Podcast
The Block Update Podcast
Hosted by FoxyNoTail · EN
Popular Minecraft content creators join together to talk about Minecraft and content creation. These humorous shows include Minecraft News, Bug Reports, Wish List and Question and Answer sections, as well as discussing what we've been doing in Minecraft and on our channels each week.
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89: New Workstation Leaked?
Dec 8, 202301:30:42Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Foxy and Slack discuss Mojang leaking a new workstation in their latest promotional video.But is it something new, will it be in the game and what do we think of it? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/nNhMQnDfnc Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/theblockupdateLeave FeedbackEmail: news@theblockupdate.comForm: https://theblockupdate.com/feedback News Minecraft: Java Edition - 1.20.3 Pre-Release 3https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/21707466757901-Minecraft-Java-Edition-1-20-3-Pre-Release-3- Minecraft: Java Edition - 1.20.3 Pre-Release 4https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/21746744775437-Minecraft-Java-Edition-1-20-3-Pre-Release-4- Minecraft: Java Edition - 1.20.3 Releasehttps://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-java-edition-1-20-3 Minecraft: Java Edition - 1.20.4 RC 1https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-1-20-4-release-candidate-1 Minecraft Beta & Preview - 1.20.60.21https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/21754158247437-Minecraft-Beta-Preview-1-20-60-21 Minecraft Beta & Preview - 1.20.60.22https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/21999492368781-Minecraft-Beta-Preview-1-20-60-22 Minecraft - 1.20.50 (Bedrock)https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/21750153148173-Minecraft-1-20-50-Bedrock- Frying Tablehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yXEhvqwoH4 Good Ideas Bin In game Quest Book that gives rewards that offer buffs.Like speed / health, strength etc.- Suggested by BATTLECHICKEN 2, modified by Slack and Foxy Carry On mod in Vanilla Minecraft- Suggested by Brorenzo Community ChestLike the Ender Chest, but accessible by everyone in the world- Suggested by Bouncyball Enchantments are sorted in order when on an item- ...
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88: Hot Take: Copper Bulb changes are good!
Nov 24, 202301:31:44Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Foxy and Slack discuss how the changes to the Auto Crafter and the Copper Bulb aren't as bad as the community is making out. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/nNhMQnDfnc Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/theblockupdateLeave FeedbackEmail: news@theblockupdate.comForm: https://theblockupdate.com/feedback News Minecraft Beta & Preview - 1.20.60.20https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/21354522496525-Minecraft-Beta-Preview-1-20-60-20 Minecraft: Java Edition - Snapshot 23w46ahttps://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/21396856976141-Minecraft-Java-Edition-Snapshot-23w46a Minecraft: Java Edition - 1.20.3 Pre-Release 1https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/21502506063245-Minecraft-Java-Edition-1-20-3-Pre-Release-1- Minecraft: Java Edition - 1.20.3 Pre-Release 2https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/21575693780237-Minecraft-Java-Edition-1-20-3-Pre-Release-2- Good Ideas Bin Coral Fans won't dry out on Mud and Muddy Roots- Suggested by Jadevixen Connected Textures Workbench with new Connected Texture Blocks- Suggested by JenFire, Modified by Slack and Foxy Lockable ChestsCan't be opened or broken by other players. Only the owner can access the inventory.- Suggested by coldreindeer Piglins Barter Lodestone Compasses that link to Fortresses & Bastions- Suggested by Maihck (Mike) and ZenMan16 Listen Links● Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/zHGebC4hgXV● YouTube: https://bit.ly/3oGsC3V● Apple Music: https://apple.co/3IFc0S0● Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3IFarDw● Google Play: https://bit.ly/3ycjZ4h● iHeart Radio: https://ihr.fm/3dBMY8fbb● Spreaker: https://bit.ly/30gKSrk● Deezer: http...
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87: What does the new TRIAL KEY do?
Nov 10, 202301:43:30Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Foxy and Slack get into the latest snapshots and previews discussing the new Breeze Mob, Trial Spawners, Trial Chambers and the brand new, mysterious Trial Key! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/nNhMQnDfnc Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/theblockupdateLeave FeedbackEmail: news@theblockupdate.comForm: https://theblockupdate.com/feedback News Minecraft - 1.20.41 (Bedrock)https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/20938188181517-Minecraft-1-20-41-Bedrock- Minecraft Beta & Preview - 1.20.50.23https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/20951835532429-Minecraft-Beta-Preview-1-20-50-23 Minecraft Beta & Preview - 1.20.50.24https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/21145839566221-Minecraft-Beta-Preview-1-20-50-24 Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot - 23w44ahttps://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/20923516732301-Minecraft-Java-Edition-Snapshot-23w44a Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot - 23w45ahttps://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/21146865750157-Minecraft-Java-Edition-Snapshot-23w45a Minecraft Servershttps://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/the-official-minecraft-server-list-live Bugdate Bedrock 1.20.40 crashes before splash screen on iOS 16.7.2https://bugs.mojang.com/browse/MCPE-176476 Good Ideas Bin Change the design of any trapdoor type to any of the existing wood designs- Suggested by EyeoftheNyte Vein Miner Enchantment- Suggested by The Praetor Listen Links● Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/zHGebC4hgXV● YouTube: https://bit.ly/3oGsC3V● Apple Music: https://apple.co/3IFc0S0● Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3IFarDw● Google Play:...
