Call Her Daddy

Call Her Daddy began in March 2018 when roommates Alex Cooper and Sofia Franklyn pitched the idea to Barstool Sports, aiming to flip the script on traditional locker-room talk with unfiltered conversations about sex and dating from a female perspective. The podcast quickly gained traction through social media and word-of-mouth, growing from 12,000 downloads to 2 million in just two months, thanks to its empowering message and the formation of the Daddy Gang community. Over time, the show evolved significantly; after Franklyn's exit in 2020 amid a public dispute, Cooper took the reins solo, shifting toward more structured interviews with celebrities and advice segments that cover personal growth and relationships.

Today, the podcast features a blend of high-profile guests discussing topics like career challenges and intimacy, alongside Cooper's own insights drawn from her experiences. This change came with a landmark $60 million deal with Spotify in 2021, allowing for greater independence and expansion into live events and partnerships. The tone remains conversational and empowering, with episodes often including signature bits like throwback segments that revisit popular themes. Cooper's hosting style has matured, balancing humor with serious advice, making the show a go-to for listeners seeking both laughs and real talk on modern life issues.

With over 575 episodes to date, Call Her Daddy continues to thrive as an active series, released weekly and reaching millions through platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Its focus on female empowerment has helped shape how podcasts address sensitive subjects, fostering a space where women can share and learn openly. [edit]

Episodes typically run 40 to 120 minutes and mix interview segments with solo advice from Alex Cooper, covering topics like dating tips and personal stories. The structure often starts with an intro from Cooper, followed by in-depth chats with guests on sex and relationships, and ends with key takeaways or fun recurring bits like the 'Gluck Gluck 9000' references from early days.[edit]

The podcast has played a key role in normalizing open talks about women's experiences in dating and sex, challenging the male-dominated norms in podcasting and inspiring more female-led shows. Viral moments, such as the 2020 host feud, drew widespread attention and highlighted issues of fair pay in media. [edit]

Call Her Daddy has achieved impressive milestones, including a $60 million Spotify deal in 2021 that set a record for podcast exclusives, and early growth to 2 million monthly downloads by mid-2018. These feats have solidified its place among top podcasts, with sustained popularity on charts like Apple and Spotify, reaching millions of listeners worldwide. [edit]

The show's name came from a playful bedroom story that Cooper and Franklyn twisted into an empowerment anthem. Early episodes drew from their own bad dating tales, like catfishing mishaps, which fueled its rapid rise. Cooper once misunderstood a 'Pitch Perfect' audition as baseball-related during a guest spot with Adam Devine. The Daddy Gang fan community started with social media buzz and now drives much of the show's interaction. [edit]