The Withering Effect
The Withering Effect - Minecraft and Hytale
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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May 28, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 46: Exploring Minecraft Dungeons 27.05.2020 54:53
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss snapshot 20W21A, which introduces a toggle for Redstone wire to choose between a cross and a dot, adds support for custom world settings and custom dimensions, and say hello to the new Mojang Studios name, logo and splash screen. Plus, after playing the BETA, DuDs and Jimbo take you through their experience with Minecraft Dungeons. Also, Mr and Mrs Slice nee...
Episode 45: Inside Mojang with kingbdogz 20.05.2020 58:53
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo are joined by kingbdogz from Mojang to discuss snapshot 20W20A/B, which introduces a new Game Mode Switcher menu and new Nether Advancements. Plus, in Block of the Week, they change the block you voted for in front of a Mojang developer. Also, DuDs and Jimbo ask your questions to get the inside scoop on the development of Minecraft and life as a Mojang developer. Mi...
Episode 44: Our early ideas for 1.17 13.05.2020 46:28
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss snapshot 20W19A, which introduces patches of Blackstone and Gravel in all Nether biomes, and patches of Soul Sand in Soulsand Valleys. They have added "distance by strider" to the statistics, and among loads of other changes, Villagers can now spawn iron golems regardless of their profession status or latest working time. Plus, Hermitcraft members, Grian and...
Episode 43: Let’s explore our new structures 06.05.2020 44:45
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss snapshot 20W18A, which introduces some significant changes to Redstone, entity broadcasting and a long list of bug fixes. Plus, this weeks topic comes from biggs.adam02 in our Discord server, they set DuDs and Jimbo the task of coming up with a new naturally generating structure each and they don't disappoint. Also, they pick their favourite current Minecraf...
Episode 42: Minecraft 1.16 likes and dislikes 29.04.2020 59:00
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss snapshot 20W17A, which introduces an Entity Distance scale option ranging from 50% to 500% and the games difficulty and game rules can now be changed from "Create World" screen. The update also makes some small changes including Improved Smithing Table UI, tweaked Bastion Remnant loot and Ruined Portals now spawn less frequently. Also, Jimbo tests out RTX vo...
Episode 41: Bastions and Bosses 22.04.2020 54:45
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss snapshot 20W16A, which introduces the Bastion Remnants, Ruined Portals, the Chain block and a new music disc titled "Pigstep" by Lena Raine (which has been covered with Note Blocks by our Music Master, DiiKoj). Also, RTX graphics are in Beta for Minecraft Bedrock on PC, bringing a new look and feel to the game with amazing graphics, lighting and reflections....
Episode 40: Traversing the Basalt Deltas 15.04.2020 45:03
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss snapshot 20W15A, which introduces the Basalt Deltas biome, Blackstone, Piglin banner pattern, Soul Campfires, and three new tracks of Nether music. Also, there are many changes to Dispensers, Soul Sand can now be used to craft Soul Torches, Nether vegetation blocks are now compostable, and walls now connect to more things. Plus, If you bought the Java e...
Episode 39: Bedrock and Java parity with GruvaGuy 08.04.2020 54:04
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo are joined by GruvaGuy to discuss the final update to Minecraft with snapshot 20W14∞ which adds over two billion worlds to the game. Also, DuDs and Jimbo go hands-on with Minecraft Dungeons and discuss snapshot 20W14A, which introduces the Zombified Hoglin when a Hoglin enters the overworld. Compasses can now be enchanted with Curse of Vanishing, changes to both the...
Episode 38: Get the best out of Villager trading 01.04.2020 49:33
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss snapshot 20W13A, which introduces the Lodestone for use with the Compass and the Strider mob, Mojang's answer to the 'Lava Boat' ideas from the community. Also, In Bedrock news, Mobs will now despawn when the player is 54 blocks away and block lag has been removed. Plus, How to get the best out of your trading system by using villagers with your farms....
Episode 37: What do I do with all these fish? 25.03.2020 54:07
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss snapshot 20W12A, which adds the Respawn Anchor allowing you to respawn in the Nether and the Polished Basalt block. Also, You can now use Bone Meal on Nylium to get Fungus, Sprouts and Roots, the Hoe is now the appropriate tool for Sponges and Wet Sponges and Bees will no longer wander off more than twenty-two blocks from it's home. Plus, Zero-tick Farms and...
Episode 36: The survey results with Carl 18.03.2020 1:08:56
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo are joined by Carl to discuss snapshot 20W11A, which adds the Soul Speed enchantment allowing you to walk faster on Soul Sand and Soul Soil, Twisting Vines that grow upwards in the Warped Forest biome and Gold ore can now be found in the Nether. Also, Bone Meal can now be used to grow Kelp, Weeping Vines and Twisting Vines, TNT and Campfires will now ignite when hit...
Episode 35: Our guide to a new survival world 11.03.2020 49:34
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss snapshot 20W10A, which adds functionality to the Smithing Table, makes fish despawn if the player is more than 64 blocks away and Wither Skeletons now attack Piglins. Also, Minecraft Festival has been postponed till 2021 but don't worry the live show will still go ahead. Plus, DuDs top-five consideration when building a new base, Jimbos top-five beginner far...
