Pretend Problems

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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!

  1. 3D AGO

    Stool Sample on a Bus

    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 Letourneau coincidence. 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 is on Kelsey’s YouTube channel!Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/PretendProblemsWatch the episodes and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UBPfi4B_j1Ua7xDOcyBnASee Kelsey on tour: https://punchup.live/kelseycook/ticketsSee Chad on tour: https://punchup.live/chaddaniels/ticketsWatch Kelsey's special “Mark Your Territory” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uYqWsDhWkkA?si=J9hgt5nKtMLxB1sjWatch Chad's special "Mixed Reviews" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1kVr3zkz7E&t=663sFollow Kelsey on social media: @KelseyCookComedyFollow Chad on social media: @thatchaddanielsTheme Song cowritten by Matthew Facca and Alex Bent

    48 min

  2. SEP 3

    What Men Really Talk About

    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! 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: https://patreon.com/PretendProblems Watch the episodes and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UBPfi4B_j1Ua7xDOcyBnA See Kelsey on tour: https://punchup.live/kelseycook/tickets See Chad on tour: https://punchup.live/chaddaniels/tickets Watch Kelsey's special “Mark Your Territory” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uYqWsDhWkkA?si=J9hgt5nKtMLxB1sj Watch Chad's special "Mixed Reviews" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1kVr3zkz7E&t=663s Follow Kelsey on social media: @KelseyCookComedy Follow Chad on social media: @thatchaddaniels Theme Song cowritten by Matthew Facca and Alex Bent

    57 min

  3. AUG 27

    Wolverine Massage

    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 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: https://patreon.com/PretendProblems Watch the episodes and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UBPfi4B_j1Ua7xDOcyBnA See Kelsey on tour: https://punchup.live/kelseycook/tickets See Chad on tour: https://punchup.live/chaddaniels/tickets Watch Kelsey's special “Mark Your Territory” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uYqWsDhWkkA?si=J9hgt5nKtMLxB1sj Watch Chad's special "Mixed Reviews" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1kVr3zkz7E&t=663s Follow Kelsey on social media: @KelseyCookComedy Follow Chad on social media: @thatchaddaniels Theme Song cowritten by Matthew Facca and Alex Bent Thank you to EveryPlate for sponsoring this episode! New customers can enjoy this special offer of only $1.99 a meal. Go to everyplate.com/podcast and use code pretend199 to get started.

    1h 1m

  4. AUG 20

    The Wildest Hecklers

    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 financial advice regarding therapy. 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 episodes is on Kelsey’s YouTube channel! Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/PretendProblems Watch the episodes and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UBPfi4B_j1Ua7xDOcyBnA See Kelsey on tour: https://punchup.live/kelseycook/tickets See Chad on tour: https://punchup.live/chaddaniels/tickets Watch Kelsey's special “Mark Your Territory” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uYqWsDhWkkA?si=J9hgt5nKtMLxB1sj Watch Chad's special "Mixed Reviews" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1kVr3zkz7E&t=663s Follow Kelsey on social media: @KelseyCookComedy Follow Chad on social media: @thatchaddaniels Theme Song cowritten by Matthew Facca and Alex Bent

    1h 3m

  5. AUG 13

    Relationship Compatibility

    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 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 episodes is on Kelsey’s YouTube channel! Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/PretendProblems Watch the episodes and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UBPfi4B_j1Ua7xDOcyBnA See Kelsey on tour: https://punchup.live/kelseycook/tickets See Chad on tour: https://punchup.live/chaddaniels/tickets Watch Kelsey's special “Mark Your Territory” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uYqWsDhWkkA?si=J9hgt5nKtMLxB1sj Watch Chad's special "Mixed Reviews" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1kVr3zkz7E&t=663s Follow Kelsey on social media: @KelseyCookComedy Follow Chad on social media: @thatchaddaniels Theme Song cowritten by Matthew Facca and Alex Bent

    55 min

  6. AUG 6

    Laughing and Crying

    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 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 episodes is on Kelsey’s YouTube channel! Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/PretendProblems Watch the episodes and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UBPfi4B_j1Ua7xDOcyBnA See Kelsey on tour: https://punchup.live/kelseycook/tickets See Chad on tour: https://punchup.live/chaddaniels/tickets Watch Kelsey's special “Mark Your Territory” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uYqWsDhWkkA?si=J9hgt5nKtMLxB1sj Watch Chad's special "Mixed Reviews" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1kVr3zkz7E&t=663s Follow Kelsey on social media: @KelseyCookComedy Follow Chad on social media: @thatchaddaniels Theme Song cowritten by Matthew Facca and Alex Bent

    55 min

  7. JUL 30

    Can I Come?

    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 episodes is on Kelsey’s YouTube channel! Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/PretendProblems Watch the episodes and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UBPfi4B_j1Ua7xDOcyBnA See Kelsey on tour: https://punchup.live/kelseycook/tickets See Chad on tour: https://punchup.live/chaddaniels/tickets Watch Kelsey's special “Mark Your Territory” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uYqWsDhWkkA?si=J9hgt5nKtMLxB1sj Watch Chad's special "Mixed Reviews" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1kVr3zkz7E&t=663s Follow Kelsey on social media: @KelseyCookComedy Follow Chad on social media: @thatchaddaniels Theme Song cowritten by Matthew Facca and Alex Bent This episode is brought to you by EveryPlate! New customers can enjoy this special offer of only $1.99 a meal. Go to https://www.everyplate.com/podcast and use code PRETEND199 to get started. This episode is also brought to you by Magic Mind! Get 60% OFF at https://www.magicmind.com/pretend and use code PRETEND.

    44 min

  8. JUL 23

    Why People Are Bad with Money

    This week, Kelsey talks about seeing a crazy stage malfunction during a Beyonce concert, the new categories at The Grammy's, and she watches Back to The Future for the first time. Plus Chad shares his feelings on country music and they play trivia! They also read some great listener emails, including a listener with a wife who's anxious about money, 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 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: https://patreon.com/PretendProblemsWatch the episodes and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UBPfi4B_j1Ua7xDOcyBnASee Kelsey on tour: https://punchup.live/kelseycook/ticketsSee Chad on tour: https://punchup.live/chaddaniels/ticketsWatch Kelsey's special “Mark Your Territory” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uYqWsDhWkkA?si=J9hgt5nKtMLxB1sjWatch Chad's special "Mixed Reviews" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1kVr3zkz7E&t=663sFollow Kelsey on social media: @KelseyCookComedyFollow Chad on social media: @thatchaddanielsTheme Song cowritten by Matthew Facca and Alex Bent

    1h 2m
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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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