/30/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Tue, 30 May 2017 08:13:08 +0000

In the first part of a special two-part episode, Dillon and Trevor try their luck at Rarities Roulette and discuss the band's non-album singles, demos, official features, soundtrack appearances and more - including the first two tracks to surface from the super deluxe version of Humanz. C'mon baby, Murdoc needs a new pair of shoes! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallelujahmonkeyz Discord: https://discord.gg/Nr9Du4S Twitter: https://twitter.com/gorillazfancast hallelujahmonkeyz@gmail.com

"The Fall" (2010) Track-by-Track Review - 05/22/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 22 May 2017 05:32:18 +0000

Dillon and Trevor pitch an idea for the next Gorillaz music video and then hit the road for a track-by-track tour through the band's divisive and challenging fourth album (?) The Fall. Complete with some listener-submitted love for the record, it's a journey as long and winding as a nightmarish Gorillaz tour, and more fun than a yodeling pickle. In retrospect, we should have recorded this episode using nothing but an iPad. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallelujahmonkeyz Discord: https://discord.gg/Nr9Du4S Twitter: https://twitter.com/gorillazfancast hallelujahmonkeyz@gmail.com

"D-Sides" (2007) Track-by-Track Review - 05/15/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 15 May 2017 09:54:47 +0000

Dillon and Trevor are building a highway back to 2007, when iPhones were new, mortgages were subprime, and studio outtakes were sweet & plentiful. Is D-Sides secretly one of the best Gorillaz albums? Plus, Dil' puts Trev's knowledge of obscure Gorillaz trivia to the literal test. Will he have swagga or will he get lost in heaven (demo)? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallelujahmonkeyz Discord: https://discord.gg/Nr9Du4S Twitter: https://twitter.com/gorillazfancast hallelujahmonkeyz@gmail.com

"G-Sides" (2001) Track-by-Track Review - 05/08/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 08 May 2017 09:33:09 +0000

Dillon and Trevor attempt to decode the mysteries and secrets of the newly released tracklist for the Super Deluxe edition of Humanz. Then it's time to hop onboard the Ghost Train for our track-by-track review of the band's first collection of non-album material, G-Sides. Is the Wiseguys House of Wisdom remix of 19-2000 secretly the best version of the song? No, but tune in and listen to us talk about it anyways! Phi-Life Cypher, please return our calls. We don't even care if you come on the show, we just want to know that you're safe. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallelujahmonkeyz Discord: https://discord.gg/Nr9Du4S Twitter: https://twitter.com/gorillazfancast hallelujahmonkeyz@gmail.com

"Humanz" (2017) Track-by-Track Review - 05/01/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 01 May 2017 08:26:58 +0000

Dillon and Trevor armageddon down to brass tacks in their in-depth review of Humanz. Hear their strange and elaborate visions of stranded astronauts and their yet stranger and elaborate-er fanfiction operas. It’s a new Gorillaz album. Guys, there’s a new Gorillaz album. Insane. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallelujahmonkeyz Discord: https://discord.gg/Nr9Du4S Twitter: https://twitter.com/gorillazfancast hallelujahmonkeyz@gmail.com

EMERGENCY EPISODE: HUMANZ FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 06:51:53 +0000

HUMANZ IS OUT! WE LISTENED TO IT! AHHHHHHHHHHHHH Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallelujahmonkeyz Discord: https://discord.gg/Nr9Du4S Twitter: https://twitter.com/gorillazfancast hallelujahmonkeyz@gmail.com

"Plastic Beach" (2010) Track-by-Track Review - 04/24/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 05:13:18 +0000

Dillon and Trevor try to attend a Humanz House Party (to varying degrees of success) and embark on an all-expenses-paid tour of Damon and Jamie's floating pile of garbage, Plastic Beach. Might've been able to get there sooner, but hey, that's what happens when you ask Mark E. Smith for directions. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallelujahmonkeyz Discord: https://discord.gg/Nr9Du4S Twitter: https://twitter.com/gorillazfancast hallelujahmonkeyz@gmail.com

"Demon Days" (2005) Track-by-Track Review - 04/17/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 14:05:20 +0000

Dillon and Trevor play around with the new Gorillaz mobile app, get hyped up for a Gorillaz house party, and listen to an outtake from Humanz that got left on the cutting room floor. Then the Demon Days are upon us as we take a track-by-track look at the band’s 2005 sophomore album and find ourselves on a tour through Damon Albarn’s Guide to the End Times. At least, if this damn vinyl doesn’t keep skipping! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallelujahmonkeyz Discord: https://discord.gg/Nr9Du4S Twitter: https://twitter.com/gorillazfancast hallelujahmonkeyz@gmail.com

Interview with Gorillaz collaborator Melanie JB Charles - 04/10/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 05:00:24 +0000

Dillon and Trevor talk about the upcoming Gorillaz TV show and review “Let Me Out”. In the second half of the show, they're joined by Melanie JB Charles, who talks about opera racism, voodoo, and the proper pronunciation of the word "flautist." Oh, and what it was like to work on the new Gorillaz record. Phi-Life Cypher: We are prepared to offer you a ten (10) dollar appearance fee to come on the show, which you can divide between you however you think is fair. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallelujahmonkeyz Discord: https://discord.gg/Nr9Du4S Twitter: https://twitter.com/gorillazfancast hallelujahmonkeyz@gmail.com

"Gorillaz" (2001) Track-by-Track Review - 04/03/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 08:12:56 +0000

Dillon and Trevor review Gorillaz' debut album, but not before discussing two new remixes and whether the band will ever collaborate with Insane Clown Posse. Once again, Phi Life Cypher: if you are reading this, please contact us immediately. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallelujahmonkeyz Discord: https://discord.gg/Nr9Du4S Twitter: https://twitter.com/gorillazfancast hallelujahmonkeyz@gmail.com

Humanz Sampler Review - 03/27/2017

Trevor Ikrath & Dillon Flynn — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 00:57:14 +0000

Dillon and Trevor recap the secret show at Printworks, review the four new tracks from Humanz, and set the record straight about which band members' dicks have been depicted in canonical artwork. If either member of Phi Life Cypher is reading this, please come on our podcast. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallelujahmonkeyz Discord: https://discord.gg/Nr9Du4S Twitter: https://twitter.com/gorillazfancast hallelujahmonkeyz@gmail.com