Pretend Problems

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Can You Talk to People Who Have Passed? Oct 08, 2025

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This week, Kelsey talks about how it went shooting her special, they talk about whether or not they believe in an afterlife and share a crazy story about someone who was declared legally dead and came back to life. Plus great listener emails including ones from people who attended Kelsey's special taping and ANOTHER dentist horror story! 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 Kelsey’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 “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

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Dentist Horror Story Oct 01, 2025

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This week, Chad and Kelsey give some updates to their recent car accident, Kelsey gets ready for her special taping in St. Paul this weekend, and they talk about some recent road rage times for Chad. Plus, trivia and some great listener emails including a wild ER visit mishap, a nightmare dental visit, 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 Kelsey’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 “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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We'll Be Back Next Week! Sep 24, 2025

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Thanks for your understanding everyone, we'll talk to you next week!

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Car Accident Sep 17, 2025

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This week Kelsey and Chad got into a car accident and Kelsey has a minor concussion. They share what happened, plus read some listener emails including someone looking for advice after losing a pet, a self-help tip that changed how a parent saw a situation with their child, and a DV follow up. 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 Kelsey’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 “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

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Stool Sample on a Bus Sep 10, 2025

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This week, Kelsey talks about trying caffeine again and what went wrong with her IBS over 10 years ago when she tried before, Chad shares a wild story about his massage therapist and his tattoos, and they argue about which pet causes more issues. Plus, fantastic listener questions including how to handle a long distance relationship, Chad causing a listener's Alexa confusion, and a crazy Mary Kay Letourneau coincidence. 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 Kelsey’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 “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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What Men Really Talk About Sep 03, 2025

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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 some great listener emails, including one from a massage therapist and one from someone looking for help trusting their partner after being in an unsafe relationship. 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 Kelsey’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 “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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Wolverine Massage Aug 27, 2025

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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 heated trivia cards. They also read some great listener emails, including a listener who is trying to get his wife to see the effort he's been making without it turning into keeping score. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com for advice and we'll answer it 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!

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 “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

Thank you to EveryPlate for sponsoring this episode! New customers can enjoy this special offer of only $1.99 a meal. Go to everyplate.com/podcast and use code pretend199 to get started.

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The Wildest Hecklers Aug 20, 2025

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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 insane the summer weather has been in Minnesota, and Chad deals with his daughter going back to college. Plus, great listener emails, including a listener who uses Chad's parenting style to train other parents, a listener who was at one of Kelsey's wild Greenville shows, and a listener who has some great financial advice regarding therapy. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com for advice and we'll answer it 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!

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 “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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Relationship Compatibility Aug 13, 2025

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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 been turned into a museum. They also go out to dinner and go mini-golfing, and watch the movie The Amateur. Plus, trivia and some really thoughtful listener emails including a man caregiving for his dad after a cancer diagnosis, some tips for different roles in a relationship, and more! Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com for advice and we'll answer it 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!

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 “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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Laughing and Crying Aug 06, 2025

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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 Chad had never seen but is one of Kelsey's favorite movies. Plus, awesome listener emails, including a listener who wondered if Chad went to the Snowball dance with his mom, a listener who explained her lack of fighting between her and her husband, and someone who loved Chad's recent show! Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com for advice and we'll answer it 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!

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 “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.

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