Episodes

4d ago

Joel, and Jonny recap the details of the nautilus, parched, spear, and more in the now released Mounts Of Mayhem drop, then answer listener email about trapping sound, tapping into maps, and comparing Minecraft to other open world games that have more narrative structure. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/12/15/the-spawn-chunks-380-stickem-with-the-pointy-end/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 8

Jonny, and Joel run down the pre-release, and release candidate details for the imminent drop of Mounts Of Mayhem, answer listener email about camel husks, and nautilus, then discuss the pros, and cons of potential pet roaming in Minecraft. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/12/08/the-spawn-chunks-379/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 1

Joel, and Jonny chat about the confirmed drop date for Mounts Of Mayhem, answer listener email about fluffy furniture, and list the things they’d like to see in Minecraft if Mojang came down the chimney. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/12/01/the-spawn-chunks-378-our-minecraft-christmas-list/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 24

Jonny, and Joel ponder the release date for Mounts Of Mayhem now in pre-release, answer listener email about concrete crafting ideas for furniture, and share their nautical plans for the next Minecraft drop. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/11/24/the-spawn-chunks-377-nautilus-and-novelty/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 17

Joel, and Jonny discuss technical tweaks to the feature complete, upcoming Mounts Of Mayhem drop, then answer listener email about Minecraft vanilla vibes, texture parity, and nitwit parties. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/11/17/the-spawn-chunks-376-ride-or-die/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10

Jonny, and Joel recap the final features swimming into the Mounts Of Mayhem snapshots, and hear from listeners about enchanting improvements, and the future of modding post Minecraft code deobfuscation. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/11/10/the-spawn-chunks-375-coral-creatures-and-final-features/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 3

Joel, and Jonny share their initial thoughts on the new parched, and camel husk mobs coming to Minecraft, and answer listener email about happy ghast mobility, and beacon viability. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/11/03/the-spawn-chunks-374-more-mounts-more-mayhem/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27

Jonny, and Joel talk about the new way to lunge, how player controlled sounds can influence gameplay, and debate magic vs. physics as the Minecraft enchantment systems continues to grow. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/10/27/the-spawn-chunks-373-no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunge/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20

Joel, and Jonny run down the changes in the latest Mounts Of Mayhem snapshot, and answer listener email about steeds, spears, and creative Minecraft fears. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/10/20/the-spawn-chunks-372-finding-in-spear-ation/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13

Jonny, and Joel take the new Mounts Of Mayhem Minecraft snapshot in stride, swimming with the nautilus, and poking around with the spear. Plus a listener with their ear to the ground on granular sound control. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/10/13/the-spawn-chunks-371-the-mayhem-is-mounting/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 6

Joel, and Jonny sort through the details of the new The Copper Age Minecraft drop, saddle up for some listener email, and share their plans for the copper golem, and shelves in future projects. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/10/06/the-spawn-chunks-370-sorting-out-the-copper-age/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29

Jonny, and Joel recap the Mounts Of Mayhem announcement from Minecraft Live, look forward to the pending release of The Copper Age, and give their first impressions of the nautilus mount, and the spear coming to Minecraft. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/09/29/the-spawn-chunks-369-unpacking-minecraft-live-september-2025/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 22

Jonny, and Joel tally bug fixes, and feature tweaks coming to The Copper Age drop, discuss the possibilities of Minecraft mannequins, and share their predictions for September’s upcoming Minecraft Live. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/09/22/the-spawn-chunks-368-predicting-minecraft-live-september-2025/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15

Jonny, and Joel share the latest tweaks to the copper golem, their plans to cover the upcoming Minecraft Live broadcast, and listener email about mooblooms, rascals, vultures, and crabs. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/09/15/the-spawn-chunks-367-grasping-at-claws/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 8

Joel, and Jonny relay bug fixes, and rendering changes as The Copper Age drop gets closer, listener email about The Minecraft Experience in Toronto, and talk about how to move on after completing large projects in Minecraft. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/09/08/the-spawn-chunks-366-your-next-minecraft-direction/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 1

Jonny, and Joel cover bug fixes, and UI tweaks in the latest Minecraft snapshot for The Copper Age drop, answer listener email about controlling copper, and celebrate the completion of Joel’s Westhill build nearly five years in the making! Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/09/01/the-spawn-chunks-365-the-age-of-westhill/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25

Joel, and Jonny talk copper golem changes, and codes of conduct added in the latest Minecraft snapshot, answer listener email about workstation alternatives, and discuss if copper could be a magic bullet for Minecraft. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/08/25/the-spawn-chunks-364-the-magic-of-copper/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 18

Jonny, and Joel cover the final features of the upcoming drop in this week’s Minecraft Snapshot, then answer listener email about copper golem compliance, waxing accelerator rails, and powered pickaxes. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/08/18/the-spawn-chunks-363-set-minecarts-to-wax-speed/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 11

Celebrating 7 years of The Spawn Chunks podcast! This week, the full Render Distance version of the show is publicly available to everyone. There are also special anniversary discounts on our Patreon page! After the pre-show chat about The Talking Heads, and K-Pop Demon Hunters (16:50) Joel, and Jonny discuss new copper features in the latest Minecraft snapshot. Plus some highly oxidized ideas for more copper blocks, and answering listener email about how their gameplay has changed over time. In the post-show (1:34:25) the copper snapshot discussion continues, plus a a behind the scenes peek at some of the broader Minecraft listener, and viewer trends discussed in The Spawn Chunks Quarterly Hangout over the weekend. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/08/11/the-spawn-chunks-362-copper-hopes-and-dreams Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 4

Jonny, and Joel organize their thoughts on the shelf, and the copper golem arriving in the Minecraft: Java Edition snapshots, sort out an email question, and survive being removed from the game! Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/08/04/the-spawn-chunks-361-were-still-here/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28

Joel, and Jonny take inventory of the changes to the copper golem, new dye sprites, and the functional, and decorative features of the surprising new shelf block in the latest Minecraft Bedrock Preview. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/07/28/the-spawn-chunks-360-minecraft-shelf-life/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21

Jonny, and Joel cover a Minecraft graphic hotfix, answer listener email about the utility of copper tools, golem garbage chutes, and player reach, then share tips for building your first Minecraft kingdom. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/07/21/the-spawn-chunks-359-a-barrel-of-copper-thoughts/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14

Joel, and Jonny discuss the potential for other mobs from previous mob votes to be added to Minecraft, and answer listener email about copper golem, and future chest functionality. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/07/14/the-spawn-chunks-358-creatures-with-features/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 7

Jonny, and Joel discuss the surprise news that the copper golem of Minecraft Live 2021 fame is featured in the next Minecraft drop. First impressions, ideas for improvement, and listener email all focus on the new concept for the copper golem. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/07/07/the-spawn-chunks-357-the-copper-golem-returns/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30

Joel, and Jonny cover the hot fixes released in Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.7, answer listener email about animation with Vibrant Visuals, and Jonny shares his hands-on adventure with more than one happy ghast. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/06/30/the-spawn-chunks-356-happy-ghasting-to-all/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23

Jonny, and Joel share the details of the Chase The Skies drop, now live on Bedrock, and Java Editions of Minecraft, float around some happy ghast ideas, then give their hands-on first impressions of Vibrant Visuals in Bedrock Edition. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/06/23/the-spawn-chunks-355-the-bright-side-of-vibrant-visuals/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16

Joel, and Jonny share their plans for updating to Minecraft Chase The Skies, dropping tomorrow, and discuss Vibrant Visuals, inventory update ideas, and the creative cadence of Minecraft all from listener email. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/06/16/the-spawn-chunks-354-chase-the-skies-tomorrow/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 9

Jonny, and Joel are anticipating the release of the Chase The Skies drop, pondering potential Minecraft UI improvements, and reflecting on the last year of Minecraft content since Tricky Trials. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/06/09/the-spawn-chunks-353-tricky-trials-one-year-on/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 2

Joel, and Jonny share their thoughts on the newly named upcoming Minecraft drop, Chase The Skies, and brainstorm build ideas, mini games, and practical uses for the flying happy ghast. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/06/02/the-spawn-chunks-352-chasing-the-skies/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26

Jonny, and Joel share tweaks to gameplay in the latest Minecraft snapshot, answer listener email about building with the happy ghast, and discuss the scope of rendering that Vibrant Visuals may try to focus in on. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/05/26/the-spawn-chunks-351-vibrant-variations/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19

Joel, and Jonny mount up for the final features announced for the second Minecraft drop of 2025, and the release of new in game music, then answer listener email about the locator bar, Minecraft quality of life, and capturing cuteness. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/05/19/the-spawn-chunks-350-the-ghast-drops-a-mixtape/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12

Jonny, and Joel talk about the changes to projectiles, and fog in the latest Minecraft snapshot, the locator bar, and happy ghasts with air skills, then discuss their tips, and tricks for making Minecraft blocks something they’re not. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/05/12/the-spawn-chunks-349-this-is-not-a-minecraft-block/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5

Jonny, welcomes Soupforeloise to the podcast to discuss the latest changes to the happy ghast, her experience visiting Mojang Studios, attending the UK premiere of A Minecraft Movie, and what Minecraft looks like through the lens of real life. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/05/05/the-spawn-chunks-348-making-minecraft-a-reality-with-soupforeloise/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 28

Jonny, and Joel track the details of the Locator Bar, and cloud rendering in the latest Minecraft snapshot, and discuss what ideas from A Minecraft Movie they would like to steal, and put into the game. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/04/28/the-spawn-chunks-347-stealing-from-a-minecraft-movie/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21

Joel, and Jonny wrap their leads around the new leash mechanics in the latest Minecraft snapshot, the happy ghast now hauls around more than just players, and listeners write in with questions about creeper variants, dried ghasts, and what makes for a good modern block in Minecraft. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/04/21/the-spawn-chunks-346-happy-ghasts-help-you-haul/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14

Jonny, and Joel relay the details of the happy ghast flying into the Java Edition snapshot, answer listener email - if it fits, it sits - and share their favourite moments from A Minecraft Movie now that Jonny has seen the film. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/04/14/the-spawn-chunks-345-a-minecraft-movie-deep-dive/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 7

Jonny, and Joel cover the new Bedrock Edition Preview with players’ first look at the happy ghast, and vibrant visuals, then share a spoiler free review of A Minecraft Movie, and an unfortunate trend in theatre audience behaviour parents should be aware of. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/04/07/the-spawn-chunks-344-a-minecraft-movie-sets-records/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31

