The Spawn Chunks - A Minecraft Podcast

Jonny, and Joel take a look at the squishy changes to the mace in the latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot, then answer listener email about creepy Nether portals, and naming things in your Minecraft world.

Joel, and Jonny share the latest Minecraft snapshot changes as the Tricky Trials update adds new music, new paintings, and a host of other important technical updates, and bug fixes.

Jonny, and Joel cover the drop of Minecraft: Java Edition 1.20.5 Armored Paws, the tricky name reveal of the next major update, and the release of twelve new Minecraft music tracks composed by Aaron Cherof, Kumi Tanioka, and Lena Raine.

Joel, and Jonny cover some of the final changes to Minecraft 1.20.5 before its anticipated release later this week, speculate how wooden beams might function in Minecraft, and discuss downshifting Minecraft play from the high-octane grind of YouTube, to something more sustainable, and fun.

Jonny, and Joel anticipate the arrival of Minecraft 1.20.5 with details of the first pre-release, share their first impressions of new Minecraft paintings coming in the following update, and answer listener email about ominous difficulty, enchanting, and villager trading.

Joel, and Jonny welcome Minecraft Game Designer Ulraf to the podcast to talk about working on the mace, and the process of taking the new weapon from concept on through implementation in the game. Ulraf also shares his history with Minecraft as a player, and developer, what it was like interviewing at Mojang, and how he treats his friends in Minecraft.

Jonny, and Joel run through the big changes to Trial Chambers in the new Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot. New potions, new enchantments, and ominous events are replacing bad omen while at the same time expanding the trial chamber experience. There is a lot to consider when you look at everything coming in the next major update!

Joel, and Jonny welcome Mogswamp to the podcast to chat about the new mace, and the ups, and downs of pounding away in a twelve year old superflat world. There is also a new snapshot this week, and the Minecraft Marketplace now has a subscription option.

Jonny, and Joel give their first impressions of the new mace weapon coming to Minecraft, along with breeze rods, and new armour trim, then answer listener email about chalky cliffs, dying water, and XP debuffs in the March Chunkmail Dispenser.

Joel, and Jonny explore the Minecraft landscape looking for the eight new types of wolves added in the new snapshot, and discuss some starry eyed listener ideas about astronomy, and where to best invest your stockpiles of XP.

Jonny, and Joel explore new features in the latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot, including dyed wolf armour, mushroom sprouting bogged, and a large technical update concerning item data. Plus, Hardcore comes to Bedrock, and an email lead discussion around XP.

Joel, and Jonny discuss how add-ons coming to Minecraft: Bedrock Edition have huge potential to change the way players experience the game, take a look back their own Minecraft experiences, and look forward to challenges ahead.

Jonny, and Joel review the new slimy skeleton variant, the bogged, see through the veil of a ghost block, bring new life to old items, and blend everything together in the Nether in the February Chunk Mail Dispenser.

Joel, and Jonny take a closer look at the new wind charge item dropped by the breeze in the latest Minecraft snapshot, answer listener email about remote control allay vision, and discuss adding experimental features like the crafter to Minecraft ahead of their official release.

Jonny, and Joel discuss new technical details about the vault block in the latest Minecraft snapshot, answer listener email about villager trades vs. high output technical farms, and pitch potential quality of life features for Minecraft builders.

Joel, and Jonny bounce around new details about the balled up armadillo in the latest Minecraft snapshot, answer listener email about the absence of quartz in generated structures, and attempt to unlock the details of the new vault block.

Jonny, and Joel navigate the first Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot of 2024, discuss listener email about new structures, and look ahead to what’s coming in Minecraft this year, both in the game, and in their personal build plans.

Joel, and Jonny welcome Gnembon - Senior Game Developer for Minecraft: Java Edition - to the podcast! Gnembon shares the story of his history with Minecraft, his love for the technical aspects of the game, and insight into how the Minecraft team carefully add new game features like the armadillo.

Jonny, and Joel roll into the new year with new changes to the armadillo, the latest Minecraft Bedrock Edition news, and the pros, and cons of taking a break away from playing Minecraft, and Minecraft content.

Joel, and Jonny welcome ArchaeoPlays, Dr. Heather Christie back to the show for a retrospective conversation about archaeology in Minecraft, an ambitious Egyptian pyramid project, and first impressions of the armadillo.

Jonny, and Joel share hands on feedback on with the armadillo in the latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot, then unwrap listener email on breeze horns, wolf armour, Minecraft pets, and blending your builds into icy surroundings. Happy holidays!

Joel, and Jonny share some thoughts on the armadillo making its first appearance in Minecraft experimental features, and answer listener email about ancient mobs, overworld structures, environmental crafting, and user interface guidance.

Jonny, and Joel cover the release of Minecraft: Java Edition 1.20.4, as well as a new update to Bedrock Edition, answer listener email about beds, and llamas, and discuss some fly over Minecraft features that could use updating.

Joel, and Jonny cover the last details of Minecraft 1.20.3 now in the pre-release stage, then unpack several emails from the community about the crafter, the player interface, and how new chest ideas could help with Minecraft inventory management.

Jonny, and Joel cover final changes coming in the next minor update to Minecraft, discuss potential drops from the breeze, and speculate on where future tinkering may lead Minecraft down the line.

Joel, and Jonny chime in on changes to the crafter, and copper bulbs in the latest snapshot, then answer listener email about trail chambers, copper doors, creepy crawlies, and more.

Jonny, and Joel explore the possibilities hidden inside the new Trial Chambers in the latest Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot, speculate on the purpose of the trial key, and relay important information about the new Official Minecraft Server List.

Joel, and Jonny touch on tuff bricks being upside down, and other small changes in the new Minecraft snapshot, answer listener email about the future of flora, and fauna in the game, and weigh in on real world context influencing player block selection.

Jonny, and Joel discuss the new bat model, and some technical changes coming in Minecraft 1.20.3, then share their first impressions of the new tuff, and copper blocks shared in the experimental features of the latest snapshot.

Joel, and Jonny share some listener feedback on the armadillo, wolf armour, and trial chambers, then discuss their first look at the crafter in the experimental features of the latest Minecraft snapshot.

Jonny, and Joel recap the announcements from Minecraft Live 2023, including new trial chambers, new copper blocks and bulbs, and automated crafting coming to the next full version Minecraft.

Joel, and Jonny review a new Java Edition snapshot that addresses shields - the other kind of blocking in Minecraft - before discussing the potential, and possibilities of the crab, the armadillo, and the penguin, the three mobs that are part of the 2023 Minecraft Live mob vote.

Jonny, and Joel share fond memories of playing Minecraft Dungeons, answer listener email about a difficult mob to catch, and speculate on what Minecraft players might expect from Mojang at Minecraft Live 2023.

