Jonny, welcomes SoupForEloise to the podcast to discuss the latest changes to the happy ghast, her experience visiting Mojang Studios, and attending the UK premiere of A Minecraft Movie, and what Minecraft looks like through the lens of real life. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/05/05/the-spawn-chunks-348-m…

Jonny, and Joel track the details of the Locator Bar, and cloud rendering in the latest Minecraft snapshot, and discuss what ideas from A Minecraft Movie they would like to steal, and put into the game. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/04/28/the-spawn-chunks-347-stealing-from-a-minecraft-movie/ Join The Spaw…

Joel, and Jonny wrap their leads around the new leash mechanics in the latest Minecraft snapshot, the happy ghast now hauls around more than just players, and listeners write in with questions about creeper variants, dried ghasts, and what makes for a good modern block in Minecraft. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.c…

Joel, and Stephen talk about playing around with ChatGPT, then share their thoughts on A Minecraft Movie, and Dare Devil: Born Again. Plus, some Transformer LEGO on an unpredictable scale. Show notes for The Citadel Cafe are here: http://www.thecitadelcafe.com/2025/04/20/the-citadel-cafe-493-the-devil-likes-tension/ Join The Citadel Cafe Discord co…

Jonny, and Joel relay the details of the happy ghast flying into the Java Edition snapshot, answer listener email - if it fits, it sits - and share their favourite moments from A Minecraft Movie now that Jonny has seen the film. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/04/14/the-spawn-chunks-345-a-minecraft-movie-de…

Jonny, and Joel cover the new Bedrock Edition Preview with players’ first look at the happy ghast, and vibrant visuals, then share a spoiler free review of A Minecraft Movie, and an unfortunate trend in theatre audience behaviour parents should be aware of. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/04/07/the-spawn-ch…

Jonny, and Joel give the rundown of all of the new features, an changes in Minecraft 1.21.5, the Spring To Life drop, share their gameplay plans for the new content, and answer a listener email about happy ghasts. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/03/31/the-spawn-chunks-343-minecraft-springs-to-life/ Join The…

Joel, and Brocket chat about sharing nerdy interests with kids, LEGO announcing a brand partnership with Pokémon, and being cautiously “optimistic” on the new summer Superman film from DC. Show notes for The Citadel Cafe are here: http://www.thecitadelcafe.com/2025/03/30/the-citadel-cafe-492-which-way-will-superman-fly/ Join The Citadel Cafe Discor…

Joel, and Jonny recap the first Minecraft Live of 2025 bracing for the imminent drop of new features in Spring To Life, take a look at upcoming changes to how we see Minecraft with Vibrant Visuals, and A Minecraft Movie, then hitch a ride to the future on a happy ghast. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/03/24…

Jonny, and Joel track the latest version of Minecraft into the pre-release stage, and answer listener email about animated sprites, exploring progression in The End, and the history of experience points in Minecraft. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/03/17/the-spawn-chunks-341-banking-on-experience/ Join The …

Joel, and Stephen share their thoughts on Captain America: Brave New World, and the season premiere of Daredevil: Born Again. Plus, Stephen is learning Korean, and Joel is digging fossilized LEGO bricks. Show notes for The Citadel Cafe are here: http://www.thecitadelcafe.com/2025/03/14/the-citadel-cafe-491-born-again-in-a-brave-new-world/ Join The …

Joel, and Jonny speculate on what new Minecraft features may be announced at Minecraft Live coming later in March, tackle big tree energy, and wonder where their TNT went instead of kaboom. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/03/10/the-spawn-chunks-340-minecraft-live-marches-forward/ Join The Spawn Chunks Disco…

Jonny, and Joel discuss the latest, and final trailer for A Minecraft Movie, with new visuals, and clues about the plot, cover creative feedback in listener email, and break down the latest Minecraft snapshot. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/03/03/the-spawn-chunks-339-a-final-minecraft-movie-trailer/ Join T…

Joel, and Jonny un-scramble the latest Minecraft snapshot, highlighting their favourite yolks, and poach a few of the new spawn egg designs that they think Mojang could take another crack at, then talk new wolf voices, and answer listener email about labeling all things tiny. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025…