Jonny, and Joel give the rundown of all of the new features, an changes in Minecraft 1.21.5, the Spring To Life drop, share their gameplay plans for the new content, and answer a listener email about happy ghasts. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/03/31/the-spawn-chunks-343-minecraft-springs-to-life/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24

Joel, and Jonny recap the first Minecraft Live of 2025 bracing for the imminent drop of new features in Spring To Life, take a look at upcoming changes to how we see Minecraft with Vibrant Visuals, and A Minecraft Movie, then hitch a ride to the future on a happy ghast. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/03/24/the-spawn-chunks-342-minecraft-live-march-2025/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17

Jonny, and Joel track the latest version of Minecraft into the pre-release stage, and answer listener email about animated sprites, exploring progression in The End, and the history of experience points in Minecraft. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/03/17/the-spawn-chunks-341-banking-on-experience/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10

Joel, and Jonny speculate on what new Minecraft features may be announced at Minecraft Live coming later in March, tackle big tree energy, and wonder where their TNT went instead of kaboom. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/03/10/the-spawn-chunks-340-minecraft-live-marches-forward/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 3

Jonny, and Joel discuss the latest, and final trailer for A Minecraft Movie, with new visuals, and clues about the plot, cover creative feedback in listener email, and break down the latest Minecraft snapshot. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/03/03/the-spawn-chunks-339-a-final-minecraft-movie-trailer/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24

Joel, and Jonny un-scramble the latest Minecraft snapshot, highlighting their favourite yolks, and poach a few of the new spawn egg designs that they think Mojang could take another crack at, then talk new wolf voices, and answer listener email about labeling all things tiny. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/02/24/the-spawn-chunks-338-a-spawn-egg-stravaganza/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17

Jonny, and Joel talk about new sheep spawning locations, and changes to cartographer villagers, and the Wandering Trader in the latest Minecraft snapshot. Plus, a plethora of listener email! Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/02/17/the-spawn-chunks-337-witch-sheep-goes-where/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10

Joel, and Jonny get a leg up on the latest Minecraft snapshot with new chickens, dry grass, and cactus flowers. Plus, listener email about overgrown sheep, and poultry problems. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/02/10/the-spawn-chunks-336-counting-your-chickens/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 3

Jonny, and Joel lasso this weeks news about an update to cows, new bushes, and fireflies in the latest Minecraft snapshot. Plus, pig ideas from listeners on deterring zombies, and stamping out other pest problems with little feet. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/02/03/the-spawn-chunks-335-mojang-making-mooves/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27

Joel, and Jonny talk about bug fixes, bug back tracking, and hints to new cow variants in the latest Minecraft news, then answer listener email about why leaf litter matters, keeping your horse friends close, and temporary builds that become permanent fixtures in your Minecraft world. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/01/27/the-spawn-chunks-334-temporarily-permanent/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20

Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/01/20/the-spawn-chunks-333-testing-testing-one-two-sheep/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 13

Joel, and Jonny rake up the first big Minecraft news of 2025 in the new Java Edition snapshot, discuss cold, and warm biome animal variants, and she their take on furry pigs, leaf litter, and wildflowers. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/01/13/the-spawn-chunks-332-leaf-litter-and-wildflowers/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 6

Jonny, and Joel share their plans for 2025, the Minecraft related ones, and answer listener email about ambient music discs, and introducing your friends, and loved ones into the world of Minecraft. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/01/06/the-spawn-chunks-331-building-a-better-2025/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 30, 2024

Joel, and Jonny reflect on the big year of anniversaries, releases, and movie trailers that Minecraft has had in 2024, prepare their Minecraft worlds for 2025, and answer listener email about Skyblock, abandoned mineshafts, and building advice for large projects. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/12/30/the-spawn-chunks-330-the-2024-Minecraft-mic-drop/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 23, 2024

Jonny, and Joel respond to listener email about ambient sound additions, the roots of lore surrounding The Creaking, dying to dye resin bricks, and building fun with Minecraft merchandise. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/12/23/the-spawn-chunks-329-the-resin-for-the-season/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 2024

Joel, and Jonny run down the holiday schedule for The Spawn Chunks, talk about their latest projects with pale garden blocks, and answer listener email about the benefits of bundle automation, and whether re-building in Minecraft is worth the blocks. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/12/16/the-spawn-chunks-328-measure-once-build-twice/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 9, 2024

Jonny, and Joel summarize all of the new features, changes, and bug fixes in the full release of Minecraft 1.21.4 The Garden Awakens, and share their first steps in the new update. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/12/09/the-spawn-chunks-327-the-sound-of-creaking/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 2, 2024

Joel, and Jonny cover the final tweaks to the newly named Minecraft drop, The Garden Awakens, coming December 3rd, and discuss build ideas in the Pale Garden biome, as well as their own plans for the new content. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/12/02/the-spawn-chunks-326-the-garden-awakens-tomorrow/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 2024

Jonny, and Joel share their thoughts on the new trailer for A Minecraft Movie, as well as more information about the film shared in a behind the scenes video. Plus, the Winter Drop has entered pre-release, and some rocky thoughts from listener emails. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/11/25/the-spawn-chunks-325-more-minecraft-movie-mayhem/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 2024

Joel, and Jonny check out the changes to the creaking heart, and resin placement in the latest Minecraft snapshot before exploring deepslate layers, concept art, and simulation distance emails in the November Chunk Mail Dispenser. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/11/18/the-spawn-chunks-324-living-in-a-simulation/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 11, 2024

Jonny, and Joel pop the hood on the latest data-driven changes in the new Minecraft snapshot, tinker with the idea of reinforced chests, and go along for a ride with new ender pearl mechanics that could change the way players think about getting around in Minecraft. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/11/11/the-spawn-chunks-323-clutch-pearl-teleporting/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 4, 2024

Joel, and Jonny review the Pale Garden changes, and the addition of resin blocks to Minecraft Java Edition in the latest snapshot, field questions from listeners on dark planks, and bundle rabbit holes, and ask if the rollout of new content from Mojang is confusing for players. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/11/04/the-spawn-chunks-322-resin-chops-and-name-drops/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 28, 2024

Jonny, and Joel review the new features of Bundles Of Bravery, the latest, live Minecraft update, and share their first impressions of the new resin blocks, and eyeblossom flowers coming to the Pale Garden in the Winter Drop. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/10/28/the-spawn-chunks-321-orange-is-the-new-block/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 21, 2024

Joel, and Jonny run down the latest bug fixes as Bundles Of Bravery nears a final release, then discuss multiple emails from the community about the Pale Garden, pale oak trees, and The Creaking. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/10/21/the-spawn-chunks-320-how-pale-does-your-garden-grow/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! http://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 14, 2024

Jonny, and Joel cover multiple pre-releases for Minecraft 1.21.2, Bundles Of Bravery, hear feedback from a real life landscape architect on improving the Pale Garden biome, and discuss how changes to Minecraft difficulty could potentially effect future gameplay. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/10/14/the-spawn-chunks-319-is-minecraft-getting-easier/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! http://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 7, 2024

Joel, and Jonny share their first hands on feedback on the Pale Garden, The Creaking, pale oak wood, and pale moss accessible as Experimental Features in the latest Minecraft snapshot. Plus, creative listener feedback on the new biome! Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/10/07/the-spawn-chunks-318-over-the-pale-garden-wall/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! http://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 30, 2024

Jonny, and Joel discuss the new features coming to Minecraft announced at Minecraft LIVE 2024 over the weekend. Will the Pale Garden live up to its name in future snapshots? Will The Creaking take root in the community? Plus, a behind the scenes look on the set of A Minecraft Movie! Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/09/30/the-spawn-chunks-317-minecraft-live-2024-recap/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! http://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23, 2024

Joel, and Jonny explore the colourful new snapshot with dyeable bundles, answer listener email about legacy Minecraft features vs. moving the game forward, and look ahead to the new format, and potential announcements coming at Minecraft Live! Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/09/23/the-spawn-chunks-316-bundling-up-for-minecraft-live/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! http://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 16, 2024

Jonny, and Joel take a brief look at the latest Minecraft snapshot, discuss the new development cycle announced by Mojang, and answer listener email on bundle mechanics, redstone aesthetics, and how to make the leap from Bedrock Edition, to Java Minecraft. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/09/16/the-spawn-chunks-315-minecrafts-new-dev-cycle/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! http://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 9, 2024

Joel, and Jonny share their thoughts on the teaser trailer for A Minecraft Movie, and talk about player expectations, the best kinds of stories for Minecraft, and a few new updates coming to the game. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/09/09/the-spawn-chunks-314-a-minecraft-movie-trailer-podcast/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! http://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 2, 2024

Jonny, and Joel cover the new changes made to bundles in the latest Minecraft snapshot, tackle a related listener email about bundles, player storage, and the UI, then discuss how to move an established Minecraft world to the next stage of inspiration. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/09/02/the-spawn-chunks-313-keeping-tabs-on-inventory/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! http://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 26, 2024

Joel, and Jonny cover the adjustments made to Experimental Features based on community feedback in this week’s Minecraft snapshot, as well as answer listener email about the heavy core, crafting, swinging signs, and spreadable leaves. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/08/26/the-spawn-chunks-312-the-core-of-better-bundles/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! http://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 19, 2024

Jonny, and Joel immerse themselves in the first new snapshot for Minecraft 1.21 Tricky Trials where Mojang is experimenting with changes to minecarts, redstone, and bundles. A listener has a smashing idea for the mace, and both Jonny, and Joel have big projects on the go. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/08/19/the-spawn-chunks-311-a-bundle-of-changes/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! http://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 2024

Joel, and Jonny cover the hotfix to Minecraft 1.21 issued by Mojang this past week, and look ahead to potential changes to minecarts hinted at by and old bug changing status in the bug tracker. Plus, listener email on soulless sand, and how Joel, and Jonny approach modded Minecraft. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! http://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 5, 2024

Jonny, and Joel chime in on the way Minecraft sounds are made, and some changes coming to Trial Chamber chests, then discuss block availability, and renewable resources in Minecraft based on listener email about harvesting wood, and collecting sand. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/08/05/the-spawn-chunks-309-battling-block-availability/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! http://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 29, 2024

Jonny, and Joel relay the latest Beats, feats, and updates in Minecraft this week, discuss how data packs could become more commonplace, and how the crafter could influence future crafting recipes in Minecraft. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/07/29/the-spawn-chunks-308-crafting-the-uncraftable/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! http://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 23, 2024

Joel welcomes Tadpole Milk back to the podcast to chat about his first experience in a Trial Chamber, the finer grains of a renewable sand idea, and how we think about the slow, steady march of time in long term Minecraft worlds. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/07/22/the-spawn-chunks-307-tadpole-milk-and-the-trial-chamber-of-time/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! http://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 2024

