Episodes
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.
Published 11/20/23
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.
Published 11/13/23
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.
Published 11/06/23
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.
Published 10/30/23
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.
Published 10/23/23
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.
Published 10/16/23
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.
Published 10/09/23
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.
Published 10/02/23
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.
Published 09/25/23
Jonny, and Joel speculate on their coverage of Minecraft Live coming up on October 15, then discuss listener email on the potential of redstone lanterns, and how some players pace their Minecraft play leading up to new releases of the game.
Published 09/18/23
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.
Published 09/11/23
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.
Published 09/05/23
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.
Published 08/28/23
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.
Published 08/21/23
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.
Published 08/14/23
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.
Published 08/07/23
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.
Published 07/31/23
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.
Published 07/24/23
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.
Published 07/17/23
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.
Published 07/10/23
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.
Published 07/03/23
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.
Published 06/26/23
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.
Published 06/19/23
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.
Published 06/12/23
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.
Published 06/05/23