Episodes

  • MichealTBH Celebrates His 1 Year Realm Newsaversary!

    MichealTBH Celebrates His 1 Year Realm Newsaversary!
    May 15 2025

    The Dark Lord welcomes back MichaelTBH to celebrate one year since his Realm News debut. We recap Minecraft’s latest updates, discuss Michael’s dual wielding campaign, explore the upcoming Summer Drop, and share future predictions. Plus, hear about Michael’s Twitch Affiliate journey and community. Links to Michael’s platforms in the show description.

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    2 hrs
  • Legend of the Chambered: A Minecraft Origin Story

    Legend of the Chambered: A Minecraft Origin Story
    May 8 2025

    Join The Dark Lord as we dive into Episode 67 of Realm News, an intriguing journey into Minecraft's history. In this episode, we explore "Legend of the Chambered," a precursor game created by Markus "Notch" Persson back in 2001. Discover how this early project influenced the beloved game of Minecraft, from familiar items and mechanics to the mobs and gameplay elements we know today. Plus, engage with the Minecraft community in our Poll Time segment about beehives and hear listener comments on bee farms and more. Tune in for an insightful blend of history and gaming evolution, and see how a simple dungeon-crawler became the foundation of the world's most popular game. Happy crafting!

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    “Eye of the Beholder (Video Game).” Wikipedia, 11 Nov. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eye_of_the_Beholder_(video_game).

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    Nast, Condé. “The Creator.” The New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2013, www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/the-creator.

    “Notch!” Archive.org, 2025, web.archive.org/web/20140708041450/www.mojang.com/notch/. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.

    “Quiver – Minecraft Wiki.” Minecraft Wiki, 2015, minecraft.wiki/w/Quiver. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

    Wikipedia Contributors. “Dungeon Master (Video Game).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 21 Feb. 2025.

    Https://Minecraft.wiki/W/Mentioned_features#Lava_Zombie_and_Troll.
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    55 mins
  • Realm News Flash 33: Snapshot 25w18a and “A Minecraft Movie” News

    Realm News Flash 33: Snapshot 25w18a and “A Minecraft Movie” News
    May 6 2025

    Minecraft Snapshot 25w18a – Discover the latest changes to mob leads, dried ghast crafting, and splash potions. What’s new? What’s controversial? We’ve got all the details and opinions you need.

    A Minecraft Movie Update – Get the latest box office numbers, hear about the newly announced Block Party Edition.

    Sneak Peek: Legend of the Chambered – A Minecraft Origin Story – Get an exclusive preview of our upcoming deep-dive into Markus "Notch" Persson’s early game development days and how it influenced the world’s favorite block-building game.

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    Sources

    Howard, Greg . “Spotify.” Spotify.com, 2025, open.spotify.com/episode/0pL7XUWpvaEUQjuyRqwYVu?si=czgzbvARR0y9qX9Ae2YXSg.Accessed 4 May 2025.

    Jazz Tangcay. ““A Minecraft Movie” Sets Sing-along Block Party Screenings.” Variety, 28 Apr. 2025, variety.com/2025/film/news/a-minecraft-movie-block-party-screenings-1236380441/. Accessed 4 May 2025.

    Rubin, Rebecca. ““Minecraft” Box Office Hits $816 Million, “Sinners” Surpasses $161 Million.” Variety, 27 Apr. 2025, variety.com/2025/film/box-office/minecraft-box-office-800-million-sinners-surpasses-150-million-1236379493/.

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    19 mins
  • Overworld Hoe and the Sarculum