Jonny, and Joel talk about new sheep spawning locations, and changes to cartographer villagers, and the Wandering Trader in the latest Minecraft snapshot. Plus, a plethora of listener email! Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/02/17/the-spawn-chunks-337-witch-sheep-goes-where/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord comm…

Joel, and Stephen talk about their latest nerdy pastimes, and break down some of the latest blockbuster movie trailers released this month, from How To Train Your Dragon, to Jurassic World Rebirth, Captain America: Brave New World, and the first look at MARVEL’s Fantastic 4. Show notes for The Citadel Cafe are here: http://www.thecitadelcafe.com/20…

Joel, and Jonny get a leg up on the latest Minecraft snapshot with new chickens, dry grass, and cactus flowers. Plus, listener email about overgrown sheep, and poultry problems. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/02/10/the-spawn-chunks-336-counting-your-chickens/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https:…

Jonny, and Joel lasso this weeks news about an update to cows, new bushes, and fireflies in the latest Minecraft snapshot. Plus, pig ideas from listeners on deterring zombies, and stamping out other pest problems with little feet. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/02/03/the-spawn-chunks-335-mojang-making-moov…

Joel, and Jonny talk about bug fixes, bug back tracking, and hints to new cow variants in the latest Minecraft news, then answer listener email about why leaf litter matters, keeping your horse friends close, and temporary builds that become permanent fixtures in your Minecraft world. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks…

Joel, and Stephen take a trip down memory lane with The Story Of Super Mario Bros. 3 documentary, and quench their gaming platformer thirst with Nine Sols from Red Candle Games. Plus, Blacktron LEGO is back! Show notes for The Citadel Cafe are here: http://www.thecitadelcafe.com/2025/01/22/the-citadel-cafe-489-the-nine-sols-of-super-mario-bros/ Joi…

Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/01/20/the-spawn-chunks-333-testing-testing-one-two-sheep/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunks The Spawn Chunks YouTube: https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Joel, and Jonny rake up the first big Minecraft news of 2025 in the new Java Edition snapshot, discuss cold, and warm biome animal variants, and she their take on furry pigs, leaf litter, and wildflowers. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/01/13/the-spawn-chunks-332-leaf-litter-and-wildflowers/ Join The Spawn …

Jonny, and Joel share their plans for 2025, the Minecraft related ones, and answer listener email about ambient music discs, and introducing your friends, and loved ones into the world of Minecraft. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2025/01/06/the-spawn-chunks-331-building-a-better-2025/ Join The Spawn Chunks Disc…

Joel, and Jonny reflect on the big year of anniversaries, releases, and movie trailers that Minecraft has had in 2024, prepare their Minecraft worlds for 2025, and answer listener email about Skyblock, abandoned mineshafts, and building advice for large projects. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/12/30/the-sp…

Joel, is joined by Stephen, James, Lou, and Ryan for the Holiday Roundtable to talk about the films, shows, specials, and video games that they’ll be indulging in over the holidays. From Secret Level, to Superman, to indie games, and Indiana Jones, and The Great Circle. Show notes for The Citadel Cafe are here: http://www.thecitadelcafe.com/2024/12…

Jonny, and Joel respond to listener email about ambient sound additions, the roots of lore surrounding The Creaking, dying to dye resin bricks, and building fun with Minecraft merchandise. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/12/23/the-spawn-chunks-329-the-resin-for-the-season/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord comm…

Joel, and Jonny run down the holiday schedule for The Spawn Chunks, talk about their latest projects with pale garden blocks, and answer listener email about the benefits of bundle automation, and whether re-building in Minecraft is worth the blocks. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/12/16/the-spawn-chunks-32…

Joel, and Stephen discuss Act II, and Act III, the final episodes of Arcane. Joel has been playing around in the FICS*MAS holiday event in Satisfactory, and Stephen has some handy, productive apps to share. Show notes for The Citadel Cafe are here: http://www.thecitadelcafe.com/2024/12/10/the-citadel-cafe-487-arcane-season-2-finale/ Join The Citade…

Jonny, and Joel summarize all of the new features, changes, and bug fixes in the full release of Minecraft 1.21.4 The Garden Awakens, and share their first steps in the new update. Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here: https://thespawnchunks.com/2024/12/09/the-spawn-chunks-327-the-sound-of-creaking/ Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community! http…