Joel, and Jonny run down the changes to Minecraft in the release of Java Edition 1.20.2, and speculate on what kind of new mobs the community will be presented with in the upcoming mob vote during Minecraft Live 2023.

Jonny, and Joel speculate on their coverage of Minecraft Live coming up on October 15, then discuss listener email on rebalancing the grindstone, the potential of redstone lanterns, and neon signs, and how some players pace their Minecraft play leading up to new releases of the game.

Joel, and Jonny cover the new experimental villager trade changes in the latest Minecraft: Java Edition Pre-release, and discuss villager trade feedback via listener email before sharing their own thoughts on the new Cartographer, and Armorer trades.

Joel welcomes Tadpole Milk to the podcast talk about the latest Java Edition bug fixes, playing Minecraft with your kids, and the challenges of streaming Minecraft for both new, and more experienced content creators.

Joel, and Jonny share where they are with their current Minecraft projects, field listener feedback about items despawning, and Deep Dark mending, then discuss if Minecraft players want the game to be easier, and how to decide on the right mod for the job.

Jonny, and Joel review Mojang’s new procedures on moderating player names, and player skins, keep new hostile mob reach at arms length, and read listener email about villager trading, controlled enchanting, and the importance of the Minecraft community.

Joel, and Jonny vibe with the latest Minecraft snapshot update to skulk sensor frequencies, hear listener feedback on villager trading, and the idea of an in-game Minecraft codex strikes a chord.

Jonny, and Joel discuss the two way street for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition parity, Bedrock Beta & Preview news, then review the proposed changes to villager trading in the latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot.

Joel, and Jonny stick their noses into the idea of a spell book in Minecraft, answer listener email about the challenges of translating urban architecture into blocks, and discuss the pleasures, and pitfalls of perfectionism in Minecraft.

Jonny, and Joel simmer through their latest summer builds in Minecraft, answer listener email about the challenges of in-game potion brewing, and discuss how avid Minecraft players often see the world around them.

Joel, and Jonny bring everyone up to speed on the latest parity changes to Minecraft Bedrock Edition, then answer listener email about dark archaeology, modding made too easy, the enchanting brain twister, and a predicament placing pink petals.

Jonny, and Joel share what’s new in their Minecraft worlds, answer listener email about trimming up villager trades, and wandering camels, then discuss common player set challenges in Minecraft.

Joel, and Jonny take a look at the change to official Minecraft information on Reddit, answer listener email about trading for armour templates, and discuss if villagers, and professions should be updated with new features as Minecraft continues expand content.

Jonny, and Joel ponder the start of production on The Minecraft Movie, answer listener questions about modern Minecraft, and more mellow updates, and share what features they’ve been engaging with the most in Trails & Tales.

Joel, and Jonny catch everyone up on their archaeology adventures, and early plans for Trails & Tales, then answer listener email about chest boat mobile homes, suspiciously absent dirt, and silky smooth, overpowered enchantments.

Jonny, and Joel share the details of the release of Minecraft 1.20 Trails & Tales, field listener email about armour trim, and break down their Trails & Tales to-do lists from top of mind, to somewhere down the line.

Joel, and Jonny review the final tweaks, and checks to Minecraft 1.20 Trails & Tales before it’s release on June 7th, share a listener recommendation on how to make Minecraft gameplay look like the Minecraft release trailers, and take a look back at their experiences in Minecraft 1.19 The Wild Update.

Jonny, and Joel review the latest changes in Minecraft 1.20 Pre-release 5, and 6, answer listener email about texture technique, and discuss what they look for in new world seeds ahead of the Trails & Tales release, coming June 7th.

Joel, and Jonny review the bug fixes in the Minecraft Trails & Tales pre-release versions put out this past week, spot complimentary colours naturally generating in Minecraft, prepare for the next update, and discuss magic in Minecraft in email sent in by listeners.

Jonny, and Joel cover the bug fixes, and changes in the new pre-release for Minecraft Trails & Tales, discuss a listener’s idea of armor trim mini buffs, then Joel breaks down the artistic tools he brings to Minecraft, and how he applies them to his builds in game.

Joel, and Jonny talk telemetry, and advancement changes in the latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot, discuss historical build accuracy via listener email, and share their thoughts on re-doing old Minecraft builds.

Jonny, and Joel review the latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot, stop to sniff the flowers in the chunk mail inbox, and share their first impressions of the new music coming to Minecraft: Trails & Tales.

Joel, and Jonny review the light changes in the latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot for Trails & Tales, answer listener email about minor releases, and modded mindset, then dive banner first into their full review of Minecraft Legends.

Jonny, and Joel share the latest Minecraft 1.20 changes, and parity updates in the latest Bedrock Edition Preview, get ready for the Minecraft Legends launch, and answer listener email about block tags, gold armor trim, snowy sniffers, and outgrowing a long term Minecraft world.

Joel, and Jonny run down the changes to the sculk family of blocks in the latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot, answer listener email about pitcher plants, and spore blossoms, and Jonny shares his hands-on experience with Minecraft Legends from a creator event in London.

Jonny, and Joel cast their vote on the latest April Fools snapshot for Minecraft: Java Edition, expand their view of procedurally generated structures, and prepare their gardens for spring by pondering pruning.

Joel, and Jonny review a treasure trove of new items, and new game mechanics in the latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot, then answer listener email about how sad the warden might be, and sleeping far, far away from home.

Jonny, and Joel review the release of Minecraft Java Edition 1.19.4, Bedrock Edition 1.19.70, and the new Bedrock Edition creative editor tool before answering listener email about building scaffolding, Minecraft burnout, and cherry pie.

Joel, and Jonny roll through their latest landscaping projects, catch everyone up on the changes in Minecraft Java Edition 1.19.4 Pre-release 4, discuss the potential of suspicious blocks in the Nether, and suspend their disbelief over and over again in blocky Minecraft worlds.

Jonny, and Joel explore the changes in the latest Minecraft Java Edition 1.19.4 Pre-release, and the squashed bug fixes in Bedrock Edition, then sniff around suspicious sand loot tables, and discuss the name, and mission statement, of Minecraft 1.20, Trails And Tales.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Joel, and Jonny talk game rule toggles, creative inventory changes, and hoppers interacting with chiseled bookshelves in the latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jonny, and Joel share a listener idea about colourful tree generation in Minecraft, discuss the time trap of working new blocks into older builds, and speculate on player voting possibilities for Minecraft Live, slated for October.

Joel, and Jonny welcome impulseSV back to The Spawn Chunks to talk about his move to full time content creation, lessons learned over the past two seasons of Hermitcraft, and his new podcast with long-time friend, Skizzleman.

