Inside Alex Cooper’s Multi-Million Dollar Sirius XM Deal

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Alex Cooper, the creator and host of the popular podcast *Call Her Daddy*, is set to secure a massive paycheck with a new deal at SiriusXM. The podcast, launched in 2018 and initially co-hosted by Sofia Franklyn, skyrocketed to fame with its brutally honest discussions about relationships and modern dating culture. After a public split with Franklyn, Cooper continued solo, signing a $60 million exclusive deal with Spotify in 2021. Now, heading into 2025, Cooper has inked a new deal with SiriusXM, reportedly valued between $100 and $125 million, nearly doubling her previous contract. In an official statement, Cooper expressed her excitement about the new partnership and her commitment to evolving the show for her devoted fanbase, the "Daddy Gang." However, the move has sparked some backlash, as fans criticize the cost of a SiriusXM subscription, questioning whether Cooper is still in touch with her core audience.

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00:00Alex Cooper is about to get a huge paycheck. The creator recently announced she landed a

00:05massive deal with SiriusXM for her podcast, Call Her Daddy. Launched in 2018, Call Her Daddy,

00:11initially co-hosted by Cooper and Sophia Franklin, quickly gained a massive following

00:16for its brutally honest discussions about relationships and modern dating culture.

00:21Cooper's unfiltered style and ability to connect with both her audience and guests

00:25made Call Her Daddy a cultural phenomenon. After a public fallout with Franklin,

00:30Cooper continued the podcast solo, signing a $60 million exclusive deal with Spotify in 2021.

00:37However, moving into 2025, Cooper has chosen to work with SiriusXM for the next roughly three

00:43years, replacing Spotify as an advertising and distribution partner. Sources with inside

00:48information on the deal revealed to Hollywood Reporter that it's valued between $100 and $125

00:55million, nearly or entirely doubling her previous deal. In an official statement,

01:00Cooper gushed,

01:01I am beyond excited to work with SiriusXM. The Daddy Gang wants more,

01:05so we're getting ready to give them more. I can't wait for this new chapter to begin.

01:10However, despite the deal allegedly being worth significantly more money,

01:14some of Cooper's fans are not too happy. Some listeners are speaking out online,

01:19sharing that she's, quote,

01:20lost the plot and that her audience, made up significantly of younger women,

01:25can't afford a SiriusXM subscription, which currently costs anywhere from $6 to $22 a month.

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