Counter Programming with Shira & Arielle
Counter Programming with Shira & Arielle is your new favorite coronavirus/COVID-19 distraction podcast. Join this duo as they embark on a quest to bring the world counter programming of all kinds. They'll focus on countertops (namely, they're doing a series on marble, granite, and quartz), time counters, calorie counters, counters of other kinds... Each episode will be a mix of comedy and fun facts that no one knew they ever needed. Shira and Arielle have been friends for 5 years. They met in Jackson, Mississippi during their first job post-college at the Institute of Southern Jewish Life (yes, there are Jews in Mississippi). They lived 4 doors from one another. Now that they're on opposite sides of the country and experiencing intense anxiety due to the constant barrage of bad news surrounding coronavirus, they decided they needed a distraction. This distraction comes in the form of a podcast. Shira and Arielle are bringing you... Counter Programming. Tune in for stories, useless (read v. important) facts, and so much more. Episodes will be released weekly and will be available wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us on Instagram: @counterprogrammingpodFollow Shira on Twitter: @shishimoskFollow Arielle on Twitter: @ariellethisandthatYou can email us at counterprogrammingshiraarielle@gmail.com
Episodes
Shira and Arielle here! Dropping in for a bonus episode. We walked around Manhattan with The Great Saunter in early May. What's the connection to the premise of this show? Great question. Well, we *counted* our steps.
Hit play to listen to us share dispatches from throughout the journey.
Things we mentioned:
Credits:
- Written by Shira and Arielle
- Edited in Descript
- Artw...
In 2021, we published an episode on Counting Crows. We promised you back then, dear listeners, that if Counting Crows ever went on tour again, we'd make it our BUSINESS to get there to see them. Well, it finally happened.
In July 2023, Counter Programming hosts Shira Moskowitz and Arielle Nissenblatt headed to Jones Beach to see Counting Crows live. In this episode, we share our experience at the show.
Listen...
Hello Counties! It's been a minute but we're back with a feed drop!
We were recently interviewed by the co-founders of SquadCast.fm, Zach Moreno and Rock Felder, on their podcast, Between Two Mics: The Remote Recording Podcast.
They asked us to join them because when we wrapped season 2 of our podcast, Arielle posted this epic tweet thread about podcast marketing. In it, Arielle writes about how in just...
Well Counties, the time has finally come for us to bid adieu. Today we say goodbye to Counter Programming with Shira and Arielle. This little podcast has been a distraction for us during a crazy year, and we hope it's been that for you as well. We promised we'd continue Counter Programming until we were all vaccinated...and somehow that day is finally here.
So now for some thank yous...
Thank you, Coun...
Welcome to the penultimate episode of Counter Programming season 2. In this episode, we speak with Shira's cousin and recent bat mitzvah girl, Remy.
We get into all things Jewish "counter," including: why bnei mitzvahs take place at age 13, the counting of the omer, and more. We also discuss what it was like to have a bat mitzvah at the height of the pandemic.
Credit:
Daniel Tureck - sound
This week, it's all about Sophie Countess of Wessex, AKA the wife of the youngest son of Queen Elizabeth. Why is she a countess and not an earl, like her husband, Prince Edward Earl of Wessex?
We've got you. Tune in to explore the British peerage system!
Credit:
Daniel Tureck - sound
Caio Slikta - logo
Jason Shaw - Tennessee Hayride (theme music)
Sponsors:
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Today we're diving into the question that was on everyone's mind after watching Bridgerton...What the heck is a Viscount?
The good news for us here at Counter Programming is that Bridgerton was recently back in the news. Unfortunately for everyone else, the news was that Regé-Jean Page will not be in the upcoming season (even though Shonda Rhimes said this was planned from the start).
In order to full...
This week we're heading down to the County Fair with our friends from Every Day is a Food Day. During this special crossover episode, we discuss the history of county fairs and we explore the food you can enjoy at 'em.
After you listen, you'll be craving fried Oreos, Chicken Charlie's, and a Petro. Checkout this list for ways to recreate your favorite fried fair food finds at home.
Be sure...
This week, more counters! Tally counters.