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86: The Truth about Truly Bedrock
Oct 27, 202302:00:40Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Foxy and Slack discuss the Copper Block Family and the Tuff Block Family being added to Minecraft Betas, Previews and Snapshots before taking a moment to discuss what's going on with Truly Bedrock and what the future might hold for the SMP. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/nNhMQnDfnc Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/theblockupdateLeave FeedbackEmail: news@theblockupdate.comForm: https://theblockupdate.com/feedback News Minecraft - 1.20.40 (Bedrock)https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/20637099144333-Minecraft-1-20-40-Bedrock- Minecraft Beta & Preview - 1.20.50.22https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/20699536679309-Minecraft-Beta-Preview-1-20-50-22 Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot - 23w43ahttps://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-snapshot-23w43a Bugdate Changes using /gamerule do not persist when a world is unloaded/reloadedhttps://bugs.mojang.com/browse/REALMS-10030 Good Ideas Bin JAVA Edition to get Bedrock's movable tile entities- Suggested by C.J. Volcano Biome- Suggested by Ecifer A wrench tool to rotate blocks and change if connecting blocks should connect- Suggested by JenFire, modified by Foxy and Slack Vines have a maximum age like kelp to stop them over-growing- Suggested by NotSoBlueSheep Putting Copper under Dripstone with water sources de-ages it fasterAlso creates rusted Iron Blocks- Suggested by Ecifer, modified by Foxy and Slack Ability to create End Portals to make the End Dimension work more like The NetherNot the same as dungeon End Portals. - Suggested by Ecifer Toggle in the Villager Workstation UI to prevent villagers linking- Suggested by Scott Young Listen Links● Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/zHGebC4hgXV● YouTube: https://bit.ly/3oGsC3V● Apple Music: https://apple.co/3IFc0S0● Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3IFarDw● Google Play: https://bit.ly/3ycjZ4h● iHeart Radi...
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85: Hot Take: Mojang shouldn't have released the Crafter
Oct 20, 202302:20:17Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Foxy and Slack discuss Minecraft live and all of the new features proposed for Minecraft 1.21.Foxy has ideas for how he thinks Mojang should have changed the show and the hosts discuss how the new automatic Crafter block shouldn't have been released yet. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/nNhMQnDfnc Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/theblockupdateLeave FeedbackEmail: news@theblockupdate.comForm: https://theblockupdate.com/feedback News Minecraft Livehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnY5xz11lR0 Mob Vote Winner: Armadillohttps://www.minecraft.net/en-us/live Minecraft Beta & Preview - 1.20.50.21https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/20490119155981-Minecraft-Beta-Preview-1-20-50-21 Minecraft: Java Edition - Snapshot 23w42ahttps://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/20496721748493-Minecraft-Java-Edition-Snapshot-23w42a Bugdate All sound in Windows stops working after 40-41% loadinghttps://bugs.mojang.com/browse/MCPE-175138 Good Ideas Bin Caps Lock Key toggles crouch on Minecraft Bedrock- Suggested by !pinapple Pet wolves don't take damage from their owners- Suggested by Brood591 A new boss that gives permenant additional hearts to the playerUntill you die- Suggested by XZONE Copper doors are locked and unlocked with a redstone pulse- Suggested by Veluux Phantoms can be tamed and ridden like flying horses- Suggested by Ecifer Fun Ideas Bin The Dreamscape dimensionWhen you sleep you are given a prompt to join the dreamscape. A dimension that is a copy of your survival worldthat you can make changes to in creative. The changes are not saved and each time you enter the dreamscape, it's updated with the current version of your world.- Suggested by Nevergirl2010 Listen Links● Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/zHGebC4hgXV● YouTube: https://bit.ly/3oGsC3V● Apple Music: https://apple.co/3IFc0S0● Spotify: https...
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84: Is Bedrock Edition holding Minecraft Back?
