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Episode 176: Minecraft's Update Formula REVEALED?
The Withering Effect - Minecraft Podcast
12/27/23 • 48 min
In this episode, DuDs and Carl discuss Pre-Release 1 and 2 of Minecraft 1.20.3 which makes technical changes to the game and allows wind from the Breeze to break Decorated Pots, Chorus Flowers, and Pointed Dripstone blocks upon collision. Plus, We have two listener comments, the first is from Jronman, they ask what our thoughts are on the alternative Furnaces (Smoker and Blast Furnace). The second is from JesseW, asking if we think the upcoming Dog Armor will be dyeable, enchantable, and maybe even support Armour Trims. Also, DuDs and Carl talk about replacing infinity with quivers, and we think we have figured out the formula Mojang uses to make Minecraft updates.
The Ripple Effect: http://rippleeffectsmp.com
Minecraft 1.20.3 Pre-Release 1: https://minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-1-20-3-pre-release-1
Minecraft 1.20.3 Pre-Release 2: https://minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-1-20-3-pre-release-2
Mojang Is About To RUIN Copper Bulbs (and Crafters): https://youtu.be/lDzFYlLHBz4?si=kfs2d_brGCNZRVhK
Thank you to our Milk level Patrons: Aerington, aubni, FragileRock, Jronman, LOKIOLR, and The Meme Bug.
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Discord: https://discord.gg/gqnKyeZ
Patreon: https://patreon.com/thewitheringeffect
Website: http://thewitheringeffect.com/
E-Mail: [email protected]
Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/thewitheringeffect/message
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WitheringEffect
YouTube: https://youtube.com/thewitheringeffect
Instagram: https://instagram.com/witheringeffect
Show Host
DuDs YouTube: https://youtube.com/DuDs_vs
DuDs Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuDs_vs
DuDs Twitch: https://twitch.tv/DuDs_vs
Show Host / Digital Producer
CarlRyds YouTube: https://youtube.com/CarlRydsGaming
CarlRyds Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarlRyds
CarlRyds Twitch: https://twitch.tv/CarlRydsGaming
Music Master
DiiKoj YouTube: https://youtube.com/DiiKoj
DiiKoj Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiiKoj

Episode 175: Minecraft Live 2023 Recap… 1.21 Revealed! (Live from our Server)
The Withering Effect - Minecraft Podcast
10/17/23 • 47 min
In this episode, DuDs and Carl are joined by LivAwesome from Channel 64 SMP to discuss our reaction to Minecraft Live 2023, recorded LIVE from our new studio on The Withering Effect Server. We cover our Mob Vote on Spotify and YouTube and see how it compares to the Official Mob Vote. All the announced Minecraft 1.21 features including Trial Chambers, Trial Spawner, New Decorative Blocks, Copper Bulb, and the Crafter. Plus, the developer of the Alacrity Texture Pack responds to DuDs recent Creator Clash Livestream.
Watch our Livestream: https://youtu.be/CM8C8KETh3M
Minecraft Live 2023: The Recap: https://minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-live-2023--the-recap-
Minecraft Feedback Discord: https://discord.gg/MXxTqXnuD5
Thank you to our Milk level Patrons: Aerington, aubni, FragileRock, Jronman, LOKIOLR, and The Meme Bug.
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Discord: https://discord.gg/gqnKyeZ
Patreon: https://patreon.com/thewitheringeffect
Website: http://thewitheringeffect.com/
E-Mail: [email protected]
Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/thewitheringeffect/message
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WitheringEffect
YouTube: https://youtube.com/thewitheringeffect
Instagram: https://instagram.com/witheringeffect
Show Host
DuDs YouTube: https://youtube.com/DuDs_vs
DuDs Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuDs_vs
DuDs Twitch: https://twitch.tv/DuDs_vs
Show Host / Digital Producer
CarlRyds YouTube: https://youtube.com/CarlRydsGaming
CarlRyds Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarlRyds
CarlRyds Twitch: https://twitch.tv/CarlRydsGaming
Guest
LivAwesome YouTube: https://youtube.com/@LivAwesomeXD
LivAwesome Twitter: https://twitter.com/liv_xd
LivAwesome Twitch: https://twitch.tv/livawesomexd
Music Master
DiiKoj YouTube: https://youtube.com/DiiKoj
DiiKoj Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiiKoj

