The Withering Effect - Minecraft Podcast
The Withering Effect is a podcast about Minecraft - Each episode joins our hosts as they avoid the Wither to bring you the latest news, experiences, ideas and opinions on the world's best-selling game. Whether you're down the darkest mine or building your base to the sky, take us on your next Minecraft adventure.
Episodes
In this episode, DuDs and Carl discuss Bedrock Add-ons and Hermitcraft Season 9 coming to Marketplace. Plus, all the changes and updates coming to Minecraft 1.20.5 and 1.21, changes to our Patron Minecraft server, and you can now listen along with the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and our website. Also, we have two listener comments from JesseW. The first is about a possible future Combat update, and the second includes ideas for...
In this episode, DuDs and Carl discuss Decked Out 2, Cloud Gaming, Veritgo, Single Player and DuDs Channel 64 Storage Room. In the News, There will be no more updates to Minecraft Legends, and Google Podcasts will close in April. Plus, We have two listener comments, the first is from JesseW, they ask what a Combat Update would mean for the Fletching table and if it will make mobs act differently. The second is from WQK, asking what...
In this episode, DuDs and Carl discuss Pre-Release 1 and 2 of Minecraft 1.20.3 which makes technical changes to the game and allows wind from the Breeze to break Decorated Pots, Chorus Flowers, and Pointed Dripstone blocks upon collision. Plus, We have two listener comments, the first is from Jronman, they ask what our thoughts are on the alternative Furnaces (Smoker and Blast Furnace). The second is from JesseW, asking if we think...
In this episode, DuDs and Carl are joined by LivAwesome from Channel 64 SMP to discuss our reaction to Minecraft Live 2023, recorded LIVE from our new studio on The Withering Effect Server. We cover our Mob Vote on Spotify and YouTube and see how it compares to the Official Mob Vote. All the announced Minecraft 1.21 features including Trial Chambers, Trial Spawner, New Decorative Blocks, Copper Bulb, and the Crafter. Plus, the deve...
In this episode, DuDs and Carl are joined by LEONÉ and LivAwesome from Channel 64 to discuss our expectations for Minecraft Live 2023 and the Mobs in this year's Mob Vote, the Crab, Amadilo and Penguin. This episode was recorded LIVE on the Community Stage at CubedCon, so it's not as polished as our usual episodes but was a lot of fun to record.
Watch our Livestream from Cubed! 2023: https://youtu.be/JETdZSR1r64
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In this episode, DuDs and Carl discuss the recent snapshot that makes experimental changes to the Villager Trading System, including locking certain sort-after books to Librarian Villagers in certain biomes. Plus, We have two listener comments, the first is from Starhammer88 about the Netherite Smithing Template being a bad addition to Minecraft. The second is from JesseW, asking if we would like to see more Extended Biomes in futu...
In this episode, DuDs and Carl discuss the release of Minecraft 1.20.1, Trails & Tales. Microsoft considered making Minecraft Dungeons exclusive to Xbox and PC, but it eventually shipped on most platforms, Microsoft has also come up against resistance from regulators in several counties when trying to acquire Activision, and DuDs recently tried out Bedrock for the Trails & Tales Event. Plus, We have two listener comments, t...
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo are joined by Carl and DiiKoj to discuss the release of Minecraft 1.20, Trails & Tales. Today (June 19th 2023) also marks four years of the podcast and a very special episode where we say goodbye to Jimbo, he has decided to step back from content creation both here on the podcast and on YouTube. Although we are sad to see Jimbo leave, we wish him all the best for the future and I'm sure he w...
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss Snapshot 23W16A for Minecraft 1.20, Trails & Tales, which changes Pottery Shards to Pottery Sherds and the Sniffer can now be tempted by Torchflower Seeds. We also had the release of Minecraft Legends recently, what do we think of it from the gameplay we have seen so far? Plus, We have two listener comments, the first is from Warrior Queen Kaitlyn, they ask if we have ever tried Hive gam...
