Alex Cooper Signs $125 Million Deal With SiriusXM After Successful Time At Spotify
Alex Cooper, host of the popular podcast Call Her Daddy, has attracted a lot of attention when signing a three-year deal with SiriusXM, bringing her an estimated $125 million, according to Variety. The deal will take effect in early 2025, marking the end of the exclusive three-year, $60 million contract Alex signed with Spotify in 2021.
From Spotify to SiriusXM
Alex Cooper, born in 1994 in the US, along with Sofia Franklyn created the podcast Call Her Daddy in 2018. This 18+ show quickly attracted attention with more than two million listeners in just a few months. After being acquired by Barstool Sports in 2018, the podcast continued to grow strongly.
Success and Controversy
Alex Cooper recently made waves in the podcast industry when she signed a $125 million deal with SiriusXM to bring her show Call Her Daddy to the platform. Prior to the move, she had held the title of the highest-earning female podcaster on Spotify, underscoring her undeniable success and appeal. The move not only marked a major turning point in Alex’s career, but also reflected the growing trend of podcast stars exploring new opportunities in the media market.
However, in 2020, following a contract dispute with Barstool, Sofia Franklyn left the show, leaving Alex Cooper as sole host. Under Alex’s leadership, Call Her Daddy rose to become one of the most popular podcasts, reaching #5 on Spotify in 2020 and climbing to #2 over the next two years.
Talents and Achievements
With her comedic talent and media savvy, Alex Cooper has become one of the most listened-to female podcast hosts in the world, according to Spotify. Her success at Spotify paved the way for a notable move to SiriusXM, further cementing her place in the media industry.
