The Borts Podcast is a collection of audio projects by Ben Wietmarschen, Ashley Chavez, and silent partner Harrison P. Pants. Past projects include scripted series, non-topical sports talk, and made-for-TV Christmas movie discussion. --- Email us questions, comments, or pictures of yourself at a sporting event kissing someone you love right smack dab on the lips or cheek, here: sportsborts@gmail.com OR here: benwietmarschen@gmail.com. --- To support The Borts podcast and enable new projects ...
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So you graduated from college, now what? Unemployed recent grads and college besties, Ashley Chavez & Abby Hunt, think it's best to figure it out together. They explore everything related to the rollercoaster that is life in your early 20s: the ups, downs, and definitely the twists. The challenges of adulting and entering the "real world" are intimidating. Listen to them navigate life together while they interview guests. You can expect an assortment of topics, including but never limited to ...
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174. How to be Chic and Not So Serious Resolutions
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On this episode we talk about different ways we think we can be more pulled together and chic in this next year. Spoiler, it's not just about appearances but about being kind as well. We list our not so serious resolutions which include learning to like martinis and getting in a fight in a bar (guess which one belongs with who). We also give our re…
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173. A Few of Out Favorite Things, Holiday Edition
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On this episode we do our end of the year wrap up where we recap our favorite things of 2023 including movies, books, trips, podcast episodes and guests, and so much more. We talk about Abby traveling home for the holidays and what we're looking forward to the most.
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172. Moving to a New City, Dating, and Making Friends with Kat Wellington
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On this episode we sit down with Kat Wellington, also known as Wash Your Pillowcases on TikTok, to talk all about her recent cross-country move. We hear a few stories about how she was catfished in high school, adopting her cat, and gaining fame on social media. We then hear about her decision to leave her home state for something new, how she's ma…
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On this episode we do a fun catch-up and talk a little more about our Thanksgivings. We talk about some recent cheap thrills we've had and what we're looking forward to at Christmas. We get into overconsumption and ways to try and combat that. We talk about an addiciton to shopping, especially when we're pushed so many products by influencers, and …
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170. We're Girls, We're Gonna Talk About Life in Our 20s with Madeleine Byrne
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On this episode we hung out with Madeleine Byrne! She's a working actress and content creator (you might recognize her for her 90s bits on TikTok, we're girls trend, or from a recent show). We talk a bit about life in the industry, showing up for auditions, getting cast in rolls, and life in Los Angeles. We also chat 90s nostalgia, Mean Girls, and …
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169. Gratitude vs Thankfulness and a Book Club
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On this episode we're talking all things Thanksgiving. We talk about Abby's tour of Thanksgivings across America and how we're both eagerly anticipating the night before. We do a deep dive on what it means to have gratitude in your daily life and talk about ways to practice mindfulness and appreciation, especially when you're in a slump. We do a le…
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168. Talia Lichtstein is Looking at the Big Picture: Dating, Friends, and Family
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On this episode we're sitting down with someone you'll probably recognize from TikTok: Talia Lichtstein! We have so much fun talking and looking at a lot of the big pictures in life. We start with hearing her most embarrasing Halloween story and then get into social media fame. We get dating advice from her including: worst first dates, when to gho…
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167. 25 Lessons for Ashley’s 25th Birthday
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On this episode we’re doing one of our favorites of the year: 25 life lessons for Ashley’s 25th birthday! This is always a fan favorite and we’re covering themes like comparison, loneliness, learning, and keeping the people you love close. We’re also breaking down 1989 Taylor’s Version, as well as recapping Abby’s trip to California to celebrate As…
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166. Bran Flakezz on Life as an Influencer, Relationships, and the Mid 20s
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On this episode we talk with Brandon Edelman, better known as Bran Flakezz by his fans, about his rise to stardom. He'd based in Philly, has been making content for several years, and left his full time job to pursue it. We talk about his Survivor themed Bar Mitzvah, growing up, getting famous, and what life is like behind the scenes. We also hear …
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165. Health, Wellness, and Beauty Tips from Runway Model, Kylie Vonnahme
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On this episode we sit down with editorial/runway model, Kylie Vonnahme, to talk about her journey of getting scouted at a Taylor Swift concert to becoming a professional model. She gives us a behind the scenes scoop on what it's like to get scouted, walk the runway, and be involved in fashion week. We also get countless health, wellness, and beaut…
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One of our favorite seasons is finally upon us and we're excited about it. On this episode we talk about the recent goings ons in our lives, upcoming trips, and what we're looking forward to. We give you a bunch of recs for ways to make these next two months feel really festive and cozy. We talk about some of the activities we want to accomplish an…