Episode 147: Secrets and Legends with Carl and DiiKoj
The Withering Effect - Minecraft Podcast
06/19/22 • 57 min
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 in the Nether. Also, in the main topic, Carl and DiiKoj give us their thoughts on Minecraft 1.19 now its been fully released, and on the 19th of June it's our third birthday and we have a range of changes and improvements coming including an AMA/Q&A you can get involved in, check out the Discord for information.
Minecraft 1.19 - The Wild Update: https://minecraft.net/en-us/updates/the-wild-update
Minecraft Legends: https://minecraft.net/en-us/about-legends
Grian - Things I Would Change in Minecraft: https://youtu.be/rA9p5bNF8NU
Statista - Media usage in an internet minute as of August 2021:
https://statista.com/statistics/195140/new-user-generated-content-uploaded-by-users-per-minute/
Thank you to our Milk level Patrons: Aerington, aubni, Crock, FragileRock, KC Plays Games and viperoustuna.
Discord: https://discord.gg/gqnKyeZ
Patreon: https://patreon.com/thewitheringeffect
Website: http://thewitheringeffect.com/
E-Mail: [email protected]
Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/thewitheringeffect/message
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WitheringEffect
YouTube: https://youtube.com/thewitheringeffect
Instagram: https://instagram.com/witheringeffect
Show Hosts
DuDs YouTube: https://youtube.com/DuDs_vs
DuDs Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuDs_vs
DuDs Twitch: https://twitch.tv/DuDs_vs
Jimbo YouTube: https://youtube.com/JimboSlice23Gaming
Jimbo Twitter: https://twitter.com/JimboSlice23_
Jimbo Twitch: https://twitch.tv/JimboSlice23_
Digital Producer
CarlRyds YouTube: https://youtube.com/CarlRydsGaming
CarlRyds Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarlRyds
CarlRyds Twitch: https://twitch.tv/CarlRydsGaming
Music Master
DiiKoj YouTube: https://youtube.com/DiiKoj
DiiKoj Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiiKoj

Episode 53: What’s next for custom worlds?
The Withering Effect - Minecraft Podcast
07/15/20 • 56 min
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo discuss snapshot 20W28A, which introduces some changes to Piglin Bartering loot, Brewing Stands can now be crafted with Blackstone, and Villagers now emit green particles when joining a village, setting a home bed, or acquiring a job site/profession. Plus, Season 3 of The Ripple Effect is off to an amazing start with amazing build popping up everywhere and videos becoming more and more professional, with loads more to come including roleplays and lots of fun on the server. Also, they answer some questions from Jman about custom world types, what they would like to see come back and what should be added in custom world types 2.0 and a quick chat about NAPP V5 and Sodium.
Minecraft 1.16 Snapshot 20W28A: https://minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-snapshot-20w28a
NAPP V5 Resource Pack: https://napplab.com/
Sodium Reddit Post: https://reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/hql777/
Thank you to our Milk level Patrons: aubni, Crock, ohbeep, StoneFigure, TheOfficialCCL, viperoustuna and YDYT.
Discord: https://discord.gg/gqnKyeZ
Patreon: https://patreon.com/thewitheringeffect
Website: http://thewitheringeffect.com/
E-Mail: [email protected]
Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/thewitheringeffect/message
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WitheringEffect
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/WitheringVideo
Show Hosts
DuDs YouTube: https://youtube.com/DuDs_vs
DuDs Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuDs_vs
DuDs Twitch: https://twitch.tv/DuDs_vs
Jimbo YouTube: https://youtube.com/JimboSlice23Gaming
Jimbo Twitter: https://twitter.com/JimboSlice23_
Jimbo Twitch: https://twitch.tv/JimboSlice23_
Digital Producer
CarlRyds YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/CarlRydsGaming
CarlRyds Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarlRyds
CarlRyds Twitch: https://twitch.tv/CarlRydsGaming
Music Master
DiiKoj YouTube: https://youtube.com/DiiKoj
DiiKoj Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiiKoj

