The Spawn Chunks - A Minecraft Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.