Pretend Problems

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Happy New Year! Jan 01, 2025

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This week, Chad and Kelsey go to not one but TWO Vikings games in one week and end up staying in the same hotel as the team! They have family over for Christmas, and they introduce a new middle segment where they go head-to-head in trivia! Plus great listener questions about misophonia, how to meet new people, and more! 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 Chad'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 "The Hustler" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG10W6HYKTk&t=102s

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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Issues With the In-Laws Dec 18, 2024

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This week, Chad's flu turns into stomach issues, Kelsey's loud chewing is exposed via Chad secretly recording her eating, and they answer some great listener questions including how to handle in-laws that never want to watch their grandkids, and more! 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 Chad'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 "The Hustler" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG10W6HYKTk&t=102s

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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We Got the Flu Dec 11, 2024

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This week, Kelsey and Chad have the flu, and Kelsey sends Chad to the pharmacy on a TikTok medicine quest. They also answer the question: do you stand or sit to wipe? Plus great listener emails, including a public bathroom retaliation and another opinion on sports jinxes! 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 Chad'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 "The Hustler" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG10W6HYKTk&t=102s

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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Separate Bank Accounts Dec 04, 2024

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This week, Kelsey and Chad talk about whether or not Chad is addicted to sports betting, they discuss a recent Patreon episode, and answer great listener questions including where someone could meet a love interest outside of their work and hobbies. 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 Chad'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 "The Hustler" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG10W6HYKTk&t=102s

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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The Jinx Nov 27, 2024

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This week, Chad gets mad at Kelsey for jinxing the Vikings game, and they do a deep dive on the validity of jinxes in gambling and sports betting. They also talk about their favorite and least favorite Thanksgiving dishes and answer some fantastic 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 is on Chad'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 "The Hustler" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG10W6HYKTk&t=102s

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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I See London, I See France Nov 20, 2024

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This week, Kelsey and Chad talk about what happened in the second half of their Europe trip including seeing the Harry Potter Studio Tour, doing a croissant baking class in Paris, and what happened when they tried to speak French. Plus great listener questions including how to find work motivation when you're in a slump, a follow up on somatic therapy and more! 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 Chad'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 "The Hustler" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG10W6HYKTk&t=102s

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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Co-Worker Crush Nov 13, 2024

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This week, Kelsey and Chad return home from their two week trip to Europe! They share their favorite parts of the first half of their trip, and answer some great listener questions including how to handle having a crush on a coworker when you aren't sure if they feel the same way. 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 Chad'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 "The Hustler" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG10W6HYKTk&t=102s
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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Choking Hazard Nov 06, 2024

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This week, Kelsey almost chokes trying to swallow too many vitamins, Chad gives the scariest deep tissue massage, and they answer some great listener questions including dealing with a control freak mother-in-law, what Kelsey's thoughts on Abraham Hicks are, and more! 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 Chad'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 "The Hustler" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG10W6HYKTk&t=102s

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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A Week of Crazy Smells Oct 29, 2024

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This week, Chad and Kelsey encounter some horrific smells across the country, including a new plane farter, a smelly Vikings fan, and an awful one in their own home. They also thought they may be stuck in a parking garage for all of eternity after a Vikings game. Plus tons of great listener questions, like do we think that there's an affection schism is most relationships, tips we have for being able to quit drinking, and more! 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 Chad'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 "The Hustler" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG10W6HYKTk&t=102s

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

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Addict or Just Horny? Oct 23, 2024

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This week, Kelsey gets accosted by a family of spiders, they share their love for the show The Voice, discuss their favorite board games and bar games, and answer some great listener questions including someone who's wondering if he and his partner are sex addicts or just extremely horny for one another haha. 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 Chad'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 "The Hustler" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG10W6HYKTk&t=102s

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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