Episode 49: The Creeper Master of Legacy SMP
The Withering Effect - Minecraft Podcast
06/17/20 • 65 min
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo are joined by LogicalGeekBoy from Legacy SMP to discuss pre-release 4 and 5 for Minecraft 1.16, which tweaks hostile spawn rates in Warped Forests and Soulsand Valleys, adds a GPU warn list for graphics drivers that are known to have rendering issues with Fabulous graphics, and many many bug fixes. Plus, they talk about the recent Reddit post from SlicedLime on future changes to Zombified Piglin Gold/XP farms and Nether Fortress spawning. Also, Logic answers questions on his Creeper farm designs, YouTube, Legacy and much more.
Minecraft 1.16 Pre-release 4 (and 5): https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-1-16-pre-release-3
SlicedLime Reddit Post: https://www.reddit.com/user/sliced_lime/comments/gzpo5p/some_words_on_things_in_116/
Logic Mob Spawning Changes Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cOtONDn_og
Thank you to our Milk level Patrons: aubni, Crock, Oh Beep, StoneFigure, TheOfficialCCL and viperoustuna.
Discord: https://discord.gg/gqnKyeZ
Patreon: https://patreon.com/thewitheringeffect
Website: http://rippleeffectsmp.com/podcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/witheringeffect
E-mail: [email protected]
Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/thewitheringeffect/message
Show Hosts
DuDs YouTube: https://youtube.com/DuDs_vs
DuDs Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuDs_vs
DuDs Twitch: https://twitch.tv/DuDs_vs
Jimbo YouTube: https://youtube.com/JimboSlice23Gaming
Jimbo Twitter: https://twitter.com/JimboSlice23_
Jimbo Twitch: https://twitch.tv/JimboSlice23_
Guest
LogicalGeekBoy YouTube: https://youtube.com/LogicalGeekBoy
LogicalGeekBoy Twitter: https://twitter.com/LogicalGeekBoy
Digital Producer
CarlRyds YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/CarlRydsGaming
CarlRyds Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarlRyds
CarlRyds Twitch: https://twitch.tv/CarlRydsGaming
Music Master
DiiKoj YouTube: https://youtube.com/DiiKoj
DiiKoj Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiiKoj

Episode 72: Making Mini-Games with aubni
The Withering Effect - Minecraft Podcast
11/25/20 • 53 min
In this episode, DuDs and Jimbo are joined by aubni from The Ripple Effect SMP to discuss the recent tweets by Mojang developers, including changes to the textures of the Sculk Sensor and the new stone Tuff. We also have a demo of how Staglatites will work in Minecraft 1.17 from Henrik. Also, aubni talks about his past mini-games, how he comes up with ideas, the challenges he has faced along the way and maybe even his favourite mini-game of all time. Plus, the Caves and Cliffs update has added so many mini-game mechanics with the Warden, Sculk Sensors, The Dripleaf, Powder Snow and Staglatites.
Tuff Texture Change: https://twitter.com/JasperBoerstra/status/1329080802685054976
Sculk Sensor Texture Change: https://twitter.com/kingbdogz/status/1328396777490440193
Stalactite Video (1): https://twitter.com/henrikkniberg/status/1326938987685171205
Stalactite Video (2): https://twitter.com/henrikkniberg/status/1326917454786859008
Thank you to our Milk level Patrons: aubni, ChiefBigBear, Crock, FragileRock, ohbeep, StoneFigure, TheOfficialCCL, viperoustuna and YDYT.
Discord: https://discord.gg/gqnKyeZ
Patreon: https://patreon.com/thewitheringeffect
Website: http://thewitheringeffect.com/
E-Mail: [email protected]
Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/thewitheringeffect/message
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WitheringEffect
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/WitheringVideo
Show Hosts
DuDs YouTube: https://youtube.com/DuDs_vs
DuDs Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuDs_vs
DuDs Twitch: https://twitch.tv/DuDs_vs
Jimbo YouTube: https://youtube.com/JimboSlice23Gaming
Jimbo Twitter: https://twitter.com/JimboSlice23_
Jimbo Twitch: https://twitch.tv/JimboSlice23_
Guest
aubni YouTube: https://youtube.com/aubni
aubni Twitter: https://twitter.com/mister_aubni
Digital Producer
CarlRyds YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/CarlRydsGaming
CarlRyds Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarlRyds
CarlRyds Twitch: https://twitch.tv/CarlRydsGaming
Music Master
DiiKoj YouTube: https://youtube.com/DiiKoj
DiiKoj Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiiKoj

Episode 177: Lava-Level Minecraft Opinions
The Withering Effect - Minecraft Podcast
02/14/24 • 65 min
In this episode, DuDs and Carl discuss Decked Out 2, Cloud Gaming, Veritgo, Single Player and DuDs Channel 64 Storage Room. In the News, There will be no more updates to Minecraft Legends, and Google Podcasts will close in April. Plus, We have two listener comments, the first is from JesseW, they ask what a Combat Update would mean for the Fletching table and if it will make mobs act differently. The second is from WQK, asking what Steampunk-like contraptions we want to see in 1.21, as the new Crafter gives off those vibes. Also, DuDs and Carl talk about some of the Hot Takes to a recent Minecraft X/Twitter post about Minecraft opinions.
James Bond Rewatch: http://carlrydings.com/2022/10/19/james-bond-007-60th-anniversary-rewatch/
How Minecraft Legends DIED in Only 8 Months: https://youtu.be/ATG8cb-TX6A
Migrating from Google Podcasts: https://support.google.com/youtubemusic/thread/249139848
Minecraft X/Twitter Post: https://x.com/Minecraft/status/1745113312939941987
Thank you to our Milk level Patrons: Aerington, aubni, FragileRock, Jronman, LOKIOLR, and The Meme Bug.
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Discord: https://discord.gg/gqnKyeZ
Patreon: https://patreon.com/thewitheringeffect
Website: http://thewitheringeffect.com/
E-Mail: [email protected]
Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/thewitheringeffect/message
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WitheringEffect
YouTube: https://youtube.com/thewitheringeffect
Instagram: https://instagram.com/witheringeffect
Show Host
DuDs YouTube: https://youtube.com/DuDs_vs
DuDs X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuDs_vs
DuDs Twitch: https://twitch.tv/DuDs_vs
Show Host / Digital Producer
CarlRyds YouTube: https://youtube.com/CarlRydsGaming
CarlRyds X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarlRyds
CarlRyds Twitch: https://twitch.tv/CarlRydsGaming
Music Master
DiiKoj YouTube: https://youtube.com/DiiKoj
DiiKoj X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiiKoj

Episode 178: We LIKE these Minecraft CHANGES!
The Withering Effect - Minecraft Podcast
05/14/24 • 44 min
In this episode, DuDs and Carl discuss Bedrock Add-ons and Hermitcraft Season 9 coming to Marketplace. Plus, all the changes and updates coming to Minecraft 1.20.5 and 1.21, changes to our Patron Minecraft server, and you can now listen along with the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and our website. Also, we have two listener comments from JesseW. The first is about a possible future Combat update, and the second includes ideas for a Mycelium Update.
Bedrock Add-ons come to Marketplace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOw9usP-rKg
Carl plays Airport CEO: https://x.com/carlryds/status/1779942149112336403?s=46&t=4Yj1h21VaAE7vMBUl7U19g
Hermitcraft Season 9 on Marketplace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yvgqa6FCry0
The Withering Effect Server on FindMCServer.com: https://findmcserver.com/server/witheringeffect
Thank you to our Milk level Patrons: Aerington, aubni, FragileRock, Jronman, LOKIOLR, Mr Monkey, and The Meme Bug.
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Discord: https://discord.gg/gqnKyeZ
Patreon: https://patreon.com/thewitheringeffect
Website: http://thewitheringeffect.com/
E-Mail: [email protected]
Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/thewitheringeffect/message
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WitheringEffect
YouTube: https://youtube.com/thewitheringeffect
Instagram: https://instagram.com/witheringeffect
Show Host
DuDs YouTube: https://youtube.com/DuDs_vs
DuDs X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuDs_vs
DuDs Twitch: https://twitch.tv/DuDs_vs
Show Host / Digital Producer
CarlRyds YouTube: https://youtube.com/CarlRydsGaming
CarlRyds X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarlRyds
CarlRyds Twitch: https://twitch.tv/CarlRydsGaming
Music Master
DiiKoj YouTube: https://youtube.com/DiiKoj
DiiKoj X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiiKoj

