The Shaft - A Minecraft Podcast

The Shaft Live
  • 4.8 (3.1K)
  • VIDEO GAMES
The Shaft - A Minecraft Podcast

The Shaft is a weekly show covering tips, stories, and the latest news & updates in Minecraft. Interviews from notable Minecraft celebs such as Yogscast, Carl Manneh, CaptainSparklez, SeaNanners, SlyFox, PaulSoaresJr and even Notch! Grab your pickaxe and head down into the Shaft.

  1. Discussing, Sushi, Mods and Minecraft with Special Guest: pahimar[Episode 234]

    08/06/2020

    Discussing, Sushi, Mods and Minecraft with Special Guest: pahimar[Episode 234]

    Show Notes: Tonight on the show, the legend, PAHIMAR!  Big announcement about his mod! he’s working on some cool new features. Oh wait, that may be a different mod I’m thinking. Well, let’s listen to the show as The Shaft talks about the latest news in Minecraft, Minecraft dungeons and the world of Minecraft.  Welcome, to The Shaft.     Minecraft topics on this episode: Twitter Hacker Was Also Known for Scams in Minecraft https://gamerant.com/twitter-hacker-bitcoin-minecraft-scam/ Mojang makes a video on how they make mobs: https://tinyurl.com/y65llqs5 Minecraft Coming to Chromebook https://thejournal.com/articles/2020/07/29/minecraft-coming-to-chromebook.aspx Sightings Kids create their entire school in Minecraft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO2rXdMzfvc X’s Adventures in Minecraft – 10th Anniversary Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTrbwDPGOoE Faithful – Minecraft dungeons texture pack – https://faithful.team/faithful-dungeon-beta-1-is-out/

    1h 21m
  2. Special Guest: AntVenom [Episode 233]

    08/01/2020

    Special Guest: AntVenom [Episode 233]

    Show Notes: AntVenom join the cast of the Shaft for episode 233! Listen and find out what is going on with Minecraft. Hanks a lot!     Minecraft topics on this episode: Could Minecraft VR be coming to Oculus Quest?  https://www.windowscentral.com/openxr-adds-eye-and-hand-tracking-minecraft-oculus-rift-quest-support Modern Beta – Create Beta-like worlds with modern biomes! [20w30a] https://www.planetminecraft.com/data-pack/modern-beta-generate-beta-like-terrain-with-modern-biomes-compatible-with-20w29a/and Sightings You can play ‘Doom’ inside Minecraft https://www.engadget.com/play-doom-inside-windows-95-inside-minecraft-005937078.html https://www.criticalhit.net/gaming/you-can-now-play-the-original-doom-in-minecraft/

    1h 32m
  3. The Shaft CCXXXII – Minecraft News, Updates, and Discussions [Episode 232]

    07/28/2020

    The Shaft CCXXXII – Minecraft News, Updates, and Discussions [Episode 232]

    Show Notes: Did you miss us? The Shaft is back! and they’re having a good time talking about Minecraft and the latest news.     Minecraft topics on this episode: * Minecraft Snapshot 20W28a (07/08/20) – https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-snapshot-20w28a * Mojang announces the end of support for older VR device integrations. Gear VR, Windows 10, older android devices to name a few: https://gamerant.com/minecraft-gear-vr-support-end/ * Ray Tracing to be in XBOX 10 version of Minecraft as well as other features: https://www.windowscentral.com/minecraft-xbox-series-x * Rave Family Block Fest – Postponed.  Again. – https://www.pe.com/2020/07/13/organizers-postpone-rave-family-block-fest-a-minecraft-based-music-festival-after-rough-start/ * The Return of the Crying Obsidian * https://www.thegamer.com/minecraft-what-is-crying-obsidian/ * Players have discovered the seed for Minecraft’s title screen * https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-07-19-minecraft-fans-find-seed-for-title-screen-background-panorama * (Video: https://youtu.be/GaRurhiK-Lk) * Minecraft moves from Amazon Web Services to Microsoft’s Azure * https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqOQgKIjNDQklTSURvSmMzUnZjbmt0TXpZd1NoTUtFUWk1LTVhb2tJQU1FZldMa2kyVUx0NDFLQUFQAQ?hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US%3Aen Sightings * Explore a 5,000 Year Old Welsh tomb recreated in Minecraft – https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/explore-5000-year-old-welsh-tomb-recreated-minecraft-180975265/ * Play Minecraft in Half-Life – https://www.pcgamer.com/now-you-can-play-minecraft-in-half-life/