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163. Changing Friendships, Writing Books, and Making Choices in Your 20s with author Lauryn Chamberlain
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On this episode we sit down with author Lauryn Chamberlain to discuss her brand new book: Who We Are Now. The novel follows four college best friends as they navigate life in their 20s and 30s, the choices they make, and how their relationships change with each other. Lauryn describes the writing, publishing, and characterization process to us. We …
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We're back after a short break and better than ever! We give a recap of the second half of our summers, especially our stories of the annual lake weekend. We talk about the importance of making traditions with your friends and having actual activities scheduled. We also recap Abby's tour of New England and Ashley's second round at the Eras Tour. SO…
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161. Spiritual Life Coach, Alejandra Duenas, on Healing, Traumas, and Understanding Yourself
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On this episode we sit down with spiritual and holistic life coach, Alejandra Duenas, and cover SO much ground on the journey of healing and becoming am emotionally well-rounded version of you. This includes: letting go of control to have more control; embracing confidence, consistency, and control in your own life; showing up for yourself to accom…
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On this episode we’re doing a good solid catch up about both of our weekend trips. After this we give some tips on how to connect with other women and meet new friends if you’re new to a city or have lived in the same place for awhile. We talk about how to put yourself out there, some ideas for connecting with others, and how complicated friend dat…
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159. Unhinged on Hinge: Let's Have Some Fun
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On this episode we're sitting down with Abby's latest Hinge date/aspiring stand up comedian, Hunter Boros. Hunter is pursuing the world of comedy and performs standup five nights per week. We grill him on everything comedy writing, pursuing your passions, and how to have confidence in doing what you love. We also talk dating (per usual), first impr…
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158. 25 Life Lessons for Abby’s 25th Birthday
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It’s time for one of our favorite traditions: life lessons we’ve accumulated for our birthday!! Abby is turning the big 2-5 next week so we’re talking about the things she finds most important this year. This includes lessons on confidence, learning when to say no, dating boys, loving the people around you, and so much more! SOCIALS Follow us here …
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157. 10 Ways to Have the Perfect 4th of July
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On this fun and flirty catch-up episode we’re taking a break from the guests and focusing on Abby’s favorite holiday: the 4th of July. We go over our top ways to have the most ideal day. We also discuss The Summer I Turned Pretty and have a short snack time as well. SOCIALS Follow us here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgowithit.podcast…
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156. Investing in Who You Are, Gaining Independence, and Learning to Love Both Good and Bad Emotions with Allison Wetig
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On this episode we have Allison Wetig, co-host of the Already Friends podcast! We cover so much ground starting with her 3-year rule of making a life change. We talk relationships and having independence while in one. We get into solo travel and the pros of experiencing things alone, including staying safe while doing so and why you can’t wait for …
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On this episode we're talking CMA fest and favorite artists. More importantly, we're giving you advice on how to figure out what your fun goals are for this summer and how you're going to achieve them. We're discussing how to have an outrageous summer and walk away with some good stories by the time September rolls around. This is about figuring ou…
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155. How to Do The Inner Work and Pick the Right People with Heartbreak Coach Claire Byrne
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On this episode we sit down with Claire Byrne, Heartbreak Coach, to discuss all things dating and getting over heartbreak. Claire is a contributor to Kourtney Kardashian’s Poosh, prominent podcast guest and host, and certified dating coach. We talk about showing up for yourself first, how to stop picking the wrong people, and attachment styles. We …
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153. We're opening this episode with a life announcement from Abby, live on air to Ashley's ears. We're also talking some recent pop culture news at the start. This episode is dedicated to living your best life this summer and we talk about making a summer check list filled with big and small things, as well as stuff that you can do solo. We give y…
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152. Taylor Swift Eras Tour and Nashville Recap
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On this episode we go into a detailed recap of our time together in Nashville! We talk all about karaoke night, Taylor Swift, encounters with new characters in our lives, and recs on restaurants and bars your should visit in Nashville! SOCIALS Follow us here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgowithit.podcast/ Here on TikTok: https://www.t…
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151. Life Lessons and Girl Talk with Ashley and Abby
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On this episode we talk about our upcoming trip and how excited we are for Taylor Swift. We go into some life lessons we've learned from her (and from life in general). We talk all about loving yourself, becoming your own person, and making the best decisions for your life. SOCIALS Follow us here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgowithit…
