Dig Straight Down - A Minecraft Podcast

RebelJC

Dig Straight Down is a podcast about Minecraft hosted by Minecraft fan RebelJC. Rebel will dig deep into the beloved blocky world, celebrating the ever-expanding nature of Minecraft by highlighting ideas for future additions and features.

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May 31, 2021 · 51 min
Every Minecraft Update Ever
We've dug all the way to the end of Season Three, and as we're on the brink of Minecraft 1.17, I'd thought we'd go over the history of every Minecraft update. Could we find hints at Minecraft's future by looking at its past? Let's find out in this episode of Dig Straight Down! Links Email: digstraightdowncast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebelJC_92 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsZ91yza4G8-zQ-pBCbZNw Discord: https://discord.com/invite/YUrFBRA In this episode Pre-release 1: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-1-17-pre-release-1
May 17, 2021 · 49 min
Replacing the Debug Screen with Copper | Minecraft 1.17 Update
Different ores in Minecraft have different uses. Iron is good for redstone and most other things. Gold is good for enchanting and bartering with Piglins. Diamond is strong and tough, and Netherite takes diamond up a notch. But where does copper fit into the picture? Let's find out in this episode of Dig Straight Down! Links Email: digstraightdowncast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebelJC_92 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsZ91yza4G8-zQ-pBCbZNw Discord: https://discord.com/invite/YUrFBRA In this episode Ask Mojang #16: Tools and Gear - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndDttLXhAeE&ab_channel=Minecraft Snapshot 21W18A - https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-snapshot-21w18a Snapshot 21W19A - https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-snapshot-21w19a
May 3, 2021 · 32 min
The Archaeology Update
We now know that the Caves and Cliffs Update has been split into two parts, and the much-anticipated archaeology system is postponed until a post-1.18 Minecraft update. What could an Archaeology Update look like? Let's find out in this episode of Dig Straight Down! Links Email: digstraightdowncast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebelJC_92 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsZ91yza4G8-zQ-pBCbZNw Discord: https://discord.com/invite/YUrFBRA In this episode The Dirt Hut Podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedirthut https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-snapshot-21w16a https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-snapshot-21w17a Minecraft announcement video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YgKUZnUyak&ab_channel=Minecraft
Apr 21, 2021 · 37 min
Split Updates and a Bundle of Emails | Caves and Cliffs Update
Big news from Mojang about the future of Caves and Cliffs, plus some pretty interesting additions to Minecraft... Is the Caves and Cliffs Update split a good thing or a bad thing? Let's find out in this episode of Dig Straight Down! Links Email: digstraightdowncast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebelJC_92 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsZ91yza4G8-zQ-pBCbZNw Discord: https://discord.com/invite/YUrFBRA In this episode Mojang Announcement: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/a-caves---cliffs-announcement Update FAQs: https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360059400852-Minecraft-Caves-Cliffs-Update-FAQ Snapshot: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-snapshot-21w14a Snapshot: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-snapshot-21w15a
Apr 5, 2021 · 39 min
Updating Rivers
Caves and Mountains are starting to look better than ever, but we've only begun to scratch the surface of possible changes that could come to the biomes of Minecraft's Overworld. How could River biomes be improved in the future? Let's find out in this episode of Dig Straight Down! Links Email: digstraightdowncast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebelJC_92 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsZ91yza4G8-zQ-pBCbZNw Discord: https://discord.com/invite/YUrFBRA Website: https://digstraightdown.wordpress.com/ In this episode Java snapshot: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-snapshot-21w13a Bedrock beta: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-changelog-1-16-230-52
Mar 29, 2021 · 41 min
Lush and Electrifying Snapshots! | Caves and Cliffs Update
Mojang continues to transform the world beneath the surface of Minecraft, but are they adding too much or not enough? Let's find out in this episode of Dig Straight Down! Links Email: digstraightdowncast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebelJC_92 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsZ91yza4G8-zQ-pBCbZNw Discord: https://discord.com/invite/YUrFBRA Website: https://digstraightdown.wordpress.com/ In this episode Lush Caves snapshot: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-snapshot-21w10a Copper snapshot: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-snapshot-21w11a
Mar 8, 2021 · 28 min
Mountains in the Distance | Caves and Cliffs Update
Minecraft Java players have been busy exploring the new caves of the Caves and Cliffs Update, but now a mountain of possibilities looms over the world of Minecraft Bedrock. Let's grab our climbing gear and explore new heights in this episode of Dig Straight Down! Email: digstraightdowncast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebelJC_92 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsZ91yza4G8-zQ-pBCbZNw Discord: https://discord.com/invite/YUrFBRA In this episode Deepslate snapshot: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-snapshot-21w08a Minecraft Dungeons Arcade: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-dungeons-going-arcade Bedrock Beta: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/new-mountain-generation-now-bedrock-beta kingbdogz Tweet: https://twitter.com/kingbdogz/status/1367798682444238849
Feb 22, 2021 · 40 min
The World Will Never Be The Same After This | Minecraft 1.17 Update
Will the Caves and Cliffs Update be the biggest update ever to come to Minecraft? Are Ravagers Illagers or not? And where do Villagers get their materials for trading? Let's answer these questions and more in this episode of Dig Straight Down! Links Email: digstraightdowncast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebelJC_92 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsZ91yza4G8-zQ-pBCbZNw Discord: https://discord.com/invite/YUrFBRA In this episode Snapshots: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-snapshot-21w06a https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-snapshot-21w07a New ore generation graphic: https://twitter.com/henrikkniberg/status/1362095266610954242
Feb 8, 2021 · 26 min
Should There Be Another Villager Update?
