“What Happened in the Malachite Wastes” is a slice-of-life, modern fantasy podcast that spends each episode following a different denizen of the Malachite Archipelago. Each story is a chance for you to explore the life of an ordinary person in an extraordinary world, and share the unique trials, tribulations, and joys of the human (or not-so-human) experience.
Kalmore takes the day off.
Content Warnings: Depictions of Memory Loss/Dementia, Mentions of Death/Murder, Religious Trauma, Cults, Ex-Assassin with a Heart of Gold, Ethics of Consent, Parenting the Parents, This Episode's Probably Gonna Make You Cry...
Note: While this is an anthology-style podcast, this is technically Part 2 of a two-part episode; it is essentially standalone, but for full context, please listen to S2E3: Myrtle Mimsy-Borogove first.
Episode Credits
Kalmore Nephostas: Sicquan Gipson (https://www.instagram.com/blade_smitt/)
Myrtle Mimsy-Borogove: Megan “Nutmeg” Tindell (https://www.instagram.com/nutmegandragon/)
Character Art: Ava Betterman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ava-bettermann-56874126b/)
Myrtle's Garden Illustration: Emma Hernandez (https://teatatertots.carrd.co/)
Cast and Crew
Creator, Showrunner, and Host: Isabella (Z) Vergun (https://www.instagram.com/gatewaygayz/)
Producers: Megan “Nutmeg” Tindell (https://www.instagram.com/nutmegandragon/) & Victoria Weatherspoon (https://www.instagram.com/sometimes.tori/)
Audio Team Lead: Nathan Klejman (https://www.behance.net/gallery/156124165/Nate-Klejman-Podcasts?fbclid=PAY2xjawGvX4lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABprQV5TKO6rrCU0Cqgii9MAE9Q_THHHfssvsj5jn-ghEu4J6j1aPh9D40Fg_aem_6-QcZXXYgDkoIJLUGDg7yw)
Dialogue Editor: Nicolas Kirchner (https://sites.google.com/view/nic-kirchner-sound/home)
Composer: Nick Farmer (https://www.nick-farmer.com/)
Theme Music: Ryan Tucker (https://rytuckmusic.com/home)
Art Director: Gargoyle Pastures (https://gargoylepastures.com/)
Art Team: Ava Betterman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ava-bettermann-56874126b/), Emma Hernandez (https://teatatertots.carrd.co/), & Rachel Zhu (https://www.instagram.com/miqiiu/)
Lorekeeper: Naia Low (https://www.instagram.com/naia.does.stuff/) & Alex Mathios (https://www.instagram.com/ze_mathios/)
12 Oct 2026
Myrtle Mimsy-Borogove
Myrtle remembers.
Content Warnings: Depictions of Memory Loss/Dementia, Strong Language, Unintentional Dismissal/Misunderstanding of Aroace Experience, Jarring Non-Linear Narrative, Mentions of Death (MC is a ghost), Brief Mention of Volunteer Euthanasia, Cliffhanger (don't worry, there's a part two...), Upsetting Description of a Very Weird Tiger Creature, Mockery of the History of Clowning.
