Rust Monster
From Kill Every Monster by Dylan Malenfant & Aram Vartian
September 29, 2025 · 1h 33m · Season 5 · Episode 1
About this episode
The episode features the launch of Season 5 and a discussion about Rust Monsters with artist blacksmith Zac Mahadeo.
Welcome to the launch of Season 5! Rust Monsters are described in the Monster Manual as "strange, normally docile creatures corrode ferrous metals, then gobble up the rust they create. In doing so, they have ruined the armor, shields, and weapons of countless adventurers." We are joined by Zac. Zac Mahadeo is an artist blacksmith from Canada. He specializes in sculpture and lighting design, and works alongside his wife at their forges in Toronto and Huntsville. You can find him on instagram @ carbon.and.iron or online at carboniron.ca . He does not make swords. CAST Dylan Malenfant : Producer, Host Aram Vartian : Producer, Editor MUSIC Listen to the full soundtrack from the Treant episode on Epidemic Sound. COMMUNITY Bluesky Discord TikTok Twitter Reddit Instagram Facebook Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
People in this episode
Guest: Zac Mahadeo
Topics covered
- Rust Monster
- Season 5
- blacksmithing
- art
- sculpture
Keywords
- Monster Manual
- ferrous metals
- adventurers
- Toronto
- Huntsville
Mentioned in this episode
Products: sculpture, lighting design
Books & works: the Monster Manual
Places: Canada, Toronto, Huntsville
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