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150. Tips for Moving and Finding a New Apartment
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On this episode we're talking about the Taylor Swift concert next week and our guesses for the surprise song! Abby recently switched apartments so we're talking about all of the tips for finding roommates, a new place to live, moving cross country, and so much more. We also have a long list of recommendations for you at the end! SOCIALS Follow us h…
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149. Talia Hubble on Advice for Falling in Love with Your 20s, Dinner Parties, and Styling Your Home
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On this episode we sit down with one of our favorite content creators, Talia Hubble! We talk all about how to lay a good foundation of friends, hobbies, and a lifestyle you're content with in your 20s. She gives us all the big sister advice on navigating dating and connecting with new people. We get the TMZ exclusive on her new business and big mov…
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On this episode we’re talking about the importance of having fun on weekdays and why you can’t just live for the weekend. We give ideas of activities that are free, as well as some that don’t involve drinking. We talk about where to find these ideas and activities and how your idea of fun can change and evolve and the importance of getting out and …
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147. How to Turn a Bad Day Into a Good Day
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On this episode we’re taking all about how to turn your bad days into good ones. We talk about the compounding effect and the importance of trying to incorporate positive moments into any part of your day. We discuss breaking your day into thirds and why having the majority of your day be negative does not mean there can’t be some moments of positi…
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146. Ten Steps for Launching Your Own Podcast
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On this episode we talk all about starting your own podcast and give you our tips, tricks, and compiled research. We talk about launching your brand, coming up with a concept, microphones, editing, filming, and more. We talk about our favorite and least favorite parts of having a podcast, securing guests, and getting sponsors. If you, or someone yo…
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146. Decorating Your Space and Why Interior Design Matters
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On this episode we hear about Abby's trials and tribulations with dogsitting, and why it matters how you decorate the space around you. We give our tips for curating a room that you love and finding unique pieces for your room. We also go over budget decorating and creating spaces that you love to be in. We also cover snack time and our newest segm…
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145. How to Begin Exercising and Figuring Out What Type of Fitness You Enjoy
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On this episode we're opening with a brief dating discussion, including but not limited to: the cab light theory and when do all of the good people become taken? More importantly we spend the majority of this episode talking about ways to get into exercise and fitness and practical steps for figuring out the type of exercise you actually enjoy. We'…
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144. Becoming a Writer and Spreading Awareness Surrounding Mental Health with Author Kyleigh Leddy
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On this episode we're sitting down with new author Kyleigh Leddy to hear about her journey publishing a book at 23, as well as advocating for her sister. Kyleigh won the Modern Love college essay contest which prompted her memoir's publishing. She gives us tips on the writing process, where she gathers her inspiration, and why the world needs more …
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143. How to Stop Living Your Life on Auto Pilot
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On this episode we do a quick weekend catchup and then jump right into our tips and tricks for living a more fulfilled life! We're all guilty of going through the motions and living our lives on auto pilot, so we're talking about how/why that happens and how to wake ourselves up! We give some easy, practical, and free ways to shake up your routine.…
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142. Comedy, Celebrities, and City Life with Ashley & Claire of the Celebrity Memoir Book Club
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On this episode we've brought you not one, but two, guests! We're sitting down with Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton of Celebrity Memoir Book Club to talk about it all. We hear about their own lives in their 20s and how they got started doing open mic nights as they broke into the standup comedy world. We talk about the life of a standup comedian …
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As an apology for the lack of an episode last Friday, here's a quick catch-up on what we've been doing the past week! We discuss Abby's trip to Miami, all the activities she did, and the people she befriended. We hear about Ashley's concert she won tickets to, because we must believe we're lucky. We also briefly discuss Valentine's and the Super Bo…
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141. Learning to Date Yourself and Living Your Best Single Life
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Happy almost Valentine’s Day! On this episode we’re starting with learning to date and love yourself. We give five practical tips for taking yourself out on a true date and learning to get comfortable with spending time alone. You should be excited by learning new things about yourself, so we’re going to help you get there. We also talk about what …
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140. Figuring Out Your Why, Switching Careers, and Starting a Wine Brand with Jess Druey of Whiny Baby
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On this episode we’re sitting down with Jess Druey to talk about leaving her corporate job while pursuing her brand new wine brand, Whiny Baby. We’re talking about how she dropped out of college, started her career in production, and eventually worked for Red Bull. She gives the TMZ exclusive on how she got the idea to start her wine label, why it’…