Villagers are the closest thing to friends that a player has in Minecraft. They offer shelter, trade, companionship, and community in an otherwise lonely and inhospitable world. But could the Villager be even better? Let's find out in this episode of Dig Straight Down! Links Email: digstraightdowncast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebelJC_92 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsZ91yza4G8-zQ-pBCbZNw Discord: https://discord.com/invite/YUrFBRA The Dirt Hut: https://anchor.fm/thedirthut The Beacon: https://anchor.fm/thehighhopes BlockTalk: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTeHj9_OwLTeGPfygeI5Bbg Snapshot: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-snapshot-21w05a
Jan 25, 2021 · 56 min
Finding a Home for Minecraft Earth Features
Minecraft Earth is sadly leaving the Minecraft family of games on June 30, and it will leave a small but memorable legacy. However, Minecraft Earth was home to many unique and interesting features that would be a shame to see die with the game. How could these features find a home in Vanilla Minecraft? Let's find out in this episode of Dig Straight Down! Links Email: digstraightdowncast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebelJC_92 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsZ91yza4G8-zQ-pBCbZNw Discord: https://discord.com/invite/YUrFBRA
Jan 11, 2021 · 35 min
Predicting the Future of Minecraft Updates
Watching Minecraft develop is like watching a TV show. Each update is like a new season bringing new plot twists, characters, villains, and revelations about the world. Many of these updates serve to flesh out areas of the game that aren't as developed as others. What features of Minecraft might be updated in the future? Let's find out in this episode of Dig Straight Down. Links Email: digstraightdowncast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebelJC_92 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsZ91yza4G8-zQ-pBCbZNw Discord: https://discord.com/invite/YUrFBRA Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/5fc79f872417a1001647a78a
Nov 23, 2020 · 21 min
A Year of Digging Straight Down | The Season Finale
This is it. The end. The last episode. Of 2020. Don't worry, I'll be back and the show will be better than ever! Links Email: digstraightdowncast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebelJC_92 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsZ91yza4G8-zQ-pBCbZNw Discord: https://discord.com/invite/YUrFBRA
Nov 16, 2020 · 35 min
More Mobs! | Minecraft 1.17 Update
A new update brings new mobs, and so far we've seen Goats, Axolotls, and Wardens coming in the Caves and Cliffs Update. Are these the only creatures we'll see added in 1.17, or could there be more? Let's find out in this episode of Dig Straight Down. Links Email: digstraightdowncast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebelJC_92 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsZ91yza4G8-zQ-pBCbZNw Discord: https://discord.com/invite/YUrFBRA In this episode Announced Features: https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/community/posts?filter_by=planned&sort_by=votes
Nov 9, 2020 · 25 min
A Whole Bundle of New Features! | Minecraft 1.17 Update
We still have a while to wait for the release of the Caves and Cliffs Update, but Mojang has already released many of the upcoming features as snapshots for the community to enjoy. From amethyst geodes to spyglasses, every new feature holds incredible potential. How might these features change the experience of Minecraft? Let's find out in this episode of Dig Straight Down! Links Email: digstraightdowncast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebelJC_92 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsZ91yza4G8-zQ-pBCbZNw Discord: https://discord.com/invite/YUrFBRA In this episode Feature: https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Golden_Apple Ask Mojang video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pH_6-ZVOUAk Snapshot 20w45a: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-snapshot-20w45a Glowworms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjqGlLVIAtg&ab_channel=NationalGeographic
Nov 2, 2020 · 22 min
Building Stories with Archaeology | Minecraft 1.17 Update
