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, ...
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On the show
- Kelsey24 eps
- Chad23 eps
- Kelsey Cook5 eps
Also: Chad Daniels
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Total monthly reach
Based on 1 signal.
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By chart position
- 🇺🇸United States · RelationshipsHOME#11313K to 67K
- 🇨🇦Canada · Relationships#199139 to 735
- 🇿🇦ZA · Relationships#10197 to 513
- 🇫🇮FI · Relationships#12750 to 262
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
13K to 69K🎙 Weekly cadence·145 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
26K to 138K🇺🇸98%🇨🇦1%🇿🇦1% - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
14K to 76K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/14/26 | Google at Your Own Risk | This week, Chad and Kelsey get to see the inside of a $3.7M house, they talk about why they used to drink, and try to answer one of the most unique listener questions they've ever gotten regarding parenting a sexually curious daughter. Write into [email protected] with your advice questions and stories 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!Watch the episodes and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UBPfi4B_j1Ua7xDOcyBnASee Kelsey on tour: https://punchup.live/kelseycook/ticketsSee Chad on tour: https://punchup.live/chaddaniels/ticketsWatch Kelsey's special “Mark Your Territory” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uYqWsDhWkkA?si=J9hgt5nKtMLxB1sjWatch Chad's special "Mixed Reviews" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1kVr3zkz7E&t=663sFollow Kelsey on social media: @KelseyCookComedyFollow Chad on social media: @thatchaddanielsTheme Song cowritten by Matthew Facca and Alex BentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | 1h 05m 36s | ||||||
| 10/7/26 | How to Stay Intimate | This week, Kelsey vents about women who hover in public bathrooms and pee all over the toilet seat, and dog owners who let their dogs run into busy streets. Chad shares his future schizophrenia concerns, and they give advice to someone who went through a messy divorce, as well as someone hoping to bring more intimacy back into their marriage. Write into [email protected] with your advice questions and stories 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!Watch the episodes and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UBPfi4B_j1Ua7xDOcyBnASee Kelsey on tour: https://punchup.live/kelseycook/ticketsSee Chad on tour: https://punchup.live/chaddaniels/ticketsWatch Kelsey's special “Mark Your Territory” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uYqWsDhWkkA?si=J9hgt5nKtMLxB1sjWatch Chad's special "Mixed Reviews" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1kVr3zkz7E&t=663sFollow Kelsey on social media: @KelseyCookComedyFollow Chad on social media: @thatchaddanielsTheme Song cowritten by Matthew Facca and Alex BentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | 59m 13s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 | Small Things to Help Hard Times | This week, Chad holds a comedy fundraiser for his friend who's battling esophageal cancer, Kelsey talks about her recent tour dates, and they answer some listener questions, including someone looking for mental health advice while juggling school, work and being a parent. Write into [email protected] with your advice questions and stories 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!Watch the episodes and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UBPfi4B_j1Ua7xDOcyBnASee Kelsey on tour: https://punchup.live/kelseycook/ticketsSee Chad on tour: https://punchup.live/chaddaniels/ticketsWatch Kelsey's special “Mark Your Territory” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uYqWsDhWkkA?si=J9hgt5nKtMLxB1sjWatch Chad's special "Mixed Reviews" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1kVr3zkz7E&t=663sFollow Kelsey on social media: @KelseyCookComedyFollow Chad on social media: @thatchaddanielsTheme Song cowritten by Matthew Facca and Alex BentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | 1h 09m 28s | ||||||
