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Pretend Problems
Chad Daniels and Kelsey Cook are touring comedians who also happen to be in a relationship with one another. They’re always trying to pick their battles when it comes to living together and working together. Every week, they open up about arguments they've overcome, communication strategies that they love and hate, blended family dynamics, navigating being apart on tour, and more. They also give dating advice to listeners who write in to pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com and weigh in on whether or not something feels like a real or pretend problem. New episodes every Wednesday
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Episodes
The Wrong Antidepressant 14.01.2026 56:22
This week, Chad goes back on tour, Kelsey talks about an antidepressant that wasn't the right fit for her, and a listener writes an email that makes them wheeze-laugh. Plus some great emails regarding awkward proposals, and navigating the lead up to an engagement. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and relationship advice questions and we'll answer them on the show! Subsc...
New Year's Resolutions 07.01.2026 59:50
This week, Chad and Kelsey share their new year's resolutions, Chad talks about his new feelings about gambling and football, and we hear an insane story involving a stomach rumble and a condom. Plus, great listener emails including someone seeking advice for how to handle an alcoholic mother-in-law. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and relationship advice questions an...
Fear Factor 31.12.2025 48:57
This week, Chad and Kelsey talk about whether or not they could survive the new season of Fear Factor, their recent Christmas celebrations, and read some great listener update emails! 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 and review to help the show mov...
White Trash Christmas 24.12.2025 54:02
Happy Holidays everyone! Kelsey and Chad talk about their holiday traditions and read tons of great listeners' traditions as well. Chad has an unfortunate audio book moment with his niece and nephews, and they give a big Patreon update. 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 gi...
Nut Allergy 17.12.2025 56:33
This week, Chad and Kelsey try to help a couple where the wife recently developed an allergy to his semen, Kelsey spoils one of her Christmas presents and more! 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 and review to help the show move up the charts. Video...
When Plastic Surgery Goes Wrong 10.12.2025 55:40
This week, Chad talks about shooting his newest comedy special over the weekend in Salt Lake City, Kelsey pays off her student loans, and they talk about a girl whose plastic surgery took a scary turn. Plus great listener emails, including someone who went through EMDR therapy and had a really positive experience from it. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and relationsh...
What Makes a Great Proposal? 03.12.2025 50:30
This episode, Chad and Kelsey talk about how to talk about proposal expectations and pressures without taking the surprise out of it, and share their unexpected moments during Thanksgiving. Plus a great listener email about the benefits of taking medication for mental health struggles. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and relationship advice questions and we'll answer...
How Long Do Mean Teachers Affect You? 26.11.2025 51:23
This episode, Chad and Kelsey talk about gamifying sleep, focusing on what's going right, the impact of mean teachers, their shows in Seattle and Denver, and a great listener email about an ADHD/Autism test. 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 and rev...
A Positive Chad in Public 19.11.2025 46:17
This week, Chad and Kelsey head to NYC for a fancy event, Kelsey gets to go to an SNL taping, and they both go to a Vikings game. Plus, trivia and great listener questions! 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 and review to help the show move up the ch...
Wrangling a Burp 12.11.2025 44:42
This week, we're talking about a wild customer service interaction, whether or not you can control a burp, feeling better by putting more effort into getting dressed, and more! 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 and review to help the show move up th...
Episode 100! 05.11.2025 50:30
IT'S OUR 100TH EPISODE! Chad and Kelsey talk about having friends over for a game night, watching The Shining on Halloween, and things they do now that they don't drink. They play trivia and read some great listener emails, including someone who found Kelsey's Topp's baseball card, someone who's against Sleep Number Beds for sexy time reasons, and someone's advice for dealing with grief. Write int...
Jurassic Park Inception 29.10.2025 55:14
This week, Chad and Kelsey's Sleep Number bed arrives, Kelsey gets her ears pierced, and she visits the Field Museum in Chicago to see dinosaur fossils while reading Jurassic Park at the same time. Plus, trivia and some great listener emails including someone with Feng Shui questions, a psychic follow up, and someone looking for advice on grief. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with yo...
Family Foosball 22.10.2025 1:01:31
This week, Kelsey plays in a foosball tournament with her Dad who hasn't competed professionally in 30 years, and Chad shares what he would have done if he was sitting next to the not-awesome lady that Kelsey was on her recent flight. Plus trivia, and some great listener emails including someone seeking dating advice while living in a small town and more! Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.c...
One Battle After Another 15.10.2025 55:07
This episode, Kelsey and Chad got to be home together for a week and went on a date to the movies to see One Battle After Another. They also bought a Sleep Number mattress, and Chad avoids having a Chad in Public moment at the movies. Plus, trivia and great listener emails including a request to come perform in Europe, someone who's married to a psychic medium, another audience member at Kelsey's...
Can You Talk to People Who Have Passed? 08.10.2025 1:02:27
This week, Kelsey talks about how it went shooting her special, they talk about whether or not they believe in an afterlife and share a crazy story about someone who was declared legally dead and came back to life. Plus great listener emails including ones from people who attended Kelsey's special taping and ANOTHER dentist horror story! Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating...
Dentist Horror Story 01.10.2025 41:22
This week, Chad and Kelsey give some updates to their recent car accident, Kelsey gets ready for her special taping in St. Paul this weekend, and they talk about some recent road rage times for Chad. Plus, trivia and some great listener emails including a wild ER visit mishap, a nightmare dental visit, and more! Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and relationship advice...
We'll Be Back Next Week! 24.09.2025 1:12
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Car Accident 17.09.2025 50:39
This week Kelsey and Chad got into a car accident and Kelsey has a minor concussion. They share what happened, plus read some listener emails including someone looking for advice after losing a pet, a self-help tip that changed how a parent saw a situation with their child, and a DV follow up. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and relationship advice questions and we'll...
Stool Sample on a Bus 10.09.2025 48:13
This week, Kelsey talks about trying caffeine again and what went wrong with her IBS over 10 years ago when she tried before, Chad shares a wild story about his massage therapist and his tattoos, and they argue about which pet causes more issues. Plus, fantastic listener questions including how to handle a long distance relationship, Chad causing a listener's Alexa confusion, and a crazy Mary Kay...
What Men Really Talk About 03.09.2025 57:04
This week, Chad and Kelsey talk about their different levels of germaphobia, crazy bug bites, what men and women actually talk about, and how millennials have trouble speaking up for themselves. Plus some great listener emails, including one from a massage therapist and one from someone looking for help trusting their partner after being in an unsafe relationship. Write into pretendproblemspodcast...
Wolverine Massage 27.08.2025 1:01:02
This week, Kelsey gets an intense massage, plus she goes on a girls trip and discovers the insanity of an electric vehicle. Chad flies to the Bay Area to do a sobriety podcast, and they pull some heated trivia cards. They also read some great listener emails, including a listener who is trying to get his wife to see the effort he's been making without it turning into keeping score. Write into pret...
The Wildest Hecklers 20.08.2025 1:03:28
This week, Kelsey talks about the most lawless weekend of shows in her career AKA her recent weekend in Greenville, SC, including a heckler who got arrested after the show. They also talk about how insane the summer weather has been in Minnesota, and Chad deals with his daughter going back to college. Plus, great listener emails, including a listener who uses Chad's parenting style to train other...
Relationship Compatibility 13.08.2025 54:43
In this week's episode, Kelsey and Chad talk about their recent anniversary celebration! Chad surprises Kelsey with a trip to Paisley Park--Prince's former creative compound in Minnesota that's now been turned into a museum. They also go out to dinner and go mini-golfing, and watch the movie The Amateur. Plus, trivia and some really thoughtful listener emails including a man caregiving for his dad...
Laughing and Crying 06.08.2025 55:03
This week, Chad and Kelsey talk about their recent trip to Spokane, including a trip to the ER with Kelsey's mom, and a family reunion for Kelsey's stepmom. They also watch the original Jumanji which Chad had never seen but is one of Kelsey's favorite movies. Plus, awesome listener emails, including a listener who wondered if Chad went to the Snowball dance with his mom, a listener who explained h...
Can I Come? 30.07.2025 44:20
This week, Kelsey and Chad release this month's bonus Patreon episode as a main episode after dealing with a family emergency in Spokane. In this episode, they talk about Chad's daughter having to go to the ER, how Chad invites people to do things in weird ways, self-improvement limits, and more! Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com for advice and we'll answer it on the show! Subscribe to t...
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