Pretend Problems - podcast cover

Pretend Problems

All Things Comedyallthingscomedy.com

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 pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com and weigh in on whether or not something feels like a real or pretend problem. New episodes every Wednesday!

Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

Compromise vs. High Standards

This week, Kelsey and Chad discuss her recent food allergy discoveries, Chad gets a new Oura ring, and they dive into some awesome 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! Watch and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UBP...

May 01, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 23

Sofa Solo Sesh

This week, Chad and Kelsey talk about her new Oura ring, they discuss who they wish they could bring back from the dead to have dinner with, and dive into some intense listener questions involving "solo session" shaming and tackling poor oral hygiene in a 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...

Apr 24, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 22

Bedroom Jackpot

This week, Chad and Kelsey talk about Kelsey's recent special taping, her birthday where she essentially became an old man, their favorite childhood foods, and some very spicy 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! Watch and subscribe...

Apr 17, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 21

My Partner's Best Friend Sucks

This week, Chad and Kelsey tackle the issue of what to do when you hate your partner's best friend, Kelsey shares her nightmare story of having her wisdom teeth removed, and they talk about their favorite parts of their childhood bedrooms. 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...

Apr 10, 202444 minEp. 20

Fartiquette

This week, Chad and Kelsey talk about their most-hated day jobs in a new podcast segment, Kelsey's week of shows in Minneapolis before she shoots her special, and they answer some juicy (and potentially smelly) 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 Y...

Apr 03, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 19

Kelsey's Terrifying Ghost Story

This week, Kelsey stays in a haunted hotel in the Chicago area and has, what she thinks, is her first ghost experience. Plus, Chad deals with some trolls online after posting a recent clip. Tons of great listener questions, too! 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 You...

Mar 27, 20241 hrEp. 18

I Want a Divorce

This week, Kelsey and Chad recap their trip to Cancun for Chad's son's wedding and tackle some big listener questions, including someone trying to initiate a divorce. 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! Watch and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.co...

Mar 20, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 17

How Many Chances Should a Partner Get?

This week, Chad and Kelsey get ready to head to Mexico, and they tackle a boatload of 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! Watch and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UBPfi4B_j1Ua7xDOcyBnA See Kelsey on tour: https:...

Mar 13, 202443 minEp. 16

The Perfect Amount of Insecure

This week, Chad gets put on the jumbotron at the Minnesota Wild game and Kelsey has a major technology fail. Plus, Chad shot his Netflix special! Tons of great listener questions this episode, too. 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! Watch and subscri...

Mar 06, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 15

Kelsey Surprised Chad on Tour!

This week, Kelsey flew to Dallas to surprise Chad on the road! They talk about how Kelsey was able to pull it off, how their weekend went together after the surprise, and how they think things would go if they met on the show "Love is Blind." 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...

Feb 28, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 14

Love is Blind

This week, Kelsey convinces Chad to start watching the show Love is Blind together, they go to an absolutely insane NHL game, and answer some listener advice 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! Watch and subscribe here: https://www.youtube....

Feb 21, 202454 minEp. 13

Yay or Nay About Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day! This week, Chad and Kelsey discuss what they've learned so far in couples therapy, the compromise they've reached when it comes to apologies, and they discover incredible security camera footage of Kelsey trying to turn their home security alarm off. 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 ch...

Feb 14, 202458 minEp. 12

The Relationship Tester

This week, Chad and Kelsey share whether or not they believe in the viral "Orange Peel Theory" about relationships, they go shopping at Victoria's Secret for the first time, and Kelsey sets their house alarm off. Plus, they tackle some awesome 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. Vide...

Feb 07, 202449 minEp. 11

I'm in Love with Your Boyfriend

This week, Kelsey talks about a Chad superfan who attended her show in San Diego after her crowd work clip went viral. They also talk about doing the CBS show "After Midnight" together, and answer some intense 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 Yo...

Jan 31, 202455 minEp. 10

Foosball and E.D. and Tampons, Oh My!

This week, Chad attends his first foosball tournament and watches Kelsey compete! Also, their dog Po ate a tampon for the second time and took the most expensive dog sh*t of his life. Plus some very juicy listener emails regarding ED issues and how to navigate them in a 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 mov...

Jan 24, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 9

Don't Pee Your Panties

This week, Kelsey and Chad talk about how their new year's resolutions are going, the one thing that makes Chad pee his panties, and Chad's spending habits. 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! Watch and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/...

Jan 17, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 8

How to Ruin a Party

This week, Chad and Kelsey throw their first house party and learn what food they should never serve again. They also give advice on what to do when couples have different drinking habits. Plus, Kelsey plays foosball against comedian Brian Regan in an epic rematch! 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. Vi...

Jan 10, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 7

Looking for Trouble

This week, Chad has some big relationship revelations, they visit Kelsey's family for the holidays, and Chad tries to solve his sleeping issues. 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! Watch and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UBPfi4B_j...

Jan 03, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 6

Our Different Fighting Styles

This week, Chad takes Kelsey on a surprise date to see Cirque du Soleil, and they discover that their fighting styles are on opposite ends of the spectrum. Plus they answer some listener emails! 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! Watch and subscribe ...

Dec 27, 202358 minEp. 5

Hospitalized in Alabama

This week, Kelsey and Chad talk about almost getting into a fight at a recent Vikings game, Kelsey's hospitalization in Alabama last month, and navigating depression during the holidays. 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! Watch and subscribe here: ht...

Dec 20, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 4

The Joke Rebuttal

This week, Chad and Kelsey talk about co-headlining for the first time, the questions they get asked about their age gap, the scariest movies they watched as kids, 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! Watch and subscribe here: https://www.you...

Dec 13, 202355 minEp. 3

Bad Tattoos and State Fairs

This week, Chad and Kelsey talk about their love languages, going to the state fair for the first time, Chad's wild tattoos, 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! Watch and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UBPfi4B_j1Ua7xDOcyB...

Dec 06, 202348 minEp. 2

The Rule of Three

Welcome to episode one of Pretend Problems! This week, Chad and Kelsey talk about navigating living together, what pet peeves they've discovered about the other, trying to keep the magic alive, buying a new house, and how to have uncomfortable conversations about finances. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and relationship advice questions and we'll answer them on the show! Subscribe to podcast, and give it a 5-star rating and review to help the show move up the charts...

Nov 29, 202354 minEp. 1

Pretend Problems with Kelsey Cook and Chad Daniels

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 pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com and weigh in on whether o...

Nov 20, 20231 min
Hosted on Omny Studio
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android