Pretend Problems

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Can I Come? Jul 30, 2025

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This week, Kelsey and Chad release this month's bonus Patreon episode as a main episode after dealing with a family emergency in Spokane. In this episode, they talk about Chad's daughter having to go to the ER, how Chad invites people to do things in weird ways, self-improvement limits, 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

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Why People Are Bad with Money Jul 23, 2025

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This week, Kelsey talks about seeing a crazy stage malfunction during a Beyonce concert, the new categories at The Grammy's, and she watches Back to The Future for the first time. Plus Chad shares his feelings on country music and they play trivia! They also read some great listener emails, including a listener with a wife who's anxious about money, and a listener looking for sobriety advice! 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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The Boat Parade Jul 16, 2025

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This week, Chad and Kelsey talk about going up to the cabin for 4th of July and having two of Kelsey's best friends in town, plus some of the ripple effects of thong bikini bottoms during a boat parade. They play trivia and dive into some awesome listener emails, including so many recommendations for them to get a sleep number mattress! 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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Lonely in Nordstrom Jul 09, 2025

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This week, Chad and Kelsey talk about performing in Pittsburgh together, Kelsey has an embarrassing merch line interaction in Cincinnati, and they share their most horrifying bombs on stage. Plus, they play trivia and read fantastic listener emails including someone who has quick access to anger, an update from a couple who had a dry spell, cardboard disposal, . 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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Who Survives a Zombie Apocalypse Jul 02, 2025

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This week, Chad and Kelsey talk about which generation would survive a zombie apocalypse, what you did growing up when you were lost and didn't have a cell phone, their solution to a bedding problem, and more! Plus great questions and stories from listeners, including a man who called the cops at Costco, a funny merch line interaction after Kelsey's show, an offer for Chad's car, and tons of amazing advice for the couple dealing with perimenopause. 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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Opposites Attract Jun 25, 2025

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This week, Kelsey and Chad talk about the best way to end a phone call, they deal with annoying pest control people going door-to-door, and they talk about Chad's unique parenting style. Plus so many great listener questions, including a couple looking for long distance relationship advice, someone struggling to meet their person, and some Costco pros and cons. 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

This episode is brought to you by Factor! Get started at factormeals.com/pretendprob50off and use code pretendprob50off to get 50 percent off plus FREE shipping on your first box.

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Relationship Dealbreakers Jun 18, 2025

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This week, the Pretend Problems Podcast gets a YouTube makeover and moves to Kelsey's YouTube channel! Kelsey talks about the recent influx of scam accounts impersonating her on Facebook, and Chad shares his sneaky graduation gift for high schoolers. Plus, they do a round of generational pop culture trivia, and read fantastic listener emails including a woman in a relationship with a man who refuses to do household chores, a wild toast debate, and finding time for sex after having a baby. 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!

Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/PretendProblems

Watch past 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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Trying to Compromise Jun 11, 2025

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This week, Chad and Kelsey talk about how they both feel like they've made compromises to see each other over the summer when they both prefer to live different places, and...DO A ROUND OF TRIVIA WITHOUT FIGHTING! Plus they read some awesome listener emails including advice on what Chad should do with his car, an email from a Costco insider, who we think would win on a reality competition show, 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 “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.

I Have My Phone, Do You Have Your Phone? Jun 04, 2025

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This week, Chad forgets his phone in a rental car and he and Kelsey almost miss their flight, they visit Chad's daughter and Kelsey's nieces, and Kelsey's seasonal allergies are off the charts. They answer some great “would you rather” questions, and read fantastic listener emails including how to convince someone to take their medication consistently and how to motivate a partner who has been in a long slump. 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 “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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Costco Heaven May 28, 2025

Show notes

This week, Chad and Kelsey finally become Costco members and Chad almost immediately has a Chad-in-public moment with a stranger in the produce aisle. Plus, Kelsey hit 100K subscribers on YouTube and got a fancy plaque! They also answer great listener questions including how to deal with asshole kids when their parents won't do anything. 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 “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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