Pretend Problems

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!

Recent Episodes
  • Birthday Bug
    Apr 16, 2025 – 49:17
  • Trouble Committing
    Apr 9, 2025 – 52:17
  • Parking Tickets and Sleep Divorce
    Apr 2, 2025 – 57:44
  • Playing Favorites
    Mar 26, 2025 – 48:53
  • Bra Crystals
    Mar 19, 2025 – 01:00:48
  • Repair After a Fight
    Mar 12, 2025 – 55:56
  • Friends With Benefits
    Mar 5, 2025 – 58:07
  • Ma'am You're Sweating
    Feb 26, 2025 – 58:28
  • Valentine's Day Expectations
    Feb 19, 2025 – 01:07:45
  • Mark Your Territory
    Feb 12, 2025 – 55:02
  • Odor Control
    Feb 5, 2025 – 01:02:32
  • The Everything Shower
    Jan 29, 2025 – 01:13:15
  • Kelsey's Wild Driving
    Jan 22, 2025 – 59:13
  • Mouth Tape
    Jan 15, 2025 – 01:14:29
  • Wicked and the Loudest Pickle
    Jan 8, 2025 – 01:03:29
  • Happy New Year!
    Jan 1, 2025 – 51:39
  • Issues With the In-Laws
    Dec 18, 2024 – 46:32
  • We Got the Flu
    Dec 11, 2024 – 44:08
  • Separate Bank Accounts
    Dec 4, 2024 – 50:01
  • The Jinx
    Nov 27, 2024 – 54:12
  • I See London, I See France
    Nov 20, 2024 – 01:10:08
  • Co-Worker Crush
    Nov 13, 2024 – 57:11
  • Choking Hazard
    Nov 6, 2024 – 50:37
  • A Week of Crazy Smells
    Oct 29, 2024 – 50:41
  • Addict or Just Horny?
    Oct 23, 2024 – 47:44
  • Don't Settle For a Maybe
    Oct 16, 2024 – 58:36
  • Lost in a Maze
    Oct 9, 2024 – 51:45
  • Lung Babies
    Oct 2, 2024 – 49:04
  • What's Taters Aye?
    Sep 25, 2024 – 48:50
  • Baby Pressure
    Sep 18, 2024 – 57:43
  • Nature vs Nurture
    Sep 11, 2024 – 58:08
  • The Creepiest Neighbor
    Sep 4, 2024 – 54:39
  • Let Go or Be Dragged
    Aug 28, 2024 – 01:10:47
  • Motorboating Therapy
    Aug 21, 2024 – 54:56
  • Highly Sensitive Person
    Aug 14, 2024 – 01:04:06
  • A Quiet Place
    Aug 7, 2024 – 54:54
  • Pessimists vs Optimists
    Jul 31, 2024 – 59:32
  • The Loudest Chewer
    Jul 24, 2024 – 01:04:48
  • Olympics and Wild Injuries
    Jul 17, 2024 – 01:03:54
  • Sickest We've Ever Been
    Jul 10, 2024 – 55:37
  • Numb Nethers
    Jul 3, 2024 – 59:46
  • Dry Spell
    Jun 26, 2024 – 01:03:56
  • The Silent Treatment
    Jun 19, 2024 – 01:05:34
  • Shower Tinkling
    Jun 12, 2024 – 59:25
  • The Iron Claw
    Jun 5, 2024 – 50:49
  • Peanut Allergy Reversed!
    May 29, 2024 – 53:15
  • A Silent Lover
    May 22, 2024 – 01:05:38
  • Let Her Lick It
    May 15, 2024 – 01:17:19
  • ADHD or Anxiety?
    May 8, 2024 – 01:10:11
  • Compromise vs. High Standards
    May 1, 2024 – 01:00:50
Recent Reviews
  • Fritzlantern
    Insights and Laughs.
    The show is awesome. Anything less than 5* is ridiculous. Two talented people making one exceptional podcast.
  • Kevin k cypher
    Two comedians I love randomly are dating now.
    I followed both Kelsey and Chad separately, Kelsey got recommended to me after listening to a Taylor Tomlinson special, and Chad I’ve followed since before he lockerboxed his own kid. I enjoyed the foosball episodes online that Kelsey did and thought the chemistry was really great when chad was on. Then Kelsey went on to Chads podcast and again I thought wow great chemistry. Then they started dating and I was like oh my gosh that makes so much sense. Now they have this podcast together and I am so excited to get to hear them talk every week they have an infectious energy for helping yourself and helping others around you. I wish I could give it more than five stars. Y’all are amazing. P.S. whatever Chad has, I also have it so you got something.
