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Announcement: We're launching a Patreon

The Withering Effect is a podcast about Minecraft - Each episode joins our hosts as they avoid the Wither to bring you the latest news, experiences, ideas and opinions on the world's best-selling game. Whether you're down the darkest mine or building your base to the sky, take us on your next Minecraft adventure.

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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: podcast@thewitheringeffect.com
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 177: Lava-Level Minecraft Opinions

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: podcast@thewitheringeffect.com
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 176: Minecraft's Update Formula REVEALED?

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: podcast@thewitheringeffect.com
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 175: Minecraft Live 2023 Recap… 1.21 Revealed! (Live from our Server)

In this episode, DuDs and Carl are joined by LEONÉ and LivAwesome from Channel 64 to discuss our expectations for Minecraft Live 2023 and the Mobs in this year's Mob Vote, the Crab, Amadilo and Penguin. This episode was recorded LIVE on the Community Stage at CubedCon, so it's not as polished as our usual episodes but was a lot of fun to record.


Watch our Livestream from Cubed! 2023: https://youtu.be/JETdZSR1r64


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: podcast@thewitheringeffect.com
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


Guests
LEONÉ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@LEONEwashere
LEONÉ Instagram: https://instagram.com/leonewashere/
LEONÉ Twitch: https://twitch.tv/leonewashere
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 174: Which Mob Should Join Minecraft? (LIVE from Cubed! 2023)

In this episode, DuDs and Carl discuss the recent snapshot that makes experimental changes to the Villager Trading System, including locking certain sort-after books to Librarian Villagers in certain biomes. Plus, We have two listener comments, the first is from Starhammer88 about the Netherite Smithing Template being a bad addition to Minecraft. The second is from JesseW, asking if we would like to see more Extended Biomes in future updates. Also, DuDs and Carl interview Tara Theoharis, the author of 'Minecraft: Gather, Cook, Eat! An Official Cookbook' and we have three copies to give away, two to our public listeners and one to our Patreon Members. Follow the link below to find out how to enter and for full terms and conditions.


Win a Minecraft Cookbook: http://thewitheringeffect.com/win
Buy on Amazon US: https://a.co/d/8ENL3uq
Buy on Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EmLADC


Java Snapshot 23W31A: https://minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-snapshot-23w31a
Java Snapshot 23W33A: https://minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-snapshot-23w33a


Thank you to our Milk level Patrons: Aerington, aubni, BoboPlaysGames, FragileRock, LOKIOLR, and Nathlech.


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Discord: https://discord.gg/gqnKyeZ
Patreon: https://patreon.com/thewitheringeffect
Website: http://thewitheringeffect.com/
E-Mail: podcast@thewitheringeffect.com
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
Tara Instagram: https://instagram.com/geekyhostess/
Tara Twitter: https://twitter.com/TaraTheoharis
Tara Website: http://taratheoharis.com
The Geeky Hostess: http://geekyhostess.com


Music Master
DiiKoj YouTube: https://youtube.com/DiiKoj
DiiKoj Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiiKoj

Announcement: We're launching a Patreon

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