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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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Relationship Expectations
This week, Chad sees the success of his family therapy sessions in real time as he spends the weekend with his mom and sister, and Kelsey has a wide range of interactions in the merch line in Fort…
Performing in Elvis' Theatre
This week, Kelsey gets to perform in the same theater in Vegas where Elvis had his eight year residency, and even use his dressing room! Chad gets ready for summer vacation and they have a spooky…
Take a Shot
A sleep deprived Kelsey and Chad share their recap of their time in California for Chad's daughter's graduation, and Kelsey goes on a wild goose chase of urgent care clinics during her tour weekend…
Bruno Mars Concert
This week, Kelsey and Chad go to the Bruno Mars concert and had an experience they weren't expecting, plus trivia and great listener emails! Write into [email protected] with your…
Manspreading
This week, Kelsey runs into a manspreader on the airplane, Chad considers teaching human obedience classes, and they read some great listener emails including a follow up to weird children's songs,…
Car Dealership Drama
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…
Road Rage Class
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…
The Frog Incident
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…
Birthday Weekend
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…
Costa Rica Vacation
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…
Travel Insanity
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 [email protected] with…
Meet Our New Puppy!
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…
Starting Over in Your 40s
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…
Trouser Chili
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…
Setting Boundaries with Parents
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…
WE'RE ENGAGED!!!
Chad proposed to Kelsey last week and they tell the whole epic and mushy story of how he surprised her!! Plus, trivia and some great listener emails including a couple who used their long-distance…
Ruining Surprises
This week, Kelsey accidentally ruins Chad's Valentine's Day surprise and they figure out a new way to navigate arguments. Plus, great listener questions including comedy and mental health, navigating…
The Sweetest Proposal Story
This week, Chad and Kelsey talk about the Superbowl, the halftime show, and get caught up on tons of great listener emails including an amazing proposal stories, a cat bidet disaster, and alllllll of…
You Didn't Have to Do That
This week, Chad and Kelsey talk about the recent winter storm and the news in Minneapolis, that they might be getting a puppy, and more! Plus great listener emails including people weighing in on the…
See You Next Week
Thank you for your sweet emails making sure we're okay here in Minneapolis. We'll see you guys next week. Stay safe out there. Here's an article with ways you can help those in need here right now:…
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Pretend Problems has published 133 episodes since November 2023, covering topics in Comedy, Relationships.
Pretend Problems is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 56m.
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