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Borderline Optimists

Borderline Optimists

By: Gabrielle Held and Christen Powell
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 Borderline Optimists is a cozy chaos podcast about chasing dreams, manifesting success, and spiraling with hope along the way. Hosted by Gabrielle Held and Christen Powell, two early-twenties film girls with very different vibes but the same starry-eyed outlook, this show blends film, girlhood, lifestyle, and the messy magic of post-college life. We’re talking following passions, making movies, surviving adulthood, and laughing at ourselves in the process. Will they “make it”? Probably. Will they win Oscars? Manifesting it.Gabrielle Held and Christen Powell Art
Episodes
  • Networking 101

    Networking 101
    Feb 6 2026

    This week, the Optimists are back for a networking crash course. From networking nightmares, to success stories, advice, and everything in between, we have you covered as you navigate your way through the film industry.

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    37 mins
  • Let's Talk Television

    Let's Talk Television
    Jan 23 2026

    This week, the Optimists are back to deep dive into their favorite TV shows. From Glee to The Haunting of Hill House and Dance Moms, Christen and Gabrielle hold nothing back about their love for TV.
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    56 mins
  • Our 2025 Wrapped

    Our 2025 Wrapped
    Jan 9 2026

    Happy New Year! This week, the Optimists are back to reminisce on 2025 and look ahead to 2026. They recount their personal wins, favorite movies, artists, songs, albums, and brain rot from the last year, and dive into their career manifestations and pop culture predictions for 2026.
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    42 mins
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