This week in nerddom, Mandy Kaplan embarks on a pixelated journey to the 1980s with special guest Zehra Fazal, a renowned voice actor known for her roles in countless animated series and video games. Zehra, a self-proclaimed nerd with a penchant for retro gaming, guides Mandy through the world of Sierra Games’ classic “King’s Quest IV: The Perils of Rosella.”
As Mandy navigates the text-based commands and dated graphics of this beloved adventure game, she finds herself equal parts frustrated and fascinated. With Zehra’s expert guidance (and a little help from Mandy’s husband), our intrepid host manages to clean the dwarves’ house and acquire a mysterious blue pouch. But the real challenge lies ahead – can Mandy unravel the puzzles and save both Princess Rosella’s father and the enigmatic Genesta?
Throughout the episode, Mandy and Zehra bond over their shared love of cooking, baking, and the Bachelor franchise. They even make tentative plans for a future culinary collaboration. But beneath the laughter and nostalgia lies a darker question – is Princess Rosella’s quest a charming fairy tale or a thinly-veiled kidnapping scheme? Tune in to find out if Mandy can conquer “King’s Quest IV” and emerge victorious in her quest to embrace nerd culture.
Members are in for a treat as Mandy and Zehra dig into their shared love of Iron Chef and it’s many cultural problems over the years, and the notable feminist bent in modern video games. Want to hear it? Easy! Join for $5/month or $55/year today!