Content Warnings: Descriptions of Violence/Death, Contract Killing, Implied Child Abuse, Emotional Manipulation, Gang/Mob Violence, Murder, Really Annoying Children
Episode Credits
Myrtle Mimsy-Borogove: Megan “Nutmeg” Tindell (https://www.instagram.com/nutmegandragon/)
Kalmore Nephostas: Sicquan Gipson (https://www.instagram.com/blade_smitt/)
Isaac: Nathan Klejman (https://www.behance.net/gallery/156124165/Nate-Klejman-Podcasts?fbclid=PAY2xjawGvX4lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABprQV5TKO6rrCU0Cqgii9MAE9Q_THHHfssvsj5jn-ghEu4J6j1aPh9D40Fg_aem_6-QcZXXYgDkoIJLUGDg7yw)
Tove: Nicolas Kirchner (https://sites.google.com/view/nic-kirchner-sound/home)
Character Art: Rachel Zhu (https://www.instagram.com/miqiiu/)
The Library Illustration: Rachel Zhu (https://www.instagram.com/miqiiu/)
Cast and Crew
Creator, Showrunner, and Host: Isabella (Z) Vergun (https://www.instagram.com/gatewaygayz/)
Producers: Megan “Nutmeg” Tindell (https://www.instagram.com/nutmegandragon/) & Victoria Weatherspoon (https://www.instagram.com/sometimes.tori/)
Audio Team Lead: Nathan Klejman (https://www.behance.net/gallery/156124165/Nate-Klejman-Podcasts?fbclid=PAY2xjawGvX4lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABprQV5TKO6rrCU0Cqgii9MAE9Q_THHHfssvsj5jn-ghEu4J6j1aPh9D40Fg_aem_6-QcZXXYgDkoIJLUGDg7yw)
Dialogue Editor: Nicolas Kirchner (https://sites.google.com/view/nic-kirchner-sound/home)
Composer: Nick Farmer (https://www.nick-farmer.com/)
Theme Music: Ryan Tucker (https://rytuckmusic.com/home)
Art Director: Gargoyle Pastures (https://gargoylepastures.com/)
Art Team: Ava Betterman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ava-bettermann-56874126b/), Emma Hernandez (https://teatatertots.carrd.co/), & Rachel Zhu (https://www.instagram.com/miqiiu/)
Lorekeeper: Naia Low (https://www.instagram.com/naia.does.stuff/) & Alex Mathios (https://www.instagram.com/ze_mathios/)
28 Sept 2026
Number 8
Number 8 retires.
Content Warnings: Descriptions of Violence/Death, Contract Killing, Implied Child Abuse, Emotional Manipulation, Gang/Mob Violence, Murder, Really Annoying Children
Episode Credits
Number 8/Professor Huang: Tiffany Liu Veprinski (https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyliuveprinski/)
Old Ko: James Xavier Lam (https://www.instagram.com/jamesxavierlam/)
Dean Kgomo “Leona” Lesedi: Denise Twum (https://linktr.ee/NiseyReads?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=60863996-130e-44cf-af2b-fe6919df8deb)
Number 8's Character Art: Rachel Zhu (https://www.instagram.com/miqiiu/)
The Peach Tree: Rachel Zhu (https://www.instagram.com/miqiiu/)
Cast and Crew
Creator, Showrunner, and Host: Isabella (Z) Vergun (https://www.instagram.com/gatewaygayz/)
Producers: Megan “Nutmeg” Tindell (https://www.instagram.com/nutmegandragon/) & Victoria Weatherspoon (https://www.instagram.com/sometimes.tori/)
Audio Team Lead: Nathan Klejman (https://www.behance.net/gallery/156124165/Nate-Klejman-Podcasts?fbclid=PAY2xjawGvX4lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABprQV5TKO6rrCU0Cqgii9MAE9Q_THHHfssvsj5jn-ghEu4J6j1aPh9D40Fg_aem_6-QcZXXYgDkoIJLUGDg7yw)
Dialogue Editor: Nicolas Kirchner (https://sites.google.com/view/nic-kirchner-sound/home)
Composer: Nick Farmer (https://www.nick-farmer.com/)
Theme Music: Ryan Tucker (https://rytuckmusic.com/home)
Art Director: Gargoyle Pastures (https://gargoylepastures.com/)
Art Team: Ava Betterman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ava-bettermann-56874126b/), Emma Hernandez (https://teatatertots.carrd.co/), & Rachel Zhu (https://www.instagram.com/miqiiu/)
Lorekeeper: Naia Low (https://www.instagram.com/naia.does.stuff/) & Alex Mathios (https://www.instagram.com/ze_mathios/)
Who has been a guest on What Happened in the Malachite Wastes
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
Justin Jordan
Luke Mason Sanders
James Xavier Lam
Megan Skye Hale
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
360
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
11 ratings
Spotify
4.9 / 5
35 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
8
Social presence
94
YouTube
66
Engagement
85
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