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

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 24, 2026

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. Her success led to a three-year, $60 million exclusive deal with Spotify, making her the platform's highest-earning female podcaster and second overall, only behind Joe Rogan. In 2024, Call Her Daddy was the second most popular podcast globally on Spotify, again second to the Joe Rogan Experience. Cooper's success has cemented her status as a prominent figure in the podcasting industry.

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2018: Creation of the Call Her Daddy Podcast

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.

2021: Spotify deal

In 2021, Alexandra Cooper signed a three-year exclusive deal with Spotify worth $60 million for her podcast, Call Her Daddy. This deal made her Spotify's highest-earning female podcaster.

2021: Signed Exclusive Deal with Spotify

In 2021, Alexandra Cooper signed a three-year exclusive deal with Spotify worth $60 million to continue Call Her Daddy without Sofia Franklyn, incorporating her guests voices into the podcast

September 2023: The Unwell Network Launch

In September 2023, Alexandra Cooper started The Unwell Network, a podcast network partnering with Spotify's Megaphone platform for hosting and distribution. Alix Earle and Madeline Argy signed on 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 at the 1st position on The Podcast Charts, with Alexandra Cooper in 2nd place.

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: Named to TIME100 Next List

In 2023, Alexandra Cooper was named to the TIME100 Next list, recognizing her influence and impact.

2023: Podcast drives engagement of younger women

In 2023, Spotify's CEO, Daniel Ek, noted that Alexandra Cooper's podcast, Call Her Daddy, is driving engagement of younger women with the service.

August 2024: Signed Deal with Sirius XM

In August 2024, Alexandra Cooper signed a $125 million, three-year deal with Sirius XM, which is set to replace Spotify as her distribution and advertising partner beginning in 2025.

November 2024: Announced Unwell Hydration beverage line

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

2024: NBC Olympics commentator

In 2024, Alexandra Cooper was a commentator and host during NBC's coverage of the Summer Olympics.

2024: Forbes Top-Earning Creators List

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

2024: Call Her Daddy: Second Most Popular Podcast on Spotify

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

January 1, 2025: Unwell Hydration Launch

On January 1, 2025, Unwell Hydration, Alexandra Cooper's beverage line produced with Nestlé, debuted exclusively at Target stores and online in the United States.

February 2025: Alix Earle Departs from 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, making her the highest-earning female creator on the list.

October 2025: Launch of Unwell Creative Agency

In October 2025, Alexandra Cooper launched Unwell Creative Agency, an advertising and creative agency operating under her media company, Unwell.

2025: Unwell Employees

As of 2025, the Unwell network employed just under 100 people across its podcast network, beverage business, production arm, and creative agency.

2025: Named to Time magazine's TIME100 Creators List

In 2025, Alexandra Cooper was named to Time magazine's inaugural "TIME100 Creators" list in the Titans category for her impact as the creator and host of the Call Her Daddy podcast.