SOFIA FRANKLYN on Alex Cooper's BETRAYAL
Summary
Adam Friedland interviews Sophia Franklin, the former co-host of "Call Her Daddy," about her new book, "Daddy Issues." Franklin details the explosive unraveling of her partnership with Alex Cooper, alleging that Cooper manipulated her, fired their shared attorney, and secretly negotiated a lucrative deal with Barstool to take sole ownership of the podcast. The episode explores the intense codependency of their friendship, the betrayal of being cut out of the show's success, and the public fallout that followed.
Topics discussed
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Intro: Emotional reaction to betrayal
Guest introduction and show promotion
Early friendship and Mormon background
Book context and podcast origins
Why the book was written now
Past relationships and codependency
Shared struggles in New York City
Alex's rise and paparazzi photos
Leaked photos and honeymoon phase
Living arrangements and intimacy
Early podcast content and style
Rapid fame and initial contract
Gluck Gluck 9000 and creative control
Editing disputes and competition
Business offers and cash payments
Renegotiation attempts and trust
The Kesha song and IP offer
Negotiating alcohol rights and strain
Relationship with Peter and jealousy
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Discovery of unequal contract
Emotional processing of the lie
Mooji's phone call and equity
Spotify deal and Alex's strategy
Alex's public narrative and response
Public perception and Peter's fallout
Unwell company and Alex's habits
Threats of lawsuit and why it matters
Impact on well-being and future plans
Closing remarks and final joke
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