53 episodes
Counter Programming with Shira & Arielle Shira & Arielle
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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
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Counter Programming On The Go: We Went to a Counting Crows Concert
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 for:
Shira forgetting her walletArielle not understanding how concerts workA review of Huntington's best pizza jointOur favorite concert attendees and why they rockedA snippet of "Mr. Jones" liveSo much more___
Yes, it's been a while since we've published an episode! Thanks for listening to this one. Get in touch if you have a Counter topic we should cover:
Email: counterprogrammingshiraarielle@gmail.com
Instagram: counterprogrammingpod
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Credits:
Daniel Tureck - mixing and mastering
Caio Slikta - logo
Arielle Nissenblatt - scripting
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We're Back! Counter Programming on Between Two Mics with SquadCast
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 14 months, with no network backing, no ad budget, and a niche topic, we were able to reach 100,000 downloads for the podcast. In this interview, we explain how we did it. We also discuss how Counter Programming came to be, we talk about our friendship, and lots more.
We hope you enjoy it.
We've missed ya, Counties!
Sneak peek of what we discuss:
Clear and concise messaging AKA over-communicationStrategic promo & social swapsPitching AND catchingSporadic guestingIn-app placementThis episode is longer than usual but it's worth it!
Extras
Helen O'Hara's Women Vs. Hollywood PodcastArielle's epic twitter threadSubmit your podcast pre-roll ad Caio Slikta's InstagramDaniel's websiteTry out SquadCast’s remote video and audio platform for 7 days freeSquadCast’s YouTube channel
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The Show May Be Over, but the Counting Continues...
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, Counties, for tuning in each week to join us on this counter topics journey.
Thank you to Daniel Tureck who has worked his sound magic on each episode. He is truly the best in the biz and we feel so lucky to work with him.
Thank you to our Season 2 guests:
Bethany Berger Eric Johnson (founder of Bumblecast.fm) Jess GoodmanEvery Day is a Food Day PodCounty Cousin Remy Thank you to Caio Slikta, who designed our logos for both seasons.
Thank you to Jason Shaw, for our theme music that we can't stop dancing to, Tennessee Hayride.
Want to keep in touch? Wed do!
Email us: counterprogrammingshiraarielle@gmail.com
Find us on IG: @counterprogrammingpod
Remember, the pandemic isn't actually over yet so stay safe and follow CDC guidelines! And of course, keep on counting.
From our countertops to yours,
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Jewish Counters (AKA Bnei Mitzvahs and Counting the Omer) with Remy
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
Caio Slikta - logo
Jason Shaw - Tennessee Hayride (theme music)
Sponsors:
Podcorn
Email us: counterprogrammingshiraarielle@gmail.com
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Sophie Countess of Wessex
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:
The Best Advice Show
Podcorn
Email us: counterprogrammingshiraarielle@gmail.com
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What the Heck is a Viscount? à la Bridgerton & Regé-Jean Page
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 fully understand what a viscount is, we explore the British Peerage system which is pretty confusing.
Credit:
Daniel Tureck - sound
Caio Slikta - logo
Jason Shaw - Tennessee Hayride (theme music)
Sponsors:
The Best Advice Show
Podcorn
Email us: counterprogrammingshiraarielle@gmail.com
Find us on IG: @counterprogrammingpod