Joel welcomes impulseSV back to the podcast to chat about content creation, Hermitcraft projects, and a deeper look at the crafter, and what it means for redstone builds in Minecraft 1.21. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/07/15/the-spawn-chunks-306-the-content-crafter-trials-with-impulsesv/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! http://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 9, 2024

Joel welcomes fWhip back to the podcast to chat about massive projects in Hardcore Minecraft, how to make calcite renewable, and the excitement of expanding your block palette in Tricky Trials. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/07/09/the-spawn-chunks-305-tricky-block-palettes-with-fwhip/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! http://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 1, 2024

Joel, and Jonny are happy to see Mojang announce that bundles are finally coming to Minecraft. Plus listener emails on Joel’s crystal ball, updating legacy structures, and why content creators tend to play on Java Edition. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpawnChunks/ Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/07/01/the-spawn-chunks-304-bundling-up-new-features/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! http://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 2024

Jonny, and Joel dive deeper into the new Trial Chambers, exploring their usefulness beyond a combat experience. Builders take note! Plus, listener email about enchanting gold armour, and changing gear on the fly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 2024

Joel, and Jonny cover the launch, and early reception of Minecraft Tricky Trials focusing on the two features rising to the top of the conversation, Trial Chambers, and the crafter. Plus, listener feedback, and first impressions of the new update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 2024

Jonny, and Joel cover the last few changes to Tricky Trials before the release on June 13th, answer listener email about speedy swimming, and fancy flying, then take a look back at Trails & Tales, and the Minecraft update’s stand out features. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 3, 2024

Joel, and Jonny celebrate 300 episodes of The Spawn Chunks with an extended, all listener email Q&A – but first – Tricky Trials has a release date, ender pearls now portal, and Minecraft is coming to Netflix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 2024

Jonny, and Joel cover the push back to normal with pistons, changes to how entities interact with Nether portals, the possibilities of AI in Minecraft, and expanding horizons on player deaths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 2024

Joel, and Jonny celebrate 15 years of Minecraft talking changes to witch drops, and piston sounds in the latest snapshot, then answer listener email about cold crops, music on repeat, and the elements of inventory sorting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 2024

Jonny, and Joel take a look at the squishy changes to the mace in the latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot, then answer listener email about creepy Nether portals, and naming things in your Minecraft world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 6, 2024

Joel, and Jonny share the latest Minecraft snapshot changes as the Tricky Trials update adds new music, new paintings, and a host of other important technical updates, and bug fixes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 29, 2024

Jonny, and Joel cover the drop of Minecraft: Java Edition 1.20.5 Armored Paws, the tricky name reveal of the next major update, and the release of twelve new Minecraft music tracks composed by Aaron Cherof, Kumi Tanioka, and Lena Raine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 2024

Joel, and Jonny cover some of the final changes to Minecraft 1.20.5 before its anticipated release later this week, speculate how wooden beams might function in Minecraft, and discuss downshifting Minecraft play from the high-octane grind of YouTube, to something more sustainable, and fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 2024

Jonny, and Joel anticipate the arrival of Minecraft 1.20.5 with details of the first pre-release, share their first impressions of new Minecraft paintings coming in the following update, and answer listener email about ominous difficulty, enchanting, and villager trading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 9, 2024

Joel, and Jonny welcome Minecraft Game Designer Ulraf to the podcast to talk about working on the mace, and the process of taking the new weapon from concept on through implementation in the game. Ulraf also shares his history with Minecraft as a player, and developer, what it was like interviewing at Mojang, and how he treats his friends in Minecraft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 2, 2024

Jonny, and Joel run through the big changes to Trial Chambers in the new Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot. New potions, new enchantments, and ominous events are replacing bad omen while at the same time expanding the trial chamber experience. There is a lot to consider when you look at everything coming in the next major update! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 2024

Joel, and Jonny welcome Mogswamp to the podcast to chat about the new mace, and the ups, and downs of pounding away in a twelve year old superflat world. There is also a new snapshot this week, and the Minecraft Marketplace now has a subscription option. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 2024

Jonny, and Joel give their first impressions of the new mace weapon coming to Minecraft, along with breeze rods, and new armour trim, then answer listener email about chalky cliffs, dying water, and XP debuffs in the March Chunkmail Dispenser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 2024

Joel, and Jonny explore the Minecraft landscape looking for the eight new types of wolves added in the new snapshot, and discuss some starry eyed listener ideas about astronomy, and where to best invest your stockpiles of XP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 4, 2024

Jonny, and Joel explore new features in the latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot, including dyed wolf armour, mushroom sprouting bogged, and a large technical update concerning item data. Plus, Hardcore comes to Bedrock, and an email lead discussion around XP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 26, 2024

Joel, and Jonny discuss how add-ons coming to Minecraft: Bedrock Edition have huge potential to change the way players experience the game, take a look back their own Minecraft experiences, and look forward to challenges ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 2024

Jonny, and Joel review the new slimy skeleton variant, the bogged, see through the veil of a ghost block, bring new life to old items, and blend everything together in the Nether in the February Chunk Mail Dispenser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 12, 2024

Joel, and Jonny take a closer look at the new wind charge item dropped by the breeze in the latest Minecraft snapshot, answer listener email about remote control allay vision, and discuss adding experimental features like the crafter to Minecraft ahead of their official release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 5, 2024

Jonny, and Joel discuss new technical details about the vault block in the latest Minecraft snapshot, answer listener email about villager trades vs. high output technical farms, and pitch potential quality of life features for Minecraft builders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 2024

Joel, and Jonny bounce around new details about the balled up armadillo in the latest Minecraft snapshot, answer listener email about the absence of quartz in generated structures, and attempt to unlock the details of the new vault block. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 2024

Jonny, and Joel navigate the first Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot of 2024, discuss listener email about new structures, and look ahead to what’s coming in Minecraft this year, both in the game, and in their personal build plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 15, 2024

Joel, and Jonny welcome Gnembon - Senior Game Developer for Minecraft: Java Edition - to the podcast! Gnembon shares the story of his history with Minecraft, his love for the technical aspects of the game, and insight into how the Minecraft team carefully add new game features like the armadillo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 8, 2024

Jonny, and Joel roll into the new year with new changes to the armadillo, the latest Minecraft Bedrock Edition news, and the pros, and cons of taking a break away from playing Minecraft, and Minecraft content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 1, 2024

Joel, and Jonny welcome ArchaeoPlays, Dr. Heather Christie back to the show for a retrospective conversation about archaeology in Minecraft, an ambitious Egyptian pyramid project, and first impressions of the armadillo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 25, 2023

Jonny, and Joel share hands on feedback on with the armadillo in the latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot, then unwrap listener email on breeze horns, wolf armour, Minecraft pets, and blending your builds into icy surroundings. Happy holidays! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 2023

Joel, and Jonny share some thoughts on the armadillo making its first appearance in Minecraft experimental features, and answer listener email about ancient mobs, overworld structures, environmental crafting, and user interface guidance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 11, 2023

Jonny, and Joel cover the release of Minecraft: Java Edition 1.20.4, as well as a new update to Bedrock Edition, answer listener email about beds, and llamas, and discuss some fly over Minecraft features that could use updating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 4, 2023

Joel, and Jonny cover the last details of Minecraft 1.20.3 now in the pre-release stage, then unpack several emails from the community about the crafter, the player interface, and how new chest ideas could help with Minecraft inventory management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27, 2023

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Nov 20, 2023

Joel, and Jonny chime in on changes to the crafter, and copper bulbs in the latest snapshot, then answer listener email about trail chambers, copper doors, creepy crawlies, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 13, 2023

Jonny, and Joel explore the possibilities hidden inside the new Trial Chambers in the latest Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot, speculate on the purpose of the trial key, and relay important information about the new Official Minecraft Server List. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 6, 2023

Joel, and Jonny touch on tuff bricks being upside down, and other small changes in the new Minecraft snapshot, answer listener email about the future of flora, and fauna in the game, and weigh in on real world context influencing player block selection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 30, 2023

Jonny, and Joel discuss the new bat model, and some technical changes coming in Minecraft 1.20.3, then share their first impressions of the new tuff, and copper blocks shared in the experimental features of the latest snapshot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 23, 2023

Joel, and Jonny share some listener feedback on the armadillo, wolf armour, and trial chambers, then discuss their first look at the crafter in the experimental features of the latest Minecraft snapshot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16, 2023

Jonny, and Joel recap the announcements from Minecraft Live 2023, including new trial chambers, new copper blocks and bulbs, and automated crafting coming to the next full version Minecraft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 9, 2023

Joel, and Jonny review a new Java Edition snapshot that addresses shields - the other kind of blocking in Minecraft - before discussing the potential, and possibilities of the crab, the armadillo, and the penguin, the three mobs that are part of the 2023 Minecraft Live mob vote. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 2, 2023

Jonny, and Joel share fond memories of playing Minecraft Dungeons, answer listener email about a difficult mob to catch, and speculate on what Minecraft players might expect from Mojang at Minecraft Live 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 2023

Joel, and Jonny run down the changes to Minecraft in the release of Java Edition 1.20.2, and speculate on what kind of new mobs the community will be presented with in the upcoming mob vote during Minecraft Live 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 18, 2023

Jonny, and Joel speculate on their coverage of Minecraft Live coming up on October 15, then discuss listener email on rebalancing the grindstone, the potential of redstone lanterns, and neon signs, and how some players pace their Minecraft play leading up to new releases of the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 11, 2023

Joel, and Jonny cover the new experimental villager trade changes in the latest Minecraft: Java Edition Pre-release, and discuss villager trade feedback via listener email before sharing their own thoughts on the new Cartographer, and Armorer trades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 5, 2023

Joel welcomes Tadpole Milk to the podcast talk about the latest Java Edition bug fixes, playing Minecraft with your kids, and the challenges of streaming Minecraft for both new, and more experienced content creators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 28, 2023

Joel, and Jonny share where they are with their current Minecraft projects, field listener feedback about items despawning, and Deep Dark mending, then discuss if Minecraft players want the game to be easier, and how to decide on the right mod for the job. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 21, 2023

Jonny, and Joel review Mojang’s new procedures on moderating player names, and player skins, keep new hostile mob reach at arms length, and read listener email about villager trading, controlled enchanting, and the importance of the Minecraft community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 14, 2023

