“Call Your Daddy” Podcast Queen Alex Cooper Embroiled in A Series of Controversies: From Husband’s Staff Mistreatment to Alix Earle Feud

Podcast mogul Alex Cooper is facing heightened scrutiny as her media empire is currently plagued by a series of controversies – from workplace allegations to a public fallout with influencer Alix Earle.

The most serious claims stem from internal reports about Unwell, the media company Cooper co-founded with husband and co-CEO Matt Kaplan. According to a bombshell report by Bloomberg – which was later echoed across Page Six and People – staffers have accused Kaplan of creating a hostile work environment. Allegations include yelling at employees, threatening their careers and reducing at least one crew member to tears during production.

The claims also point to high turnover, internal complaints and tensions severe enough that some staff reportedly threatened to quit. While Cooper has not directly addressed the accusations, reports note she focuses on creative output while Kaplan oversees day-to-day operations, placing his management style at the center of the controversy.

Parallel to the workplace issues is Cooper’s ongoing feud with Earle, which has unfolded publicly across TikTok and podcasts. The relationship began as a business partnership when Earle joined Unwell in 2023, only to fracture after her podcast “Hot Mess” exited the network in 2025.

The fallout escalated in 2026 when Earle reposted a TikTok criticizing Cooper, prompting Cooper to respond directly with her own video challenging Earle’s narrative. The exchange triggered further commentary from creators including Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia, who accused Cooper of being “condescending” and a “mean girl,” amplifying the discourse.

Additional friction has surfaced through reposted content, alleged subtweets and circulating screenshots, with both camps pushing back against claims while avoiding a direct resolution.

For Cooper — whose Call Her Daddy empire has expanded into a multimillion-dollar media business — the controversies arrive at a moment of rapid growth. As Unwell continues to scale, questions surrounding leadership, partnerships and public perception are becoming as central to the narrative as the content itself.