Memoir Allegations: Sofia Franklyn Calls Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan Out for Trying to Discredit Her Account
Franklyn raises concerns publicly
Franklyn discussed her concerns on The Bossticks podcast on Nov. 9. She said she had heard that people featured in Daddy Issues were trying to undermine her story, prompting her to wonder how far her former colleague might go.
She named Cooper and Kaplan, who runs the Unwell podcast network with Cooper. Franklyn said she was worried about possible effects on people close to her, including her family and husband.
Memoir brings old split back
Franklyn and Cooper were co-hosts of Call Her Daddy before their public falling out led Franklyn to leave the podcast in 2020. Cooper later explained in her Hulu docuseries, Call Her Alex, that she stayed with Barstool Sports while Franklyn wanted to find another network.
Cooper said Franklyn did not want to accept the deal, while she did. She also said she came to believe the show’s audience was bigger than either of them.
Franklyn plans to be candid
Franklyn said the possibility of public pushback has affected her confidence as she promotes the memoir. She had expected to approach the process defiantly, but said she would see how it unfolded.
She believes it may now be harder to discredit her because audiences are more aware of how media public relations and headlines work. Franklyn said she was determined to be honest about parts of her life she found embarrassing, shameful or difficult to revisit.
Earlier Unwell dispute cited
Franklyn pointed to the public dispute between Cooper and former employee Alix Earle as an example of how conflicts around the Unwell network can unfold. Earle criticized Cooper after her podcast Hot Mess was canceled and engaged with a TikTok accusing Cooper of using vulnerable guests to build success.
Cooper responded in her own TikTok by inviting Earle to speak openly about her allegations rather than rely on what Cooper called passive-aggressive reposts. E! News contacted Cooper’s representatives about Franklyn’s claims but had not received a response.
Key points
- Franklyn says people featured in Daddy Issues are trying to discredit her account.
- She named Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan and said she fears for her family and husband.
- Franklyn left Call Her Daddy in 2020 after a public falling out with Cooper.
- Cooper’s representatives had not responded to E! News’ request for comment.