Jonny, and Joel share their latest big projects in Minecraft, answer listener email about end-game diamonds, discuss the laundry lists of mods vanilla players use, and the importance of your Minecraft skin.

Joel, and Jonny discuss a web of ideas, and questions from the Chunk Mail inbox, ranging from pounding sand, and spooky tree stumps, to how to keep a potential Minecraft rail update on track.

Jonny, and Joel celebrate four years of The Spawn Chunks with a community fuelled chat speculating on what new features - or updates existing features - might be coming to Minecraft.

Joel, and Jonny cover the full release of Minecraft 1.19.1, allay duplication, and the player reporting tool, then get derailed down the rabbit hole of adding details to Minecraft builds from a listener email about model trains.

Jonny, and Joel touch on final tweaks to the Minecraft player reporting tool, throw sculk ideas at a wall of different blocks to see what sticks, and discuss the different ways that players preserve their worlds, and what that might mean down the road.

Joel, and Jonny run down the latest bug fixes, and Bedrock feature parity in Minecraft 1.19.1, answer listener email about copper, and overabundant gameplay systems, then discuss the community, comradery, and friendly block banter on multiplayer servers.

Jonny, and Joel welcome James_LRR (James Turner) to the podcast to discuss the ups, and downs of mining through Minecraft - surface to bedrock - one chunk at a time. There are rules, logistics, and bragging rights to consider!

Joel, and Jonny keep everyone up to speed on the latest changes to the Minecraft Player Reporting Tool, and celebrate 200 episodes with a fully loaded show of listener email, along with pre and post show hamburger banter.

Jonny, and Joel discuss the changes, and moderation tools coming in Minecraft 1.19.1, take a look at their hot bar habits, and flip the the pages of history, lore, and purpose behind building in Minecraft.

Joel, and Jonny dance with the allays and the rest of the tweaks coming to The Wild Update post launch, then get into the nitty gritty of mud bricks, rejuvenated game features, and renewable sand in the June Chunk Mail Dispenser.

Jonny, and Joel share their first impressions of mangrove swamps, and The Deep Dark in Minecraft 1.19, The Wild Update, and Mojang announces a new strategy game, Minecraft Legends.

Joel, and Jonny run through the last tweaks to The Wild Update, answer emails about ore veins and inventory pain, and share their preparations, and plans in anticipation of The Deep Dark, The Warden, and mangrove swamps.

Joel and Jonny take a look at the first #Minecraft Pre-release for The Wild Update, get their wires crossed answering email, and take a look back at all The Caves & Cliffs Update Part II has brought players, and share their own gameplay experiences in the update.

Jonny and Joel discuss the Minecraft community reactions to Mojang clarifying what will, and will not be included in The Wild Update, then dive into the May Chunkmail Dispenser to answer email about sapling blocks, echo shields, and ancient instruction manuals.

Joel and Jonny follow the allay and the warden through their latest adjustments in the new Java Edition snapshot, take another look at Caves & Cliffs resource availability, and discuss the ups and downs of truly huge builds in Minecraft.

Jonny and Joel discuss changes to The Warden in the latest #Minecraft snapshot, bounce around community ideas about the echo shard, and discuss how high efficiency farms can benefit from a longer, more creative road.

Jonny and Joel record the week’s Minecraft news from Java, and Bedrock Editions, talk new music from Lena Raine coming to the game, and wonder if there is a secret track connecting music discs.

Jonny, and Joel brace themselves for the new features, and changes in the latest Minecraft Java snapshot and Bedrock Beta Previews, then dig into listener email about echo shards, barrel brothers, and lava fishing in the April Chunk Mail Dispenser.

Joel and Jonny duck under mangrove trees as they explore the new mangrove swamp biome in the latest Minecraft snapshot, then wonder where all the fireflies have gone, and bounce around some ideas about the new echo shard item found in Ancient Cities.

Jonny and Joel take a close look at the player-voted mob the allay in the latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot, answer emails about sound and item teleportation, and discuss would-be Minecraft mechanics inspired by this years April Fools Day snapshot.

Joel and Jonny pick up their ores and set sail towards the latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot, with extra luggage room, answer listener email about data packs and goat horns, and unpack the chest boat.

Jonny and Joel get their hands dirty with mud, add mangrove trees in the first Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot for The Wild Update, and answer listener email about goat horns, slime frogs, and the pros and cons of being on top of Minecraft news.

Jonny and Joel take a first look at the allay in the Bedrock Beta, answer listener email about the glare, and the ancient cities, then discuss Minecraft Peaceful mode and the challenges it poses to seasoned survival players.

Jonny and Joel sculk by some Minecraft Bedrock Beta news, answer listener email about deep dark treasures, hybrid gameplay, and ask, “Can you spoil Minecraft?”

Joel and Jonny discuss the last minute changes leading up to the release of Minecraft 1.18.2, how immersive they feel Minecraft is, how they use lore and purpose to inform their builds, and then speculate on what could be happening with the mysterious frames in ancient cities.

Jonny and Joel are joined by Minecraft Tech Lead SlicedLime to talk about the recent, massive changes to the game, technical challenges, and the process of adding new features to Minecraft. Plus, first impressions of The Deep Dark and The Warden in the first Experimental Snapshot featuring content from Minecraft 1.19!

Joel and Jonny lay out the latest Minecraft news before answering listener email ranging from hotbar hot takes to online mapping tools, and from unseen swamp villages to inter-dimensional rainbow storage.

Jonny and Joel unpack the latest developments in both Minecraft Java Edition and the Bedrock Beta, give a consult on brewing frustrations, and discuss various approaches to in-game storage, organization, item sorting, and mobile storage.

Joel and Jonny take a look at bug fixes and parity changes in the latest Bedrock Beta before answering email about in-game instruction books, and discussing their measured approach to building really big projects in Minecraft.

Jonny and Joel go over the bug fixes and details of the first Minecraft snapshot of 2022, bore through listener email about deepslate, and discuss how they choose where, and how to build their Minecraft “bases”.

Joel and Jonny share their latest adventures in Minecraft, and answer listener emails about pickaxe preferences, swamp trolls, and villager trading in the January Chunk Mail Dispenser.

Jonny and Joel discuss Minecraft weather, what makes a new game mechanic great, and croak about the new froglight featured in the Bedrock beta for The Wild Update.

Joel and Jonny talk about what they hope to see from Mojang Studios in the new year, answer email about slime, and wither mining, then discuss what they’d like to accomplish in Minecraft in 2022.

Jonny and Joel answer listener email in the December Chunk Mail Dispenser about Minecraft music achievements, lighting up your lush cave like a Christmas tree, and the age old question of the inventory you have vs. the inventory you want.