Oct 13, 202302:26:20Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Foxy and Slack discuss the Mob Vote including how terrible it is for the community and how much of a negative impact it must have on the actual developers at Mojang. They also discuss how Modded Minecraft is setting such a high bar for the Vanilla game, and realistically, in 10 years, Minecraft really hasn't progressed much. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/nNhMQnDfnc Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/theblockupdateLeave FeedbackEmail: news@theblockupdate.comForm: https://theblockupdate.com/feedback News Minecraft - 1.20.32 (Bedrock)https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/20077082600077-Minecraft-1-20-32-Bedrock- Minecraft Beta & Preview - 1.20.40.24https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/20073657838989-Minecraft-Beta-Preview-1-20-40-24 Minecraft Beta & Preview - 1.20.50.20https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/20297322879245-Minecraft-Beta-Preview-1-20-50-20 Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot - 23w41ahttps://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/20298295897229-Minecraft-Java-Edition-Snapshot-23w41a Mob Votehttps://www.minecraft.net/en-us/live Mob Vote Petition #StopTheMobVotehttps://www.change.org/p/stop-the-mob-vote-put-an-end-to-the-scrapping-of-great-ideas KingBDogzhttps://twitter.com/kingbdogz/status/1709694484571730194 Sliced Limehttps://twitter.com/slicedlime/status/1711631021333004581https://twitter.com/Ivan_Gamby/status/1711635031121138049 Bugdate Unable to type any text after writing on a sign and pressing Eschttps://bugs.mojang.com/browse/MCPE-175072 Enchantment glint showing as solid blocks of material https://bugs.mojang.com/browse/MCPE-174535<...
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83: Why do Dev's think Mending is so Bad?
Sep 29, 202301:50:52Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Foxy and Slack discuss the DUCK situation in the Minecraft Monthly video as well as getting heated about Mending! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/nNhMQnDfnc Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/theblockupdateLeave FeedbackEmail: news@theblockupdate.comForm: https://theblockupdate.com/feedback News Minecraft: Java Edition - 1.20.2https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/19703470383757-Minecraft-Java-Edition-1-20-2 Minecraft - 1.20.31 (Bedrock)https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/19819587578893-Minecraft-1-20-31-Bedrock- Minecraft Beta & Preview - 1.20.40.23https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/19883048087693-Minecraft-Beta-Preview-1-20-40-23 Minecraft Monthly - Mob Votehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U9_35O4ZMQ Bugdate Special characters all delete text behind them when typed afterhttps://bugs.mojang.com/browse/MCPE-174480 Water splash sounds no longer plays after the addition of entering/exiting water soundhttps://bugs.mojang.com/browse/MCPE-174524 Good Ideas Bin A way to set a Base Spawn PointPlayers return to this instead of world spawn if their bed is destroyed or obstructed- Suggested by Maihck, Modified by Foxy and Slack Add more paintings with subtle hints at game features- Suggested by Jack Altrades More world options but within an advanced section of world settings- Suggested by tdoolin5723 Geysers in the Overworld that randomly burst steamMust be immovable like spawners / amethyst clusters. Can be broken, spawn near the surface only- Suggested by Xenon 177, Modified by Foxy and Slack A map that works like a mini-map which updates as you travel- Suggested by XZONE Night Vision as an option for Beacons- Suggested by lucyyyy Be able to place anything anywhereWhy are there restrictions like placing buttons on walls?- Suggested by JenFire Get rid of the Bonus Chest- Suggested by Foxy and Slack Listen Links● Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/z...
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82: Minecraft 1.21 Predictions
Sep 22, 202302:05:49Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Foxy and Slack predict what they think will be in the Minecraft 1.21 update. They both have to predict the overall theme, one new block, one new mob and two wild card features that they think will be included in the game either before or when the next major update releases. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/nNhMQnDfnc Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/theblockupdateLeave FeedbackEmail: news@theblockupdate.comForm: https://theblockupdate.com/feedback News Minecraft: Java Edition - 1.20.2 Release Candidate 1https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/19524557739789-Minecraft-Java-Edition-1-20-2-Release-Candidate-1- Minecraft: Java Edition - 1.20.2 Release Candidate 2https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-1-20-2-release-candidate-2 Minecraft Beta & Preview - 1.20.40.22https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/19648957981965-Minecraft-Beta-Preview-1-20-40-22 Minecraft - 1.20.30 (Bedrock)https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/19545277817357-Minecraft-1-20-30-Bedrock- Bugdate Recipes Menu Defaults to "All" Itemshttps://bugs.mojang.com/browse/MCPE-175159 New "You Died!" Screen Not Workinghttps://bugs.mojang.com/browse/MCPE-175158 Harvesting Cocoa Beans by Piston bughttps://bugs.mojang.com/browse/MCPE-64072 Twisting Vines and Weeping Vines drop rate is not affected by the Fortune enchantmenthttps://bugs.mojang.com/browse/MCPE-91033 Twisting/Weeping Vines not 100% drop with shearshttps://bugs.mojang.com/browse/MCPE-175008 Good Ideas Bin Enchantable Horse Armor with Horse Enchantments- Suggested by Slack Visible Horse Statistics for Speed & Jump Height- Suggested by Luwucyyyy, Modified by Foxy and Slack Smith Villagers can repair your Armor & ToolsCosts Emeralds- Suggested by Maihck (Mike), Modified by Foxy and Slack<...
