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Pretend Problems

All Things Comedy

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 topretendproblemspodcast@gmail.comand weigh in on whether

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00:44:30

Costa Rica Vacation

Pretend Problems ·

2026/04/08

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 your advice questions and stories and we'll answer them on the show! Subscribe to the podcast, and give

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00:33:37

Travel Insanity

Pretend Problems ·

2026/04/01

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 episodes is on Kelsey’s YouTube channel!Watch the episodes and subscribe

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50:13

Meet Our New Puppy!

Pretend Problems ·

2026/03/25

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 podcast, and give it a 5-star rating and review to help the show move up the charts. Video for the episodes is

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00:50:12

Meet Our New Puppy!

Pretend Problems ·

2026/03/25

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 podcast, and give it a 5-star rating and review to help the show move up the charts. Video for the episodes is

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67:09

Starting Over in Your 40s

Pretend Problems ·

2026/03/18

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 listening to the podcast! Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your advice questions and

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61:59

Trouser Chili

Pretend Problems ·

2026/03/11

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 intopretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your advice questions and stories and we'll answer them on the show! Subscribe to the podcast, and

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50:10

Setting Boundaries with Parents

Pretend Problems ·

2026/03/04

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 them on the show! Subscribe to the podcast, and give it a 5-star rating and review to help the show move

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42:37

WE'RE ENGAGED!!!

Pretend Problems ·

2026/02/25

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 intopretendproblemspodcast@gmail.comwith 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

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58:03

Ruining Surprises

Pretend Problems ·

2026/02/18

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 intopretendproblemspodcast@gmail.comwith 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

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69:18

The Sweetest Proposal Story

Pretend Problems ·

2026/02/11

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 intopretendproblemspodcast@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 YouTube

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61:10

You Didn't Have to Do That

Pretend Problems ·

2026/02/04

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-star rating and review to help the show move up the charts. Video for the episodes is on Kelsey’s

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1:24

See You Next Week

Pretend Problems ·

2026/01/28

Thank you for your sweet emails making sure we're okay here in Minneapolis. We'll see you guys next week. Stay safe out there. Here's an article with ways you can help those in need here right now: https://mspmag.com/arts-and-culture/general-interest/ice-minnesota-support-immigrant-communities-fundraisers-food-drives-trainings/#:~:text=Food%20(and%20Essential%20Goods)%20Drives,the%20cafe%20on%20January%2023.

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55:58

Airplane Bathroom Nightmare

Pretend Problems ·

2026/01/21

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 intopretendproblemspodcast@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 for the episodes is on Kelsey’s YouTube

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56:23

The Wrong Antidepressant

Pretend Problems ·

2026/01/14

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! Subscribe to the podcast, and give it a 5-star rating and review to help the show move up the charts. Video

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59:50

New Year's Resolutions

Pretend Problems ·

2026/01/07

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 intopretendproblemspodcast@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

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48:57

Fear Factor

Pretend Problems ·

2025/12/31

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 intopretendproblemspodcast@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 for the episodes is on Kelsey’s YouTube channel! Join our Patreon:

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54:02

White Trash Christmas

Pretend Problems ·

2025/12/24

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 intopretendproblemspodcast@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 for the episodes is on

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56:33

Nut Allergy

Pretend Problems ·

2025/12/17

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 intopretendproblemspodcast@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 for the episodes is on Kelsey’s YouTube channel! Join our Patreon:

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55:40

When Plastic Surgery Goes Wrong

Pretend Problems ·

2025/12/10

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 intopretendproblemspodcast@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

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50:30

What Makes a Great Proposal?

Pretend Problems ·

2025/12/03

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 intopretendproblemspodcast@gmail.comwith 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

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