Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Alex Cooper (podcaster)

Discover the career path of Alex Cooper (podcaster), from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Alex Cooper is an American podcaster best known as the creator and host of the Call Her Daddy podcast on Spotify. She gained significant recognition in 2021 when Time Magazine called her "arguably the most successful woman in podcasting" after securing a $60 million exclusive deal with Spotify. This deal made her the highest-earning female podcaster on Spotify and the second highest paid podcaster behind Joe Rogan. In 2024, Call Her Daddy was the second most popular podcast globally on Spotify, also behind Rogan.

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2018: Call Her Daddy podcast creation

In 2018, Alexandra Cooper and her roommate, Sofia Franklyn, created the Call Her Daddy podcast. One month after its first episode, it was acquired by Barstool Sports. The podcast rapidly increased in popularity.

2021: Spotify deal

In 2021, Alexandra Cooper signed a three-year exclusive deal with Spotify worth $60 million, making her Spotify's highest earning female podcaster and the second-highest paid podcaster behind Joe Rogan.

September 2023: The Unwell Network Launch

In September 2023, Alexandra Cooper started The Unwell Network, a podcast network to partner with Spotify’s enterprise platform, Megaphone, for the hosting and distribution of popular podcasts, signing Alix Earle and Madeline Argy for 'Hot Mess with Alix Earle' and 'Pretty Lonesome with Madeline Argy.'

September 21, 2023: Alix Earle's podcast debut

On September 21, 2023, Alix Earle debuted her first podcast episode, landing 1st on The Podcast Charts, with Alexandra Cooper in 2nd.

October 2, 2023: Madeline Argy's podcast debut

On October 2, 2023, Madeline Argy debuted her first podcast episode, reaching the top 5 on The Podcast Charts within the week.

2023: Podcast drives Spotify engagement

In 2023, Spotify's CEO, Daniel Ek, noted Cooper's podcast is driving engagement of younger women with the service, helping to drive its recent surge in year-over-year monthly active users and revenue by 27% and 11% respectively.

August 2024: Sirius XM Deal

In August 2024, Alexandra Cooper signed a $125 million, three-year deal with Sirius XM.

November 2024: Unwell Hydration Launch Announcement

In November 2024, Alexandra Cooper announced the launch of Unwell Hydration, a beverage line produced in partnership with Nestlé and aimed at women's wellness. It was introduced as an electrolyte-infused drink.

2024: Call Her Daddy success on Spotify

In 2024, Call Her Daddy was the second most popular podcast globally on Spotify, behind Joe Rogan.

2024: Cooper's Earnings in 2024

In June 2025, it was reported that Alexandra Cooper's estimated earnings were $32 million in 2024.

February 2025: Alix Earle departs The Unwell Network

In February 2025, it was reported that Alix Earle departed from the Unwell Network.

June 2025: Forbes Top-Earning Creators List

In June 2025, Alexandra Cooper was the 7th highest earning creator on Forbes Top-Earning Creators list, with estimated earnings of $32 million in 2024. This made her the highest earning female creator on the list.