Welcome to Counter Programming with Shira & Arielle. Each week, we bring you information on anything with the word "count" or "counter" in its title. We started as a pandemic distraction cast. And we will continue until we're both fully vaccinated and incubated.
Definition:
A tally counter is usually cased in metal and is cylindrical in s...
This week on Counter Programming we're joined by Jess Goodman, the Indiebound bestselling author of young adult thrillers They Wish They Were Us and They'll Never Catch Us. Most importantly for Counter Programming, Jess recently started a newsletter called WORD COUNT.
We chatted with Jess to learn more about her writing process, her books, and her most recent counter stats. She even shared some recommendations f...
It's THE FINAL COUNTDOWN. Today, we're headed to Europe.
Each week on Counter Programming, we bring you stories and info-tainment on any topic with the word "count" or "counter" in its name. You're catching us in our series on musical counters. Last week was all about the Counting Crows. Today, Europe's hit song "The Final Countdown."
We also sit down to chat with...
Today, we enumerate some birds. Just kidding. Today, we talk about the famous 90s band, The Counting Crows. Though, as you'll soon find out, the Crows may very well be coming back soon with some more.
Each week on Counter Programming, we bring you stories and info-tainment on any topic with the word "count" or "counter" in its name. You're catching us in our series on musical counters. Last we...
Are you part of the beehive? Beyhive?...Are you a fan of Beyoncé is what we're asking...?
Welcome to our musical "count"/"counter" series. First up, our breakdown of Beyoncé's 2011 hit "Countdown." Check out the music video here.
In this episode, we go through the history of Beyoncé's career, stopping to highlight her big wins. We focus this episode, of course, on "...
It's the countertop series! We're learning about recycled glass today.
Definition:
Recycled glass countertops are made from glass (sometimes from curbside recycling programs) mixed with resin or concrete. They can be made to look like natural stone (the homogenous look) OR they can have a glassy, tiled look (terrazzo style).
Fun facts:
- The recycled glass countertop was invented in 1996 by Don ...
It's the countertop series! Last week was all about quartz.
Today, LAMINATE!
Definition:
Laminate is a combination of plastic and paper—interestingly, though, generally not recycled—and sometimes board. These materials are formed into a thin layer and colored or manufactured with naturalistic or textured designs. This layer is then laminated to particleboard or chip board. (Bobvila).
Fun facts:
Welcome to season 2, Counties! We're kicking off this season with a series on countertops. We'll hit quartz today, then we're onto laminate, recycled glass, and more.
Today, QUARTZ!
Definition:
Quartz is a hard, crystalline mineral composed of silicon and oxygen atoms. Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust, behind feldspar. Quartz is also called engineered ...
Here we go, Counties! Counter Programming officially kicks off next week. Please enjoy this little trailer where we give you a peek into what's new this season.
What is Counter Programming?: What is Counter Programming? CP is your new favorite pandemic distraction-cast. We started Counter Programming in April, back when the pandemic first hit. We wanted to distract ourselves (and others) from the grim COVID news. Wel...
Counties! We are (almost) back for season 2. Enjoy this short episode where we tell you what's on the horizon for season 2 of Counter Programming with Shira and Arielle.
What is Counter Programming? CP is your new favorite pandemic distraction-cast. We started Counter Programming in April, back when the pandemic first hit. We wanted to distract ourselves (and others) from the grim COVID news. Well, it's now almo...
Here it is, Counties! The last episode of season 1 of Counter Programming.
Here's what to expect in this episode:
- Shira and Arielle share where they were when Joe Biden was projected the winner of the presidential election
- A recap (recount) of the episodes and the themes we discussed throughout the season: counts, countertops, counting of things, and so much more
- Facts and figures of season 1
Counties, what a week we are in for.
We're bringing you a bit of a distraction in the form of a recap episode. We re-watched The Office's season 5 two-episode premier, Weight Loss (Part 1) and Weight Loss (Part 2). Joining us for this episode is Leah Apothaker, a dear friend of our's and an Office historian, of sorts.
What a treat!
Links:
- They Wish They Were Us
Counties, we n...
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