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139. How to Get Into Journaling and Become the Person You Want to Be
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On this episode we talk a bit about our weekends and tell a few tales to kick things off. Then we get into how our identities are formed and why it's never too late to start over and change the person you want to be. Our personalities and identities are malleable and we can mold them into whatever we want. Next we talk about the benefits of journal…
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138. How to Become the Luckiest Person in the Room
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On this episode we’re diving into the newest talk of the town: lucky girl syndrome. We’re talking about what it means to be a lucky girl in both a surface level way and how it can extend much deeper than that. We give you affirmations to help switch your mindset, examples of ways to reframe your thinking, and actionable steps to start noticing the …
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137. New Years Resolutions for 2023 and What's In/Out This Year
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On this episode we talk about our New Years and our personal ins and outs of 2023. We're talking everything from tiki bars to complimenting others! We dive deep into our top five resolutions for this coming year and our reasons for choosing them. Thanks to the holidays, we have no shortage of content recommendations for you to cap things off with o…
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On this quick episode we do a roundup of our favorite books, movies, music, and podcast episodes of 2022. We talk about all of the things we were both loving and hating in the media this year, along with a recap of our weeklong trip together. Follow us here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgowithit.podcast/ Here on TikTok: https://www.ti…
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135. Helping You Define Your Personal Style with Heather Hurst
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On this episode were joined by the wonderful Heather Hurst (@pigmami), to discuss everything related to personal style! Heather has her own vintage clothing, decor, and glassware business (Vintage HQ), which we learn about her opening with her former roommate. Heather has recently been growing on TikTok in relation to her fashion, apartment decor, …
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"Dreaming Of A Whitney Christmas" (Repost) - A Borts Original Christmas Movie
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Dreaming Of A Whitney Christmas (originally published in 5 parts-December, 2020) is a scripted Christmas movie podcast telling the story of a busy big city businesswoman who thinks she has it all--including an inevitable job promotion and hot soon-to-be fiance'--until she realizes there is a Christmas Magic-sized gap in her heart that can only be f…
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Christmas Borts - "Saying Yes To Christmas"
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Christmas Borts is an offshoot of the Sports Borts Podcast where Ben Wietmarschen and Ashley Chavez recap and review the weirdest, wildest, and stone-cold wackiest straight to tv and straight to streaming Christmas movies of the year. -- This week we recap and review "Saying Yes To Christmas" a 2022 Lifetime Original Christmas movie. From Lifetime:…
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Christmas Borts - "Falling For Christmas" Starring Lindsay Lohan
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Christmas Borts is an offshoot of the Sports Borts Podcast where Ben Wietmarschen and Ashley Chavez recap and review the weirdest, wildest, and stone-cold wackiest straight to tv and straight to streaming Christmas movies of the year. -- This week we recap and review "Falling For Christmas" a 2022 Netflix Original Christmas movie. From Netflix: "Af…
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Christmas Borts is an offshoot of the Sports Borts Podcast where Ben Wietmarschen and Ashley Chavez recap and review the weirdest, wildest, and stone-cold wackiest straight to tv and straight to streaming Christmas movies of the year. -- This week we recap and review "#Xmas," a 2022 Hallmark Original Christmas movie. From Hallmark: "When Jen gets t…
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Christmas Borts - "Serving Up the Holidays"
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Christmas Borts is an offshoot of the Sports Borts Podcast where Ben Wietmarschen and Ashley Chavez recap and review the weirdest, wildest, and stone-cold wackiest straight to tv and straight to streaming Christmas movies of the year. -- This week we recap and review "Serving Up the Holidays," a 2022 Lifetime Original Christmas movie. From Lifetime…
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it's time for our Christmas special! On this episode we intro with a recap of our Thanksgivings, both the highs and the lows. We start with a Christmas movie bracket to figure out what our favorite is. We give a short gift-guide for your last minute secret Santa needs, all within a lower price range. Last, we give you some easy ideas for new tradit…
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Christmas Borts is an offshoot of the Sports Borts Podcast where Ben Wietmarschen and Ashley Chavez recap and review the weirdest, wildest, and stone-cold wackiest straight to tv and straight to streaming Christmas movies of the year. -- This week we THROW IT BACK 7 YEARS when we recap and review "Angel Of Christmas," a 2015 Hallmark Original Chris…
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Christmas Borts - "Christmas On Mistletoe Lake"
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Christmas Borts is an offshoot of the Sports Borts Podcast where Ben Wietmarschen and Ashley Chavez recap and review the weirdest, wildest, and stone-cold wackiest straight to tv and straight to streaming Christmas movies of the year. -- This week we recap and review "Christmas On Mistletoe Lake," a 2022 Lifetime Original Christmas movie. From Life…
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