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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 [email protected] and weigh in on whether or not something feels like a real or pretend problem. New episodes every Wednesday!

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
57 minutes
Episodes
93
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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What Men Really Talk About

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…

00:57:05  |   Wed 03 Sep 2025
Wolverine Massage

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 hea…

01:01:03  |   Wed 27 Aug 2025
The Wildest Hecklers

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 i…

01:03:29  |   Wed 20 Aug 2025
Relationship Compatibility

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 b…

00:54:44  |   Wed 13 Aug 2025
Laughing and Crying

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…

00:55:03  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
Can I Come?

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…

00:44:21  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
Why People Are Bad with Money

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 hi…

01:01:32  |   Wed 23 Jul 2025
The Boat Parade

The Boat Parade

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 para…

00:47:38  |   Wed 16 Jul 2025
Lonely in Nordstrom

Lonely in Nordstrom

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, th…

00:47:50  |   Wed 09 Jul 2025
Who Survives a Zombie Apocalypse

Who Survives a Zombie Apocalypse

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,…

01:06:30  |   Wed 02 Jul 2025
Opposites Attract

Opposites Attract

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…

01:03:01  |   Wed 25 Jun 2025
Relationship Dealbreakers

Relationship Dealbreakers

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 sh…

00:56:37  |   Wed 18 Jun 2025
Trying to Compromise

Trying to Compromise

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 WIT…

01:00:31  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
I Have My Phone, Do You Have Your Phone?

I Have My Phone, Do You Have Your Phone?

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 …

00:53:37  |   Wed 04 Jun 2025
Costco Heaven

Costco Heaven

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…

00:47:07  |   Wed 28 May 2025
On the Road Again

On the Road Again

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 debat…

00:51:35  |   Wed 21 May 2025
Drunken French Fries

Drunken French Fries

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 tr…

00:43:40  |   Wed 14 May 2025
Safety First

Safety First

This week, Chad and Kelsey ride their bikes to the tennis courts and Chad is embarrassed by Kelsey's bike riding abilities and safety gear. They also talk about how different they were in elementary …

00:51:23  |   Wed 07 May 2025
Chad's Ghost Story

Chad's Ghost Story

This week, Chad goes to his family reunion where he stays in a haunted house and hears some insane ghost stories about it. Kelsey is coming off of the stomach flu, and shares her new tour dates plus …

00:48:09  |   Wed 30 Apr 2025
Actions vs Words

Actions vs Words

This week, Kelsey gets into a minor car accident, Chad gets to perform in an arena, and they talk about how different their love languages are. Plus, great listener questions including how to handle …

01:02:43  |   Wed 23 Apr 2025
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