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The Withering Effect - Minecraft and Hytale

The Withering Effect
Minecraft
Minecraft Movie
Minecraft Update 1.20.3
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Digital Producers Environments
Hytale
Minecraft Farming
Trial Chambers
Cubedcon
Let's Create Together
Bisecthosting
Mojang
Create Mod
October 2023
Bamboo Farm
Insidemc
Youtube
Podcasting
Content Creation

The Withering Effect is a podcast all about Minecraft and Hytale. 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 and its emerging challenger.

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In this episode, DuDs and Carl discuss the updates from Minecraft Live with Tiny Takeover, Chaos Cubed and Minecraft Dungeons II. Plus, we talk about the latest Hytale updates with over 500 new blocks, proximity chat, emote wheel, new hairstyles and ... more

In this episode, recorded in November 2025, DuDs and Carl discuss what they knew so far from a Q&A with Hytale's creators. We have a new episode ready to go in a few days with more up to date information.

Hytale Q&A: hytale.nickvbn.eu

The W... more

In this live episode, DuDs and Carl come to you from our Booth at Cubed! 2025 to discuss all the progress we have made on our Create server, Let's Create Together. Plus, we discuss improvements to the Jagged Peaks in Mending Minecraft. Also, we discu... more

In this live episode, DuDs and Carl discuss all the news and announcements from Minecraft Live for September 2025. Including The Copper Age release date and all the new features coming in the next drop, Mounts of Mayhem. Also, we discuss some other g... more

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Andrew Farago
Author of A Minecraft Movie: From Block to Big Screen and curator of the Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco
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Episode: Episode 188: A Minecraft Movie: From Block to Big Screen with Andrew

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Carl Rice
Carl Rice is a co-host associated with the show; also known by variants like Carl and Carl Rides. Affiliated with The Withering Effect Podcast.
DuDs
DuDs is a co-host known for candid opinions and humor; sometimes referred to as DuDs Versus in broader contexts.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 711 ratings
  • Spear= good

    The spear isn’t gonna be like the mace Because it’s easy to craft well the mace is not.

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    Nintendo 
    United States21 days ago
  • Yes!!!

    Finally an episode! 🙏🏼 thanks 😊

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    Shooting star_13
    United States23 days ago
  • Nice and I loved the Minecraft movie thats all I gotta say bye now ✌️ peace

    Audible
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    Jen
    United States4 months ago
  • Cool

    Way to long episodes starting with 5 minutes of talking about your survival world some are 45 minutes long but I do like the topics offered in this podcast and where can I get my name said on there

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    Minecraft1230
    Canada5 months ago
  • Look at jimmy now🥹

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    Lightningkitties
    United States5 months ago

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Positive sentiment around community engagement and recurring segments.
Fans enjoy long-form discussions and production updates, though some wish for shorter episodes.
Listeners appreciate the hosts' honesty and deep Minecraft knowledge.

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Episode 188: A Minecraft Movie: From Block to Big Screen with Andrew
Q: What was your favorite part of this whole experience?
My son's enthusiasm for Minecraft and the opportunity to let him sit in on interviews, including one with Jack Black.
Episode 188: A Minecraft Movie: From Block to Big Screen with Andrew
Q: How were you approached about writing this book?
An editor at Insight Editions contacted me with a project offer, which turned out to be a book about the Minecraft movie.
Episode 183: Cubed! Podcast Special with Orbitzz and Charlie (Live from Cubed! 2024)
Q: What are your thoughts on Creator Outreach?
It's preferable to reach out rather than to wait for guests to ask; being proactive makes it easier to bring unique voices to the podcast.
Episode 183: Cubed! Podcast Special with Orbitzz and Charlie (Live from Cubed! 2024)
Q: How did you build the InsideMC brand?
It started off about two and a half years ago but then had to pause due to job commitments; however, consistency and a bit of luck helped bring it back successfully.
Episode 177: Lava-Level Minecraft Opinions
Q: What is something you would like us to check out instead of me guessing?
The listeners are invited to suggest packs they'd like the hosts to try or explore, looking for more direct engagement compared to previous segments.

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This show focuses on Minecraft and the emerging challenger, blending news, opinions, and personal experiences around gameplay, updates, and the community. Recent episodes highlight live-event recaps, deep dives into game updates (including new mobs and inventory features), and discussions about future content directions, while also sharing host life updates and their broader game-related interests. A notable edge is the hosts' willingness to critique update pacing and feature quality, balanced with humor and community engagement, making it a good fit for listeners who want frank perspectives on block-building games and related media.

Unique angles include live-show production challenges, cross-title speculation (Minecraft and Hytale), and ... more

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