| 9/23/26 | A Bathroom Accident | This week, Kelsey has an IBS flair up, Chad gets tasked with getting rid of a dead mouse, they discuss getting sleep divorced, and much more. Plus great listener questions including someone dealing with a road raging Dad and is seeking advice. Write into [email protected] with your advice questions and stories 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!Watch the episodes and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UBPfi4B_j1Ua7xDOcyBnASee Kelsey on tour: https://punchup.live/kelseycook/ticketsSee Chad on tour: https://punchup.live/chaddaniels/ticketsWatch Kelsey's special “Mark Your Territory” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uYqWsDhWkkA?si=J9hgt5nKtMLxB1sjWatch Chad's special "Mixed Reviews" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1kVr3zkz7E&t=663sFollow Kelsey on social media: @KelseyCookComedyFollow Chad on social media: @thatchaddanielsTheme Song cowritten by Matthew Facca and Alex BentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | 58m 52s | ||||||
| 9/16/26 | Having Kids Late in Life | This week, Kelsey talks about her recent health scares and also getting to throw out the first pitch at the Minnesota Twins game. Chad talks about his weekend in Cincinnati and the epic Vikings win. Plus, what it would be like for them to have kids later in life. There are also some great listener emails! Write into [email protected] with your advice questions and stories 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!Watch the episodes and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UBPfi4B_j1Ua7xDOcyBnASee Kelsey on tour: https://punchup.live/kelseycook/ticketsSee Chad on tour: https://punchup.live/chaddaniels/ticketsWatch Kelsey's special “Mark Your Territory” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uYqWsDhWkkA?si=J9hgt5nKtMLxB1sjWatch Chad's special "Mixed Reviews" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1kVr3zkz7E&t=663sFollow Kelsey on social media: @KelseyCookComedyFollow Chad on social media: @thatchaddanielsTheme Song cowritten by Matthew Facca and Alex BentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | 1h 04m 48s | ||||||
| 9/9/26 | Fighting on a Plane | This week, Chad and Kelsey see multiple wild bears on the streets of downtown Aspen while performing together, and they figure out how to have an argument in a crowded airport. Plus, they play trivia and read some great listener questions! Write into [email protected] with your advice questions and stories 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!Watch the episodes and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UBPfi4B_j1Ua7xDOcyBnASee Kelsey on tour: https://punchup.live/kelseycook/ticketsSee Chad on tour: https://punchup.live/chaddaniels/ticketsWatch Kelsey's special “Mark Your Territory” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uYqWsDhWkkA?si=J9hgt5nKtMLxB1sjWatch Chad's special "Mixed Reviews" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1kVr3zkz7E&t=663sFollow Kelsey on social media: @KelseyCookComedyFollow Chad on social media: @thatchaddanielsTheme Song cowritten by Matthew Facca and Alex BentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | 59m 03s | ||||||
| 9/2/26 | comedyfamily+3 | — | Mark Your TerritoryMixed Reviews | — | Dolly PartonKelsey Cook+3 | — | 27m 44s | ||
| 8/26/26 | weddingcomedy+4 | — | NetflixYouTube+4 | — | weddingNetflix+5 | — | 49m 01s | ||