    Overworld Hoe and the Sarculum
    May 1 2025
    In Episode 68 of Realm News titled "The Hoe," host The Dark Lord takes listeners on a journey through the multifaceted history and uses of the Minecraft hoe, paralleling its real-world agricultural counterpart. The Dark Lord delivers an informative episode focusing on the hoe's origins in Minecraft's 2010 farming update and its evolution since. The episode also features engaging community interactions, discussing the taming of wolves in Minecraft and highlighting listener feedback. This episode promises a deep dive into both the digital and historical significance of the hoe, underscoring its role in agriculture and gaming alike. Listeners are encouraged to explore gardening both in-game and in reality, adhering to the show's theme of blending real-world and virtual experiences.Become a Member: patreon.com/RealmNewsSources:“Farmland – Minecraft Wiki.” Minecraft Wiki, 2023, minecraft.wiki/w/Farmland.“Hoe | Agriculture.” Encyclopædia Britannica, 2019, www.britannica.com/topic/hoe.“Hoe – Minecraft Wiki.” Minecraft Wiki, 2023, minecraft.wiki/w/Hoe. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.“Iron Hoe – Minecraft Wiki.” Minecraft Wiki, 2022, minecraft.wiki/w/Iron_Hoe. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.“Java Edition Indev 20100206-2034 – Minecraft Wiki.” Minecraft Wiki, 2019, minecraft.wiki/w/Java_Edition_Indev_20100206-2034. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.“Plateau Culture Digging Stick.” Www.oregonhistoryproject.org, www.oregonhistoryproject.org/articles/historical-records/plateau-culture-digging-stick/.“Reddit - the Heart of the Internet.” Reddit.com, 18 Jan. 2025, www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft2/comments/1i4h7bb/do_you_tame_wolves/. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.“Rooted Dirt – Minecraft Wiki.” Minecraft Wiki, 2020, minecraft.wiki/w/Rooted_Dirt. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.“Smith College Museum of Ancient Inventions: Sarculum.” Www.smith.edu, www.smith.edu/hsc/museum/ancient_inventions/hoe2.html.“Sword – Minecraft Wiki.” Minecraft Wiki, 2018, minecraft.wiki/w/Sword. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.Wikipedia Contributors. “Caucasus.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 4 Nov. 2019, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caucasus.Wills, Matthew. “Hoe History: Complex and Knotted - JSTOR Daily.” JSTOR Daily, 15 Feb. 2025, daily.jstor.org/hoe-history-complex-and-knotted/.Https://Www.ub.edu/Ipoa/Wp-Content/Uploads/2021/07/19842AuOrVanstiphout.pdf.Study.com, 2022, study.com/academy/lesson/bronze-age-timeline-lesson-quiz.html.
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    39 mins
  • Pixels in Motion: The Minecraft Netflix Series

    Pixels in Motion: The Minecraft Netflix Series
    Apr 29 2025

    Welcome to Realm News Flash with The Dark Lord! This week, we explore the Netflix Minecraft Animated Series, announced last May for Minecraft’s 15th Anniversary. Despite initial excitement, updates have been limited. Learn about the collaboration between Netflix, Mojang Studios, and WildBrain, the CG-animation company. We’ll discuss what’s known and anticipate more at the Annecy Festival’s MIFA event on June 12th, featuring Netflix’s “Animated Series Studio Focus.”

    Also, catch a sneak peek of our next episode, “The Overworld Hoe and the Sarculum,” airing this Thursday. It delves into the historical significance of the hoe, both in reality and Minecraft, with insights into Roman agricultural tools.

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    Hailu, Selome. ““Minecraft” Animated Series in the Works at Netflix.” Variety, 30 May 2024, variety.com/2024/tv/news/minecraft-animated-series-netflix-1236019300/. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

    “Mifa Presentation | Annecy Festival.” Annecy Festival, 2024, www.annecyfestival.com/en/the-mifa/mifa-presentation.

    Tewksbury, Drew. “Minecraft the Animated Series Is Coming Soon to Netflix.” Netflix Tudum, 31 May 2024, www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/minecraft-animated-series.Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

    “The International Animation Film Market Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary! |.” Annecyfestival.com, 2 Apr. 2025, www.annecyfestival.com/en/news/the-international-animation-film-market-celebrates-its-40th-anniversary. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

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    13 mins
  • Realm News Presents: An Exclusive Interview with the Minecraft Bloc Team

