I still listen to the podcasts. I miss you guys. I’ve picked a few of Hugo winners after your reviews. Listening last night got me nostolgic for hearing The Graveyard Book again. 🥰 I hope you’re both well.

Ahhhh the Bert and Ernie of pad-casting are great! I reload and listen to the older casts just for fun - and I alwasy find something NEW from the old.... Keep up the great work!

I love this 'cast, as it doesn't focus on computer games only. My favorite are the lab sessions, but either way it is one of my must-listens.

Best part of my week.

My favorite podcast. Well done episodes with professional level production. If you like gaming, you'll like these blokes.

A well produced, highly-entertaining and insightful podcast that consistently delivers new content. Great for listeners seeking intellectual and humorous commentary on the gaming industry.

Humor and knowledge :)

Tim and Jon are knowledgable, funny and very regular. They cover a wide range of games and intelligentlly discuss both the topics of the moment and memories of games past. I enjoy how the episodes alternate between news, topics and what they're playing and always look forward to the next episode. A great resource for anyone who likes to know what is going on in gaming but doesn't have time to read or try everything that comes out. My thanks to Tim and Jon for putting together such a good podcast.

I enjoy this podcast very much. Always interesting. Keep it up!

One of my 'can't miss' listens.  10 thumbs up

I listen to a lot of podcasts, and Van Hemlock is one of the few that stays consistent both in quality and schedulle. Keep up the good work, Jon/Tim.

These guys could read the dictionary and make it interesting, but fortuately they talk about MMO/console games which makes it even better!

I started listening to these guys sometime in November and I can only say good things about them. I originally started listening to MMO podcasts with the MOG Army podcast (Gary Gannon and Ryan Verniere) and I really liked them. They were quite vulgar though, but hilarious at the same time. Unfortunately, they stopped their podcast and moved on to Warhammer exclusively for their podcast, which failed pretty hard. Then I listened to Brent from Virgin Worlds for quite some time (Episode 30-something to over 100). He was a refreshing change from the cursing tendencies of Gary and Ryan and his humor was so few and far between that I thought it was really funny. He was much more informative than Gary and Ryan, but somewhat lacked the comedy that they provided. He stopped doing his podcast at episode 120-something I believe and I don't know what happened to him. Then came Van Hemlock. These guys, to me, combine the best parts of Gary, Ryan, and Brent into one super awesome podcast. There is alot of humor, but it is completely family-friendly. The information they provide is great and keeps me up to date with MMO's (since I have found it hard to play any current MMO's) and games in general. Their British accents were originally tough for me to get past, but I have learned to really like hearing them talk. I also learned what quid is (are?). I hope this one stays around for awhile.

This is a great podcast and extremely fun to listen to. I find myself laughing along and always wondering what they are going to say next. They have an indepth knowledge of games and present a realistic view of games from true gamers. I always find myself waiting for when the next podcast comes out and never quite sure why. Must be because they are just that damn good. They also have awesome British accents.

The Van Hemlock's podcast is like a very well balanced video game. Enough chatter that you become bonded to the characters w/enough material to keep you interested. Plus, when I share the info I learned. I sound smarticle & sometimes impress the boys =0P

I don't understand why these guys don't attract more attention. I've drudged through far too many less than mediocre podcasts, full of unentertaining, pompous, vocabulary-challenged windbags, before finally finding these two Brits. I'm actually amazed at the frequency of their shows...twice a week?!?! Keep up the great work gents! Elden

Excellent Podcast! If you are into MMO's or PC games this show is for you, They do a good job of covering gaming news as well as venturing into more thought provoking discussions regarding gaming including social aspects, game design, and just about anything else gaming related. I enjoy all the discussions even those about games I do not play. These guys also do a great job of keeping a steady stream of shows flowing. And how can you go wrong with those great British accents.... Keep up the great work guys :)

After 42 shows, this review is long overdue. I wholeheartedly recommend this podcast. If you are an adult (gasp), interested in computer games in general and MMOs in particular, and are looking for intelligent, informed discussion about current events and themes in and around the genre, look no further than Van Hemlock's podcast. Van Hemlock and his partner Jon (Jon is the Obelix to Van Hemlock's Asterix) are clever without being smarmy, authoritative without being overbearing, and funny and talented as hell despite their protestations to the contrary. Bravo!

These two guys know their stuff and deliver all the current news on gaming (PC and console) superbly. Yes, they do lean towards MMO's so be prepared for that but man they must put in a lot of time to actual gaming because their knowledge of the multiple games they talk about is immense.

This is a wonderful listen. Very relaxing and very entertaining plus it's informative.

Van Hemlock is a rare example of good radio style commentary and excellent editing. The quality of the audio is fantastic but what makes it shine is the exceptional dialog between it's two lead hosts. John and Van Hemlock are witty, charming, casual and very knowledgable about every new subject they bring up on each new show. Over all, an excellent podcast that doesn't insult the listener and keeps the subject fresh and interesting.

Awesome show. My personal favorite of the Virginworlds collective, Van Hemlock and Jon are always funny, informative, and compelling ( not to mention they both have seductive accents).

Great podcast, one that I check constantly for updates. I love y'alls take on gaming news and having fun while podcasting! Keep up the good work Van Hemlock and you too Jon!

A solid show.

These guy are a hilarious pair, but also keep us informed, and throw in thought provoking discussion topics, I can only aspire to be like these guys.

Like my title says, this is great. Good rapport between the show's hosts covering games from the console to the PC/Mac. Highly recommended!

Really enjoy this podcast, and I listen to all of them on the Virgin Worlds Collective

I love these guys. The show is great and feels like you're sitting in a pub and talking to a couple of friends about the game industry. Highly recommended.

Great audio, well informed well spoken hosts. Awesome topics, WOOOT

Interesting range of topics, not just about play but often about the business behind the making, marketing, and offering of MMOs...love the tone of this podcast...it's....relaxing and pleasant as well as informative, insightful, and well...reasonable and thoughtful. Very well edited. I look forward to every episode and it is one of the first I listen to when I download a new batch of podcasts.

I really enjoy getting to listen to Tim and Jon talk about the MMO genre. They're both funny, insightful guys, and they obviously have a natural rapport. It comes across really well in their audio, and draws the listener into the conversation. Highly recommended for anyone that enjoys Massive games.

It's a real pleasure to listen to Van Hemlock and friends. They really know a lot about MMOs and they aren't afraid to state their opinions. Keep up the great work! Wish I had an accent like that...