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　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Alexandra Cooper Written by Virginia Hunt Virginia Hunt is an Editorial Intern at Encyclopædia Britannica. She is a third year student at Northwestern University where she is majoring in journalism and biology with a minor in creative writing.... Virginia Hunt Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Aug 22, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What is Alex Cooper best known for? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Alex Cooper is best known for her enormously successful Call Her Daddy podcast and for building a $125 million media empire, which includes the Unwell Network, a company she owns with her husband, Matt Kaplan." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " How did Alex Cooper start her podcasting career? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Alex Cooper started her podcasting career with Call Her Daddy in 2018, alongside Sofia Franklyn. They gained popularity quickly and signed a three-year contract with Barstool Sports. The contract was later renegotiated, leading to Franklynu2019s departure." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What significant event happened in Alex Cooperu2019s college soccer career? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Alex Cooper alleged that she experienced three years of sexual harassment from her college soccer coach, Nancy Feldman, which she detailed in her 2025 documentary, Call Her Alex. Since then, one other former player has publicly come forward alleging abuse. Nearly 100 other players and staff have signed a letter defending Feldman, who retired in 2022 and has not spoken publicly about the allegations." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " How did Alex Cooperu2019s podcast evolve after going solo? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "After she went solo, Alex Cooperu2019s Call Her Daddy podcast transitioned to an interview-focused format, featuring big guests and less talk about her personal life. She then inked a $60 million deal with Spotify, which was the biggest exclusive contract for a woman-led podcast at the time." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What major deal did Alex Cooper sign in 2024? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "In 2024 Alex Cooper signed a $125 million deal with SiriusXM, giving the company the sales rights to her Call Her Daddy podcast and the Unwell Network." } } ] } Top Questions What is Alex Cooper best known for? Alex Cooper is best known for her enormously successful Call Her Daddy podcast and for building a $125 million media empire, which includes the Unwell Network, a company she owns with her husband, Matt Kaplan.

　　How did Alex Cooper start her podcasting career? Alex Cooper started her podcasting career with Call Her Daddy in 2018, alongside Sofia Franklyn. They gained popularity quickly and signed a three-year contract with Barstool Sports. The contract was later renegotiated, leading to Franklyn’s departure.

　　What significant event happened in Alex Cooper’s college soccer career? Alex Cooper alleged that she experienced three years of sexual harassment from her college soccer coach, Nancy Feldman, which she detailed in her 2025 documentary, Call Her Alex. Since then, one other former player has publicly come forward alleging abuse. Nearly 100 other players and staff have signed a letter defending Feldman, who retired in 2022 and has not spoken publicly about the allegations.

　　How did Alex Cooper’s podcast evolve after going solo? After she went solo, Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast transitioned to an interview-focused format, featuring big guests and less talk about her personal life. She then inked a $60 million deal with Spotify, which was the biggest exclusive contract for a woman-led podcast at the time.

　　What major deal did Alex Cooper sign in 2024? In 2024 Alex Cooper signed a $125 million deal with SiriusXM, giving the company the sales rights to her Call Her Daddy podcast and the Unwell Network.

　　In some ways Alex Cooper seems like the girl next door—a best friend who will trust you with her most personal secrets and with whom you want to share yours. But that may be where the similarity stops. Cooper has built a circle of roughly 10 million best friends, according to listener data for her hugely popular Call Her Daddy podcast, and a $125 million media empire. Guests on the podcast, which debuted in 2018, feature some of the decade’s most influential personalities—from former vice president and presidential candidate Kamala Harris to Disney Channel alum and musical artist Demi Lovato. ...(100 of 2091 words)

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