Word Count with Jess Goodman

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 wallet
• Arielle not understanding how concerts work
• A review of Huntington's best pizza joint
• Our favorite concert attendees and why they rocked
• A snippet of "Mr. Jones" live
• So much more

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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
Shira and Arielle - hosts

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-communication
• Strategic promo & social swaps
• Pitching AND catching
• Sporadic guesting
• In-app placement

This episode is longer than usual but it's worth it!

Extras

• Helen O'Hara's Women Vs. Hollywood Podcast
• Arielle's epic twitter thread
• Submit your podcast pre-roll ad 
• Caio Slikta's Instagram
• Daniel's website
• Try out SquadCast’s remote video and audio platform for 7 days free
• SquadCast’s YouTube channel

Thanks, as always to Daniel Tureck and Caio Slikta! Follow us on Instagram!

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 Goodman
• Every Day is a Food Day Pod
• County 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, 
Shira & Arielle  

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
Find us on IG: @counterprogrammingpod

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
Find us on IG: @counterprogrammingpod

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

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 to subscribe to "Every Day is a Food Day," a podcast that explores the stories, scandals, holidays and heroes behind your favorite foods, hosted by Anna Van Valin and Lia Ballentine. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and follow them on Instagram at @FoodDayPod.

Credits:
Daniel Tureck - sound
Caio Slikta - logo


Email us: counterprogrammingshiraarielle@gmail.com
Find us on IG: @counterprogrammingpod

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 shape. Part of the circle is flattened out and contains a window of plastic or glass. Inside the counter are a number of rings with the numbers from 0 to 9 in descending order going clockwise. Most counters have four such rings, allowing the user to count up to 9999. A metal ring may be attached to aid in holding the counter, and usually half the ring is bent to allow it to fold flush with the counter when not in use.
- Wikipedia

Credits:
Daniel Tureck - sound
Caio Slikta - logo
Jason Shaw - Tennessee Hayride (theme music)

Email us: counterprogrammingshiraarielle@gmail.com
Find us on IG: @counterprogrammingpod

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 for romance novels including The Roommate and The Intimacy Experiment.

You can follow Jess on Instagram @jessicagoodman & on Twitter @jessgood

Credits:
Daniel Tureck - sound
Caio Slikta - logo
Jason Shaw - Tennessee Hayride (theme music)

Email us: counterprogrammingshiraarielle@gmail.com
Find us on IG: @counterprogrammingpod

Sponsors:
Quikreturn 

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 Eric Johnson, the founder of BumbleCast, a podcast production company, and host of the podcast Follow Friday.

Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jK-NcRmVcw

Credits:
Daniel Tureck - sound
Caio Slikta - logo
Jason Shaw - Tennessee Hayride (theme music)

Email us: counterprogrammingshiraarielle@gmail.com
Find us on IG: @counterprogrammingpod