Joel and Jonny take a look at Minecraft frogs, hopping into the Bedrock Beta in time for the holidays, review listener email about slime, and talk block control and Cloudy Climb launching in Minecraft Dungeons in the December Roundtable.

Jonny and Joel touch on the bullet points of the Minecraft 1.18.1 release, as well as instructions from Mojang on the security vulnerability in Minecraft: Java Edition, followed by listener email sparked discussion on modern Minecraft difficulty.

Joel and Jonny share their first impressions of The Caves & Cliffs Update, Part II as Minecraft 1.18 has changed the landscape for players everywhere, then answer listener email about different ways to approach the new terrain.

Jonny and Joel review the final tweaks of The Caves & Cliffs Update, Part 2 ahead of the November 30th release, answer emails about how gameplay may shift in the update, and talk about how they’re preparing new, and existing worlds for mountainous change.

Joel and Jonny review the landslide of Pre-releases for The Caves & Cliffs Update Part 2 ahead of the November 30th release date, answer emails about Minecraft pets, and take a look back at their experience in playing Part 1 of this massive update.

Jonny and Joel look up at the new amplified world types in the pre-release for Minecraft, The Caves & Cliffs Update, Part 2 before trekking across large biomes to answer listener email for the November Chunk Mail Dispenser.

Joel and Jonny review how Mojang is pushing terrain around in the latest Minecraft snapshot, dial up listener email about the allay and music, and discuss how they will tempo their Minecraft play ahead of update 1.18.

Jonny and Joel spin around in the world blending changes in the latest Caves & Cliffs Part 2 snapshot, ponder the allay’s history with cookies, and discuss Minecraft jargon.

Joel and Jonny discuss the latest Caves & Cliffs snapshot with new music from Lena Raine and Kumi Tanioka, the sculk sliding into the Bedrock Beta, and the 2021 Minecraft Live mob vote results.

Jonny and Joel recap the news out of Minecraft Live on The Caves & Cliffs Update Part 2, Minecraft Dungeons Seasonal Adventures, and the new features coming to Minecraft in The Wild Update.

Joel and Jonny review the latest Minecraft Java and Bedrock snapshots for The Caves & Cliffs Update, Part 2, take a look at Minecraft Live player voting history, and give first impressions of the glare.

Jonny and Joel look at the latest Minecraft Java Snapshot for The Caves & Cliffs Update, the Spookier Fall event in Minecraft Dungeons, and discuss their gameplay plans for when 1.18 drops later this year.

Joel and Jonny discuss the progression of the latest Minecraft snapshot, and Bedrock Beta versions before answering listener email on the September Chunk Mail Dispenser episode.

Jonny and Joel tackle the huge new snapshot for The Caves & Cliffs Update, Part 2, and a listener email about high hopes for archaeology, and Minecraft collectables.

Joel and Jonny take to the skies to share their thoughts on the changes to elytra flight in Experimental Snapshot 7, answer listener email, and discuss the future of snapshot experiments.

Jonny and Joel explore river and ocean changes in Experimental Snapshot 6, and look ahead to this years Minecraft Live announcement, coming October 16, 2021.

Joel and Jonny break down the finer tweaks of Experimental Snapshot 5 for Minecraft 1.18, talk Bedrock beta terrain, and end game wood, all before exploring the idea of Minecraft interpreting the natural world.

Joel welcomes GeminiTay back to the podcast to discuss beach front property, and getting around in Minecraft 1.18. Gem and Joel also discuss her recent adventures on the Hermitcraft and Empires servers, as well as YouTube milestones, and the challenges of creating Minecraft content full time.

Joel and Jonny discuss the latest changes in Experimental Snapshot 3 for Minecraft: The Caves & Cliffs Update, then answer listener email about long standing game mechanics, connected oceans, and organizing player inventory.

Jonny and Joel celebrate The Spawn Chunks anniversary episode with some light Minecraft news, listener email about terrain generation, and then share their highlights in Minecraft, and on the podcast, over the past three years.

Joel and Jonny are joined by Minecraft game developer Henrik Kniberg to discuss the team effort behind the new terrain generation planned for The Caves & Cliffs Update Part 2, floating around in the Echoing Void DLC, and pleasant surprises surfacing in Minecraft community feedback.

Jonny and Joel take a look at the terrain changes in Experimental Snapshot 2 before answering a mountain of email in the July Chunk Mail Dispenser.

Joel and Jonny review the details of the Echoing Void Minecraft Dungeons DLC announcement and share their thoughts on exploring the new Minecraft terrain generation in the first Caves & Cliffs Experimental Snapshot.

Jonny and Joel touch on the release of Minecraft Java Edition 1.17.1, answer listener email about snowy mountain mechanics, and discuss what the next few months of Minecraft news may look like.

Joel and Jonny hit the major bug fixes in the latest Pre-release and Release Candidates for Minecraft 1.17.1 before donning their farming hats and discussing the balance of hard to find, and easy to farm in The Caves & Cliffs Update: Part 1.

Jonny and Joel take a look at some of the balance changes in the Minecraft Bedrock Edition Beta, and discuss their experience attempting to farm new blocks a few weeks into The Caves & Cliffs Update: Part 1.

Joel and Jonny welcome Minecraft Gameplay Developer, Brandon Pearce (@Kingbdogz) to the podcast to talk about early days developing mods for Minecraft, working at Mojang Studios, and the inspiration for The Warden, and The Deep Dark.

Jonny and Joel share their first impressions of The Caves & Cliffs Update: Part 1, answer listener email about new Minecraft 1.17 features, and discuss the gates between players, and new blocks in the game.

Joel and Jonny rundown the latest tweaks to The Caves & Cliffs Update Part 1, coming to Minecraft tomorrow, before answering listener email and taking a look back at their personal highlights from The Nether Update.

Jonny and Joel cover the imminent release of Minecraft The Caves & Cliffs Update Part 1, with bug fixes and tweaks in pre-release builds, then get their feet wet in the Minecraft Dungeons Hidden Depths DLC.

Joel and Jonny talk tweaks in the latest Minecraft snapshot, the release date and some features of the Minecraft Dungeons Hidden Depths DLC, and discuss their block priorities in anticipation of The Caves & Cliffs Update Part 1.

Jonny and Joel light a candle for candles, listen for clues on the future of sculk sensors, and celebrate Minecraft’s birthday before bundling together some listener email for the May Chunk Mail Dispenser.

Joel and Jonny review changes in goat behaviour in the latest #Minecraft snapshot, as well as ore distribution in The Caves & Cliffs Preview data pack, then discuss the idea of more signposts to guide players in Minecraft.

