A new profile from The Verge turns the spotlight on Carter Sherman, the Guardian journalist who co-hosts the Stateside podcast and wrote The Second Coming. One of the standout details is her affectionate memory of being frightened by The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, a nostalgic gaming reference that helps frame her personal tastes.
The piece appears to blend pop culture memory with everyday preferences, using Sherman’s reaction to the classic Nintendo game as a window into the media she has connected with over time. Rather than focusing only on work, it sketches a more personal portrait built around the things she remembers, values, and enjoys.
Among those details, Sherman is described as someone devoted to French press coffee and willing to spend extra on concert tickets. Those habits suggest a mix of daily ritual and occasional indulgence, with coffee and live music standing out as priorities in her routine.
Taken together, the profile paints a concise picture of Sherman beyond her bylines and podcasting role. From a memorable Ocarina of Time scare to simple comforts and bigger entertainment splurges, the story highlights the cultural touchstones and preferences that shape her off-the-clock life.
