Hallelujah Monkeyz: A Gorillaz Fancast
147 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 81 ratings"The #1 Gorillaz podcast in the world" - Damon Albarn
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Episodes
"Cracker Island" (2023)
June 13, 2023 03:59 - 2 hours - 290 MBOops 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
February 19, 2023 07:17 - 28 minutes - 48.9 MBYOU 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
September 20, 2022 21:58 - 41 minutes - 75.4 MBOn 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)
June 27, 2022 20:39 - 1 hour - 155 MBDillon 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?
Cracker Island + review of "Demoz" (2021)
June 27, 2022 20:39 - 1 hour - 155 MBDillon 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)
August 28, 2021 21:39 - 53 minutes - 105 MBFrom 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!
"Meanwhile EP" (2021)
August 28, 2021 21:39 - 53 minutes - 105 MBFrom 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.)
March 26, 2021 08:41 - 2 hours - 113 MB20 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!
20TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: "Gorillaz" Re-Hashed (feat. Log S.)
March 26, 2021 08:41 - 2 hours - 113 MB20 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
January 16, 2021 05:58 - 1 hour - 110 MBDillon 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?
“MM.. FOOD” (2004) / Hobbs Hot Sauce review
January 16, 2021 05:58 - 1 hour - 110 MBDillon 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
January 12, 2021 01:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBDillon 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.
TALKING IN CIRCLES: The Brandon Markell Holmes Interview
January 12, 2021 01:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBDillon 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)
December 13, 2020 20:54 - 2 hours - 141 MBTriple 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. ...
Song Machine Live + review of "Parklife" (1994)
December 13, 2020 20:54 - 2 hours - 141 MBTriple 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
November 02, 2020 22:05 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBDillon and Trevor sit down to talk to Joan Wasser about "Simplicity", Cloverfield, and Sting's bedroom musk. Don't miss it!
JOAN AS PODCAST GUEST: The Joan as Police Woman Interview
November 02, 2020 22:05 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBDillon 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)
October 23, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 121 MBHaving 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, Season One: Strange Timez" (2020)
October 23, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 121 MBHaving 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)
June 22, 2020 21:51 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBDillon 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)
Song Machine Episodes 1-4 ("Live" from the Hallelujah Monkeyz Discord)
June 22, 2020 21:51 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBDillon 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)
February 06, 2020 18:41 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBDillon 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 alo...
Reject False Icons (The Hallelujah Monkeyz Telethon)
February 06, 2020 18:41 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBDillon 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)
May 04, 2019 09:22 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBIt 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 Albarnaissance (2017-2018)
May 04, 2019 09:22 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBIt 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)
March 12, 2019 20:01 - 2 hours - 143 MBIt'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...
The First Official Hallelujah Monkeyz Patreon Pledge Drive: "To Pimp a Butterfly" (2015)
March 12, 2019 20:01 - 2 hours - 143 MBIt'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 y...
Catch Me Round Chucktown: Hallelujah Monkeyz Live in Charleston, South Carolina
March 04, 2019 07:51 - 2 hours - 144 MBIt 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.
Catch Me Round Chucktown: Hallelujah Monkeyz Live in Charleston, South Carolina
March 04, 2019 07:51 - 2 hours - 144 MBIt 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
December 10, 2018 14:28 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBAt 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!
THE PRODIGAL SON RETURNS: The Cass Browne Interview
December 10, 2018 14:28 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBAt 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
November 25, 2018 03:40 - 44 minutes - 82 MBOn 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.
LEFT HAND HARUKA METHOD: The Haruka Kuroda Interview
November 25, 2018 03:40 - 44 minutes - 82 MBOn 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)
November 21, 2018 10:31 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis 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.
SIMON SAYS: The Simon Tong Interview / "Merrie Land" (2018)
November 21, 2018 10:31 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis 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
November 01, 2018 05:23 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBHallelujah 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!
NOODLING AROUND: The Miho Hatori Interview
November 01, 2018 05:23 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBHallelujah 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
October 29, 2018 05:04 - 2 hours - 131 MBThe 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 fairgrou...
Hallelujah Monkeyz Live at Demon Dayz
October 29, 2018 05:04 - 2 hours - 131 MBThe 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?...
EMERGENCY EPISODE: PRE-GAME SPECIAL
October 20, 2018 06:58 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBhey 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...
EMERGENCY EPISODE: PRE-GAME SPECIAL
October 20, 2018 06:58 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBhey 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)
October 15, 2018 10:08 - 1 hour - 57 MB#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 fee...
TALKING HEAD: The Shaun Ryder Interview / "Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches" (1990)
October 15, 2018 10:08 - 1 hour - 57 MB#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, ‘caus...
DEATH BY LIFE: The Phi Life Cypher Interview / "Millennium Metaphors" (2000)
October 10, 2018 23:17 - 1 hour - 100 MBAt 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.
DEATH BY LIFE: The Phi Life Cypher Interview / "Millennium Metaphors" (2000)
October 10, 2018 23:17 - 1 hour - 100 MBAt 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
September 15, 2018 07:24 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBHOLY 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!
EMERGENCY EPISODE: THE GREAT COURSE CORRECTION OF SEPTEMBER 2018
September 15, 2018 07:24 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBHOLY 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)
July 04, 2018 02:49 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBThis 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 s...
"The Now Now" (2018)
July 04, 2018 02:49 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBThis 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 ...
EMERGENCY EPISODE: THE NOW NOW FIRST IMPRESSIONS
June 29, 2018 06:44 - 23 minutes - 22 MBTHE 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!