Jonny and Joel talk about tweaks and adjustments in latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot before answering email about mobscicles, The Caves & Cliffs copper conundrum, and cloud saves in Minecraft Dungeons.

Joel and Jonny mine through ore veins, dripstone growth, and another pass at the raw ore, and raw ore block textures before answering listener email in the April Chunk Mail Dispenser.

Jonny and Joel discuss the news that Mojang is splitting The Caves And Cliffs Update into two separate updates, slated for summer and holiday 2021, as well as the new features and textures introduced in the latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot.

Joel and Jonny share their thoughts on the addition of new raw ores in Minecraft and how these changes to mining, and the recent changes to ore distribution, may effect the Minecraft mining meta in the future.

Jonny and Joel shed some light on the latest Java snapshot, gab about goats and the glow squid, pontificate on powder snow, and mull over mega caves.

Joel and Jonny catch you up on what they’ve been doing in Minecraft, then look ahead to what is left to explore in the Caves & Cliffs Update snapshots, like the deep dark and archaeology.

Jonny and Joel take a look at the technical changes to copper and moss in the latest Minecraft Java snapshot before having a round table discussion about cave biomes and intended Minecraft gameplay.

Joel and Jonny talk new deepslate textures and new OpenGL rendering, before hanging out with some cave vines, glow berries and overgrown abandoned mine shafts in the new lush cave biome.

Jonny and Joel check out the new mountain terrain generation with four sub biomes in the Minecraft Bedrock Edition Beta before answering listener email about glowing in the dark, and spoilers.

Joel and Jonny review the latest changes to ore textures, grimstone to deeepslate, smooth basalt in the overworld, and the evolution of Minecraft Dungeons in the Flames Of The Nether DLC.

Jonny and Joel examine the addition of grimstone to Minecraft caves, and how the grimstone family of blocks work into to the existing stone palette. Then, it’s on to listener email about light, helmets, cave biomes and more in the February Chunk Mail Dispenser.

Joel and Jonny spark a conversation about Flames of The Nether coming to Minecraft Dungeons, then light their torches and spelunk into the massive changes to Minecraft cave generation in the latest Caves & Cliffs snapshot. Tighten your harness, there’s a lot to say!

Jonny and Joel explore powder snow and copper changes the latest Caves & Cliffs snapshot, share listener emails in response to the modern pace of Minecraft, and uproot some thoughts about the new lush cave decorative blocks.

Joel and Jonny shoot out some ideas about dispensers waxing copper blocks in the the latest Bedrock Beta before discussing how glow ink could change lighting blocks, and the pace of modern day Minecraft play.

Jonny and Joel race to see who can complete Minecraft Dungeons the fastest - Spoiler: Not them - then dive into the deep ocean to see what the new glow squid will bring players in the latest Caves & Cliffs snapshot.

Joel and Jonny touch on the release of Minecraft 1.16.5 fixing specific server crashes before digging into listener email about horizontal blocks, switching mobs, and axolotl appetites.

Jonny and Joel say goodbye to Minecraft Earth and discuss Minecraft Dungeons speed runs before an email lead conversation about Minecraft music, and the trickle out Caves & Cliffs update release schedule.

Joel and Jonny take a brief look back at the 2020 Minecraft properties Mojang Studios has released, lay out their plans for new Minecraft projects, and discuss what they’re excited about doing in Minecraft in 2021.

Jonny and Joel touch lightly on the Minecraft Dungeons “Chills & Thrills” seasonal event before diving into a stocking full of Chunk Mail from listeners about everything from Bedrock and The Deep Dark, to copper hoppers and LEGO.

Joel and Jonny are followed around by new aquatic companions the axolotls in the final Minecraft Caves and Cliffs snapshot of 2020 as they discuss the new mob, changes to sculk sensors, frequencies and Minecraft RTX for Windows 10.

Jonny and Joel touch on a few light news bullets like the release of Minecraft RTX on Windows 10, before discussing the potential mechanics of The Warden, and speculating on what the future may hold for the Caves & Cliffs Update.

Joel and Jonny sound off with guest LogicalGeekBoy on the new Caves & Cliffs snapshot with the first look at skulk sensors, additional dripstone formations, and custom world build height value adjustments that may open up your Minecraft world to new horizons.

Jonny and Joel get under the new dripstone blocks in the latest snapshot, dump out the changes to bundles, and wax poetic about copper oxidation, tough tuff textures, and the potential future of abandoned mineshaft in the Caves & Cliffs Update.

Joel and Jonny take a look at new Minecraft moderation programs, Realms coming to PS4, and some Caves and Cliffs screen shot updates tweeted by developers.

Jonny and Joel unpack the latest Caves and Cliffs snapshot, powder snow, and new textures, then tie off a full stack of ideas on bundles and accessibility.

Joel and Jonny light a candle under a full episode conversation about the latest Minecraft Snapshot, our first look at some of the features coming in the Caves & Cliffs Update.

Jonny and Joel dive head first into goats, and see what all the fluff is about with powder snow in the new Bedrock Beta, before discussing the Ask Mojang Q&A all about Caves & Cliffs, and how quickly Jonny died in Minecraft Dungeons Apocalypse+.

Joel and Jonny talk about migrating Java Edition players to Microsoft accounts, the polarizing potential of geodes in the Caves & Cliffs update, and answer a ream of listener email.

Jonny and Joel discuss Java Edition Pre-release 1.16.4, the upcoming Spooky Fall Event in Minecraft Dungeons, listener feedback on the glow squid, and what potential world height changes could mean for Minecraft.

Joel and Jonny breakdown the Minecraft Dungeons news coming out of Minecraft Live as well as additional comments form Mojang on the Caves and Cliffs update before discussing the glow squid.

Joel and Jonny give their first impressions of the Caves & Cliffs update revealed by Mojang this past weekend during Minecraft Live. Plus, new Minecraft Dungeons DLC, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and more!

Joel and Jonny talk about the upcoming October 3, Minecraft Live event, the mob vote, and what we know so far about the “new mobs”. Plus, listener email about leaf layers.

fWhip joins Joel in discussing Minecraft Dungeons on mobile, and answering listener email about Minecraft seasonal rotation, ghast blasts, and more on the September Chunk Mail Dispenser.

In a light news week, Joel brings everyone up to speed on his All Of Fabric 3 modded Minecraft experience and Jonny has bare fist impressions on the Minecraft Dungeons Creeping Winter DLC.

Jonny and Joel look ahead to what may be coming to Minecraft at Minecraft Live, an online event on October 3 before answering listener email and unfolding Joel’s first experience in modded Minecraft.

