The Withering Effect - Minecraft and Hytale
The Withering Effect is a Minecraft and Hytale podcast hosted by DuDs and Carl, covering game news, experiences and opinions. The show has 199 episodes, releases roughly every 45 days, and runs about 55 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are 1,000 to 3,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $40 to $90 per episode. Its Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 from 271 ratings is a distinctive signal of an engaged core audience.
Engaged Minecraft and Hytale listeners across a 199-episode back catalogue
- 199 episodes since 2019 give a long searchable archive of game discussion.
- Apple Podcasts shows a 4.4 average rating from 271 ratings.
- Live episodes recorded at Cubed! 2024 and 2026 show event-linked audience reach.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news commentary, live recording
- Tone
- enthusiastic, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website links a 'Support the show' page, and the Discord and social channels are listed, but no funding links appear in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover Minecraft and Hytale updates and movie reviews with no explicit or mature flags; the feed is not marked explicit.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | thewitheringeffect.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1468546812 |
| RSS feed | anchor.fm/s/bf1c2b8/podcast/rss |
Benchmark score: 60 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 196: The Next Chapters of Minecraft and Hytale! (LIVE from Cub | 2026-10-04 | 1 h 9 min |
| Episode 195: Minecraft and Hytale updates we LOVE! | 2026-07-31 | 1 h 19 min |
| Episode 194: Minecraft's Create Mod... in Hytale? | 2026-05-28 | 60 min |
| Episode 193: Hytale is HERE and it's AWESOME! | 2026-04-02 | 1 h 17 min |
| Episode 192: Hytale is SAVED and COMING SOON! | 2026-03-31 | 55 min |
| Episode 191: The Cold Never Bothered the Yeti! (LIVE from Cubed! 2025) | 2025-10-05 | 1 h 2 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 15 days ago, a new one about every 45 days.
The Withering Effect is a podcast all about Minecraft and Hytale. Each episode joins our hosts as they avoid the Wither to bring you the latest news, experiences, ideas and opinions on the world’s best-selling game and its emerging challenger.
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About The Withering Effect - Minecraft and Hytale
The Withering Effect is a Minecraft and Hytale podcast hosted by DuDs and Carl, who also run the Ripple Effect server according to the show website. Each episode covers the latest news, experiences and opinions on the two games, recorded in a conversational format of about 55 minutes. The show has 199 episodes and updates roughly every 45 days, and it holds a 4.4 average from 271 ratings on Apple Podcasts.
Listeners are likely gamers aged mostly 18 to 44, based on estimates from the rating count and show topic, and the audience is probably concentrated in English-speaking countries. The show has no sponsors visible in its feed, though it links a support page.
At an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode, a host-read ad is priced at $40 to $90 per episode. That suits small gaming brands and server or community tools looking for a focused audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Withering Effect - Minecraft and Hytale can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Withering Effect - Minecraft and Hytale
How much does The Withering Effect charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $40 to $90 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode. Actual pricing depends on the sponsor's terms and episode placement.
What is The Withering Effect about?
The Withering Effect is a podcast about Minecraft and Hytale, covering game news, updates and opinions. Hosts DuDs and Carl discuss the games in conversational episodes of about 55 minutes.
How do I contact The Withering Effect about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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