The Withering Effect

The Withering Effect - Minecraft and Hytale

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The Withering Effect is a podcast all about Minecraft and Hytale. Each episode joins our hosts as they avoid the Wither to bring you the latest news, experiences, ideas and opinions on the world’s best-selling game and its emerging challenger.

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Latest episode

May 28, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 169: Sniffing Out Minecraft's Suspicious Dig Sites 13.04.2023

In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the release of Minecraft 1.19 which brings changes to Horse breeding, easy Armor swap, and Potion colour changes. In addition, the Jukebox now works with hoppers to load and unload discs on Java. Plus, We have three listener comments, the first from Diveclops23 asks when we think Minecraft 1.20 will release. On the same theme, Funkyllama asks what we think o...

Episode 168: Minecraft Server Hosting with Max 08.03.2023

In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo are joined by Max Podkidkin, Co-Founder and CEO of BisectHosting to discuss the additions to Minecraft 1.20, including Archeology, Cherry blossom biome, and the Sniffer. They also talk about Minecraft server hosting, how Bisect started, and how customer service is the key to success. Plus, We have a listener comment from awesam2399 that asks about the advantages of...

Episode 167: Custom Armor is coming to Minecraft! 01.02.2023

In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the most significant changes and additions in Snapshot 23w03a for Minecraft 1.19.4, including the new ride command and Auto Jump being turned off by default. We also have some Breaking News with Custom Armor coming to Minecraft 1.20 in the form of Armor Trims using the new Smithing Templates. Plus, We have two listener comments; the first is from FoxFire54 a...

Episode 166: Best of 2022 with Carl 18.01.2023

In this episode, CarlRyds takes a look back at some of the best moments from our episodes in 2022. These shows feature moments from DuDs, Jimbo, Aerington, Atomic Dave, Stifflered, KC Plays, DiiKoj and me. Thank you to our Milk level Patrons: Aerington, aubni, BoboPlaysGames, FragileRock, Funkyllama, KC Plays Games, LOKIOLR, and Nathlech. Discord: https://discord.gg/gqnKyeZ Patreon: https://patreo...

Episode 165: Eat the bread, make a baby! 31.12.2022

In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the changes and additions in Pre-Release 2 for Minecraft 1.19.3, including a range of changes to Tooltips and optimisations for some exceptionally slow cases of structure lookup. Plus, We have two listener comments; the first is from Foxfire54 with some ideas for the Anglerfish mentioned by DuDs in the last episode, specifically adding a Lure drop that you c...

Episode 164: It's the Most Modded Time of the Year 17.12.2022

In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the changes and additions in Pre-Release 1 for Minecraft 1.19.3, including Books in Chiseled Bookshelf can be added or removed from any slot by targeting the specific slot, and Piglins will now drop their heads when killed by a charged Creeper. Plus, We have two listener comments; the first is from CaptanH with some ideas about different Chests discussed in...

Episode 163: The Piglins aren't the bad guys 25.11.2022

In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the new features and changes in Snapshots 22w44a, 22w45a, and 22w46a, for Minecraft 1.19.3/1.20, a few of the improvements are that Monster Spawners no longer default as a Pig, there's a new Operator Tab in the creative inventory, and mob sounds will play when you put a Mob Head (including the new Piglin Head) on a Noteblock. Plus, We have three listener com...

Episode 162: The Self-Expression Update? 16.11.2022

In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the new features and changes in Snapshot 22w43a, for Minecraft 1.19.3/1.20, these include tweaked Camel walk cycle animation and a colour change for its Spawn Egg. Fence Gates no longer provide centre support beneath them. The Chat Reporting screen now shows when the player being reported rejoined chat, and you can now save draft Player Reports. Plus, a rang...

Episode 161: Minecraft 1.19.3, a Minor Version with Major Features 31.10.2022

In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the new features in Snapshot 22w42a/Preview 1.19.50.21, for Minecraft 1.19.3, these include experimental features for Minecraft 1.20 which are available through built-in experimental data packs (which Jimbo was seemingly unaware of). These include Bundles (Java only), Hanging Signs, Chiseled Bookshelves, Bamboo Wood, and Camels. In addition, this snapshot re...

Episode 160: Minecraft Live 2022 Recap (LIVE from Cubed! 2022) 16.10.2022

In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo are joined by CarlRyds and DiiKoj to discuss everything announced at this year's Minecraft Live. This episode was recorded LIVE on the BuiltByBit Outdoor Stage at CubedCon, so what it lacks in editing it more than makes up for in content. We cover Minecraft Legends, Minecraft Dungeons, Blockbench, Minecraft Batman DLC, The Mob Vote and of course the Minecraft 1.20 U...

Episode 159: Discussing the mobs of Minecraft Legends 12.10.2022

In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the Minecraft Legends video taking a look at the Vanilla mobs and new mobs coming to Legends, and we have a cryptic tweet from Minecraft Dungeons. Plus, We have three listener comments; the first is from Diveclops23 asking what we think about Mojang going back to more surprises in the snapshots and less being shown at Minecraft Live. The second is from awesa...

Episode 158: 1.20 Predictions and Mail Time with KC Plays 05.10.2022

In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo are joined by KC Plays Games to discuss the release of the Frozen Planet II Minecraft Experience in partnership with BBC Earth for the Minecraft Education edition. Plus, We have a mailbag full of listener comments from our Discord and Spotify coving topics, including: Villager trading, custom textured blocks/items, new Villager types, game mechanics we would change,...

