Starting Over in Your 40s

From Pretend Problems by All Things Comedy

March 18, 2026 · 1h 7m · Episode 118

About this episode

Chad and Kelsey discuss adopting a puppy, share listener stories, and recount their experiences with drunk crowds and flight cancellations.

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 cancelled because of the Midwest winter storm. They also read fantastic listener emails including a story of sobriety, someone looking for advice for starting over after a divorce, and a proposal after listening to the podcast! Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com 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_j1Ua7xDOcyBnA See Kelsey on tour: https://punchup.live/kelseycook/tickets See Chad on tour: https://punchup.live/chaddaniels/tickets Watch Kelsey's special “Mark Your Territory” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uYqWsDhWkkA?si=J9hgt5nKtMLxB1sj 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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Chad, Kelsey

Topics covered

adoption
sobriety
starting over
divorce
listener stories
comedy

Keywords

puppy adoption
listener emails
sobriety story
divorce advice
comedy podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: All Things Comedy

Books & works: Mark Your Territory, Mixed Reviews

Places: Florida, Midwest