• 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
  • WE'RE ENGAGED!!!
    Feb 25 2026

    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 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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    43 mins
  • Ruining Surprises
    Feb 18 2026

    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 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 Talkiatry! Head to Talkiatry.com/PRETEND and complete the short assessment to get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.

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    58 mins
  • The Sweetest Proposal Story
    Feb 11 2026

    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 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 EveryPlate! Try EveryPlate and get $2.99 per meal on your first box, plus 10% off for a month. Go to EveryPlate.com/podcast and use code pretend299 to claim your offer.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • You Didn't Have to Do That
    Feb 4 2026

    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 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 Talkiatry! Head to Talkiatry.com/PRETEND and complete the short assessment to get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • See You Next Week
    Jan 28 2026

    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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    1 min