Episode 157: Enjoy Minecraft More… wIth Ice Cream! 28.09.2022

In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the release of the Minecraft Legends Original Soundtrack on Spotify. The release of Nick's Minecraft Ice cream in these four flavours: Enchanted Apple Pie, Cake Blocka, Peanot Choklad Glowdust, and Emerald Minta. Plus, We have a listener comments from Funkyllama asking do we think archaeology will come to the game in a future update, or will it be removed fr...

Episode 156: Will these be in the Mob Vote? 21.09.2022

In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the changes to the Mob Vote during Minecraft Live 2022. Instead of voting on Twitter, Mojang will now allow you to vote on a special Bedrock server, the Minecraft launcher, or on Minecraft.net. The polls will open on October 14th, noon EDT, so you will have a full 24 hours to cast your vote before the event. Plus, We have three listener comments; the first i...

Episode 155: The Deep Dark Experience 14.09.2022

In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the announcement during Minecraft Now that Minecraft LIVE will be on October 15th 2022, with a focus on features that are far into their development cycle rather than in the early or concept stages. Hopefully, this will mean less disappointment for fans when things don't end up in the final release and the opportunity for surprises during the snapshots and p...

Episode 154: Alternative Minecraft 1.20 Updates 06.09.2022

In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the release of Minecraft Beta/Preview 1.19.30.2, which includes Vanilla Parity improvements for Spectator Mode (Experimental), Chest Boats, Items, Mobs and Blocks. There's been several feature fixes, bug fixes, technical updates, and experimental features. Plus, We have two listener comments; the first is from 4321Boon about improving paintings with either m...

Episode 153: Xisuma's "The Inventory Update" Video 22.08.2022

In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the release of Minecraft 1.19.2, which includes fixes for bugs that caused players to get disconnected from secure chat, and a crash in the social interactions screen. Plus, We have two listener comments from JesseW, the first is about adding Armored boats to the game using three iron and five planks, and the second is about adding beasts from the past to th...

Episode 152: Which is better single-player or multiplayer? 10.08.2022

In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the release of Minecraft 1.19.1, which adds Allay duplication and a new player chat reporting system. Plus, We have our Spotify poll results for 'Which Minecraft item(s) you would like to see in the game?', as well as listener comments, the first is from Xenith about how Minecraft could be turned into a tabletop game like D&D, Pianocat492 asks about whic...

Episode 151: Mojang, You big tease! 26.07.2022

In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the new video released recently by Mojang called 'Minecraft Legends: Creating a New Game' and we have Pre-Release 5 for Minecraft 1.19.1, The Wild Update, which makes more changes to the chat system... which we're bored of talking about. Plus, We have a listener comment from Peeporp asking DuDs and Jimbo what enchantment would create if they could. Also, in...

Episode 150: Bedrock players on Java servers with stifflered 18.07.2022

In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo are joined by stifflered to discuss Pre-Release 4 for Minecraft 1.19.1, which makes more changes to the chat reporting system. Plus, We have a listener comment from Xenith about the possibility that 1.20 could be a combat and Inventory update, and JesseW about the idea of Minecraft getting different kinds of dogs in a future update. Also, in the main topic, DuDs, Ji...

Episode 149: Top 5 Best Structures in Minecraft 09.07.2022

In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss Pre-Release 2 for Minecraft 1.19.1, which makes some changes to the chat system to facilitate the new reporting feature, Mojang hasn't addressed the delay in releasing the update, and we send our condolences on the sad passing of Technoblade. Plus, We have a listener comment from tnerd69 about the idea of OptiFine/Forge being implemented in vanilla, CatCraft...

Episode 148: Our Minecraft 1.19 experience so far 25.06.2022

In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss Snapshot 22W24A for Minecraft 1.19.1, which adds the ability to duplicate Allays and adds the ability to report a player for sending abusive messages in the game chat. Plus, We have a listener comment from SLS about Minecraft 1.20 potentially being a Structure update, Soulfire about DuDs and Jimbos opinions on farm animals in the game, and JesseW about if th...

Episode 147: Secrets and Legends with Carl and DiiKoj 19.06.2022

In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo are joined by CarlRyds and DiiKoj to discuss the release of Minecraft 1.19, The Wild Update, which now supports ARM 64-bit CPUs including Apple's M1 chips. Optifine for 1.19 is currently at 50% as of 6/12 and Mojang have announced a brand new game, Minecraft Legends. Plus, We have a listener comment from Dive Clops and Kitzen about the potential for more new biomes...

Episode 146: Way too early predictions for 1.20 10.06.2022

In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss Release Candidate 2 for Minecraft 1.19, The Wild Update, which fixes a crash bug in Release Candidate 1, by the time you hear this episode the full version of Minecraft 1.19 should have been released. Plus, We have a listener comment from BU88AMINOR about the potential for a Forest and Fossils update, and a listener comment from Term about using Litematica t...

Episode 145: Your task is clear… bring the update! 03.06.2022

In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss Pre-Release 3 for Minecraft 1.19, The Wild Update, which makes a few technical changes in addition to making the Wardens’ sonic boom attack bypasses the damage reduction by armour enchantments such as Protection before its release on June 7th. Plus, We have a listener comment from NerdinessExtreme about a new bridge river structure, and we have the results o...

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