With the Creeping Winter Minecraft Dungeons DLC around the corner, Joel and Jonny talk about the latest Developer Diaries info, and speculate on where Dungeons could be headed next.

Jonny and Joel discuss speed runs, dinosaurs and the new Minecraft combat snapshot before chiming in on new world envy and interesting mob fights.

Joel and Jonny run down the new features of the release of Minecraft 1.16.2 before discussing Minecraft Dungeons DLC news and lots of listener email.

Jonny and Joel touch on the latest pre-release and release candidates for the pending 1.16.2 update before some philosophical listener email and discussing Minecraft features they consistently overlook.

To celebrate the milestone, Joel and Jonny share the Render Distance with everyone! Pre-show D&D adventures and podcast recommendations, the latest Minecraft snapshot, listener email and a discussion on how they make The Spawn Chunks each week. Plus, a post show Satisfactory wish list for Minecraft.

Jonny and Joel quickly cover the latest snapshot before talking Fabric performance mods for Minecraft and how to potentially make Minecraft loot chests into closets of fun.

Joel and Jonny quickly review the latest Minecraft snapshot before diving into the mail bag inventory and answering listener questions in the July Chunk Mail Dispenser episode.

Jonny and Joel review custom biomes and bartering tweaks coming in a new snapshot before discussing how they feel about The Nether Update after a couple weeks of play time.

This week, Joel and Jonny welcome Xisuma to the podcast to talk about how the Hermitcraft server has been adapting to The Nether Update and piglin bartering, as well as the admin side of one of the most popular Minecraft creator servers on YouTube.

The Nether Update is here! Jonny and Joel talk about their first week spelunking through the massive changes to the Nether dimension in Minecraft, the piglin brute, and new Minecraft Dungeons DLC.

Joel and Jonny sum up the final release candidate for The Nether Update before diving into listener email on Minecraft 1.16 plans, Minecraft Dungeons, and more on this month’s Chunk Mail Dispenser episode.

Jonny and Joel recap the ream of revisions in The Nether Update Pre-releases 3, 4 and 5, discuss the future of bug based resource farms, and explore art and mechanics from Minecraft Dungeons that would be great in Minecraft.

Joel and Jonny take a look at the first pre-release for The Nether Update, and what custom, data pack dimensions could mean for Minecraft.

Jonny and Joel touch on the latest Minecraft snapshot before plunging into a full episode discussion on Minecraft Dungeons and their play experience in the game.

Joel and Jonny cross their i’s and dot their t’s as they discuss the latest Minecraft snapshot changes to redstone, world generation and bug fixes before pulling on their Boots of Swiftness in anticipation of Minecraft Dungeons launching tomorrow!

With a lighter Minecraft snapshot this week, Jonny and Joel take a brief look at changes to advancements, and game mode switching before tackling bastion feedback, and mob spawning control in the listener Chunk Mail Dispenser episode for May.

Joel and Jonny break down the changes to spawning mechanics in the latest Minecraft snapshot before moving mobs around via Chunk Mail and discussing build ideas for The Nether Update.

Jonny and Joel get wrapped up in the changes to redstone wire in the latest Minecraft snapshot and tackle a critical chunk mail question before discussing the state of the Nether Update so far.

Joel and Jonny discuss some of the technical changes coming to Minecraft in the latest snapshot, and answer listener Chunk Mail about savvy screen shots, bastion behemoths, and a ghastly idea.

Jonny and Joel shine a light on the new Minecraft RTX for Windows 10 now in beta release, before getting out their sledge hammers and breaking down the latest Minecraft snapshot and answering listener email.

Joel and Jonny explore Basalt Deltas, the new biome in the latest Minecraft Snapshot, and all the new features and blocks that come along with it, then change their tune to talk about new music in The Nether.

Jonny and Joel share their hands on, beta impressions of Minecraft Dungeons, discuss the latest Minecraft snapshot, and answer listener email about video game violence.

The floor is lava! But that’s OK, because we have… striders? Joel and Jonny talk about the new Minecraft mob and related news in the latest snapshot, along with Minecraft Dungeons beta play footage and answering listener email on build scale.

Jonny and Joel jump hook, line and sinker into the latest Minecraft snapshot that has both added and removed new game mechanics. Plus, a listener email puts a new leash on dogs in Minecraft.

Joel and Jonny flick the redstone lever on the new Minecraft snapshot and discuss The Uncensored Library project by Reporters Without Borders and Blockworks. Lots of listener email!

Jonny and Joel check out the changes and new Nether sounds in the latest snapshot, discuss balancing Minecraft chores, and share some creative resources for building inspiration.

Joel and Jonny take a look at the new blocks and features in the latest Minecraft snapshot before discussing when - and if - you should reset your Minecraft world.

Creative builder GeminiTay joins Jonny and Joel to talk about her creative process in Minecraft, her thoughts on the new blocks in The Nether and managing ma-hoo-sive community Minecraft projects.

Podcasters ponder potential piglin peak profits! Joel and Jonny explore the new piglin and hoglin mobs added in the latest Minecraft snapshot and discuss item rarity.

Jonny and Joel break down the first official look at The Nether Update in the latest Minecraft snapshot, explore the building potential of new Nether blocks and discuss how netherite may or may not change the game.

Joel and Jonny discuss their latest Minecraft Skyblock predicaments and speculate on the details of the upcoming Nether Update before diving into related, and unrelated, listener email.

Jonny and Joel are joined by friend of the show Fixxitt412 to talk about the latest Java Edition release, the future of combat mechanics, and Minecraft Dungeons sounds. On the roundtable we bang out building better armour, textures and biomes.

More bees! Well, more frequent bees. Joel and Jonny discuss the latest Java Edition snapshot, and combat snapshot news, read 1.15 listener feedback, and stand on the precipice of Skyblock maps in Minecraft.

On the first episode of 2020, Jonny and Joel recap what they’ve been up to in Minecraft 1.15, explore some Minecraft Dungeons gameplay footage and take a look at how the pollen has fallen on the Buzzy Bees update.

Joel and Jonny stop to smell the roses and explore the full release of bees in the latest update, Minecraft Buzzy Bees, then raise their antennae and talk bug fixes, performance improvements the reception of Buzzy Bees across multiple platforms.

Jonny and Joel and anticipate the release of Minecraft 1.15 Buzzy Bees and review the final pre-release news before reaching into the Chunk Mail Dispenser to discuss listener emails on Minecraft inventory, advancements and the hot bar interface.

Joel and Jonny and break down “Buzzy Bees” Pre-release 2 and 3 and take a swipe at the latest Combat Snapshot before taking a walk down memory lane discussing the highs and lows of Minecraft Village & Pillage.