    1h 17m
  4. Minecraft Cereal, Dungeons DLC, and Mountains! [Episode 231]

    07/10/2020

    Minecraft Cereal, Dungeons DLC, and Mountains! [Episode 231]

    Show Notes: Minecraft is coming out with CEREAL, Possibly Mountains, and DLC for Minecraft Dungeons.   Minecraft topics on this episode: The next update for Minecraft… Mountain Update? https://www.windowscentral.com/when-release-date-minecrafts-mountain-update The Minecraft Marketplace Summer Sale has started, discounts on dozens of items https://www.windowscentral.com/minecraft-marketplace-summer-sale-has-started-discounts-dozens-items Mojang Studios is celebrating summer with the Minecraft Marketplace Summer Sale. The sale discounts over 70 maps, skins, items, and more, with doorbuster deals every day. There are also some free maps and a free emote to claim throughout the sale as well. The sale starts today, July 3, 2020, and will continue until July 13, 2020. Minecraft Dungeons Receives First DLC https://youtu.be/dXZgUCxF5qc The new jungle themed area consists of 3 story based missions to replay, new monsters to tackle, and several new items to obtain.  available for Hero Pass owners, or available separately for a price of $4.99 New map: Lower Temple A new threat level per difficulty: Unlocks higher-powered gear and additional challenges for the end-game content New gear: Battlestaff and Dual Crossbows, plus two unique versions of each of them Balance changes to various items Minecraft is getting a cereal with codes for in-game clothes https://www.gamesradar.com/minecraft-is-getting-a-cereal-with-codes-for-in-game-clothes/ The cinnamon-flavored Minecraft cereal is coming in August Sightings Mr Beast 100 person building competition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9WUrOX9bKY Someone beat Minecraft using a real piano – https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-07-07-someone-beat-minecraft-using-a-piano (BRENT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Apt3MinC_MY) An RGB Minecraft Sign Which Lights Up When Friends Join Your Server: Utilizing A Raspberry Pi Zero https://happygamer.com/an-rgb-minecraft-sign-which-lights-up-when-friends-join-your-server-utilizing-a-raspberry-pi-zero-72187/ Play On Con Minecraft Build competition winner The Crimson thanks to Joe Hills and Duke the Pianist!  https://twitter.com/playoncon/status/1279161103323475969

    45 min
  5. The Nether Update and Special Guest GhostfromTexas [Episode 230]

    06/26/2020

    The Nether Update and Special Guest GhostfromTexas [Episode 230]

    Show Notes: What’s better than the Nether Update?  How about GhostfromTexas guest hosting on the Shaft to talk about it and all the other things related to #Minecraft About the Guest Host: GhostfromTexas * @GhostfromTexas * https://www.twitch.tv/GhostfromTexas * https://twitter.com/GhostfromTexas * Minecraft topics on this episode: Nether Update!! 1.16 – https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Nether_Update New blocks New items New mobs New generated structures New biomes A New enchantment (Soul Speed: allows players to walk quickly on soul sand.) PewDiePie reveals when his Minecraft series will return – https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/pewdiepie-reveals-when-his-minecraft-series-will-return-1379669 Sightings * Listener Contributions bumper from JBJBlaze: https://clyp.it/5t5qbh1t

    53 min
  6. 9 Years in the Making, The Return of JOE HILLS [Episode 228]

    06/03/2020

    9 Years in the Making, The Return of JOE HILLS [Episode 228]

    Show Notes: It’s been awhile since we stained Joe Hills reputation by having him on the Shaft, and it’s been too short of a time. Join us as we find out about his journey as a creator and start of a new journey as a full time content creator. The Shaft is about to turn the Joepacity was up. About the Guest Host: Joe Hills * https://www.twitter.com/joehills * https://youtube.com/joehillsTSD * https://mixer.com/joe * https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/seanhills/sean-hills-sings-joe-hills-2 * https://www.twitch.tv/joehills Minecraft topics on this episode: * Minecraft Earth R19 – https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360037822211-Minecraft-Earth-Patch-Notes * Minecraft Block Chain – https://www.coindesk.com/enjin-minecraft-plugin-blockchain-assets-servers * Dev Diaries #1: Nether Update – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnKeTCDpGvY&feature=emb_logo * Win an RTX Video Card – https://technology.mb.com.ph/2020/06/02/minecraft-contest-offers-palit-geforce-rtx-2080-super-gamerock-graphics-card/ * Minecraft Lego Sets: https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-minecraft-summer-2020-sets-available-now/ * PewDiePie is back? https://www.dexerto.com/minecraft/pewdiepie-changes-minecraft-series-future-after-fan-disappointment-1372763 Sightings * https://uncensoredlibrary.com/en

