The Minecraft Short Stories podcast brings everyone's favourite game to life with stories and discussions. From ocean monuments to jungle temples-or whether a Creeper befriends an ocelot-there’s a story to be shared! Ancient ruins may have a thrilling story or cave ambience a hidden meaning; the possibilities are endless!
Listeners also bring Minecraft to life with their ideas, questions, and stories submitted through my website, minecraftshortstories.com.
Written and produced by Callum Ellis, Minecraft player and author.
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This podcast is not associated with or approved by Mojang.
Latest episodes
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The Howling -- Minecraft Spooky Stories
A huge thank you to CusterSniffs00 for submitting this story!
When a player creates a new Minecraft world, they soon learn that they are not alone. The player is hunted
Jul 21 20 min
The Overworld Takeover - Listener Stories
Thank you, Sam, for submitting this story!
In this episode, we hear the history of Minecraft, from the Overworld's first structures and the Ancient Builders, to the dest
Apr 7 16 min
The Purple Totem - Part 1 - Listener Stories
A huge thanks to Servequian for submitting this story!
In this episode, we learn about Brahamir, his family, and his friends, and how he uncovers a secret no one saw com
Jan 1 11 min
The Fall of Kataro - Part 1
In this episode, I tell part 1 of a new original series: The Fall of Kataro!
Hope you enjoy!
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Oct 25 2025 12 min
The Chicken King - Listener Stories
A huge thank you to Ishan and KitsuneCrafting for their stories!
In this episode, I tell two listener stories. The first story, by Ishan, follows the player as they are
Jul 6 2025 13 min
The Player is Not Alone - Part 5
The Player journeys onward to capture and attempt contact with the entity that calls his Minecraft world home.
Hope you enjoy!
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Jun 13 2025 11 min
The Raid of the Creakings - Listener Stories
Thank you, Nathan and Trey, for submitting these stories.
The first story tells of Steve's adventure into the Pale Garden, and the crucial and cruel lesson he learns in
Apr 2 2025 12 min
Echoes of the Past - Listener Stories
Thank you, Sophia and Josh, for submitting these excellent stories!
In the first story, we hear the tale of an ancient race known as the Zyphlites, whose stories end at
Feb 14 2025 12 min
The Blade of the Ancients - Listener Stories
Thank you, Daniel, for submitting this story!
Steve and Alex embark on an epic quest to save the Overworld.
Hope you enjoy!
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Dec 21 2024 20 min
A Stranger in Our Midst - Part 2 - Listener Stories
A huge thank you to Thomas for submitting this awesome story!
The village finds peace with the Traveler, but unexpected circumstances change everything.
Hope you enjoy!
Nov 11 2024 14 min
A Stranger in Our Midst - Listener Stories
Thank you, Thomas, for submitting this awesome story!
A sudden intrusion from a strange creature from abroad fascinates and worries a Minecraft village.
Hope you enjoy
Oct 21 2024 20 min
The Player is Not Alone - Part 4 - Minecraft Spooky Stories
After barely escaping with his life, the Player has to make a new way forward with his plan to capture Ghost.
Hope you enjoy!
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Oct 4 2024 18 min
The End of the Hunt - Part 2 - 1M Plays Special
Thanks again to Zachariah for submitting his awesome story!
On a hunting expedition to slay an elusive dragon, the crew are faced with a dilemma no one saw coming.
Hope
Sep 7 2024 16 min
The End of the Hunt - 1 MILLION Plays Special!
A huge thanks to Zachariah for submitting his story!
In this momentous Minecraft Short Stories episode, we explore the culture and life of the ancient builders with Zach
Aug 24 2024 24 min
The Wither's Revenge - Listener Stories
Thank you, DragonQueen, for submitting this story!
Steve and Alex prepare to embark on an epic journey with a momentous goal: defeating the wither. They travel together
Jul 19 2024 13 min
The Player is Not Alone - Part 3 - Minecraft Spooky Stories
After the ground-shaking discovery he uncovered at the end of part 2, this Player decides to risk it all to find a new way forward.
Hope you enjoy!
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Jun 28 2024 18 min
The Player is Not Alone - Part 2 - Minecraft Spooky Stories
(Part One is episode 69, not 70)
In this thrilling second instalment, we dive deeper into a Player's experiences with discovering and confronting a mysterious entity.
H
May 25 2024 17 min
The Skeleton Enigma - Listener Stories
A huge thanks to Chloe for submitting this story!
Steve kills two skeletons -just a normal night- when he discovers that they left behind something he had never seen bef
May 2 2024 13 min
The Player is Not Alone - Part 1 - Minecraft Spooky Stories
A player creates a new Minecraft world and starts their survival journey. From the beginning, the landscape is deceiving and inhospitable -aside from the terrain, we get
Apr 1 2024 11 min
The Endless Journey
In this episode, I tell an original story.
Steve has beaten the Great Dragon. He has conquered raids and raided fortresses. He has accomplished all his goals but has no
Mar 8 2024 18 min
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This is the only podcast I listen to. It combines my favorite game with creative stories that are always great to listen to. In a game that has no traditional storyline, these stories perfectly fill that gap. Back when I was 11 i started listening to the show, then when I was 13 I got back into it, and now I’m 14, a freshman in high school, and I’m cooking up a story right now to submit. Thank you so much for being here this entire time!
TheWorldofHyrule28 · Oct 2026
I was looking for a good short story podcast, and when my friend suggested this one to me, I was bracing for another disappointment, but it surprised me and I am now listening to this regularly. The only reason it’s four stars and not five is because the guy reading it could use just a little bit more emotion, otherwise he’s doing great. Thank you for doing this show
Mad cat man · Sep 2025
This podcast helps me cope with my everlasting thirst for Minecraft and Minecraft content. Since I have a limited amount of time to watch YouTube and play games, (Minecraft being one of those games) I found myself leaning on the edge of my seat almost every episode. I love a good story, and I love Minecraft, this combines the two with near perfect balance.
(Everything after this part isn’t as relevant. Just thought I’d give a heads up.)
I play modded Minecraft a lot, and it’s really cool when Minecraft rules are a bit twisted in these stories. I love hearing about little things that aren’t in the game but add a bit of spice to the story. Or if the rules are vastly different it’s like looking at (technically hearing about,) something that could have been. A mod that someone could have made. It also makes the storytelling flow well, cause if you tried to tell a story with Minecraft normal mechanics and rules it’s harder to explain an event or a little detail and still keep it feeling like a story. It also gives more creative freedom. If you rigidly follow Minecraft rules in the storytelling you can still write a good story, but your limited for options when it comes to the overall plot. Also little things like full body movement make for more immersive storytelling.
Willstun · Jun 2025
Great show amazing stories always has me wrapped up in the story no matter what I’m doing this is always a good past time show to listen to but I would love to see more spooky stories but amazing show and would highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ five stars!
Chloemeow127 · May 2025
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