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 y

Bonus: Tale of a Wooden Countertop from Lindsay Graham (not that Lindsay Graham)

1 May 5th, 2020 7m 3s

Hey, Counties!How’s that isolation going? We hope you’re healthy and safe. We've got a bonus episode for you!As always, each episode of Counter Programming will focus on a counter of some sort. Our first series was on countertops. We hit you wi

Counter Programming On The Go: We Went to a Counting Crows Concert

Jul 20th, 2023 14m 55s

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 P

We're Back! Counter Programming on Between Two Mics with SquadCast

Sep 15th, 2021 1h 4m

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

The Show May Be Over, but the Counting Continues...

Jun 2nd, 2021 41m 23s

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.

Jewish Counters (AKA Bnei Mitzvahs and Counting the Omer) with Remy

May 26th, 2021 37m 39s

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

Sophie Countess of Wessex

May 12th, 2021 23m 3s

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 peerag

What the Heck is a Viscount? à la Bridgerton & Regé-Jean Page

May 5th, 2021 24m 56s

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 every

County Fairs w/ Everyday Is a Food Day Podcast

Apr 28th, 2021 51m 32s

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

Tally Counters

Apr 21st, 2021 24m 26s

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 wi

Word Count with Jess Goodman

Apr 14th, 2021 33m 55s

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 newsl

The Final Countdown & Eric Johnson's Favorite Counts

Apr 7th, 2021 29m 38s

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.

Beyoncé's "Countdown"

Mar 24th, 2021 29m 17s

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,

Countertops: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle(d) Glass Countertops

Mar 17th, 2021 29m 44s

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 sto

Countertops: Lamenting Laminate

Mar 10th, 2021 30m 1s

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

Countertops: May The Quartz Be With You

Mar 3rd, 2021 27m 51s

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 sil

The Countdown Is on! Season 2 Is Upon Us

Feb 24th, 2021 14m 35s

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

Count on Us Being Back in Your Feeds Soon!

Feb 17th, 2021 4m 22s

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-

Season 1 Finale: The Recount

Nov 12th, 2020 26m

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)

Counter Programming (For Real): Rewatching 'The Office' Season 5 Opener

Nov 4th, 2020 42m 9s

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

Counting Down to the Election

Oct 28th, 2020 22m 18s

Counties! It's almost here. Election 2020. In this episode, we share our voting plans -- What's your voting plan? Welcome to Counter Programming with Shira & Arielle. On this podcast, we bring you stories and information on topics with the word

Movie Review: The Count of Monte Cristo

Oct 21st, 2020 29m 58s

Hey Counties! Welcome to the show. This week we review the 2002 version of film The Count of Monte Cristo. Warning: this episode is full of spoilers so we recommend you watch the film on Amazon first. If you're as obsessed as we are with the ca

Local Elections Count w/ Former Candidate Jesse Cerrotti

Oct 14th, 2020 45m 42s

Hey, Counties! Welcome to the show.This week, we're about local elections, because local election COUNT! Each week on the show, we focus on a different topic with the word "count" or "counter" in the title.This week, we chat with Jesse Cerrotti

Counting Political Money AKA Political Donations

Oct 7th, 2020 31m 15s

Hey, Counties! Welcome to the show. This week, we're chatting counting political money, AKA political donations! Each week on the show, we focus on a different topic with the word "count" or "counter" in the title.Make sure to check back in our

Counting People Again AKA The Census

Sep 30th, 2020 50m

Hey, Counties! ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE? WHERE'S YOUR POLLING PLACE? ARE YOU DRIVING ANYONE TO THE POLLING PLACE? Share your voting plan with us!This week, we are re-airing an interview that we put out in June. We chatted with D'Vera Cohn of