Jonny and Joel discuss “Buzzy Bees” Pre-release 1 set to release December 10, 2019. On the round table, we ask, does villager trading makes Minecraft too easy. What could be done to improve the player inventory? And, should Minecraft drop more building hints?

Joel and Jonny discuss everything from accessibility concerns in Minecraft Earth to resource pack creation and home base for bees in response to listener emails in the November Chunk Mail Dispenser episode.

Jonny and Joel discuss Minecraft Earth Adventures now that the UK has early access and the Minecraft Java Edition snapshot squashes more bugs. Plus, reindeer?

Joel and Jonny take a look at what the latest snapshots mean for Minecraft Bedrock, Java Edition and the future of player combat. Plus, Joel gives first impressions of Minecraft Earth, now in early access in Canada.

The live recording of "A Minecraft Conversation", The Spawn Chunks Q&A panel from Hal-Con 2019. Lots of great questions from fans young and old, long time players and new folks curious about getting into Minecraft.

Jonny and Joel recap the first Spawn Chunks convention panel from Hal-Con, touch on some of the first crazy honey block builds from the technical Minecraft community and review some first hand experience with RTX Minecraft gameplay.

Joel and Jonny discuss the changes to the honey block in the new Minecraft snapshot, the piglin beast has a new name, and Minecraft Earth is in early access. Plus, lots of listener Chunk Mail.

Jonny and Joel get stuck on honey blocks in the latest snapshot, and so should you! Bees in Bedrock Beta, and pondering the piglin past, all in the latest episode.

Joel and Jonny welcome impulseSV to podcast to talk about the work/life balance of a Minecraft content creator, snapshots, streaming, and what he’s looking forward to in the future of Minecraft.

Jonny and Joel are joined by fWhip as they recap all of the news coming out of Minecon Live this past weekend and discuss the potential of The Nether Update.

Joel and Jonny discuss character creation in Bedrock Beta and breakdown the biome update vote set to happen during Minecon Live, September 28. Plus, first impressions on the badlands biome details in the bonus Render Distance.

Community panels have been announced for Minecon Live later this month. Jonny and Joel discuss Minecraft communities, mini games and pushing Minecraft to the creative limit. Plus, who doesn’t like a good boat burning?

Joel and Jonny take a look at the not-new, new features in the latest Java Edition snapshot, discuss achievements in Bedrock Edition, music to accompany accomplishment, and their redstone comfort zone.

Jonny and Joel discuss the focus on bugs in the new Minecraft snapshot update and run with a listener Chunk Mail suggested topic about the direction of Minecraft sound.

Joel and Jonny are buzzing about the new bees in the latest Minecraft snapshot, a swarm of news happening around Minecraft: Dungeons at Gamescom, and speculation on how Mojang will pollinate the next update.

Jonny and Joel push up their nerd glasses and talk ray tracing in Minecraft Bedrock Edition, the latest custom combat update from Jeb, and plenty of listener Chunk Mail.

The Spawn Chunks celebrates one year orbiting the square Minecraft sun with a listener Chunk Mail deep dive, Joel shares a hiking fuelled desire for more nature blocks, and Pixlriffs brings cake that is not a lie.

Jonny and Joel talk about big farming tools, submitting bugs to Mojang through JIRA, and discus the recent mainstream attention Minecraft is getting in the gaming community.

Joel and Jonny look forward to Minecon Live in September which is likely the next reveal for updates to Minecraft, Minecraft Earth and Minecraft Dungeons. Plus, Chunk Mail about gateway portals and a discussion about the (not always) dreaded Minecraft grind.

Jonny and Joel unpack feature changes, bug fixes and performance improvements in the full release of Minecraft 1.14.4, and follow along with some prominent YouTube creators who were given early beta access to Minecraft Earth.

Joel and Jonny welcome TheHotDish to the podcast for a round table discussion on managing multiplayer servers and keeping Minecraft fresh, and up to date. The latest look at Minecraft Earth and latest snapshot are also on the table.

Jonny and Joel break down the latest snapshots for Minecraft 1.14.4 and discuss the slower pace blanketing the Minecraft community in summer, despite a large uptick in Minecraft popularity online.

Joel and Jonny give their feedback on the latest Minecraft update, 1.14.3 and take a swing at the special combat mechanics test released on Reddit. Can Minecraft be built better?

While Jonny and Joel patiently wait for the 1.14.3 update - Spoiler! It drops during the show. - they have been spending a lot of time in The End and share some thoughts after their prolonged exposure to the void. Plus, listener Chunk Mail.

Joel and Jonny break down the latest Minecraft news out of E3 2019, including some hands on reports from Minecraft Earth and a deeper look at Minecraft Dungeons.

Jonny and Joel welcome special guest Adam Clarke to the show to talk about his creative and educational projects in the Minecraft space. Minecraft Earth debuted gameplay at WWDC and Minecraft Dungeons has a release date.

Joel and Jonny discuss Pillager problems, the new Minecraft graphic novel, and their in game experiences in the latest 1.14.2 release so far. Bonus! A quick look at 1.14.3 Pre-release 1 in the post show, Render Distance.

Jonny and Joel break down the latest news out of the Minecraft Creator Summit, discuss missed block opportunities in the latest release and speculate automation in the round table.

Minecraft celebrates 10 years! Joel and Jonny discuss the Minecraft Earth augmented reality app, the many shortcomings of the 1.14 Village and Pillage update rollout, and we have a date for MINECON Live, coming this September.

Jonny and Joel take a look at the improvements made in the fresh Minecraft 1.14.1 update, answer listener chunk mail about profession blocks and ponder the power in new villager trading.

A light news week has Joel and Jonny reaching into the Chunk Mail bag to respond to listener questions and discussion topics. Plus, speculation on some cryptic social media posts from Mojang.

Jonny and Joel are joined by Python to discuss the release of Minecraft 1.14 that Mojang squeezed out, perhaps a bit prematurely, on April 23rd. In our monthly roundtable we talk about new villager trading, Minecraft update constipation, and managing playtime on multiple servers.

With the Village and Pillage update upon us, Joel and Jonny take one last look ahead, gaging expectations, as well as a look back at the Update Aquatic and features that became game favourites and some that sank to the bottom.

Jonny and Joel talk about some of the pre-release details for Minecraft 1.14, how they are preparing in game for the Village and Pillage update, and answer Chunk Mail listener email about multiplayer servers.

Joel and Jonny discuss some of the many bugs addressed in the latest Minecraft snapshot, listener email response to “cheats” and some advancements that could be made to achievements to make them more rewarding.

Hunger bar warning. This episode will drive you to snack. Jonny and Joel discuss Minecraft food, or the lack there of, and how they think it could be made more appetizing to players. Plus, lots of news in the latest snapshot updates and finding the right version of Minecraft for you.

