To (belatedly) celebrate our 100th episode, Miner and Troj are turning up the heat—literally! We're going live with the Hot Ones Challenge, answering your questions about Minecraft, content creation, community moments, burnout, creativity, and everything in between... while slowly melting from increasingly spicy wings. 🌶️🐔

Expect laughs, pain, and maybe a few hot takes—pun intended—as we reflect on our journey through Inter Realms, building in blocks, and surviving in both Minecraft and content creation. It’s the spiciest episode we’ve ever done—and we couldn’t have made it to 100 without you.

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In this episode, Miner and Troj dive into the (not so) surprising news that Hytale — once dubbed a potential “Minecraft killer” — has been officially cancelled. What went wrong, and what does this mean for the future of sandbox gaming?

We also ask the big question:

Can anything ever truly dethrone Minecraft?

With its massive community, constant updates, and limitless creativity, is Minecraft now untouchable… or just waiting for the next big shift?

Join us as we break it all down, from game dev heartbreak to the unstoppable legacy of blocky survival.

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In this thought-provoking episode, Miner Thoughts and Troj tackle the rapidly evolving role of AI in Minecraft content creation. With tools like Axiom pushing the limits of automated design and world generation, we ask the big questions:

Are these tools empowering creators—or replacing them? Is Minecraft’s creative charm at risk of becoming AI-generated fluff? And what does the future look like as AI continues to grow in the Minecraft space?

From redstone to building to storytelling, no block is left unturned in this discussion about the balance between human imagination and artificial assistance.

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In this episode of Real Mining in Minecraft, Miner takes us deep underground to explore the concept of tunnel boring—how it's revolutionized modern mining, and how Minecraft players can take inspiration from real-world tunnel bores to improve their own mining efficiency. From redstone contraptions to Buildstone-level creativity, we dig into what it takes to move serious earth in the blocky world.

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In this episode of The Lab, Miner and Troj dig into the details of the upcoming "Chase the Skies" Minecraft drop. We break down the features, speculate on gameplay impact, and share our reactions to what could be one of the most vertical updates in Minecraft history.

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In this episode of The Lab A Minecraft Podcast, Troj takes the reins and tackles one of the most requested topics in the Minecraft community: fixing the inventory system. From adding an extra inventory row, to lockable slots, inventory sorting inspired by 7 Days to Die, and even ideas based on the Shulker Plus mod, this episode explores what inventory upgrades would make Minecraft smoother without breaking its core feel.

We break down the pros and cons of each suggestion, how they could be implemented in the base game, and how they would change your survival and building experience. Whether you're a hardcore survivalist, a redstone engineer, or a creative builder, this episode has something for every kind of player.

🔧 Time to sort things out – literally.

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Welcome to another exciting episode of "The Lab - A Minecraft Podcast"! This week, hosts Miner and Troj are turning the spotlight on you, our incredible listeners, as we dive into the feedback and ideas you've shared with us over the past month.

In this special feedback-focused episode, we take a deep dive into the comments, questions, and suggestions we've received from our community. From thought-provoking discussions on recent Minecraft updates to creative ideas for future content and episodes, we explore it all with enthusiasm and gratitude.

So join us in "The Lab" as we reflect on your feedback, celebrate your contributions, and plan the future of our podcast together. Subscribe now and be part of the conversation as we continue to explore the endlessly fascinating world of Minecraft!

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In this episode of Real Mining in Minecraft, Miner breaks down how real-world rock crushing plants work — from feeders to crushers to conveyors. He explores the mechanical processes behind breaking down rock for construction and infrastructure projects. Then, Miner throws down the gauntlet to Buildstone creators: can you replicate the complexity and realism of a rock crushing plant in Minecraft? Let's see what the community can come up with!

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