Joel, and Jonny vibe with the latest Minecraft snapshot update to skulk sensor frequencies, hear listener feedback on villager trading, and the idea of an in-game Minecraft codex strikes a chord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 7, 2023

Jonny, and Joel discuss the two way street for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition parity, Bedrock Beta & Preview news, then review the proposed changes to villager trading in the latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 31, 2023

Joel, and Jonny stick their noses into the idea of a spell book in Minecraft, answer listener email about the challenges of translating urban architecture into blocks, and discuss the pleasures, and pitfalls of perfectionism in Minecraft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 24, 2023

Jonny, and Joel simmer through their latest summer builds in Minecraft, answer listener email about the challenges of in-game potion brewing, and discuss how avid Minecraft players often see the world around them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17, 2023

Joel, and Jonny bring everyone up to speed on the latest parity changes to Minecraft Bedrock Edition, then answer listener email about dark archaeology, modding made too easy, the enchanting brain twister, and a predicament placing pink petals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 2023

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Jul 3, 2023

Joel, and Jonny take a look at the change to official Minecraft information on Reddit, answer listener email about trading for armour templates, and discuss if villagers, and professions should be updated with new features as Minecraft continues expand content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 2023

Jonny, and Joel ponder the start of production on The Minecraft Movie, answer listener questions about modern Minecraft, and more mellow updates, and share what features they’ve been engaging with the most in Trails & Tales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 19, 2023

Joel, and Jonny catch everyone up on their archaeology adventures, and early plans for Trails & Tales, then answer listener email about chest boat mobile homes, suspiciously absent dirt, and silky smooth, overpowered enchantments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 2023

Jonny, and Joel share the details of the release of Minecraft 1.20 Trails & Tales, field listener email about armour trim, and break down their Trails & Tales to-do lists from top of mind, to somewhere down the line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 5, 2023

Joel, and Jonny review the final tweaks, and checks to Minecraft 1.20 Trails & Tales before it’s release on June 7th, share a listener recommendation on how to make Minecraft gameplay look like the Minecraft release trailers, and take a look back at their experiences in Minecraft 1.19 The Wild Update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 2023

Jonny, and Joel review the latest changes in Minecraft 1.20 Pre-release 5, and 6, answer listener email about texture technique, and discuss what they look for in new world seeds ahead of the Trails & Tales release, coming June 7th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 2023

Joel, and Jonny review the bug fixes in the Minecraft Trails & Tales pre-release versions put out this past week, spot complimentary colours naturally generating in Minecraft, prepare for the next update, and discuss magic in Minecraft in email sent in by listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 2023

Jonny, and Joel cover the bug fixes, and changes in the new pre-release for Minecraft Trails & Tales, discuss a listener’s idea of armor trim mini buffs, then Joel breaks down the artistic tools he brings to Minecraft, and how he applies them to his builds in game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 8, 2023

Joel, and Jonny talk telemetry, and advancement changes in the latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot, discuss historical build accuracy via listener email, and share their thoughts on re-doing old Minecraft builds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 1, 2023

Jonny, and Joel review the latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot, stop to sniff the flowers in the chunk mail inbox, and share their first impressions of the new music coming to Minecraft: Trails & Tales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 2023

Joel, and Jonny review the light changes in the latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot for Trails & Tales, answer listener email about minor releases, and modded mindset, then dive banner first into their full review of Minecraft Legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17, 2023

Jonny, and Joel share the latest Minecraft 1.20 changes, and parity updates in the latest Bedrock Edition Preview, get ready for the Minecraft Legends launch, and answer listener email about block tags, gold armor trim, snowy sniffers, and outgrowing a long term Minecraft world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 2023

Joel, and Jonny run down the changes to the sculk family of blocks in the latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot, answer listener email about pitcher plants, and spore blossoms, and Jonny shares his hands-on experience with Minecraft Legends from a creator event in London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 2023

Jonny, and Joel cast their vote on the latest April Fools snapshot for Minecraft: Java Edition, expand their view of procedurally generated structures, and prepare their gardens for spring by pondering pruning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 2023

Joel, and Jonny review a treasure trove of new items, and new game mechanics in the latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot, then answer listener email about how sad the warden might be, and sleeping far, far away from home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 2023

Jonny, and Joel review the release of Minecraft Java Edition 1.19.4, Bedrock Edition 1.19.70, and the new Bedrock Edition creative editor tool before answering listener email about building scaffolding, Minecraft burnout, and cherry pie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 2023

Joel, and Jonny roll through their latest landscaping projects, catch everyone up on the changes in Minecraft Java Edition 1.19.4 Pre-release 4, discuss the potential of suspicious blocks in the Nether, and suspend their disbelief over and over again in blocky Minecraft worlds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6, 2023

Jonny, and Joel explore the changes in the latest Minecraft Java Edition 1.19.4 Pre-release, and the squashed bug fixes in Bedrock Edition, then sniff around suspicious sand loot tables, and discuss the name, and mission statement, of Minecraft 1.20, Trails And Tales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 2023

Joel, and Jonny discuss the latest changes, and bug fixes in Minecraft 1.19.4 Pre-release 1, and 2, changes to decorated pots in the 1.20 experimental features, and answer listener email on archeology loot tables, wood cutting, and playing together, apart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 2023

Jonny, and Joel share their first impressions of archeology, and cherry groves in the latest Minecraft 1.20 snapshot, Jonny catches up on the full list of the 1.20 Update features, and a listener asks if the coming update is “sandboxy” enough for everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 2023

Joel is joined by guest Fixxitt to dust off their speculation tools, and discuss archeology coming in Minecraft Update 1.20. Plus, listener email about elytra customization, and new display entities in the latest Java Edition snapshot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 7, 2023

Joel is joined by guest fWhip to discuss the new leather armor trim in the latest Minecraft snapshot, debate armor trim functionality with listener feedback, and share the broad strokes, and finer details on building a story within a Minecraft world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 2023

Joel is joined by guest MythicalSausage to talk about the latest Minecraft Legends trailer, the extensive, and colourful new armour trim feature, and the changes happening around netherite amor, and tool progression in the latest Minecraft 1.20 snapshot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 2023

Jonny, and Joel run through some technical changes in the new Minecraft snapshot, nose around the first look at the sniffer, and answer listener emails from architects, and builders in the community about how they play Minecraft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 2023

Joel, and Jonny touch on some tweaks, and bug fixes released in the Minecraft Bedrock Beta, learn a bit more about the development of the Minecraft camel, explore the potential of connecting glass blocks, and discuss the different ways players scout, and explore their Minecraft worlds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 9, 2023

Jonny, and Joel, talk about befriending hostile mobs in Minecraft Legends, answer listener email about banners, and smelting diorite, then share some of the tools that they use to make their Minecraft lives a bit easier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 2, 2023

Joel, and Jonny (and Mojang) took a break from Minecraft over the holidays, and are now looking forward to what 2023 has in store. From The 1.20 Update, to Minecraft Legends, as well as finishing existing projects, and planning for new ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 26, 2022

Jonny, and Joel dig their mittens into the chunkmail box to answer listener emails about Minecraft food mechanics, speculation on breeding the sniffer, how new interactive blocks could be used to shape loot distribution, and the building challenge of balancing detail, and scale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 2022

Joel, and Jonny cover the latest Minecraft: Bedrock Edition Beta changes, connect with a dairy farmer about milking natural resources in game, and review the changes to Minecraft, communication from Mojang, and player expectations in 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 2022

Jonny, and Joel review the features included in Minecraft: Java Edition 1.19.3, which is out now, before answering listener email that aims to improve note block interaction, as well as the benefits, and balance of having multiple projects in Minecraft all going at the same time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 5, 2022

Joel, and Jonny review the final tweaks to Minecraft: Java Edition 1.19.3, and the release of Bedrock Edition 1.19.50, then listen to the sound potential of profession blocks, and discuss sentimental attachment to Minecraft worlds, and how they can feel like home to many players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 2022

Jonny, and Joel run down the bug fixes in Pre-release 1 and 2 for Minecraft Java Edition 1.19.3, answer listener email about tuning note blocks, and discuss challenges in the new approach to snapshots, and the potential new sounds have in the Minecraft experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 2022

Joel, and Jonny chat changes to chiseled bookshelves, piglin heads, and light level changes in the latest Java Edition snapshot, then answer listener email about crafting recipes, Peaceful Mode, and Minecraft music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14, 2022

Jonny, and Joel run down the new changes in the latest Java Edition snapshot, toss about game rules for Peaceful mode, and answer listener email about getting started in the multiplayer experience in Minecraft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 7, 2022

Joel, and Jonny talk game rule toggles, creative inventory changes, and hoppers interacting with chiseled bookshelves in the latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 2022

Jonny, and Joel cover the creative changes in the latest Minecraft snapshot, stack up the potential that chiselled bookshelves have with enchanting tables, and get spooky with Halloween history, and other seasonal ideas for Minecraft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 2022

Joel, and Jonny share their hands on experience playing with bamboo, hanging signs, camels, and chiseled bookshelves in the new experimental features snapshot in Minecraft, and discuss the sniffer speculation coming in through listener email. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 2022

Jonny, and Joel break down the announcements from Minecraft Live 2022, starting with the gameplay demo of Minecraft Legends, the Fauna Faire event, and tower multiplayer in Minecraft Dungeons, and new blocks and features coming to Minecraft 1.20 set to release in 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 2022

Joel, and Jonny take a look at the three new mobs that Mojang has announced for the Minecraft Live 2022 mob vote, the sniffer, the rascal, and the tuff golem, and discuss what each addition could mean for the future of Minecraft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 3, 2022

Jonny, and Joel discuss some of the communication, and management of expectations from Mojang Studios looking ahead to Minecraft Live, then take a peek behind the scenes at some of the whimsical development of Minecraft Legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 26, 2022

Joel, and Jonny take a look at Minecraft weather, hopes for a bright, diverse future, and where it comes up a bit soggy. Plus, listener email about archeology interactions, and player observed topography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 2022

Jonny, and Joel are joined by Dr. Heather Christie for an in depth discussion about what it’s like to see Minecraft through the eyes of an archeologist, and how a potential archaeology mechanic in Minecraft could change, and challenge, how players think about, and interact with the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 2022

Joel, and Jonny discuss long roads, and implied history in Minecraft builds, the Minecraft Live 2022 teaser trailer, and answer listener email on potential rope mechanics, and rare blocks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 5, 2022

Jonny, and Joel share a listener idea about colourful tree generation in Minecraft, discuss the time trap of working new blocks into older builds, and speculate on player voting possibilities for Minecraft Live, slated for October. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 29, 2022

Joel, and Jonny welcome impulseSV back to The Spawn Chunks to talk about his move to full time content creation, lessons learned over the past two seasons of Hermitcraft, and his new podcast with long-time friend, Skizzleman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 23, 2022

Jonny, and Joel share their latest big projects in Minecraft, answer listener email about end-game diamonds, discuss the laundry lists of mods vanilla players use, and the importance of your Minecraft skin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 2022

Joel, and Jonny discuss a web of ideas, and questions from the Chunk Mail inbox, ranging from pounding sand, and spooky tree stumps, to how to keep a potential Minecraft rail update on track. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 8, 2022

Jonny, and Joel celebrate four years of The Spawn Chunks with a community fuelled chat speculating on what new features - or updates existing features - might be coming to Minecraft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 1, 2022

Joel, and Jonny cover the full release of Minecraft 1.19.1, allay duplication, and the player reporting tool, then get derailed down the rabbit hole of adding details to Minecraft builds from a listener email about model trains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 2022

Jonny, and Joel touch on final tweaks to the Minecraft player reporting tool, throw sculk ideas at a wall of different blocks to see what sticks, and discuss the different ways that players preserve their worlds, and what that might mean down the road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 18, 2022

Joel, and Jonny run down the latest bug fixes, and Bedrock feature parity in Minecraft 1.19.1, answer listener email about copper, and overabundant gameplay systems, then discuss the community, comradery, and friendly block banter on multiplayer servers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11, 2022

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Jul 4, 2022

Joel, and Jonny keep everyone up to speed on the latest changes to the Minecraft Player Reporting Tool, and celebrate 200 episodes with a fully loaded show of listener email, along with pre and post show hamburger banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 2022

Jonny, and Joel discuss the changes, and moderation tools coming in Minecraft 1.19.1, take a look at their hot bar habits, and flip the the pages of history, lore, and purpose behind building in Minecraft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 2022

Joel, and Jonny dance with the allays and the rest of the tweaks coming to The Wild Update post launch, then get into the nitty gritty of mud bricks, rejuvenated game features, and renewable sand in the June Chunk Mail Dispenser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13, 2022

Jonny, and Joel share their first impressions of mangrove swamps, and The Deep Dark in Minecraft 1.19, The Wild Update, and Mojang announces a new strategy game, Minecraft Legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 6, 2022

Joel, and Jonny run through the last tweaks to The Wild Update, answer emails about ore veins and inventory pain, and share their preparations, and plans in anticipation of The Deep Dark, The Warden, and mangrove swamps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 2022

Jonny, and Joel welcome Bedrock creator Prowl8413 to the show to cross the streams, and discuss Minecraft Java, and Bedrock Edition parity. Plus, the final pre-release changes to The Wild Update ahead of the announced June 7th release date. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 2022

Joel and Jonny take a look at the first #Minecraft Pre-release for The Wild Update, get their wires crossed answering email, and take a look back at all The Caves & Cliffs Update Part II has brought players, and share their own gameplay experiences in the update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 2022

Jonny and Joel discuss the Minecraft community reactions to Mojang clarifying what will, and will not be included in The Wild Update, then dive into the May Chunkmail Dispenser to answer email about sapling blocks, echo shields, and ancient instruction manuals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 9, 2022

Joel and Jonny follow the allay and the warden through their latest adjustments in the new Java Edition snapshot, take another look at Caves & Cliffs resource availability, and discuss the ups and downs of truly huge builds in Minecraft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 2, 2022

Jonny and Joel discuss changes to The Warden in the latest #Minecraft snapshot, bounce around community ideas about the echo shard, and discuss how high efficiency farms can benefit from a longer, more creative road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 25, 2022

Jonny and Joel record the week’s Minecraft news from Java, and Bedrock Editions, talk new music from Lena Raine coming to the game, and wonder if there is a secret track connecting music discs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 2022

Jonny, and Joel brace themselves for the new features, and changes in the latest Minecraft Java snapshot and Bedrock Beta Previews, then dig into listener email about echo shards, barrel brothers, and lava fishing in the April Chunk Mail Dispenser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 2022

Joel and Jonny duck under mangrove trees as they explore the new mangrove swamp biome in the latest Minecraft snapshot, then wonder where all the fireflies have gone, and bounce around some ideas about the new echo shard item found in Ancient Cities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 4, 2022

Jonny and Joel take a close look at the player-voted mob the allay in the latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot, answer emails about sound and item teleportation, and discuss would-be Minecraft mechanics inspired by this years April Fools Day snapshot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 2022

Joel and Jonny pick up their ores and set sail towards the latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot, with extra luggage room, answer listener email about data packs and goat horns, and unpack the chest boat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 2022

Jonny and Joel get their hands dirty with mud, add mangrove trees in the first Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot for The Wild Update, and answer listener email about goat horns, slime frogs, and the pros and cons of being on top of Minecraft news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 2022

Jonny and Joel take a first look at the allay in the Bedrock Beta, answer listener email about the glare, and the ancient cities, then discuss Minecraft Peaceful mode and the challenges it poses to seasoned survival players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 7, 2022

Jonny and Joel sculk by some Minecraft Bedrock Beta news, answer listener email about deep dark treasures, hybrid gameplay, and ask, “Can you spoil Minecraft?” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 2022

Joel and Jonny discuss the last minute changes leading up to the release of Minecraft 1.18.2, how immersive they feel Minecraft is, how they use lore and purpose to inform their builds, and then speculate on what could be happening with the mysterious frames in ancient cities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 2022

Jonny and Joel are joined by Minecraft Tech Lead SlicedLime to talk about the recent, massive changes to the game, technical challenges, and the process of adding new features to Minecraft. Plus, first impressions of The Deep Dark and The Warden in the first Experimental Snapshot featuring content from Minecraft 1.19! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 2022

Joel and Jonny lay out the latest Minecraft news before answering listener email ranging from hotbar hot takes to online mapping tools, and from unseen swamp villages to inter-dimensional rainbow storage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 7, 2022

Jonny and Joel unpack the latest developments in both Minecraft Java Edition and the Bedrock Beta, give a consult on brewing frustrations, and discuss various approaches to in-game storage, organization, item sorting, and mobile storage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 2022

Joel and Jonny take a look at bug fixes and parity changes in the latest Bedrock Beta before answering email about in-game instruction books, and discussing their measured approach to building really big projects in Minecraft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 2022

Jonny and Joel go over the bug fixes and details of the first Minecraft snapshot of 2022, bore through listener email about deepslate, and discuss how they choose where, and how to build their Minecraft “bases”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17, 2022

Joel and Jonny share their latest adventures in Minecraft, and answer listener emails about pickaxe preferences, swamp trolls, and villager trading in the January Chunk Mail Dispenser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 2022

Jonny and Joel discuss Minecraft weather, what makes a new game mechanic great, and croak about the new froglight featured in the Bedrock beta for The Wild Update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 3, 2022

Joel and Jonny talk about what they hope to see from Mojang Studios in the new year, answer email about slime, and wither mining, then discuss what they’d like to accomplish in Minecraft in 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 27, 2021

Jonny and Joel answer listener email in the December Chunk Mail Dispenser about Minecraft music achievements, lighting up your lush cave like a Christmas tree, and the age old question of the inventory you have vs. the inventory you want. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 2021

Joel and Jonny take a look at Minecraft frogs, hopping into the Bedrock Beta in time for the holidays, review listener email about slime, and talk block control and Cloudy Climb launching in Minecraft Dungeons in the December Roundtable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 2021

Jonny and Joel touch on the bullet points of the Minecraft 1.18.1 release, as well as instructions from Mojang on the security vulnerability in Minecraft: Java Edition, followed by listener email sparked discussion on modern Minecraft difficulty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 6, 2021

Joel and Jonny share their first impressions of The Caves & Cliffs Update, Part II as Minecraft 1.18 has changed the landscape for players everywhere, then answer listener email about different ways to approach the new terrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29, 2021

Jonny and Joel review the final tweaks of The Caves & Cliffs Update, Part 2 ahead of the November 30th release, answer emails about how gameplay may shift in the update, and talk about how they’re preparing new, and existing worlds for mountainous change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 2021

Joel and Jonny review the landslide of Pre-releases for The Caves & Cliffs Update Part 2 ahead of the November 30th release date, answer emails about Minecraft pets, and take a look back at their experience in playing Part 1 of this massive update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 2021

Jonny and Joel look up at the new amplified world types in the pre-release for Minecraft, The Caves & Cliffs Update, Part 2 before trekking across large biomes to answer listener email for the November Chunk Mail Dispenser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 8, 2021

Joel and Jonny review how Mojang is pushing terrain around in the latest Minecraft snapshot, dial up listener email about the allay and music, and discuss how they will tempo their Minecraft play ahead of update 1.18. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 1, 2021

Jonny and Joel spin around in the world blending changes in the latest Caves & Cliffs Part 2 snapshot, ponder the allay’s history with cookies, and discuss Minecraft jargon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 2021

Joel and Jonny discuss the latest Caves & Cliffs snapshot with new music from Lena Raine and Kumi Tanioka, the sculk sliding into the Bedrock Beta, and the 2021 Minecraft Live mob vote results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 18, 2021

Jonny and Joel recap the news out of Minecraft Live on The Caves & Cliffs Update Part 2, Minecraft Dungeons Seasonal Adventures, and the new features coming to Minecraft in The Wild Update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 2021

Joel and Jonny review the latest Minecraft Java and Bedrock snapshots for The Caves & Cliffs Update, Part 2, take a look at Minecraft Live player voting history, and give first impressions of the glare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 4, 2021

Jonny and Joel look at the latest Minecraft Java Snapshot for The Caves & Cliffs Update, the Spookier Fall event in Minecraft Dungeons, and discuss their gameplay plans for when 1.18 drops later this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 2021

Joel and Jonny discuss the progression of the latest Minecraft snapshot, and Bedrock Beta versions before answering listener email on the September Chunk Mail Dispenser episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 2021

Jonny and Joel tackle the huge new snapshot for The Caves & Cliffs Update, Part 2, and a listener email about high hopes for archaeology, and Minecraft collectables. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 2021

Joel and Jonny take to the skies to share their thoughts on the changes to elytra flight in Experimental Snapshot 7, answer listener email, and discuss the future of snapshot experiments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 6, 2021

Jonny and Joel explore river and ocean changes in Experimental Snapshot 6, and look ahead to this years Minecraft Live announcement, coming October 16, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 30, 2021