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the release of Minecraft 1.19 which brings changes to Horse breeding, easy Armor swap, and Potion colour changes. In addition, the Jukebox now works with hoppers to load and unload discs on Java. Plus, We have three listener comments, the first from Diveclops23 asks when we think Minecraft 1.20 will release. On the same theme, Funkyllama asks what we think of the name “Trails and Tales”. Fina...
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo are joined by Max Podkidkin, Co-Founder and CEO of BisectHosting to discuss the additions to Minecraft 1.20, including Archeology, Cherry blossom biome, and the Sniffer. They also talk about Minecraft server hosting, how Bisect started, and how customer service is the key to success. Plus, We have a listener comment from awesam2399 that asks about the advantages of self-hosting versus starting a Mine...
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the most significant changes and additions in Snapshot 23w03a for Minecraft 1.19.4, including the new ride command and Auto Jump being turned off by default. We also have some Breaking News with Custom Armor coming to Minecraft 1.20 in the form of Armor Trims using the new Smithing Templates. Plus, We have two listener comments; the first is from FoxFire54 asking what advice we would give to ...
In this episode, CarlRyds takes a look back at some of the best moments from our episodes in 2022. These shows feature moments from DuDs, Jimbo, Aerington, Atomic Dave, Stifflered, KC Plays, DiiKoj and me.
Thank you to our Milk level Patrons: Aerington, aubni, BoboPlaysGames, FragileRock, Funkyllama, KC Plays Games, LOKIOLR, and Nathlech.
Discord: https://discord.gg/gqnKyeZ
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the changes and additions in Pre-Release 2 for Minecraft 1.19.3, including a range of changes to Tooltips and optimisations for some exceptionally slow cases of structure lookup. Plus, We have two listener comments; the first is from Foxfire54 with some ideas for the Anglerfish mentioned by DuDs in the last episode, specifically adding a Lure drop that you could use to lure the fish to you. T...
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the changes and additions in Pre-Release 1 for Minecraft 1.19.3, including Books in Chiseled Bookshelf can be added or removed from any slot by targeting the specific slot, and Piglins will now drop their heads when killed by a charged Creeper. Plus, We have two listener comments; the first is from CaptanH with some ideas about different Chests discussed in the last episode. The second is fro...
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the new features and changes in Snapshots 22w44a, 22w45a, and 22w46a, for Minecraft 1.19.3/1.20, a few of the improvements are that Monster Spawners no longer default as a Pig, there's a new Operator Tab in the creative inventory, and mob sounds will play when you put a Mob Head (including the new Piglin Head) on a Noteblock. Plus, We have three listener comments; the first is from LiinkRock ...
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the new features and changes in Snapshot 22w43a, for Minecraft 1.19.3/1.20, these include tweaked Camel walk cycle animation and a colour change for its Spawn Egg. Fence Gates no longer provide centre support beneath them. The Chat Reporting screen now shows when the player being reported rejoined chat, and you can now save draft Player Reports. Plus, a range of changes to the Creative Invent...
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the new features in Snapshot 22w42a/Preview 1.19.50.21, for Minecraft 1.19.3, these include experimental features for Minecraft 1.20 which are available through built-in experimental data packs (which Jimbo was seemingly unaware of). These include Bundles (Java only), Hanging Signs, Chiseled Bookshelves, Bamboo Wood, and Camels. In addition, this snapshot reworks the Creative Inventory tabs a...
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo are joined by CarlRyds and DiiKoj to discuss everything announced at this year's Minecraft Live. This episode was recorded LIVE on the BuiltByBit Outdoor Stage at CubedCon, so what it lacks in editing it more than makes up for in content. We cover Minecraft Legends, Minecraft Dungeons, Blockbench, Minecraft Batman DLC, The Mob Vote and of course the Minecraft 1.20 Update.
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the Minecraft Legends video taking a look at the Vanilla mobs and new mobs coming to Legends, and we have a cryptic tweet from Minecraft Dungeons. Plus, We have three listener comments; the first is from Diveclops23 asking what we think about Mojang going back to more surprises in the snapshots and less being shown at Minecraft Live. The second is from awesam2399 asking about a way to balance...
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