Episode 34: The bet of the year is on! 04.03.2020 48:10
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss snapshot 20W09A which introduces the Target block and Crying Obsidian. Also, in a little bit of everything episode, they talk Minecraft Festival, there favourite part of 1.15 and what they are looking forward to in the Nether update. Plus, there's a bet about the release of 1.16, which you can get involved in on Twitter and in our Discord. There's also still...
Episode 33: When to start a new world 26.02.2020 1:07:42
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the smallest snapshot ever made with just one bug fix for Villager memory. Also, with Hermitcraft and some members of The Ripple Effect bringing their seasons to an end, DuDs and Jimbo talk about when is the right time to start a new world, how you keep it new and fresh from your old world, do you include new members if your on a server and more. Plus, Block...
Episode 32: The Piglins and The Hoglins 19.02.2020 56:26
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the second snapshot of Minecraft 1.16, the Hoglins from the first snapshot has been given some functionality and will attack the player on site. The Piglins have also arrived and will trade a range of items (including Quartz, Obsidian and Shroomlight) with you if you give them gold ingots but remember to wear your gold armour, so they don't attack you! Also,...
Episode 31: Our first look at The Nether Update! 12.02.2020 55:36
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the first snapshot of Minecraft 1.16, and it's a big one! The Nether Update brings a whole new feel to the Nether with the new biomes Warped Forest, Crimson Forest and Soulsand Valley. There's a new rare material in town... Netherite, add it to your Diamond armour and tools and never lose them to Lava again. Plus, Patrols no longer spawn when the player is c...
Episode 30: Don’t poop in my Hytale base 05.02.2020 49:05
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss the December and January progress updates from Hytale and the new Minecraft 1.16 screenshots, including what looks like a new gold sword. Plus, we find out which block won this weeks 'Block of the Week' and could we see a new type of boat that works on Lava? Blockbench: https://blockbench.net/ Hytale December Update: https://www.hytale.com/news/2019/12/...
Episode 29: Enchanting Sponges with YDYT and Maizuma Games 29.01.2020 1:06:10
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo are joined by YDYT and Cass (Maizuma Games) to talk about the 1.16 Nether update, Redstone doors, storage system designs, and so much more. Also, Minecraft Java 1.15.2 is out and Jeb tweets about when we can expect the Mountain Biome update. Plus, we have a new feature called 'Block of the Week' where you can vote in our Discord for which block you want DuDs and Jim...
Episode 28: Designing the perfect world 22.01.2020 49:38
In this episode, DuDs and our new co-host Jimbo discuss how to design the perfect world in both singleplayer and multiplayer, including a spoke pattern for your base and building in different styles to help your creativity. Additionally, you can add some Vanilla plus features like custom armour stands and loot tables. Also, they talk about Minecraft Dungeons gameplay, Java 1.15.2 and further infor...
Episode 27: Minecraft wishes for 2020 with Jimbo 08.01.2020 54:15
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss what they liked from Minecraft in the last year including the new villagers and their workstations, raid farms and auto shearing sheep using dispensers. Also, they take a look at some of the things they would like to see added to the game in the year ahead including new weapons and armour, new lighting options and more exotic and rare mobs like... I don't kn...
Episode 26: Best of 2019 with Carl 01.01.2020 1:05:25
In this episode, CarlRyds takes a look back at some of the best conversations and ideas from our episodes in 2019. We talk Dungeons, The Nether, The End, Redstone and more. Normal episodes will resume next week with DuDs back in the hosting chair. Discord: https://discord.gg/gqnKyeZ Website: http://rippleeffectsmp.com/podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/witheringeffect E-mail: podcast@rippleeffec...
Episode 25: Going behind the scenes with Jimbo 11.12.2019 52:13
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss questions from our Discord, including what goes on behind the scenes of a multiplayer server, how to run multiplayer events, producing videos and live streaming. We also find out what their friends think of them playing Minecraft as an adult. Plus, the Bees are here with the public release of Minecraft 1.15. Minecraft 1.15 blog post: https://www.minecraft.ne...
Episode 24: Let's get Christmassy with Carl 04.12.2019 1:02:52
In this episode, DuDs and CarlRyds get into the festive spirit to discuss getting together with friends on your Minecraft world by building a Christmas village and playing fun games together. There's also plenty of news with 1.15 pre-release 3, combat test snapshot 4 and a Tweet from Jasper about Red Nether Vines. aubni's Reworking Bane of Arthropods video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=fRO7nYMOlZU...
Episode 23: Enhancing Redstone with aubni 27.11.2019 54:10
In this episode, DuDs and aubni discuss what they like and don't like about Redstone and what components and features they would like to see added to the game. Also, the first pre-release of 1.15 is here with optimized chunk rendering and explosions, recipe changes and much more. 1.15 Pre-release 1 blog post: https://minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-1-15-pre-release-1 Discord: https://discord...
Episode 22: DuDs forgot RED DRAGONS! 13.11.2019 55:32
In this episode, DuDs and Bank take a break from trying to improve the game by bringing you the top ten things they love about Minecraft. Also, snapshot 19W45A is out with improvements to bees, they will now search up to ten blocks in all directions to find a nest or hive to call home. DuDs has issues with Chunky and there's endless talk about crotches for some reason. Chunky Minecraft mapping and...
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