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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 to pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com and weigh in on whether or

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1:12

We'll Be Back Next Week!

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2025/09/24

Thanks for your understanding everyone, we'll talk to you next week!

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50:40

Car Accident

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2025/09/17

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

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48:13

Stool Sample on a Bus

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2025/09/10

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 distancerelationship, Chad causing a listener's Alexa confusion, and a crazy Mary Kay Letourneau coincidence. Write intopretendproblemspodcast@gmail.comwith your dating and relationship

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57:05

What Men Really Talk About

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2025/09/03

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@gmail.com with your dating and relationship advice questions and we'll answer them on the show

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61:03

Wolverine Massage

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2025/08/27

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 pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com for advice and we'll answer it on the show! Subscribe to the podcast, and

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63:29

The Wildest Hecklers

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2025/08/20

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 parents, a listener who was at one of Kelsey's wild Greenville shows, and a listener who has some great

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54:44

Relationship Compatibility

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2025/08/13

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 after a cancer diagnosis, some tips for different roles in a relationship, and more! Write into

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55:03

Laughing and Crying

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2025/08/06

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 her lack of fighting between her and her husband, and someone who loved Chad's recent show! Write into

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44:21

Can I Come?

Pretend Problems ·

2025/07/30

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

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61:32

Why People Are Bad with Money

Pretend Problems ·

2025/07/23

This week, Kelsey talks about seeing a crazy stage malfunction during a Beyonce concert, the newcategories at The Grammy's, and she watches Back to The Future for the first time. Plus Chad shares his feelings on countrymusic and they play trivia! They alsoread some great listener emails, including a listener with a wife who's anxious aboutmoney, and a listener looking for sobriety advice! Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com for advice and we'll answer it on the show! Subscribe to the

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47:38

The Boat Parade

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2025/07/16

This week, Chad and Kelsey talk about going up to the cabin for 4th of July and having two of Kelsey's best friends in town, plus some of the ripple effects of thong bikini bottoms during a boat parade. They play trivia and dive into some awesome listener emails, including so many recommendations for them to get a sleep number mattress! 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

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47:50

Lonely in Nordstrom

Pretend Problems ·

2025/07/09

This week, Chad and Kelsey talk about performing in Pittsburgh together, Kelsey has an embarrassing merch line interaction in Cincinnati, and they share their most horrifying bombs on stage. Plus, they play trivia and read fantastic listener emails including someone who has quick access to anger, an update from a couple who had a dry spell, cardboard disposal, . Write intopretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and relationship advice questions and we'll answer them on the show! Subscribe

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66:30

Who Survives a Zombie Apocalypse

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2025/07/02

This week, Chad and Kelsey talk about which generation would survive a zombie apocalypse, what you did growing up when you were lost and didn't have a cell phone, their solution to a bedding problem, and more! Plus great questions and stories from listeners, including a man who called the cops at Costco, a funny merch line interaction after Kelsey's show, an offer for Chad's car, and tons of amazing advice for the couple dealing with perimenopause. Write intopretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with

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63:01

Opposites Attract

Pretend Problems ·

2025/06/25

This week, Kelsey and Chad talk about the best way to end a phone call, they deal with annoying pest control people going door-to-door, and they talk about Chad's unique parenting style. Plus so many great listener questions, including a couple looking for long distance relationship advice, someone struggling to meet their person, and some Costco pros and cons. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and relationship advice questions and we'll answer them on the show! Subscribe

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56:37

Relationship Dealbreakers

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2025/06/18

This week, the Pretend Problems Podcast gets a YouTube makeover and moves to Kelsey's YouTube channel! Kelsey talks about the recent influx of scam accounts impersonating her on Facebook, and Chad shares his sneaky graduation gift for high schoolers. Plus, they do a round of generational pop culture trivia, and read fantastic listener emails including a woman in a relationship with a man who refuses to do household chores, a wild toast debate, and finding time for sex after having a baby. Write into

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60:31

Trying to Compromise

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2025/06/11

This week, Chad and Kelsey talk about how they both feel like they've made compromises to see each other over the summer when they both prefer to live different places, and...DO A ROUND OF TRIVIA WITHOUT FIGHTING! Plus they read some awesome listener emails including advice on what Chad should do with his car, an email from a Costco insider, who we think would win on a reality competition show, and more! Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and relationship advice questions

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53:37

I Have My Phone, Do You Have Your Phone?

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2025/06/04

This week, Chad forgets his phone in a rental car and he and Kelsey almost miss their flight, they visit Chad's daughter and Kelsey's nieces, and Kelsey's seasonal allergies are off the charts. They answer some great “would you rather” questions, and read fantastic listener emails including how to convince someone to take their medication consistently and how to motivate a partner who has been in a long slump. Write intopretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and relationship

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47:07

Costco Heaven

Pretend Problems ·

2025/05/28

This week, Chad and Kelsey finally become Costco members and Chad almost immediately has a Chad-in-public moment with a stranger in the produce aisle. Plus, Kelsey hit 100K subscribers on YouTube and got a fancy plaque! They also answer great listener questions including how to deal with asshole kids when their parents won't do anything. 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

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51:35

On the Road Again

Pretend Problems ·

2025/05/21

This week, Chad and Kelsey deal with some wildly self-important gym go-ers in Southern California, answer some great “would you rather” questions, and read fantastic listener emails including a debate between a husband and wife over how often someone needs to go to the dentist. 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

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43:40

Drunken French Fries

Pretend Problems ·

2025/05/14

This week, Kelsey shares a recent story of a woman in Portland who took a nose dive when she was wasted, Chad shares a story from his past about being drunk in Portland that involves a hotel lobby tree, and 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 it a 5-star rating and review to help the show move up the charts. Video for the episodes

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