Pretend Problems
Pretend Problems, hosted by touring comedians Chad Daniels and Kelsey Cook, covers relationship arguments, blended families, living and working together, and dating advice from listener letters. The show has 150 episodes, releases weekly, and runs about 53 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll.
Comedy-driven relationship show with a loyal weekly audience and a Netflix-linked comedy pedigree
- Weekly episodes of about 53 minutes give repeated exposure across 150 episodes.
- Apple Podcasts shows 331 ratings with a 4.8 average, a strong signal of engaged listeners.
- Listener-submitted dating questions create natural openings for relationship and lifestyle brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, listener advice segments, personal storytelling
- Tone
- humorous, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles such as 'How to Stay Intimate' and 'Relationship Expectations' point to adult relationship content, though the feed is not flagged explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | art19.com/shows/pretend-problems |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1717496693 |
| RSS feed | rss.art19.com/pretend-problems |
Benchmark score: 87 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Google at Your Own Risk | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 6 min |
| How to Stay Intimate | 2026-10-07 | 59 min |
| Small Things to Help Hard Times | 2026-09-30 | 1 h 9 min |
| A Bathroom Accident | 2026-09-23 | 59 min |
| Having Kids Late in Life | 2026-09-16 | 1 h 5 min |
| Fighting on a Plane | 2026-09-09 | 59 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
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…
About Pretend Problems
Pretend Problems is a weekly comedy podcast hosted by touring comedians Chad Daniels and Kelsey Cook, who are also in a relationship. Each episode covers arguments they have overcome, communication strategies, blended family dynamics, and time apart on tour, and the hosts answer dating questions from listeners. The show's Art19 page and feed describe the format, and Apple Podcasts lists the show's publisher as All Things Comedy.
The show has 150 episodes, releases every Wednesday, and typical episodes run about 53 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 331 ratings with a 4.8 average. Listener demographics are estimates only: the audience appears to skew toward adults aged 25 to 44 in the United States, based on the show's topics and comedy niche. No sponsors are visible in the feed, the description, or recent episode titles.
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $630 per episode. Relationship, dating, and lifestyle brands are the most natural fit for this show's audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Pretend Problems can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Pretend Problems
How much does Pretend Problems charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Pretend Problems has no published rate card. Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $630 per episode, using a standard range of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads.
What is Pretend Problems about?
Pretend Problems is a weekly comedy podcast hosted by Chad Daniels and Kelsey Cook. They discuss relationship arguments, blended families, and life on tour, and they answer listener dating questions.
How do I contact Pretend Problems about sponsoring an episode?
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