The Spawn Chunks - A Minecraft Podcast

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 T...

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...

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:/...

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/TheSpawnChu...

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 Th...

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 commun...

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-...

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 D...

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 C...

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/The...

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 Chun...

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 commun...

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...

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:/...

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 Chunk...

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/Th...

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 Dis...

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/TheSpaw...

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/TheSpawnChu...

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-fe...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.