Joel and Jonny are joined by MythicalSausage for a round table discussion about the future of Minecraft weapons and combat, if switching between game modes is considered cheating, and at what point to data packs push Minecraft beyond the walls of vanilla.

Jonny and Joel spend this episode discussing the changes to villages, villagers and villager trading and the trickle down to iron farms announced in the latest Minecraft snapshot for the Village and Pillage update.

Joel and Jonny are joined by Grian for an in depth chat about creativity in Minecraft, the transition from creative to survival game play, Hermitcraft Season 6 shenanigans and listener questions.

Jonny and Joel chime in on new note block sounds in the latest snapshot, wander around aimlessly looking or useful mobs in listener chunk mail, and discuss some issues in Minecraft brought to light in a video by Cubfan135.

Joel and Jonny are joined by LogicalGeekBoy for the February round table to discuss how to keep technical Minecraft players interested in the game, the evangelical challenge of efficiency, and what we think Mojang could do to increase the excitement of exploring the Minecraft world.

Jonny and Joel leap into details about the new foxes in the latest Minecraft snapshot, talk about one player's crafted nation, and reply to a chunk mail question on the direction of Minecraft leaning towards fantasy, or the realm of the future.

Joel and Pixlriffs take a look at the upcoming dynamic professions that will be assigned to villagers in your Minecraft world, get particular about particles and spitball ideas for improving mine carts.

Pixlriffs and Joel talk about the changes coming to Minecraft trading and in the latest Java snapshot. Additional changes to villager behaviour have been spotted in the latest beta release of the Bedrock version of the game, and the wandering trader sparks a conversation about renewable resources in Minecraft.

Joel and Pixlriffs welcome special guest fWhip on the first round table episode. We touch briefly on the stone cutter functionality coming in 1.14, then move on to discuss making your Minecraft builds feel alive, Minecraft features that don't make sense, and how to overcome the overwhelm of a huge project.

Jonny and Joel talk trash, well, talk composting in Minecraft with the new composter block in the latest snapshot, and listener questions about the lectern. Looking ahead to the round table episode next week with special guest fWhip, and thoughts on woodland mansions.

Joel and Pixlriffs discuss the first 1.14 snapshot of 2019 that includes a look at the new campfire block, as well as added functionality for the cartography table and the lectern.

Pixlriffs and Joel share what they are looking forward to doing in 2019 as Minecraft players and Minecraft fans in general. Plus a look ahead to Hytale from Hypixel Studios, Minecraft Dungeons and of course, Minecraft 1.14.

To wrap up 2018, Joel and Pixlriffs dig into listener submitted Chunk Mail questions over the past few weeks and weave them into a chat about everything from the latest snapshot, new blocks and Minecraft's development future.

Joel and Pixlriffs are joined by special guest Fixxitt who is here to talk about The Realm of Vasten, a long standing survival multiplayer world where players share resources and collaborate to build huge fantasy projects in a world rich in history and lore.

The hour grows late and Joel and Pixlriffs are found discussing big plans in Minecraft, Snapshot 18w48b showcases the grind... stone, and The Minecraft Survival Guide showcases the Ender Dragon fight. Plus, a special guest announcement for next week!

Pixlriffs and Joel ponder the new Pillager Outpost, speculate on spawn mechanics and evaluate texture evolution in Snapshot 18w47b, then articulate their opinion on Minecraft automation.

We illuminate our listeners with the first look at the lantern in Snapshot 18w46a, chunk mail about what coloured lighting might look like in Minecraft and a discussion on vanilla vs. modded as the lines are becoming blurry.

Pixlriffs and Joel speculate on illager patrol mechanics, give first impressions of the new scaffolding block, and shed light on a few other things including the newly teased lantern block.

Pixlriffs boots up his brand new PC to join Joel in talking about the new Minecraft snapshot, ten new blocks coming to the game, and Mojang has released version 3.1 of the new default Minecraft textures.

Pixlriffs and Joel take a look at some of the new features coming to Minecraft 1.14 in the latest snapshot like running from illager beasts, questionable walls and some fishy sand.

Minecraft update 1.13.2 has arrived, squashing bugs and optimizing performance. Dinnerbone teases a potential new feature coming in the Village and Pillage update, the lectern, and Joel and Pixlriffs discuss the membrane of our existence, the Phantom.

Pixlriffs clears up a few things about what and when MINECON Earth changes are coming to the Java edition of Minecraft. We talk new stairs, slabs and walls that are coming to the game and listener email transports Joel and Pixlriffs into a nether discussion.

Joel and Pixlriffs welcome special guest Welsknight to the podcast for a chat about his creative process in Minecraft. From building his Kingdoms to becoming part of Hermitcraft, to modded Minecraft and moderate sleep deprivation. Pull on your building boot and enjoy.

Pixlriffs and Joel unpack MINECON Earth, which was live streamed over the weekend. Mojang announced a completely new game called Minecraft Dungeons, new Minecraft features like pandas and pillager beasts, and the taiga biome won the player vote by a landslide.

MINECON Earth is coming and Mojang wants you to vote on what biome gets updated first. Pixlriffs and Joel discuss their ideas for improving desert, taiga, and savanna biomes, chunk mail on Minecraft structures and our plans to cover MINECON live.

Joel addresses an important artistic point brought up in Chunk Mail and Pixlriffs leads a discussion on Minecraft generated structures. From villages to woodland mansions, jungle temples and shipwrecks, we discuss current structures and speculate on new ones.

More MINECON news! Panels are back with a wide spread of topics and guests. Legacy Console Edition edition gets the Update Aquatic and Bedrock Edition gets dedicated servers. Listener email tackling textured chests and Joel and Pixelriffs put on their snorkels and talk coral.

September is MINECON month! Find a watch party near you or watch from home. Jappa - as if on queue - has some new block textures to share and Pixlriffs and Joel lead you down the long chest filled corridor of Minecraft storage.

Joel and Pixlriffs discuss resource packs. What are they? Do we use them? What do we like? Also, Minecraft 1.13.1 has been released and it has fixed some issues, for some people, some of the time.

Minecraft 1.13.1 prerelease 1 is out with more updates set to flow in later, Pixlriffs is at odds with The End in the Update Aquatic and Joel leads a deep dive discussion on the drowned mob.

Joel and Pixlriffs take a brief look ahead to key changes coming in Minecraft 1.13.1, and how to use Minecraft to solve a Sudoku puzzle, then turn the clock back to discuss how they first got started in Minecraft.

Welcome to The Spawn Chunks! Pixlriffs and Joel discuss Minecraft news, upcoming patch changes, and their first impressions of Minecraft 1.13 the Update Aquatic.