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Pretend Problems

Pretend Problems

By: All Things Comedy
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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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Episodes
  • Starting Over in Your 40s
    Mar 18 2026

    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 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 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 sponsored by Mars Men! For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off for life plus free shipping AND 3 free gifts at https://MenGoToMars.com.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Trouser Chili
    Mar 11 2026

    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 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 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

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Setting Boundaries with Parents
    Mar 4 2026

    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 up the charts. Video for the episodes is on Kelsey’s YouTube channel!

    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

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    50 mins
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