Alex Cooper (podcaster)
She turned a raunchy, confessional podcast into a cultural juggernaut and a $60 million deal, redefining the business of digital intimacy.
Born 1994 (age 32)·American social media influencer·Birthday: August 21·Millennials
Biography
Alex Cooper didn't just start a podcast; she ignited a phenomenon. A former college athlete and bartender, she launched 'Call Her Daddy' in 2018 with a co-host, delivering unfiltered, brash conversations about sex and relationships that felt like a late-night dorm room confessional. The show's explosive popularity led to a very public business feud and, ultimately, Cooper taking sole control. In a landmark move for the industry, she signed an exclusive $60 million deal with Spotify in 2021, proving that a young woman's voice talking candidly could command a fortune. Under her leadership, 'Call Her Daddy' evolved into a solo interview powerhouse, drawing A-list celebrities and fostering a massive, devoted community of 'Daddy Gang' listeners who see her as both a confidante and a shrewd business architect.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Alex was born in 1994, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Alex Was Born
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Alex's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1994Born
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1999Started school
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2007Became a teenager
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Could drive
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2012Could vote
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Turned 21
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2024Turned 30
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 32 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Secured a groundbreaking three-year, $60 million exclusive licensing deal with Spotify for her podcast 'Call Her Daddy'.
- Built 'Call Her Daddy' into one of the most-listened-to podcasts globally, consistently ranking in Spotify's top three.
- Successfully navigated a public business split to gain full ownership and creative control of her podcast brand.
- Transitioned the show's format from comedic duo to a successful solo interview platform featuring major celebrities.
Did You Know?
She was a Division I college soccer player at Boston University before an injury ended her athletic career.
Her first job after college was as a bartender at the New York City restaurant where she reportedly came up with the idea for 'Call Her Daddy'.
She is married to film producer Matt Kaplan, founder of Ace Entertainment.
The 'Call Her Daddy' podcast name was inspired by a friend's comment about her assertive personality.
“I built an empire off of being myself, and that is the most powerful thing a woman can do.”