    1h 26m
  7. Mojang Studios, The Shaft ranked #1, and DWARVES [Episode 227]

    05/27/2020

    Mojang Studios, The Shaft ranked #1, and DWARVES [Episode 227]

    Show Notes: More #Minecraft as the hosts discuss Excavation Station ideas from the community, Mojang’s name change, Some new music, as they get ready for the release of Minecraft Dungeons! Welcome, to the Shaft. Minecraft topics on this episode: Mojang, New Name – https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/meet-mojang-studios Minecraft sales hit 200M, with 126M monthly active players as usage spikes during pandemic – https://www.geekwire.com/2020/minecraft-sales-hit-200m-126m-monthly-active-players-usage-spikes-pandemic/ Microsoft adds new worlds and effects for RTX Beta: https://www.windowscentral.com/minecraft-rtx-adds-new-worlds-and-effects-beta-windows-10 PewDiePie has ended his Minecraft YouTube series https://www.dexerto.com/minecraft/pewdiepie-explains-why-hes-ending-his-minecraft-youtube-series-1369658 Sightings Sean Hills Sings Joe Hills II – The Secret of the Views: https://seanhills.bandcamp.com/track/lectern-full-cauldron The Shaft Wiki on fandom: https://theshaftpodcast.fandom.com/ Top 10 Minecraft Podcasts You Must Follow in 2020 https://blog.feedspot.com/minecraft_podcasts/

    1h 4m
  8. Special Guest – OMGChad from OMGCraft [Episode 226]

    05/14/2020

    Special Guest – OMGChad from OMGCraft [Episode 226]

    Show Notes: OMGChad joins us on this #MINECRAFT filled episode of the Shaft Podcast. We learn from him about the upcoming nether update, differences between server versions with Realms and Realms plus. Special Guest: OMGChad * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OMGcraftShow * Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omgchad * Twitter: https://twitter.com/omgchad * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omgchad/ * Patreon: https://patreoncom/omgchad Minecraft topics on this episode: * Quaranteen University * Walk the stage and receive your undergrad or grad diploma, virtually  * Source: https://quaranteen.university/ * Snapshot 20W19A released on  05/06/20  Tons of villager sleeping fixes Fish have their own mob category and mob cap Source: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-snapshot-20w19a Rafting & Crafting Java Realms updated with 15 new maps –  Source: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/new-java-realms–rafting-and-crafting Realms Plus: May  9 new maps, skins and textures –  Source: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/realms-plus–may Minecraft: The Voyage   New novel by Jason Fry and YES, it is available on Audible –  Source: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/new-novel–the-voyage Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Minecraft-The-Voyage-Audiobook/0525588051 * Best Community Skins: April * Bald Steve, Steve with muscles, wizards and knights * Source: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/best-community-skins–april * Preload Minecraft dungeons * Download launcher from your minecraftdungeons.net account * I don’t know if it actually preloaded anything though. I see no preload options after running launcher, just preorder. Could be country locked. * Source: https://www.vg247.com/2020/05/12/minecraft-dungeons-pre-load/ Square Garden Minecraft music festival raises $50k for charity Last month music festival features American Football raised 8k Sources: http://www.mtv.com/news/3165158/minecraft-music-festivals-block-by-blockwest-square-garden/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/100gecs/status/1250833739057295360?lang=en https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/04/15/minecraft-music-festival-ame...

    1h 34m
See All (47)

4.8
out of 5
3,063 Ratings

About

The Shaft is a weekly show covering tips, stories, and the latest news & updates in Minecraft. Interviews from notable Minecraft celebs such as Yogscast, Carl Manneh, CaptainSparklez, SeaNanners, SlyFox, PaulSoaresJr and even Notch! Grab your pickaxe and head down into the Shaft.

Information

You Might Also Like

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes, and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada