Pretend Problems

This week, Chad and Kelsey start seeing a new chiropractor, Kelsey realizes she needs to work on her time management issues when Chad is trying to get into the bathroom, and we finally hear how quietly Chad chews a pickle. Plus great listener questions including how to date while a parent is living with you, and how to improve your self-image! Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your...

This week, Chad and Kelsey talk about the TikTok ban and reinstatement, the recent fifty degrees below freezing temperatures in Minnesota, they play a different version of trivia, and answer some great listener questions including advice for someone at a crossroads in their marriage. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and relationship advice questions and we'll answer the...

This week, Chad and Kelsey get caught up on a ton of new and old movies, they talk about Chad realizing he's a poor sport and how scary Kelsey looks wearing mouth tape at night, and play some homemade trivia! They also answer some great listener questions about maintaining an emotional connection with your partner, what advice you'd give to yourself at 30 and more! Write into  pretendproblemspodca...

This week, Kelsey finally convinces Chad to go see Wicked, and it wasn't easy. Chad also takes a video of Kelsey chewing a pickle to further demonstrate that she's the loudest chewer on the planet. Then they play a new trivia round and answer some awesome listener questions about not having kids, and finding happiness when you're single. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating...

This week, Chad and Kelsey go to not one but TWO Vikings games in one week and end up staying in the same hotel as the team! They have family over for Christmas, and they introduce a new middle segment where they go head-to-head in trivia! Plus great listener questions about misophonia, how to meet new people, and more! Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and relationship...

This week, Chad's flu turns into stomach issues, Kelsey's loud chewing is exposed via Chad secretly recording her eating, and they answer some great listener questions including how to handle in-laws that never want to watch their grandkids, 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 p...

This week, Kelsey and Chad have the flu, and Kelsey sends Chad to the pharmacy on a TikTok medicine quest. They also answer the question: do you stand or sit to wipe? Plus great listener emails, including a public bathroom retaliation and another opinion on sports jinxes! Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and relationship advice questions and we'll answer them on the sho...

This week, Kelsey and Chad talk about whether or not Chad is addicted to sports betting, they discuss a recent Patreon episode, and answer great listener questions including where someone could meet a love interest outside of their work and hobbies. Write into  pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and relationship advice questions and we'll answer them on the show! Subscribe to the po...

This week, Chad gets mad at Kelsey for jinxing the Vikings game, and they do a deep dive on the validity of jinxes in gambling and sports betting. They also talk about their favorite and least favorite Thanksgiving dishes and answer some fantastic listener questions! Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and relationship advice questions and we'll answer them on the show! Su...

This week, Kelsey and Chad talk about what happened in the second half of their Europe trip including seeing the Harry Potter Studio Tour, doing a croissant baking class in Paris, and what happened when they tried to speak French. Plus great listener questions including how to find work motivation when you're in a slump, a follow up on somatic therapy and more! Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gm...

This week, Kelsey and Chad return home from their two week trip to Europe! They share their favorite parts of the first half of their trip, and answer some great listener questions including how to handle having a crush on a coworker when you aren't sure if they feel the same way. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and relationship advice questions and we'll answer them o...

This week, Kelsey almost chokes trying to swallow too many vitamins, Chad gives the scariest deep tissue massage, and they answer some great listener questions including dealing with a control freak mother-in-law, what Kelsey's thoughts on Abraham Hicks are, and more! Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and relationship advice questions and we'll answer them on the show! S...

This week, Chad and Kelsey encounter some horrific smells across the country, including a new plane farter, a smelly Vikings fan, and an awful one in their own home. They also thought they may be stuck in a parking garage for all of eternity after a Vikings game. Plus tons of great listener questions, like do we think that there's an affection schism is most relationships, tips we have for being a...

This week, Kelsey gets accosted by a family of spiders, they share their love for the show The Voice, discuss their favorite board games and bar games, and answer some great listener questions including someone who's wondering if he and his partner are sex addicts or just extremely horny for one another haha. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and relationship advice ques...

This week, Chad and Kelsey launch their new tour, Kelsey starts listening to some new self-help tapes, and they get excited for their upcoming Europe trip. Plus, they answer some great listener questions about getting a partner to consider therapy, and whether or not someone should stay in a relationship with a partner who lacks empathy. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating...

This week, Kelsey takes Chad on a surprise date and she ends up getting lost in a shrub maze, Chad disappears during a group photo, and they share their current favorite television shows! Plus they answer some 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...

This week, Chad and Kelsey talk about getting life insurance, going on a surprise date, Kelsey speaking at a dementia fundraiser, and how their bowels are doing after eating Chipotle for dinner three nights in a row. Plus some excellent listener questions including about how to handle differing financial opinions in a relationship. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and r...

This week, Kelsey has a guy on his phone in the front row of her show, Chad learns the Lord of the Rings "What's Taters Aye?" song, and they receive some amazing fan merch. Plus great listener questions about EMDR, an airplane seat recline update, ice cream machines, and more! Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and relationship advice questions and we'll answer them on th...

This week, Chad and Kelsey head to Spokane for some shows, they discuss the results of their airplane etiquette, how to best poop in a shared hotel room, and arcade games! They also answer tons of great listener questions including handling family members pressuring a married couple to have more kids. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and relationship advice questions an...

This week, Chad gets his ADHD results back, Kelsey flies with a wild flight attendant, and makes a big hair change. Plus great listener emails including creepy neighbor advice and very odd poop facts. 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 h...

This week, Chad competes in a golf tournament, Kelsey gets stung by a bee and witnesses a public bathroom fight, and they watch a wild documentary about The Da Vinci Code. Plus listener questions about handling a creepy ass neighbor, different relationship dynamics and more! Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and relationship advice questions and we'll answer them on the...

This week, Chad completes his ADHD assessment, Kelsey explains where her fear of confrontation comes from, and they talk about what superpower they would choose if they could have one. Plus great listener questions about dating, therapy and 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 po...

This week, Chad talks about his difficulty accepting compliments and trying to overcome body dysmorphia, Kelsey shares an update on her tongue surgery, and they dive into some awesome 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 t...

This week, Kelsey gets surgery on her tongue, Chad officiates a wedding, and Kelsey has Chad take the Highly Sensitive Person assessment after her scores are off the charts. Plus 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...

This week, Kelsey and Chad deal with some drunk people at the movies when they see the new "A Quiet Place", they share their favorite Olympic moments, and dive into listener questions including a wild background of the love languages! 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...