  • PolarBevs4Life
    I don’t get it?
    Just because you like their standup doesn’t guarantee you’ll like this. Mostly just feels like parasocial 3rd wheeling while a couple talks about their day. The advice part is just sort of…generic. Which one should expect when a couple that’s only been dating a few years tries to give advice on the topic. Maybe I’m just not the target audience 🤷‍♂️
  • reirand
    Comedy gold…
    I have been a long-time Kelsey fan and can tolerate Chad (kidding!). This is one of my top podcasts and I love the format and exchanges between Kelly and Chad. Yes, even when they are trying to be professional, ‘cause you know they’ve been fighting’ right before. Still, I wish them the very best and lots of success!
  • TNCBrown
    Yikes
    Some weeks are fun and entertaining. But some weeks are painful. I don’t find Chads way of talking to Kelsey entertaining. Both are great as comedians- but not enjoying this podcast any more.
  • daecia
    Are you guys me and my boyfriend?
    You two remind me so much of me and my guy. Loving and lovingly roasting each other. Makes me wanna start a podcast with him…but we aren’t career comedians and would be starting from ground zero. Haha but I LOVE this podcast. It’s so fun and related.
  • Kait8920
    Binge-worthy listening
    Ever since I found the podcast I’ve been binging it. Love it! Appreciate the vulnerability of your relationship and the comedy to go along with it.
  • Echo_Sim
    Absolutely love the show!
    Keep it up!
  • Mlwell
    Funny and not almost worried for Kelsey
    Keep it up you two. Happiness and laughter lies in the humdrum of life and your relationship stories crack me up. Haven’t seen either of your stand-ups so I’ll wait until a Hawaiian islands tour.
  • THEKING772
    Blinkers
    Chad is in the right. Semi driver is wrong by the rules of the road.
  • Kal_Avery
    Not funny and almost…worried??
    As a huge Kelsey Cook fan and OG Self-Helpless listener, this podcast makes me feel incredibly uncomfortable for Kelsey. The way Chad speaks to her…yikes. His “humor” with her is toxic and I don’t know that she sees it? I personally could never deal with it and I certainly don’t want to hear his relationship advice. I’m so disappointed it’s Kelsey’s only podcast now which is the only reason I listen, but often turn it off halfway through.
  • Melephant19
    Such a great show!
    It’s always the first podcast in my queue on release day. I love listening to their dynamic and how they approach different problems. The perfect mix of comedy and genuine connection with the audience.
  • big krugh
    Love this
    Great show, love how well you both play off each other. I heard about it yesterday and can’t stop listening and laughing! 🤘🏻
  • LA_Reviewer_987654321
    Relationship Goals
    Relationship goals
  • Wednesday's with Morrie
    Phenomenal pod
    Chad and Kelsey are hilarious, insightful and an all around great time to listen to. Wish they did two a week!
  • agentorange1113
    Totally worthy!
    Love these two, genuine podcast!
  • DankRan
    Loveeee you guys!
    Y’all are absolutely adorable ❤️
  • VeteranVoter
    KC, CD fan. Dumb show premise.
    The relationship advice is utterly laughable coming from a starry-eyed 49 year-old divorcee who’s a single year into a relationship with a hot 34 year old. Try again when the 10-year mark is reached. Thanks to their fathers for the issues that brought them together.
  • Cheetos_Jesus
    Listening. Love the podcast.
    Chad was completely correct about the alarm. It was confirmed by both parties. Sorry Cook.
  • Loomis1356
    Awesome
    Drive safe, don’t rape!
  • Hoagietroller
    I don’t know.
    I thought I would enjoy this one as I’m a big fan of Kelseys. Chad it turns out, not so much. I feel this podcast mostly highlights how he’s mildly toxic with Kels.
  • JasonTheBest1994
    Wasn’t a podcast listener. Now I’m hooked!
    I legitimately binged the 10 episodes available (at the time of this review) in two days. Kelsey and Chad have such a good dynamic and are so open and honest, it’s as refreshing as it is funny. Not all laughs, as they dive into some deep topics. Best hour I can spend, is listening to this podcast!
  • Nathan NO!
    Love this!