Episode 180: Growing Minecraft's Animal Kingdom with New Pets
The Withering Effect - Minecraft Podcast
08/16/24 • 49 min
In this episode, DuDs and Carl discuss Minecraft coming to PS5, the Cubed Con teasers, Goodpods now on Spotify for Podcasters, and Mending Minecraft will be coming back in a future episode! Plus, we have a listener comment from Teamchaotix9, asking if a Dagger should be added to Minecraft, it would not do a lot of damage normally, but if you critical hit them in the back, it would do more damage. Also, DuDs and Carl share the six pets/animals they would like to see added to the game.
The Withering Effect on Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/jaMld3kuoLb
Episode 120 with ShortZelda22: https://youtu.be/wCem6Qvidh4?si=2CS3RCWhuVisqpZY
LogDotZip YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/X3CbUTJRccc?si=Eiz7xuXwfJXwcjMM
Erose YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/5uh9Qjiik1E?si=P4JlE_tYDZcDXOTM
Thank you to our Milk level Patrons: Aerington, aubni, FragileRock, Jronman, LOKIOLR, and The Meme Bug.
(AD) Do you need a Minecraft server? BisectHosting is recommended by the Podcast Team for easy set-up, 24/7 support with fast response times, and a 3-day money-back guarantee. Interested? Get 25% off your first month of any gaming server at https://bisecthosting.com/TWE and use code TWE at checkout. New clients only.
Discord: https://discord.gg/gqnKyeZ
Patreon: https://patreon.com/thewitheringeffect
Website: http://thewitheringeffect.com/
E-Mail: [email protected]
Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/thewitheringeffect/message
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WitheringEffect
YouTube: https://youtube.com/thewitheringeffect
Instagram: https://instagram.com/witheringeffect
Show Host
DuDs YouTube: https://youtube.com/DuDs_vs
DuDs X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuDs_vs
DuDs Twitch: https://twitch.tv/DuDs_vs
Show Host / Digital Producer
CarlRyds YouTube: https://youtube.com/CarlRydsGaming
CarlRyds X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarlRyds
CarlRyds Twitch: https://twitch.tv/CarlRydsGaming
Music Master
DiiKoj YouTube: https://youtube.com/DiiKoj
DiiKoj X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiiKoj

Episode 7: Streaming vs YouTube
The Withering Effect - Minecraft Podcast
07/31/19 • 67 min
In this episode, DuDs and Bank talk about the recent Minecon Live trailer, they also discuss the steps they go through to make a Minecraft video. Plus, they examine the positives and negatives of both streaming and YouTube.
Discord: https://discord.gg/gqnKyeZ
Website: http://rippleeffectsmp.com/podcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/witheringeffect
E-mail: [email protected]
Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/thewitheringeffect/message
Show Hosts
DuDs YouTube: https://youtube.com/DuDs_vs
DuDs Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuDs_vs
DuDs Twitch: https://twitch.tv/DuDs_vs
Banks YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCyg7sNFi_qMG2pRtTM4046w
Banks Twitter: https://twitter.com/AardappelBank
Banks Mixer: https://mixer.com/BankAardappel
Digital Producer
CarlRyds YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/CarlRydsGaming
CarlRyds Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarlRyds
CarlRyds Twitch: https://twitch.tv/CarlRydsGaming
Music Master
DiiKoj YouTube: https://youtube.com/DiiKoj
DiiKoj Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiiKoj
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