Summary
- However, their successful partnership eventually collapsed, leaving Cooper to continue the podcast independently while Franklyn went on to establish her own show, Sofia with an F.
- Franklyn claims Cooper eventually approached Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy with a proposal to continue Call Her Daddy without her.
- While Cooper continued building the Call Her Daddy brand into a major media platform, Franklyn pursued an independent career through her own podcast.
Call Her Daddy initially gained popularity in 2018 under Barstool Sports, attracting a large audience through its unfiltered conversations about relationships, sex and women’s experiences. The podcast quickly developed a devoted following, turning both Franklyn and Cooper into prominent figures in the digital entertainment industry.
However, their successful partnership eventually collapsed, leaving Cooper to continue the podcast independently while Franklyn went on to establish her own show, Sofia with an F. Cooper later secured major partnerships with Spotify and SiriusXM, further expanding the podcast’s reach.
In Daddy Issues, Franklyn revisits the tensions that allegedly existed before their separation. She describes receiving warnings from people close to Cooper, including former podcast contributor Muji, popularly known as Milfhunter. According to Franklyn, he cautioned her about Cooper’s intentions, reportedly telling her, “She’s gonna f**k you.”
One of the memoir’s most notable allegations concerns their finances. Franklyn claims Cooper secured an additional $20,000 in annual pay without informing her, raising questions about transparency and equality within their professional arrangement.
She also alleges that Cooper attempted to have her removed from the podcast, despite their shared role in creating and developing the show.
The memoir further examines the complicated contract negotiations that took place in 2020. According to Franklyn’s account, discussions included a proposed arrangement offering both women an annual guarantee of $1 million each, alongside an equal division of revenue.
However, the negotiations reportedly failed to produce an agreement that would keep the partnership intact. Franklyn claims Cooper eventually approached Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy with a proposal to continue Call Her Daddy without her.
Another allegation involves their shared social media presence. Franklyn claims that Cooper subsequently removed her access to the accounts associated with the podcast, adding another layer to their already strained professional relationship.
The memoir also touches on an alleged legal dispute involving Cooper’s husband, Hollywood producer Matt Kaplan. Franklyn’s account raises questions about possible legal action connected to the book and its claims.
However, representatives for Unwell Network told The New York Times that Kaplan had not discussed the memoir’s allegations or any intention to pursue legal action against Franklyn’s literary agency.
Franklyn’s book offers a deeply personal perspective on a professional relationship that once helped establish one of the most recognisable podcasts in pop culture. While Cooper continued building the Call Her Daddy brand into a major media platform, Franklyn pursued an independent career through her own podcast.
With Daddy Issues, Franklyn has brought renewed attention to their highly publicised split, revisiting the financial disagreements, personal tensions and business decisions that shaped the end of their partnership. Her allegations remain her account of events, adding a new chapter to a feud that has continued to attract public interest years after their separation.
