Pretend Problems

This week, Kelsey has a socially awkward moment at a party, she and Chad finish season two of The Pitt, and they answer some great listener questions including someone looking for advice on getting out of a depressive funk. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your advice questions and stories and we'll answer them on the show! Subscribe to the podcast, and give it a 5-star rating and...

This week, Chad and Kelsey have foxes living in their front yard, and Shifu gets a wild haircut. Plus, great listener questions including someone asking about fighting styles and whether or not we get on each other's nerves. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your advice questions and stories and we'll answer them on the show! Subscribe to the podcast, and give it a 5-star ratin...

This week, Kelsey and Chad talk about having to call 911 for Chad last week when his back injury got to the point where he couldn't move, the trip to the ER, and the chaos back at the house with the pets. Plus, some great listener emails including asking for advice on dealing with a friend who owes you money. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your advice questions and stories a...

This week, Kelsey takes a vacation to Nashville with her best friends and they get their color palettes professionally analyzed. Chad competes in a golf tournament and unfortunately hurts his back. Plus, some great listener emails including advice on how to handle dividing household chores, and more! Write into  pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com  with your advice questions and stories and...

This week, Chad sees the success of his family therapy sessions in real time as he spends the weekend with his mom and sister, and Kelsey has a wide range of interactions in the merch line in Fort Collins. Plus a great listener email about division of household labor in a relationship. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your advice questions and stories and we'll answer them on the s...

This week, Kelsey gets to perform in the same theater in Vegas where Elvis had his eight year residency, and even use his dressing room! Chad gets ready for summer vacation and they have a spooky trivia moment. Plus, great listener emails! Write into  pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com  with your advice questions and stories and we'll answer them on the show! Subscribe to the podcast, and...

A sleep deprived Kelsey and Chad share their recap of their time in California for Chad's daughter's graduation, and Kelsey goes on a wild goose chase of urgent care clinics during her tour weekend in Tacoma. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your advice questions and stories and we'll answer them on the show! Subscribe to the podcast, and give it a 5-star rating and review to help...

This week, Kelsey and Chad go to the Bruno Mars concert and had an experience they weren't expecting, plus trivia and great listener emails! Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your advice questions and stories and we'll answer them on the show! Subscribe to the podcast, and give it a 5-star rating and review to help the show move up the charts. Video for the episodes is on Kelsey’s Y...

This week, Kelsey runs into a manspreader on the airplane, Chad considers teaching human obedience classes, and they read some great listener emails including a follow up to weird children's songs, and someone looking for caregiving advice. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your advice questions and stories and we'll answer them on the show! Subscribe to the podcast, and give it a 5...

This week, Chad rubs off on Kelsey as she deals with some complications at a car dealership, they both visit their moms over the weekend, Kelsey gets to watch her Dad perform the live Batman soundtrack and also attends the AFTD Conference in Seattle. Plus, great listener emails including a woman who should have been Chad's soulmate. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your advice ques...

This week, Kelsey and Chad take their puppy to obedience class, Kelsey deals with the NFL Draft during her shows in Pittsburgh, and Chad has shows in the Bay Area. Plus, great emails including a listener whose wife has enrolled him in online road rage classes, a hilarious "coming" of age story that involves a sticky carpet, and more! Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your advice que...

This week, Kelsey and Chad's new puppy Shifu brings a frog into the house, Chad has a Chad-in-Public moment going through airport security, and they have an exciting tour announcement! Plus, great listener emails including someone looking for advice as they officiate a family wedding. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your advice questions and stories and we'll answer them on the sh...

This week, Kelsey has her weekend of birthday shows in her hometown of Spokane, deals with a crazy head cold, and Chad goes to Nevada for his annual golf trip with his friends. Lots of great listener emails including one about caregiving a loved one, age gap difficulties, an autism email follow up, and a Duolingo/ADHD combo. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your advice questions an...

This week, Chad and Kelsey return from their vacation to Costa Rica! They talk about the highlights of their trip and how Chad's road rage translates in another country. Plus they both hit two years of sobriety this week! Lots of thoughtful listener emails too, including someone looking for advice navigating some autism struggles in a family member. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with...

This week, Kelsey deals with some travel insanity with flight delays and a bizarre Lyft driver, plus she and Chad get ready to head to Costa Rica! Write into  pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com  with your advice questions and stories and we'll answer them on the show! Subscribe to the podcast, and give it a 5-star rating and review to help the show move up the charts. Video for the episode...

This week, Chad and Kelsey get to show off their new puppy, Shifu! They talk about the good and the bad in their first week with him, and also how Chad's big casino show went. Plus great listener emails with advice for starting over after a divorce and more! Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your advice questions and stories and we'll answer them on the show! Subscribe to the podcas...

This week, Chad and Kelsey adopt a puppy! They describe the adoption process and can't wait to show him off next week. Plus, they have some very drunk crowds in Florida, and their flights home get cancelled because of the Midwest winter storm. They also read fantastic listener emails including a story of sobriety, someone looking for advice for starting over after a divorce, and a proposal after l...

This week, Kelsey runs into some snafus in Richmond--including a ladybug infestation--and she visits D'Angelo's grave. Chad also has a confrontation with a woman coughing on his flight who wouldn't cover her mouth. Plus, great listener emails including advice about dealing with bad parking lot etiquette and someone looking for advice with their marriage. Write into  pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.co...

This week, Chad has the stomach flu on his birthday, and Kelsey can't believe the salty health trick he tries. Plus, great listener emails including a wild move on a germaphobic date, someone wondering if it's ever okay to key a car, and someone looking for advice setting boundaries with a parent. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your advice questions and stories and we'll answer t...

Chad proposed to Kelsey last week and they tell the whole epic and mushy story of how he surprised her!! Plus, trivia and some great listener emails including a couple who used their long-distance relationship advice and now finally get to live in the same place! Write into  pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com  with your advice questions and stories and we'll answer them on the show! Subscribe to the...

This week, Kelsey accidentally ruins Chad's Valentine's Day surprise and they figure out a new way to navigate arguments. Plus, great listener questions including comedy and mental health, navigating career jealousy, supplements and more! Write into  pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com  with your advice questions and stories and we'll answer them on the show! Subscribe to the podcast, and give it a 5...

This week, Chad and Kelsey talk about the Superbowl, the halftime show, and get caught up on tons of great listener emails including an amazing proposal stories, a cat bidet disaster, and alllllll of the pooping on a plane stories! Write into  pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your advice questions and stories and we'll answer them on the show! Subscribe to the podcast, and give it a 5-star ra...

This week, Chad and Kelsey talk about the recent winter storm and the news in Minneapolis, that they might be getting a puppy, and more! Plus great listener emails including people weighing in on the "you didn't have to do that" debate. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your advice questions and stories and we'll answer them on the show! Subscribe to the podcast, and give it a 5-sta...

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This week, Kelsey reaches a new low in an airplane bathroom, she and Chad watch the season premiere of Fear Factor, Chad has a revelation about marriage, and they read some great emails about proposals and in-laws! Write into  pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and relationship advice questions and we'll answer them on the show! Subscribe to the podcast, and give it a 5-star rating...