| 8/19/26 | Netflix specialrelationship advice+3 | — | NetflixYouTube+4 | — | Kelsey CookChad Daniels+3 | — | 49m 31s | ||
| 8/12/26 | petsrelationships+3 | — | NetflixThe Odyssey+2 | — | doglocked out+3 | — | 59m 30s | ||
| 8/5/26 | weddingslistener emails+3 | — | NetflixYouTube+4 | Key West | Kelsey CookChad Daniels+4 | — | 51m 02s | ||
| 7/29/26 | birthdayscomedy+3 | — | Happy HourMatchbox Twenty+2 | Minnesota Yacht Club FestivalMinnesota | Kelsey CookChad Daniels+3 | — | 43m 05s | ||
| 7/22/26 | comedyannouncements+3 | — | NETFLIXKFAN+4 | — | Netflix specialKelsey Cook+4 | — | 54m 28s | ||
| 7/15/26 | relationship advice2-2-2 rule+3 | — | All Things ComedyYouTube+4 | — | 2-2-2 relationship rulerelationship advice+3 | — | 46m 57s | ||
| 7/8/26 | mental healthdepression+3 | — | All Things ComedyThe Pitt+2 | — | depressionadvice+3 | — | 54m 53s | ||
| 7/1/26 | foxeslistener questions+3 | — | All Things ComedyYouTube+2 | — | foxeslistener questions+3 | — | 47m 34s | ||
| 6/24/26 | emergency roomback injury+4 | — | All Things ComedyYouTube+3 | — | ERback injury+4 | — | 48m 36s | ||
| 6/17/26 | color analysisfriendship+4 | — | All Things ComedyYouTube+3 | Nashville | color analysisNashville+5 | — | 40m 25s | ||
| 6/10/26 | family therapyrelationships+3 | — | All Things ComedyYouTube+2 | — | family therapyrelationships+3 | — | 1h 00m 05s | ||
| 6/3/26 | performanceElvis+3 | — | YouTubePunch Up+3 | Vegas | ElvisVegas+6 | — | 52m 29s | ||
| 5/27/26 | graduationurgent care+4 | — | All Things ComedyYouTube+2 | CaliforniaTacoma | graduationurgent care+5 | — | 48m 49s | ||
| 5/20/26 | concert experiencelistener emails+3 | — | All Things ComedyYouTube+3 | — | Bruno Marsconcert+3 | — | 51m 58s | ||
| 5/13/26 | manspreadingairplane etiquette+3 | — | All Things ComedyYouTube+2 | — | manspreadingairplane+3 | — | 51m 47s | ||
| 5/6/26 | car dealershipfamily visits+3 | — | AFTD ConferenceMark Your Territory+1 | Seattle | car dealershiplistener emails+3 | — | 48m 21s | ||
| 4/29/26 | obedience classNFL Draft+4 | — | NFLYouTube+2 | PittsburghBay Area | road rageobedience class+4 | — | 53m 06s | ||
| 4/22/26 | petsairport security+3 | — | All Things ComedyYouTube+4 | — | puppyfrog+3 | — | 1h 01m 37s | ||
| 4/15/26 | birthdaylistener emails+5 | — | DuolingoYouTube+2 | SpokaneNevada | birthday showslistener emails+5 | — | 41m 28s | ||
| 4/8/26 | vacationsobriety+3 | — | YouTubeMark Your Territory+1 | Costa Rica | Costa Ricavacation+4 | — | 44m 30s | ||
| 4/1/26 | travelflight delays+4 | — | All Things ComedyYouTube+3 | Costa Rica | travel insanityflight delays+4 | — | 33m 37s | ||
| 3/25/26 | puppyrelationships+3 | — | All Things ComedyYouTube+2 | — | puppyShifu+3 | — | 50m 12s | ||
| 3/18/26 | adoptionsobriety+4 | — | All Things ComedyMark Your Territory+1 | FloridaMidwest | puppy adoptionlistener emails+3 | Mars Men50% off for life | 1h 07m 09s | ||
| 3/11/26 | infestationtravel+4 | — | YouTubeMark Your Territory+1 | Richmond | ladybug infestationD'Angelo's grave+3 | — | 1h 01m 59s | ||
| 3/4/26 | setting boundariesrelationships+3 | — | All Things ComedyMark Your Territory+1 | — | boundariesparents+4 | HimsPRETEND | 50m 10s | ||
| 2/25/26 | engagementrelationship advice+3 | — | All Things ComedyYouTube+3 | — | engagementproposal+3 | — | 42m 36s | ||
| 2/18/26 | Valentine's Dayarguments+4 | — | YouTubeAll Things Comedy+2 | — | Valentine's Daysurprises+5 | TalkiatryPRETEND | 58m 02s | ||
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Chart history for Pretend Problems
Peaked at #101 in South Africa, currently #101 in South Africa.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | — | #101 | #101 | — |
| United States | — | #113 | #113 | — |
| Finland | — | #127 | #127 | — |
| Canada | — | #199 | #199 | — |
Chart Positions
4 placements across 4 markets.
Chart Positions
4 placements across 4 markets.