    I am loving this podcast, big fan of you both! 🩶
  • Kim says so
    Samesies
    My husband and I both listen to the podcast and often laugh together that we have very similar pretend problems as Chad and Kelsey. I’m a MN transplant and Kelsey had my heart when I heard her reference the tornado horn.
  • compulsive reviewer
    Weird Energy
    This podcast has a weird energy. The podcasters told the listeners to give them 5 stars and a review. so I did!
  • Tsweet19
    I’m having fun. Are you having fun?
    This is my new favorite podcast! Light hearted, real, and funny. If you’re in need of a good laugh, every episode has successfully delivered an unexpected belly laugh.
  • Nickasun
    Great podcast
    I was loving the podcast so much until Kelsey mentioned she wasn’t a big 80s music fan. But I’ll keep the star rating at 5 because these two comedians are great and are Minnesotan now. 🙂
  • Mermerrox
    Just a great listen
    Was lucky enough to see Kelsey at the Comedian Connection in RI and she is great live and on the podcast. Been following CD White for years. I throughly enjoy their banter and the honesty they bring when discussing their relationship. Love it. Keep up the great content!
  • csals21
    Thoughtful and fun!
    Kelsey and Chad’s new podcast is a great mix of life and career updates, navigating the joys and challenges of their relationship, their uniquely hilarious humor, and their thoughtful relationship advice curated from their own relationship history and lessons learned in therapy. I look forward to listening and/or watching their episodes every Wednesday, and can’t wait for bonus subscriber content! <3
  • Shooterzombie
    Thank you!!!
    Thank you Chad. It doesn’t matter what you said that I relate to but just thank you for what I heard. Keep it up buddy
  • blayrockrecords
    Great podcast. Highly recommend.
    Great comics. Great people. A great relationship. Real talk. Real feels. Lots of laughs. (p.s. You specifically are saving my life in my own relationship, Chad. Thank you for sharing yourself so completely. Love you, man.)
  • SamWilliams97
    Favorite new pod!
    I follow Kelsey on insta and decided to give this a listen. I love it! Their dynamic is sweet and fun. I’m excited to have a new weekly pod to listen too!
  • illama2010
    He’s not worthy
    But he is. Love this couple, love this podcast already, excited for more and more. The way these two communicate is so open and honest, it’s lovely and reassuring. Not sure if I wanna BE them or be WITH them… idk maybe both.
  • Level20sucks
    How
    Chad is proof that money makes you more attractive.
  • NickNoodle85
    Reacher vs Settler
    Love you both! Thank you for this podcast.
  • persongrande
    Love it
    Thank you thank you
  • Jvarela101
    Pretty good!
    Relatable and they’re pretty funny.
  • Mikedkey
    Great comedians
    My wife and were lucky enough to see both of these hilarious comedians in 2023 in Grand Rapids. If you are looking for new comedians to follow give this podcast a chance. They compliment each other very well and I know the podcast will continue to get better and more funny as they find their footing.
  • Unclebuzzkill
    Great podcast
    This guy is not worthy
  • ChellyManely
    New favorite podcast
    This is my new favorite podcast! I love listening to the banter between Kelsey & Chad, the balance of each episode being lighthearted and fun but also talking about relatable relationship problems, and the love you can feel between the two. 10/10 🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪 (iykyk)
  • maddiet11
    Relatable!
    I’m really enjoying this new pod. These two are honest, cute, funny, real. My partner and I enjoy watching it together!
  • Blaine the pain
    Srsly!?
    Thanks for giving old guys false hope, Kelcey. You’ve just jump-started the new “old guy in the club” look of a beard, baseball hat, and sweats. I’ve gotta change my whole wardrobe now.
  • staticnull
    I’m having so much fun!
    Are you having fun? 🤩
  • holidayinnstapp
    Love It!
    My favorite new podcast!
  • cbreeman
    Loving the back and forth banter!
    A lot of material I can relate to! Great show!!!
  • MahQIn
    Solid way to start your Wednesday
    Thanks for making therapy fun guys. 5/5 stars, wouldn’t change a thing.
  • Scottyout
    Great show
    Yep…great show
  • abraham drinkin69420
    FANTASTIC⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    I Love this show. Both of you are hilarious separate and together, and your banter and the way you communicate with eachother makes me feel like i’m listening to conversations between my s/o and I.
  • That1Teacher
    Review
    Came to the show as a fan of Chad, leaving the show a bigger fan of Kelsey! A great listen 🎉😊
  • marymack64
    Love these two!
    Both hilarious comedians. Can’t wait for more!
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