Joel and Jonny break down the finer tweaks of Experimental Snapshot 5 for Minecraft 1.18, talk Bedrock beta terrain, and end game wood, all before exploring the idea of Minecraft interpreting the natural world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 2021

Joel welcomes GeminiTay back to the podcast to discuss beach front property, and getting around in Minecraft 1.18. Gem and Joel also discuss her recent adventures on the Hermitcraft and Empires servers, as well as YouTube milestones, and the challenges of creating Minecraft content full time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 2021

Joel and Jonny discuss the latest changes in Experimental Snapshot 3 for Minecraft: The Caves & Cliffs Update, then answer listener email about long standing game mechanics, connected oceans, and organizing player inventory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 9, 2021

Jonny and Joel celebrate The Spawn Chunks anniversary episode with some light Minecraft news, listener email about terrain generation, and then share their highlights in Minecraft, and on the podcast, over the past three years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 2, 2021

Joel and Jonny are joined by Minecraft game developer Henrik Kniberg to discuss the team effort behind the new terrain generation planned for The Caves & Cliffs Update Part 2, floating around in the Echoing Void DLC, and pleasant surprises surfacing in Minecraft community feedback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 26, 2021

Jonny and Joel take a look at the terrain changes in Experimental Snapshot 2 before answering a mountain of email in the July Chunk Mail Dispenser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19, 2021

Joel and Jonny review the details of the Echoing Void Minecraft Dungeons DLC announcement and share their thoughts on exploring the new Minecraft terrain generation in the first Caves & Cliffs Experimental Snapshot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12, 2021

Jonny and Joel touch on the release of Minecraft Java Edition 1.17.1, answer listener email about snowy mountain mechanics, and discuss what the next few months of Minecraft news may look like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 5, 2021

Joel and Jonny hit the major bug fixes in the latest Pre-release and Release Candidates for Minecraft 1.17.1 before donning their farming hats and discussing the balance of hard to find, and easy to farm in The Caves & Cliffs Update: Part 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 2021

Jonny and Joel take a look at some of the balance changes in the Minecraft Bedrock Edition Beta, and discuss their experience attempting to farm new blocks a few weeks into The Caves & Cliffs Update: Part 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 21, 2021

Joel and Jonny welcome Minecraft Gameplay Developer, Brandon Pearce (@Kingbdogz) to the podcast to talk about early days developing mods for Minecraft, working at Mojang Studios, and the inspiration for The Warden, and The Deep Dark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 14, 2021

Jonny and Joel share their first impressions of The Caves & Cliffs Update: Part 1, answer listener email about new Minecraft 1.17 features, and discuss the gates between players, and new blocks in the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 7, 2021

Joel and Jonny rundown the latest tweaks to The Caves & Cliffs Update Part 1, coming to Minecraft tomorrow, before answering listener email and taking a look back at their personal highlights from The Nether Update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 2021

Jonny and Joel cover the imminent release of Minecraft The Caves & Cliffs Update Part 1, with bug fixes and tweaks in pre-release builds, then get their feet wet in the Minecraft Dungeons Hidden Depths DLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 25, 2021

Joel and Jonny talk tweaks in the latest Minecraft snapshot, the release date and some features of the Minecraft Dungeons Hidden Depths DLC, and discuss their block priorities in anticipation of The Caves & Cliffs Update Part 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17, 2021

Jonny and Joel light a candle for candles, listen for clues on the future of sculk sensors, and celebrate Minecraft’s birthday before bundling together some listener email for the May Chunk Mail Dispenser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10, 2021

Joel and Jonny review changes in goat behaviour in the latest #Minecraft snapshot, as well as ore distribution in The Caves & Cliffs Preview data pack, then discuss the idea of more signposts to guide players in Minecraft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 3, 2021

Jonny and Joel talk about tweaks and adjustments in latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot before answering email about mobscicles, The Caves & Cliffs copper conundrum, and cloud saves in Minecraft Dungeons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 2021

Joel and Jonny mine through ore veins, dripstone growth, and another pass at the raw ore, and raw ore block textures before answering listener email in the April Chunk Mail Dispenser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 2021

Jonny and Joel discuss the news that Mojang is splitting The Caves And Cliffs Update into two separate updates, slated for summer and holiday 2021, as well as the new features and textures introduced in the latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 2021

Joel and Jonny share their thoughts on the addition of new raw ores in Minecraft and how these changes to mining, and the recent changes to ore distribution, may effect the Minecraft mining meta in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 5, 2021

Jonny and Joel shed some light on the latest Java snapshot, gab about goats and the glow squid, pontificate on powder snow, and mull over mega caves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 2021

Joel and Jonny catch you up on what they’ve been doing in Minecraft, then look ahead to what is left to explore in the Caves & Cliffs Update snapshots, like the deep dark and archaeology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 2021

Jonny and Joel take a look at the technical changes to copper and moss in the latest Minecraft Java snapshot before having a round table discussion about cave biomes and intended Minecraft gameplay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 2021

Joel and Jonny talk new deepslate textures and new OpenGL rendering, before hanging out with some cave vines, glow berries and overgrown abandoned mine shafts in the new lush cave biome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 8, 2021

Jonny and Joel check out the new mountain terrain generation with four sub biomes in the Minecraft Bedrock Edition Beta before answering listener email about glowing in the dark, and spoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 1, 2021

Joel and Jonny review the latest changes to ore textures, grimstone to deeepslate, smooth basalt in the overworld, and the evolution of Minecraft Dungeons in the Flames Of The Nether DLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 2021

Jonny and Joel examine the addition of grimstone to Minecraft caves, and how the grimstone family of blocks work into to the existing stone palette. Then, it’s on to listener email about light, helmets, cave biomes and more in the February Chunk Mail Dispenser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 2021

Joel and Jonny spark a conversation about Flames of The Nether coming to Minecraft Dungeons, then light their torches and spelunk into the massive changes to Minecraft cave generation in the latest Caves & Cliffs snapshot. Tighten your harness, there’s a lot to say! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 8, 2021

Jonny and Joel explore powder snow and copper changes the latest Caves & Cliffs snapshot, share listener emails in response to the modern pace of Minecraft, and uproot some thoughts about the new lush cave decorative blocks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 1, 2021

Joel and Jonny shoot out some ideas about dispensers waxing copper blocks in the the latest Bedrock Beta before discussing how glow ink could change lighting blocks, and the pace of modern day Minecraft play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 2021

Jonny and Joel race to see who can complete Minecraft Dungeons the fastest - Spoiler: Not them - then dive into the deep ocean to see what the new glow squid will bring players in the latest Caves & Cliffs snapshot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 18, 2021

Joel and Jonny touch on the release of Minecraft 1.16.5 fixing specific server crashes before digging into listener email about horizontal blocks, switching mobs, and axolotl appetites. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 2021

Jonny and Joel say goodbye to Minecraft Earth and discuss Minecraft Dungeons speed runs before an email lead conversation about Minecraft music, and the trickle out Caves & Cliffs update release schedule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 4, 2021

Joel and Jonny take a brief look back at the 2020 Minecraft properties Mojang Studios has released, lay out their plans for new Minecraft projects, and discuss what they’re excited about doing in Minecraft in 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 28, 2020

Jonny and Joel touch lightly on the Minecraft Dungeons “Chills & Thrills” seasonal event before diving into a stocking full of Chunk Mail from listeners about everything from Bedrock and The Deep Dark, to copper hoppers and LEGO. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 2020

Joel and Jonny are followed around by new aquatic companions the axolotls in the final Minecraft Caves and Cliffs snapshot of 2020 as they discuss the new mob, changes to sculk sensors, frequencies and Minecraft RTX for Windows 10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 14, 2020

Jonny and Joel touch on a few light news bullets like the release of Minecraft RTX on Windows 10, before discussing the potential mechanics of The Warden, and speculating on what the future may hold for the Caves & Cliffs Update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 8, 2020

Joel and Jonny sound off with guest LogicalGeekBoy on the new Caves & Cliffs snapshot with the first look at skulk sensors, additional dripstone formations, and custom world build height value adjustments that may open up your Minecraft world to new horizons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 2020

Jonny and Joel get under the new dripstone blocks in the latest snapshot, dump out the changes to bundles, and wax poetic about copper oxidation, tough tuff textures, and the potential future of abandoned mineshaft in the Caves & Cliffs Update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 2020

Joel and Jonny take a look at new Minecraft moderation programs, Realms coming to PS4, and some Caves and Cliffs screen shot updates tweeted by developers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 16, 2020

Jonny and Joel unpack the latest Caves and Cliffs snapshot, powder snow, and new textures, then tie off a full stack of ideas on bundles and accessibility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 9, 2020

Joel and Jonny light a candle under a full episode conversation about the latest Minecraft Snapshot, our first look at some of the features coming in the Caves & Cliffs Update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 2, 2020

Jonny and Joel dive head first into goats, and see what all the fluff is about with powder snow in the new Bedrock Beta, before discussing the Ask Mojang Q&A all about Caves & Cliffs, and how quickly Jonny died in Minecraft Dungeons Apocalypse+. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 2020

Joel and Jonny talk about migrating Java Edition players to Microsoft accounts, the polarizing potential of geodes in the Caves & Cliffs update, and answer a ream of listener email. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 2020

Jonny and Joel discuss Java Edition Pre-release 1.16.4, the upcoming Spooky Fall Event in Minecraft Dungeons, listener feedback on the glow squid, and what potential world height changes could mean for Minecraft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 2020

Joel and Jonny breakdown the Minecraft Dungeons news coming out of Minecraft Live as well as additional comments form Mojang on the Caves and Cliffs update before discussing the glow squid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 5, 2020

Joel and Jonny give their first impressions of the Caves & Cliffs update revealed by Mojang this past weekend during Minecraft Live. Plus, new Minecraft Dungeons DLC, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 2020

Joel and Jonny talk about the upcoming October 3, Minecraft Live event, the mob vote, and what we know so far about the “new mobs”. Plus, listener email about leaf layers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 22, 2020

fWhip joins Joel in discussing Minecraft Dungeons on mobile, and answering listener email about Minecraft seasonal rotation, ghast blasts, and more on the September Chunk Mail Dispenser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 2020

In a light news week, Joel brings everyone up to speed on his All Of Fabric 3 modded Minecraft experience and Jonny has bare fist impressions on the Minecraft Dungeons Creeping Winter DLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 7, 2020

Jonny and Joel look ahead to what may be coming to Minecraft at Minecraft Live, an online event on October 3 before answering listener email and unfolding Joel’s first experience in modded Minecraft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 2020

