Pretend Problems
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Chad Daniels and Kelsey Cook are touring comedians who also happen to be in a relationship with one another. They’re always trying to pick their battles when it comes to living together and working together. Every week, they open up about arguments they've overcome, communication strategies that they love and hate, blended family dynamics, navigating being apart on tour, and more. They also give dating advice to listeners who write in to [email protected] and weigh in on whether or not something feels like a real or pretend problem. New episodes every Wednesday!
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Pretend Problems episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Pretend Problems for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Pretend Problems episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
A Silent Lover
Pretend Problems
05/22/24 • 65 min
This week, Kelsey and Chad go to the Justin Timberlake concert, and talk about how different their parenting styles would be if they had a kid together. Plus, tons of great listener questions including a man who's wife thinks he's too quiet in the bedroom, and some input on whether or not Chad should yell at sporting events! Write into [email protected] 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! Watch and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UBPfi4B_j1Ua7xDOcyBnA
See Kelsey on tour: https://www.kelseycook.com/tour
See Chad on tour: https://www.chaddaniels.com/tour
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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Peanut Allergy Reversed!
Pretend Problems
05/29/24 • 53 min
This week, Kelsey passes the peanut allergy test! She and Chad also talk about what it's been like to take a break from drinking alcohol for almost two months, why Chad hadn't told Kelsey she was good with kids, and tackle some awesome listener questions. Write into [email protected] 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! Watch and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UBPfi4B_j1Ua7xDOcyBnA
See Kelsey on tour: https://www.kelseycook.com/tour
See Chad on tour: https://www.chaddaniels.com/tour
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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What's Taters Aye?
Pretend Problems
09/25/24 • 48 min
This week, Kelsey has a guy on his phone in the front row of her show, Chad learns the Lord of the Rings "What's Taters Aye?" song, and they receive some amazing fan merch. Plus great listener questions about EMDR, an airplane seat recline update, ice cream machines, and more! Write into [email protected] 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://www.kelseycook.com/tour
See Chad on tour: https://www.chaddaniels.com/tour
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
Numb Nethers
Pretend Problems
07/03/24 • 59 min
This week, we have a “Sexless Marriage” follow up, Kelsey and Chad’s daughter have the same terrifying dream, Kelsey gets corrected on her truck driver opinion and crepe pronunciation, they have family visit, and more! Tons of great listener questions too. Write into [email protected] 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! Watch and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UBPfi4B_j1Ua7xDOcyBnA
See Kelsey on tour: https://www.kelseycook.com/tour
See Chad on tour: https://www.chaddaniels.com/tour
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
The Loudest Chewer
Pretend Problems
07/24/24 • 64 min
This week, Chad gets into it with another guy on the pickleball court, he and Kelsey see Alanis Morissette, Gwen Stefani and Red Hot Chili Peppers at a music festival, and they answer some great listener questions. NEW Patreon episode out now too! Write into [email protected] 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://www.kelseycook.com/tour
See Chad on tour: https://www.chaddaniels.com/tour
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
The Silent Treatment
Pretend Problems
06/19/24 • 65 min
This week, Chad and Kelsey are back from the Fully Loaded Tour with Bert Kreischer and recap their trip! They went fishing and somehow both caught sharks (!) and got to perform in arenas in front of thousands of people. Plus, an epic listener update from our "Let Her Lick It" episode, and lots of great questions about silent treatments, love languages, and more. Write into [email protected] 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! Watch and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UBPfi4B_j1Ua7xDOcyBnA
See Kelsey on tour: https://www.kelseycook.com/tour
See Chad on tour: https://www.chaddaniels.com/tour
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
Thank you to this episode's sponsor, DraftKings! New players, start by playing just FIVE BUCKS to get FIFTY BUCKS in Casino Credits in your pocket INSTANTLY! All you gotta do is download the DraftKings Casino app and sign up with code PRETEND.
Highly Sensitive Person
Pretend Problems
08/14/24 • 64 min
This week, Kelsey gets surgery on her tongue, Chad officiates a wedding, and Kelsey has Chad take the Highly Sensitive Person assessment after her scores are off the charts. Plus great listener questions! Write into [email protected] 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://www.kelseycook.com/tour
See Chad on tour: https://www.chaddaniels.com/tour
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
Let Go or Be Dragged
Pretend Problems
08/28/24 • 70 min
This week, Chad completes his ADHD assessment, Kelsey explains where her fear of confrontation comes from, and they talk about what superpower they would choose if they could have one. Plus great listener questions about dating, therapy and and more! Write into [email protected] 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://www.kelseycook.com/tour
See Chad on tour: https://www.chaddaniels.com/tour
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
Nature vs Nurture
Pretend Problems
09/11/24 • 58 min
This week, Chad gets his ADHD results back, Kelsey flies with a wild flight attendant, and makes a big hair change. Plus great listener emails including creepy neighbor advice and very odd poop facts. Write into [email protected] 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://www.kelseycook.com/tour
See Chad on tour: https://www.chaddaniels.com/tour
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
Addict or Just Horny?
Pretend Problems
10/23/24 • 47 min
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 [email protected] 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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FAQ
How many episodes does Pretend Problems have?
Pretend Problems currently has 49 episodes available.
What topics does Pretend Problems cover?
The podcast is about Stand-Up, Society & Culture, Comedy, Podcasts and Relationships.
What is the most popular episode on Pretend Problems?
The episode title 'Pretend Problems with Kelsey Cook and Chad Daniels' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Pretend Problems?
The average episode length on Pretend Problems is 58 minutes.
How often are episodes of Pretend Problems released?
Episodes of Pretend Problems are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Pretend Problems?
The first episode of Pretend Problems was released on Nov 20, 2023.
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