Jared Counts

Digital Technology Manager

A UH alum, Jared Counts was hired part-time at KUHF Radio in early 2003, bouncing between departments until being hired full-time as a web developer in February 2007. He currently manages the front- and back-end of this website (including the WordPress plugin that runs this staff directory), as well as our streaming and various other digital properties.

He is currently:

furthering his knowledge of WordPress, PHP, CSS, and Javascript
improving his skills with object-oriented programming and PHP frameworks
researching how to use the :has() selector and container queries in CSS
trying to be less salty that no one told him the <details> HTML element exists

He lives with his wife Valerie, their daughter Eleanor, and their three cats Herb, Tinker, and Diesel.

I SEE U

I SEE U, Episode 44: We Shall Not Be Moved [Encore]

Posted on March 17, 2023 · One of the last descendants of enslaved Africans who live along the coastal regions of Georgia says they have been fighting for years to preserve their unique culture, retain their indigenous traditions and prevent their precious land from being taken away from them. This episode is an encore of the April 16th, 2022 broadcast.

Press

Houston Public Media Announces New Executive Director of Content Operations

Posted on March 7, 2023 · Continuing its commitment to prioritizing and elevating voices in the community, Houston Public Media is pleased to welcome Laurie Johnson-Ramirez in her new role as the Executive Director of Content Operations.

I SEE U

I SEE U, Episode 76: The KIDO Gets It

Posted on February 23, 2023 · Generational entrepreneur Keewa Nurullah sheds light on her powerful legacy of being a Black business owner and why she created a unique, yet diverse kid’s boutique on the South Side of Chicago.

I SEE U

I SEE U, Episode 75: An Injustice To Remain Silent

Posted on February 17, 2023 · Environmental justice advocate, Roishetta Ozane, reveals the social challenges in addressing the impacts of climate change, as devastating storms and a booming industrial buildout continue to engulf Southwest Louisiana—while leaving susceptible communities of color to fend for themselves.

Most Viewed

Below the Waterlines

Trailer: Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey

Posted on August 1, 2022 · The Houston Public Media Newsroom is producing a new podcast about the long-term effects of one of Houston's biggest disasters, coming August 2nd, 2022.

Technology

A Note About Our iOS App

Posted on January 15, 2021 · We have temporarily removed our iOS app from the App Store while we fix bugs introduced in a recent update.

Election 2020

Texas Primary Runoff Results For Harris County: U.S. Senate, Statewide And Houston-Area Races

Posted on July 14, 2020 · --

Election 2020

Results: Local Harris County Races

Posted on March 3, 2020 · __

Press

Houston Public Media Hosts Nation’s Largest Regional Spelling Bee April 7

Posted on March 21, 2018 · Two finalists will advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Press

“Tu Voz es Poder: A Latino Town Hall” to Broadcast Live on July 21

Posted on July 11, 2017 · Houston Public Media and Univision 45 to hold live Town Hall to explore issues around immigration and stories of success.

Movie Reviews

Film Review: “I Am Number Four”

Posted on February 18, 2011 · (Dreamworks. 1 hour, 50 minutes. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, and for language. Directed by D.J. Caruso.) Alex Pettyfer (John/Number 4), Timothy Olyphant (Henri), Teresa Palmer (Number 6), Dianna Agron (Sarah), Callan McAuliffe (Sam). Music by Trevor Rabin.

Movie Reviews

Film Review: “No Strings Attached”

Posted on January 23, 2011 · (Paramount Pictures. 1 hour, 50 minutes. Rated R for sexual content, language and some drug material. Directed by Ivan Reitman.) Natalie Portman (Emma), Ashton Kutcher (Adam), Kevin Kline (Alvin), Greta Gerwig (Patrice), Cary Elwes (Dr. Metzner), Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges (Wallace). Music by John Debney.

Movie Reviews

Film Review: “127 Hours”

Posted on January 14, 2011 · (Fox Searchlight. 1 hour, 34 minutes. Rated R for language and some disturbing violent content/bloody images. Directed by Danny Boyle.) James Franco (Aron Ralston), Kate Mara (Kristi), Amber Tamblyn (Megan), Clémence Poésy (Rana). Music by A.R. Rahman.

Movie Reviews

Film Review: “The Green Hornet”

Posted on January 14, 2011 · (Columbia Pictures. 1 hour, 59 minutes. Rated PG-13 for sequences of violent action, language, sensuality and drug content. Directed by Michel Gondry.) Seth Rogen (Britt Reid / The Green Hornet), Jay Chou (Kato), Cameron Diaz (Lenore Case), Tom Wilkinson (James Reid), Christoph Waltz (Chudnofsky), David Harbour (Scanlon), Edward James Olmos (Axford). Music by James Newton Howard.

Movie Reviews

Film Review: “True Grit (2010)”

Posted on January 8, 2011 · (20th Century Fox. 1 hour, 50 minutes. Rated PG-13 for some intense sequences of western violence including disturbing images. Directed by Joel & Ethan Coen.) Jeff Bridges (Rooster Cogburn), Hailee Steinfeld (Mattie Ross), Matt Damon (LaBoeuf), Josh Brolin (Tom Chaney), Barry Pepper (Lucky Ned Pepper). Music by Carter Burwell.

Movie Reviews

Film Review: “TRON: Legacy”

Posted on January 8, 2011 · (Walt Disney Pictures. 2 hours, 7 minutes. Rated PG for sequences of sci-fi action violence and brief mild language. Directed by Joseph Kosinski.) Jeff Bridges (Kevin Flynn / Clu), Garrett Hedlund (Sam Flynn), Olivia Wilde (Quorra), Bruce Boxleitner (Alan Bradley / Tron). Music by Daft Punk.

Movie Reviews

Film Review: “Love and Other Drugs”

Posted on November 29, 2010 · (20th Century Fox. 1 hour, 53 minutes. Rated R for strong sexual content, nudity, pervasive language, and some drug material. Directed by Edward Zwick.) Jake Gyllenhaal (Jamie Randall), Anne Hathaway (Maggie Murdock), Oliver Platt (Bruce Winston), Hank Azaria (Dr. Stan Knight). Music by James Newton Howard.

Movie Reviews

Film Review: “Tangled (3D)”

Posted on November 24, 2010 · (Walt Disney Pictures. 1 hour, 40 minutes. Rated PG for brief mild violence. Directed by Nathan Greno and Byron Howard.) Mandy Moore (Rapunzel), Zachary Levi (Flynn Ryder), Donna Murphy (Mother Gothel), Ron Perlman (Stabbington Brother), Jeffrey Tambor (Big Nose Thug), Brad Garrett (Hook Hand Thug). Music by Alan Menken.

Movie Reviews

Film Review: “Faster”

Posted on November 24, 2010 · (CBS Films. 1 hours, 38 minutes. Rated R for strong violence, some drug use and language. Directed by George Tillman, Jr.) Dwayne Johnson (Driver), Billy Bob Thornton (Cop), Carla Gugino (Cicero), Oliver Jackson-Cohen (Killer), Maggie Grace (Lily), Xander Berkeley (Sergeant Mallory), Moon Bloodgood (Marina). Music by Clint Mansell.