With the Creeping Winter Minecraft Dungeons DLC around the corner, Joel and Jonny talk about the latest Developer Diaries info, and speculate on where Dungeons could be headed next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 2020

Jonny and Joel discuss speed runs, dinosaurs and the new Minecraft combat snapshot before chiming in on new world envy and interesting mob fights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 2020

Joel and Jonny run down the new features of the release of Minecraft 1.16.2 before discussing Minecraft Dungeons DLC news and lots of listener email. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 2020

Jonny and Joel touch on the latest pre-release and release candidates for the pending 1.16.2 update before some philosophical listener email and discussing Minecraft features they consistently overlook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 3, 2020

To celebrate the milestone, Joel and Jonny share the Render Distance with everyone! Pre-show D&D adventures and podcast recommendations, the latest Minecraft snapshot, listener email and a discussion on how they make The Spawn Chunks each week. Plus, a post show Satisfactory wish list for Minecraft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27, 2020

Jonny and Joel quickly cover the latest snapshot before talking Fabric performance mods for Minecraft and how to potentially make Minecraft loot chests into closets of fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 2020

Joel and Jonny quickly review the latest Minecraft snapshot before diving into the mail bag inventory and answering listener questions in the July Chunk Mail Dispenser episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13, 2020

Jonny and Joel review custom biomes and bartering tweaks coming in a new snapshot before discussing how they feel about The Nether Update after a couple weeks of play time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 6, 2020

This week, Joel and Jonny welcome Xisuma to the podcast to talk about how the Hermitcraft server has been adapting to The Nether Update and piglin bartering, as well as the admin side of one of the most popular Minecraft creator servers on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 2020

The Nether Update is here! Jonny and Joel talk about their first week spelunking through the massive changes to the Nether dimension in Minecraft, the piglin brute, and new Minecraft Dungeons DLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22, 2020

Joel and Jonny sum up the final release candidate for The Nether Update before diving into listener email on Minecraft 1.16 plans, Minecraft Dungeons, and more on this month’s Chunk Mail Dispenser episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 2020

Jonny and Joel recap the ream of revisions in The Nether Update Pre-releases 3, 4 and 5, discuss the future of bug based resource farms, and explore art and mechanics from Minecraft Dungeons that would be great in Minecraft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 8, 2020

Joel and Jonny take a look at the first pre-release for The Nether Update, and what custom, data pack dimensions could mean for Minecraft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 1, 2020

Jonny and Joel touch on the latest Minecraft snapshot before plunging into a full episode discussion on Minecraft Dungeons and their play experience in the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 25, 2020

Joel and Jonny cross their i’s and dot their t’s as they discuss the latest Minecraft snapshot changes to redstone, world generation and bug fixes before pulling on their Boots of Swiftness in anticipation of Minecraft Dungeons launching tomorrow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 2020

With a lighter Minecraft snapshot this week, Jonny and Joel take a brief look at changes to advancements, and game mode switching before tackling bastion feedback, and mob spawning control in the listener Chunk Mail Dispenser episode for May. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 2020

Joel and Jonny break down the changes to spawning mechanics in the latest Minecraft snapshot before moving mobs around via Chunk Mail and discussing build ideas for The Nether Update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 4, 2020

Jonny and Joel get wrapped up in the changes to redstone wire in the latest Minecraft snapshot and tackle a critical chunk mail question before discussing the state of the Nether Update so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 27, 2020

Joel and Jonny discuss some of the technical changes coming to Minecraft in the latest snapshot, and answer listener Chunk Mail about savvy screen shots, bastion behemoths, and a ghastly idea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 2020

Jonny and Joel shine a light on the new Minecraft RTX for Windows 10 now in beta release, before getting out their sledge hammers and breaking down the latest Minecraft snapshot and answering listener email. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 2020

Joel and Jonny explore Basalt Deltas, the new biome in the latest Minecraft Snapshot, and all the new features and blocks that come along with it, then change their tune to talk about new music in The Nether. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 6, 2020

Jonny and Joel share their hands on, beta impressions of Minecraft Dungeons, discuss the latest Minecraft snapshot, and answer listener email about video game violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 2020

The floor is lava! But that’s OK, because we have… striders? Joel and Jonny talk about the new Minecraft mob and related news in the latest snapshot, along with Minecraft Dungeons beta play footage and answering listener email on build scale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 2020

Jonny and Joel jump hook, line and sinker into the latest Minecraft snapshot that has both added and removed new game mechanics. Plus, a listener email puts a new leash on dogs in Minecraft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 2020

Joel and Jonny flick the redstone lever on the new Minecraft snapshot and discuss The Uncensored Library project by Reporters Without Borders and Blockworks. Lots of listener email! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 2020

Jonny and Joel check out the changes and new Nether sounds in the latest snapshot, discuss balancing Minecraft chores, and share some creative resources for building inspiration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 2, 2020

Joel and Jonny take a look at the new blocks and features in the latest Minecraft snapshot before discussing when - and if - you should reset your Minecraft world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 2020

Creative builder GeminiTay joins Jonny and Joel to talk about her creative process in Minecraft, her thoughts on the new blocks in The Nether and managing ma-hoo-sive community Minecraft projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 2020

Podcasters ponder potential piglin peak profits! Joel and Jonny explore the new piglin and hoglin mobs added in the latest Minecraft snapshot and discuss item rarity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 2020

Jonny and Joel break down the first official look at The Nether Update in the latest Minecraft snapshot, explore the building potential of new Nether blocks and discuss how netherite may or may not change the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 5, 2020

Joel and Jonny discuss their latest Minecraft Skyblock predicaments and speculate on the details of the upcoming Nether Update before diving into related, and unrelated, listener email. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 2020

Jonny and Joel are joined by friend of the show Fixxitt412 to talk about the latest Java Edition release, the future of combat mechanics, and Minecraft Dungeons sounds. On the roundtable we bang out building better armour, textures and biomes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 2020

More bees! Well, more frequent bees. Joel and Jonny discuss the latest Java Edition snapshot, and combat snapshot news, read 1.15 listener feedback, and stand on the precipice of Skyblock maps in Minecraft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 14, 2020

On the first episode of 2020, Jonny and Joel recap what they’ve been up to in Minecraft 1.15, explore some Minecraft Dungeons gameplay footage and take a look at how the pollen has fallen on the Buzzy Bees update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 2019

Joel and Jonny stop to smell the roses and explore the full release of bees in the latest update, Minecraft Buzzy Bees, then raise their antennae and talk bug fixes, performance improvements the reception of Buzzy Bees across multiple platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 9, 2019

Jonny and Joel and anticipate the release of Minecraft 1.15 Buzzy Bees and review the final pre-release news before reaching into the Chunk Mail Dispenser to discuss listener emails on Minecraft inventory, advancements and the hot bar interface. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 2, 2019

Joel and Jonny and break down “Buzzy Bees” Pre-release 2 and 3 and take a swipe at the latest Combat Snapshot before taking a walk down memory lane discussing the highs and lows of Minecraft Village & Pillage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 2019

Jonny and Joel discuss “Buzzy Bees” Pre-release 1 set to release December 10, 2019. On the round table, we ask, does villager trading makes Minecraft too easy. What could be done to improve the player inventory? And, should Minecraft drop more building hints? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 2019

Joel and Jonny discuss everything from accessibility concerns in Minecraft Earth to resource pack creation and home base for bees in response to listener emails in the November Chunk Mail Dispenser episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 12, 2019

Jonny and Joel discuss Minecraft Earth Adventures now that the UK has early access and the Minecraft Java Edition snapshot squashes more bugs. Plus, reindeer? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 4, 2019

Joel and Jonny take a look at what the latest snapshots mean for Minecraft Bedrock, Java Edition and the future of player combat. Plus, Joel gives first impressions of Minecraft Earth, now in early access in Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 2019

The live recording of "A Minecraft Conversation", The Spawn Chunks Q&A panel from Hal-Con 2019. Lots of great questions from fans young and old, long time players and new folks curious about getting into Minecraft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 2019

Jonny and Joel recap the first Spawn Chunks convention panel from Hal-Con, touch on some of the first crazy honey block builds from the technical Minecraft community and review some first hand experience with RTX Minecraft gameplay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 21, 2019

Joel and Jonny discuss the changes to the honey block in the new Minecraft snapshot, the piglin beast has a new name, and Minecraft Earth is in early access. Plus, lots of listener Chunk Mail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 14, 2019

Jonny and Joel get stuck on honey blocks in the latest snapshot, and so should you! Bees in Bedrock Beta, and pondering the piglin past, all in the latest episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 7, 2019

Joel and Jonny welcome impulseSV to podcast to talk about the work/life balance of a Minecraft content creator, snapshots, streaming, and what he’s looking forward to in the future of Minecraft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 1, 2019

Jonny and Joel are joined by fWhip as they recap all of the news coming out of Minecon Live this past weekend and discuss the potential of The Nether Update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23, 2019

Joel and Jonny discuss character creation in Bedrock Beta and breakdown the biome update vote set to happen during Minecon Live, September 28. Plus, first impressions on the badlands biome details in the bonus Render Distance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 16, 2019

Community panels have been announced for Minecon Live later this month. Jonny and Joel discuss Minecraft communities, mini games and pushing Minecraft to the creative limit. Plus, who doesn’t like a good boat burning? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 9, 2019

Joel and Jonny take a look at the not-new, new features in the latest Java Edition snapshot, discuss achievements in Bedrock Edition, music to accompany accomplishment, and their redstone comfort zone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 2, 2019

Jonny and Joel discuss the focus on bugs in the new Minecraft snapshot update and run with a listener Chunk Mail suggested topic about the direction of Minecraft sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 26, 2019

Joel and Jonny are buzzing about the new bees in the latest Minecraft snapshot, a swarm of news happening around Minecraft: Dungeons at Gamescom, and speculation on how Mojang will pollinate the next update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 19, 2019

Jonny and Joel push up their nerd glasses and talk ray tracing in Minecraft Bedrock Edition, the latest custom combat update from Jeb, and plenty of listener Chunk Mail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 2019

The Spawn Chunks celebrates one year orbiting the square Minecraft sun with a listener Chunk Mail deep dive, Joel shares a hiking fuelled desire for more nature blocks, and Pixlriffs brings cake that is not a lie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 5, 2019

Jonny and Joel talk about big farming tools, submitting bugs to Mojang through JIRA, and discus the recent mainstream attention Minecraft is getting in the gaming community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 29, 2019