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81: Analyzing the Minecraft Live announcement
Sep 15, 202301:42:42Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Foxy and Slack talk about the upcoming Minecraft Live event, looking through the announcement trailer for spoilers, dissecting the announcement post wording and then discussing why the Mob Vote should not be back this year. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/nNhMQnDfnc Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/theblockupdateLeave FeedbackEmail: news@theblockupdate.comForm: https://theblockupdate.com/feedback News Minecraft: Java Edition - 1.20.2 Pre-Release 2https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/19307683945101-Minecraft-Java-Edition-1-20-2-Pre-Release-2- Minecraft: Java Edition - 1.20.2 Pre-Release 3https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/19413082653325-Minecraft-Java-Edition-1-20-2-Pre-Release-3 Minecraft: Java Edition - 1.20.2 Pre-Release 4https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-1-20-2-pre-release-4 Minecraft Beta & Preview - 1.20.40.21https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/19424781869837-Minecraft-Beta-Preview-1-20-40-21 Minecraft Live is Backhttps://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-live-2023-announcement Good Ideas Bin Blast Furnace can be used for smelting all kinds of blocks- Suggested by Green Wardon Maximum stack sizes should be increased to double or more- Suggested by Muffin, Modified by Foxy and Slack Permanence I enchantmentPermanence enchanted items stay in your inventory on deathVery hard to get enchantment- Suggested by Maihck (Mike), Modified by Foxy and Slack Hang banners from the bottom of blocks- Suggested by notsobluesheep Craft Blue and Yellow dyes into Green dye- Suggested by GAABTY Quartz Wall Blocks- Suggested by The Praetor Jungle Temples and Witch Huts have villager Jails underLike igloos, to teach the player Jungle and Swamp villagers exist- Suggested by Ecifer Option to just show coordinates on screen on JAVA Edition- Suggested by Char Listen Links● Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/zHGebC4hgXV● YouTube: ...
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80: Villager Trade Re-balance
Sep 8, 202302:11:55Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Foxy and Slack talk about the Villager Trade Rebalancing Part 2, discussing whether it's a good idea to remove features in the name of balancing the game, or if new features should be added instead. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/nNhMQnDfnc Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/theblockupdateLeave FeedbackEmail: news@theblockupdate.comForm: https://theblockupdate.com/feedback News Minecraft: Java Edition - 1.20.2 Pre-Release 1https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/19208108934925-Minecraft-Java-Edition-1-20-2-Pre-Release-1- Minecraft Beta & Preview - 1.20.40.20https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/19244682051341-Minecraft-Beta-Preview-1-20-40-20 Gnembon Twitter Cartographer Graphhttps://twitter.com/gnembon_mc/status/1699067111145181314 Good Ideas Bin Zombie villagers should have a randomized biome affiliation- Suggested by Maihck (Mike) More animals deter hostile mobsLike cats and creepers, wolves and skeletons- Suggested by Umechan Ground Pound Enchantment to stun mobs- Suggested by Bouncyball, Modified by Foxy and Slack Potions and tipped arrows of ConfusionMakes hostile mobs turn against other mobs instead of the player- Suggested by GAABTY, Modified by Foxy and Slack Stronger variants of TNTCrafted by a block of TNT surrounded by 8 gunpowder- Suggested by GAABTY, Modified by Foxy and Slack A Compass Bar or Day Time Percentage Bar at the top of the screen when holding a compass or clock- Suggested by Maihck (Mike), Modified by Foxy and Slack Remove Thorns Enchantment and replace with physical thornsThorns drop from Guardians / other mobs and can be crafted on to armorThorns also show on the armor visually- Suggested by MeIsJohn Glistering Melon can be eatenGives Supernatural Saturation (like Golden Carrots) but only 1 Hunger Bar- Suggested by The Praetor, Modified by Foxy and Slack Minecarts with Hoppers deposit items into containers below themWithout needing a hopper below them- Suggested by The Praetor Dispenser MinecartsWill dispense items when activated by redstone- Suggested by Slack New Hide Armor GameruleAllows custom skins and marketplace skins to show through armor- Suggested by Umechan, Modif...
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