In the real world, history lies beneath our feet. Tales of the past are often hidden in puzzles and riddles left behind by ancient civilizations, and it is the quest of the archaeologist to piece these stories together. In the next year this quest will come to the world of Minecraft and players will be able to stitch together the lore of their realm as they brush away the layers of the past. What clues might lie hidden just beneath the surface of the Caves and Cliffs Update? Let's find out in this episode of Dig Straight Down. Links Email: digstraightdowncast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebelJC_92 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsZ91yza4G8-zQ-pBCbZNw Discord: https://discord.com/invite/YUrFBRA In this episode Ask Mojang video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pH_6-ZVOUAk&t=1076s&ab_channel=Minecraft Bedrock 1.17 release: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/goats-and-powder-snow-now-bedrock-beta Ulraf’s tweet: https://twitter.com/_Ulraf_/status/1318554670391066627 Ulraf's livestream event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EseKqgNwYSE
Oct 27, 2020 · 27 min
Searching for New Lands | Minecraft 1.17 Update
The Caves and Cliffs Update is without a doubt going to be the biggest physical change to the Overworld since the Update Aquatic of 2018. So far we’ve only seen the smallest glimpse of three new cave biomes, plus a tiny hint at new Mountain generation, but we all know there is more to come. What new biomes might the Caves and Cliffs Update bring to Minecraft? Let’s find out in this episode of Dig Straight Down. Links Email: digstraightdowncast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebelJC_92 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsZ91yza4G8-zQ-pBCbZNw Discord: https://discord.com/invite/YUrFBRA In this episode Feature: https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Spawn#World_Spawn Mojang’s announcement: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/java-edition-moving-house
Oct 19, 2020 · 20 min
Digging into Archaeology! | Minecraft 1.17 Update
The Caves and Cliffs update is bringing more than just a revamp to caves and cliffs… Mojang is adding new ways to discover and explore, and possibly revealing more of Minecraft’s hidden lore in the form of an archaeology system. What new discoveries will this system bring? Links Email: digstraightdowncast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebelJC_92 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsZ91yza4G8-zQ-pBCbZNw Discord: https://discord.com/invite/YUrFBRA In this episode Ulraf’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/RebelJC_92/status/1313208239610355716
Oct 12, 2020 · 23 min
The Warden of the Deep Dark | Minecraft 1.17 Update
There is something new skulking in the deepest, darkest caves of the Overworld, wandering aimlessly in the shadows, ready to destroy anything that disturbs the dead silence. The Warden has brought mystery and excitement to the world of Minecraft, and everyone has an opinion about what its role will be in the game. What is the Warden protecting in the Deep Dark? Let’s find out in this episode of Dig Straight Down! Links Email: digstraightdowncast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebelJC_92 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsZ91yza4G8-zQ-pBCbZNw Discord: https://discord.com/invite/YUrFBRA In this episode Feature: https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Wolf Kingbdogz Tweet: https://twitter.com/kingbdogz/status/1312878223961841664
Oct 5, 2020 · 35 min
The Caves and Cliffs Update Reaction Episode!
With an amazing, yet unsurprising, reveal, Mojang has confirmed that Minecraft 1.17 will be the Cave and Cliffs Update! Several new features have been disclosed to the community, but we have just begun to scratch the surface of this new chapter of Minecraft. What else might this update bring to the game? Let’s find out in this episode of Dig Straight Down! Links Email: digstraightdowncast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebelJC_92 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsZ91yza4G8-zQ-pBCbZNw Discord: https://discord.com/invite/YUrFBRA
Sep 28, 2020 · 8 min
Quick Charge | The "Strider Solution" for Minecraft Updates
How would you create a Mob to solve some of Minecraft's "problems"? Links Email: digstraightdowncast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebelJC_92 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsZ91yza4G8-zQ-pBCbZNw Discord: https://discord.com/invite/YUrFBRA