Joel and Jonny look forward to Minecon Live in September which is likely the next reveal for updates to Minecraft, Minecraft Earth and Minecraft Dungeons. Plus, Chunk Mail about gateway portals and a discussion about the (not always) dreaded Minecraft grind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 22, 2019

Jonny and Joel unpack feature changes, bug fixes and performance improvements in the full release of Minecraft 1.14.4, and follow along with some prominent YouTube creators who were given early beta access to Minecraft Earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 2019

Joel and Jonny welcome TheHotDish to the podcast for a round table discussion on managing multiplayer servers and keeping Minecraft fresh, and up to date. The latest look at Minecraft Earth and latest snapshot are also on the table. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 8, 2019

Jonny and Joel break down the latest snapshots for Minecraft 1.14.4 and discuss the slower pace blanketing the Minecraft community in summer, despite a large uptick in Minecraft popularity online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 1, 2019

Joel and Jonny give their feedback on the latest Minecraft update, 1.14.3 and take a swing at the special combat mechanics test released on Reddit. Can Minecraft be built better? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 2019

While Jonny and Joel patiently wait for the 1.14.3 update - Spoiler! It drops during the show. - they have been spending a lot of time in The End and share some thoughts after their prolonged exposure to the void. Plus, listener Chunk Mail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 2019

Joel and Jonny break down the latest Minecraft news out of E3 2019, including some hands on reports from Minecraft Earth and a deeper look at Minecraft Dungeons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 2019

Jonny and Joel welcome special guest Adam Clarke to the show to talk about his creative and educational projects in the Minecraft space. Minecraft Earth debuted gameplay at WWDC and Minecraft Dungeons has a release date. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 3, 2019

Joel and Jonny discuss Pillager problems, the new Minecraft graphic novel, and their in game experiences in the latest 1.14.2 release so far. Bonus! A quick look at 1.14.3 Pre-release 1 in the post show, Render Distance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 2019

Jonny and Joel break down the latest news out of the Minecraft Creator Summit, discuss missed block opportunities in the latest release and speculate automation in the round table. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 2019

Minecraft celebrates 10 years! Joel and Jonny discuss the Minecraft Earth augmented reality app, the many shortcomings of the 1.14 Village and Pillage update rollout, and we have a date for MINECON Live, coming this September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 2019

Jonny and Joel take a look at the improvements made in the fresh Minecraft 1.14.1 update, answer listener chunk mail about profession blocks and ponder the power in new villager trading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 6, 2019

A light news week has Joel and Jonny reaching into the Chunk Mail bag to respond to listener questions and discussion topics. Plus, speculation on some cryptic social media posts from Mojang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 29, 2019

Jonny and Joel are joined by Python to discuss the release of Minecraft 1.14 that Mojang squeezed out, perhaps a bit prematurely, on April 23rd. In our monthly roundtable we talk about new villager trading, Minecraft update constipation, and managing playtime on multiple servers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 2019

With the Village and Pillage update upon us, Joel and Jonny take one last look ahead, gaging expectations, as well as a look back at the Update Aquatic and features that became game favourites and some that sank to the bottom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 2019

Jonny and Joel talk about some of the pre-release details for Minecraft 1.14, how they are preparing in game for the Village and Pillage update, and answer Chunk Mail listener email about multiplayer servers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 8, 2019

Joel and Jonny discuss some of the many bugs addressed in the latest Minecraft snapshot, listener email response to “cheats” and some advancements that could be made to achievements to make them more rewarding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 1, 2019

Hunger bar warning. This episode will drive you to snack. Jonny and Joel discuss Minecraft food, or the lack there of, and how they think it could be made more appetizing to players. Plus, lots of news in the latest snapshot updates and finding the right version of Minecraft for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 2019

Joel and Jonny are joined by MythicalSausage for a round table discussion about the future of Minecraft weapons and combat, if switching between game modes is considered cheating, and at what point to data packs push Minecraft beyond the walls of vanilla. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 2019

Jonny and Joel spend this episode discussing the changes to villages, villagers and villager trading and the trickle down to iron farms announced in the latest Minecraft snapshot for the Village and Pillage update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 2019

Joel and Jonny are joined by Grian for an in depth chat about creativity in Minecraft, the transition from creative to survival game play, Hermitcraft Season 6 shenanigans and listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 4, 2019

Jonny and Joel chime in on new note block sounds in the latest snapshot, wander around aimlessly looking or useful mobs in listener chunk mail, and discuss some issues in Minecraft brought to light in a video by Cubfan135. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25, 2019

Joel and Jonny are joined by LogicalGeekBoy for the February round table to discuss how to keep technical Minecraft players interested in the game, the evangelical challenge of efficiency, and what we think Mojang could do to increase the excitement of exploring the Minecraft world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 18, 2019

Jonny and Joel leap into details about the new foxes in the latest Minecraft snapshot, talk about one player's crafted nation, and reply to a chunk mail question on the direction of Minecraft leaning towards fantasy, or the realm of the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 2019

Joel and Pixlriffs take a look at the upcoming dynamic professions that will be assigned to villagers in your Minecraft world, get particular about particles and spitball ideas for improving mine carts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 4, 2019

Pixlriffs and Joel talk about the changes coming to Minecraft trading and in the latest Java snapshot. Additional changes to villager behaviour have been spotted in the latest beta release of the Bedrock version of the game, and the wandering trader sparks a conversation about renewable resources in Minecraft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 2019

Joel and Pixlriffs welcome special guest fWhip on the first round table episode. We touch briefly on the stone cutter functionality coming in 1.14, then move on to discuss making your Minecraft builds feel alive, Minecraft features that don't make sense, and how to overcome the overwhelm of a huge project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 21, 2019

Jonny and Joel talk trash, well, talk composting in Minecraft with the new composter block in the latest snapshot, and listener questions about the lectern. Looking ahead to the round table episode next week with special guest fWhip, and thoughts on woodland mansions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 14, 2019

Joel and Pixlriffs discuss the first 1.14 snapshot of 2019 that includes a look at the new campfire block, as well as added functionality for the cartography table and the lectern. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 7, 2019

Pixlriffs and Joel share what they are looking forward to doing in 2019 as Minecraft players and Minecraft fans in general. Plus a look ahead to Hytale from Hypixel Studios, Minecraft Dungeons and of course, Minecraft 1.14. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 17, 2018

To wrap up 2018, Joel and Pixlriffs dig into listener submitted Chunk Mail questions over the past few weeks and weave them into a chat about everything from the latest snapshot, new blocks and Minecraft's development future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10, 2018

Joel and Pixlriffs are joined by special guest Fixxitt who is here to talk about The Realm of Vasten, a long standing survival multiplayer world where players share resources and collaborate to build huge fantasy projects in a world rich in history and lore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 3, 2018

The hour grows late and Joel and Pixlriffs are found discussing big plans in Minecraft, Snapshot 18w48b showcases the grind... stone, and The Minecraft Survival Guide showcases the Ender Dragon fight. Plus, a special guest announcement for next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 26, 2018

Pixlriffs and Joel ponder the new Pillager Outpost, speculate on spawn mechanics and evaluate texture evolution in Snapshot 18w47b, then articulate their opinion on Minecraft automation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19, 2018

We illuminate our listeners with the first look at the lantern in Snapshot 18w46a, chunk mail about what coloured lighting might look like in Minecraft and a discussion on vanilla vs. modded as the lines are becoming blurry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 12, 2018

Pixlriffs and Joel speculate on illager patrol mechanics, give first impressions of the new scaffolding block, and shed light on a few other things including the newly teased lantern block. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 5, 2018

Pixlriffs boots up his brand new PC to join Joel in talking about the new Minecraft snapshot, ten new blocks coming to the game, and Mojang has released version 3.1 of the new default Minecraft textures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 2018

Pixlriffs and Joel take a look at some of the new features coming to Minecraft 1.14 in the latest snapshot like running from illager beasts, questionable walls and some fishy sand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22, 2018

Minecraft update 1.13.2 has arrived, squashing bugs and optimizing performance. Dinnerbone teases a potential new feature coming in the Village and Pillage update, the lectern, and Joel and Pixlriffs discuss the membrane of our existence, the Phantom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15, 2018

Pixlriffs clears up a few things about what and when MINECON Earth changes are coming to the Java edition of Minecraft. We talk new stairs, slabs and walls that are coming to the game and listener email transports Joel and Pixlriffs into a nether discussion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 8, 2018

Joel and Pixlriffs welcome special guest Welsknight to the podcast for a chat about his creative process in Minecraft. From building his Kingdoms to becoming part of Hermitcraft, to modded Minecraft and moderate sleep deprivation. Pull on your building boot and enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 1, 2018

Pixlriffs and Joel unpack MINECON Earth, which was live streamed over the weekend. Mojang announced a completely new game called Minecraft Dungeons, new Minecraft features like pandas and pillager beasts, and the taiga biome won the player vote by a landslide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 24, 2018

MINECON Earth is coming and Mojang wants you to vote on what biome gets updated first. Pixlriffs and Joel discuss their ideas for improving desert, taiga, and savanna biomes, chunk mail on Minecraft structures and our plans to cover MINECON live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 17, 2018

Joel addresses an important artistic point brought up in Chunk Mail and Pixlriffs leads a discussion on Minecraft generated structures. From villages to woodland mansions, jungle temples and shipwrecks, we discuss current structures and speculate on new ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 11, 2018

More MINECON news! Panels are back with a wide spread of topics and guests. Legacy Console Edition edition gets the Update Aquatic and Bedrock Edition gets dedicated servers. Listener email tackling textured chests and Joel and Pixelriffs put on their snorkels and talk coral. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 3, 2018

September is MINECON month! Find a watch party near you or watch from home. Jappa - as if on queue - has some new block textures to share and Pixlriffs and Joel lead you down the long chest filled corridor of Minecraft storage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 27, 2018

Joel and Pixlriffs discuss resource packs. What are they? Do we use them? What do we like? Also, Minecraft 1.13.1 has been released and it has fixed some issues, for some people, some of the time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 20, 2018

Minecraft 1.13.1 prerelease 1 is out with more updates set to flow in later, Pixlriffs is at odds with The End in the Update Aquatic and Joel leads a deep dive discussion on the drowned mob. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 13, 2018

Joel and Pixlriffs take a brief look ahead to key changes coming in Minecraft 1.13.1, and how to use Minecraft to solve a Sudoku puzzle, then turn the clock back to discuss how they first got started in Minecraft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 2018

Welcome to The Spawn Chunks! Pixlriffs and Joel discuss Minecraft news, upcoming patch changes, and their first impressions of Minecraft 1.13 the Update Aquatic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.