    Realm News Presents: An Exclusive Interview with the Minecraft Bloc Team
    Apr 24 2025
    In Episode 69 of Realm News, host Greg Howard, a.k.a. The Dark Lord, takes listeners on a captivating journey into the intersection of Minecraft and academia. Join Greg as he interviews three accomplished scholars from Concordia University’s Milieux Institute for Arts, Culture and Technology, exploring their innovative research conducted within the virtual realms of Minecraft. Discover how the Minecraft Bloc Team leverages Minecraft as a powerful tool for scholarly investigation, and learn about their groundbreaking project, SunBloc One. Delve into the project's mission to harness solar energy and rethink gaming's environmental impact, while uncovering the unique challenges and lessons learned from using Minecraft as a research platform. This episode reveals the potential of combining gaming with academia to create meaningful change—and offers a glimpse into future projects. Tune in for an enlightening and entertaining discussion that blends gaming, technology, and sustainability.Become a Realm News Patreon Member:https://www.patreon.com/RealmNews?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorSources:“About - Milieux.” Milieux, 26 Sept. 2024, milieux.concordia.ca/about/. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.Augustyn, Adam. “Allegory | Definition, Examples, & Facts | Britannica.” Encyclopædia Britannica, 2019, www.britannica.com/art/allegory-art-and-literature.Bart. “What Is SunBlock One? - Minecraft Bloc.” Minecraft Bloc -, 12 Nov. 2024, minecraftbloc.milieux.ca/what-is-sunblock-one/. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.“Bart Simon Archives - Milieux.” Milieux, 2025, milieux.concordia.ca/member/bart-simon/. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.“Education - Minecraft Bloc.” Minecraft Bloc -, 13 Aug. 2021, minecraftbloc.milieux.ca/education/. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.“Gaia’s Riddle.” CurseForge, 2024, www.curseforge.com/minecraft/modpacks/gaias-riddle. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.“MC Bloc.” GitHub, 9 Jan. 2025, github.com/MC-Bloc. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.MC-Bloc. “.Github/Down_in_the_mines.md at Main · MC-Bloc/.Github.” GitHub, 2024, github.com/MC-Bloc/.github/blob/main/down_in_the_mines.md. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.Ophélie Queffurus. “How a Solar Minecraft Server Is Changing the Way We Play Video Games - Milieux.” Milieux, 19 Nov. 2024, milieux.concordia.ca/how-a-solar-minecraft-server-is-changing-the-way-we-play-video-games/. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.---. “How a Solar Minecraft Server Is Changing the Way We Play Video Games - Milieux.” Milieux, 19 Nov. 2024, milieux.concordia.ca/how-a-solar-minecraft-server-is-changing-the-way-we-play-video-games/.---. “UKAI Projects Residency at Milieux Presents “Shipwreck”: An Evolving Exploration of Resilience in a Changed World - Milieux.” Milieux, 24 Mar. 2025, milieux.concordia.ca/ukai-projects-residency-at-milieux-presents-shipwreck-an-evolving-exploration-of-resilience-in-a-changed-world/. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.“Projects - Minecraft Bloc.” Minecraft Bloc -, 13 Aug. 2021, minecraftbloc.milieux.ca/projects/. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.“Sunblock One.” Milieux.ca, 2025, sunblockone.milieux.ca. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.“SunBlock One - Minecraft Bloc.” Minecraft Bloc -, 9 Oct. 2024, minecraftbloc.milieux.ca/sunblock/. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.“The Allegorical Build.” YouTube, www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuHBAtk3wHmFb_meOrJSqg. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.Wershler, Darren, and Bart Simon. “The Allegorical Build. Minecraft and Allegorical Play in Undergraduate Teaching.” Gamevironments, no. 15, 29 Dec. 2021, journals.suub.uni-bremen.de/index.php/gamevironments/article/view/148/132, https://doi.org/10.48783/gameviron.v15i15.148.
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Realm News Flash 31: Snapshot 25w16a & Solar Surprises

    Realm News Flash 31: Snapshot 25w16a & Solar Surprises
    Apr 22 2025

    Join The Dark Lord for an exciting update on Minecraft and upcoming collaborations! In this episode, we delve into the latest snapshot 25w16a, exploring new leash functionalities in Minecraft. We’ll also discuss the current box office performance of "A Minecraft Movie," which is competing against "Sinners" for the top spot.

    Additionally, get ready for a sneak peek into Thursday’s episode as we sit down with the Canadian research team, MineBloc, to discuss their innovative Minecraft project, "Gaia’s Riddle," and its integration with solar power technology. Tune in to hear about the fascinating features of their mod and the unique experience it promises.

    Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for early access to episodes and exclusive content. Happy Crafting!

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    D’Alessandro, Anthony. “Box Office: “Sinners” Opens to No. 1 with $45M over Easter Frame.” Deadline, 20 Apr. 2025, deadline.com/2025/04/box-office-sinners-a-minecraft-movie-1236371775/. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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    15 mins
  • Realm News Discusses Minecraft’s Oldest SMP with NightSteak9

    Realm News Discusses Minecraft’s Oldest SMP with NightSteak9
    Apr 17 2025

    Join host The Dark Lord as he welcomes a brand new guest, NightSteak, to the show.

    A prominent player on Minecraft's oldest SMP server, minecraftonline.com, NightSteak runs the largest museum in Newport, Freedonia. In this episode, he shares insights into his extensive Minecraft experience, his role in the community, and the fascinating history of the server. Discover the stories behind his museum, the Freedonian Historical Society, and the massive rail network on the server. Tune in for an engaging conversation about Minecraft's history and culture.

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    https://www.minecraftskins.com/profile/3271439/nightsteak9

    https://newport-museum.org

    “Newport Museum.” MinecraftOnline, 2021, minecraftonline.com/wiki/Newport_Museum. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.

    “NightSteak9.” MinecraftOnline, 2020, minecraftonline.com/wiki/User:NightSteak9. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

    “Page Restricted.” Minecraftonline.com, 2025, minecraftonline.com. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.

    “NightSteak9.” Block-Display.com, 2024, block-display.com/author/nightsteak9/. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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    1 hr and 38 mins