Pretend Problems

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Car Dealership Drama May 06, 2026

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This week, Chad rubs off on Kelsey as she deals with some complications at a car dealership, they both visit their moms over the weekend, Kelsey gets to watch her Dad perform the live Batman soundtrack and also attends the AFTD Conference in Seattle. Plus, great listener emails including a woman who should have been Chad's soulmate. 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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Road Rage Class Apr 29, 2026

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This week, Kelsey and Chad take their puppy to obedience class, Kelsey deals with the NFL Draft during her shows in Pittsburgh, and Chad has shows in the Bay Area. Plus, great emails including a listener whose wife has enrolled him in online road rage classes, a hilarious "coming" of age story that involves a sticky carpet, 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

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The Frog Incident Apr 22, 2026

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This week, Kelsey and Chad's new puppy Shifu brings a frog into the house, Chad has a Chad-in-Public moment going through airport security, and they have an exciting tour announcement! Plus, great listener emails including someone looking for advice as they officiate a family wedding. 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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Birthday Weekend Apr 15, 2026

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This week, Kelsey has her weekend of birthday shows in her hometown of Spokane, deals with a crazy head cold, and Chad goes to Nevada for his annual golf trip with his friends. Lots of great listener emails including one about caregiving a loved one, age gap difficulties, an autism email follow up, and a Duolingo/ADHD combo. 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

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

Costa Rica Vacation Apr 08, 2026

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This week, Chad and Kelsey return from their vacation to Costa Rica! They talk about the highlights of their trip and how Chad's road rage translates in another country. Plus they both hit two years of sobriety this week! Lots of thoughtful listener emails too, including someone looking for advice navigating some autism struggles in a family member. 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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Travel Insanity Apr 01, 2026

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This week, Kelsey deals with some travel insanity with flight delays and a bizarre Lyft driver, plus she and Chad get ready to head to Costa Rica! 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

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

Meet Our New Puppy! Mar 25, 2026

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This week, Chad and Kelsey get to show off their new puppy, Shifu! They talk about the good and the bad in their first week with him, and also how Chad's big casino show went. Plus great listener emails with advice for starting over after a divorce 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

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

Starting Over in Your 40s Mar 18, 2026

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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

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Trouser Chili Mar 11, 2026

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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

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

Setting Boundaries with Parents Mar 04, 2026

Show notes

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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