Counter Programming with Shira & Arielle

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 - soundCaio Slikta - logoJason Shaw - Tennessee Hayride (theme music)Sponsors:The Best Advice ShowPodcornEmail us: counterprogrammingshiraarielle@gmail.comFind us on IG: @counterprogrammingpod

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 - soundCaio Slikta - logoJason Shaw - Tennessee Hayride (theme music)Sponsors:The Best Advice ShowPodcornEmail us: counterprogrammingshiraarielle@gmail.comFind us on IG: @counterprogrammingpod

County Fairs w/ Everyday Is a Food Day Podcast

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 - soundCaio Slikta - logoEmail us: counterprogrammingshiraarielle@gmail.comFind us on IG: @counterprogrammingpod

Tally Counters

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.- WikipediaCredits:Daniel Tureck - soundCaio Slikta - logoJason Shaw - Tennessee Hayride (theme music)Email us: counterprogrammingshiraarielle@gmail.comFind us on IG: @counterprogrammingpod

Word Count with Jess Goodman

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 - soundCaio Slikta - logoJason Shaw - Tennessee Hayride (theme music)Email us: counterprogrammingshiraarielle@gmail.comFind us on IG: @counterprogrammingpodSponsors: Quikreturn