Trending Now - Matt Kaplan Faces Allegations of Verbally Abusing Unwell Network Staff
WHO:
TMZ - Matt Kaplan reportedly oversees day-to-day operations at Unwell Network.
NY Post - Alex Cooper, Matt Kaplan, Unwell Network staff
US Magazine - Alex Cooper, Matt Kaplan
WHAT:
The Independent - Matt Kaplan is accused of threatening to blacklist staff members from other jobs.
The Independent - In the past year, the head of brand marketing, head of the network, and chief growth officer have all left their roles at Unwell Network.
The Independent - A crew member reportedly burst into tears after Kaplan screamed at workers on the set of Cooper’s YouTube show Unwell Winter Games.
The Independent - A production manager was seen threatening to quit during the filming of the 2025 Hulu documentary Call Her Alex due to Kaplan's behavior.
TMZ - Matt Kaplan has a reputation for berating and yelling at staffers, with at least one incident reportedly bringing a staff member to tears.
NY Post - Matt Kaplan is accused of "frequently yelling" at Unwell Network staff.
US Magazine - A Bloomberg article reported that Unwell Network has experienced a dramatic turnover in staff over the past two years.
WHERE:
US Magazine - Unwell Network, the podcast network founded by Alex Cooper.
WHEN:
NY Post - Matt Kaplan proposed to Alex Cooper in March 2023.
NY Post - Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan were married in April 2024.
US Magazine - The Bloomberg article was published on Monday, April 20th, 2026.
WHY:
The Independent - Employees have reportedly threatened to quit the network in the middle of film sets and live tours due to Kaplan's behavior.
TMZ - The report suggests that Kaplan's behavior may be contributing to the negative work environment at Unwell Network.
US Magazine - The report suggests that the environment at Unwell Network is "unwell," indicating potential issues within the organization.
HOW:
The Independent - Kaplan is said to be running the network’s day-to-day operations, where he has allegedly earned a reputation for frequently yelling and swearing at staff members.
US Magazine - The article implies that Kaplan's behavior may be contributing to the high turnover rate among staff.
(UPDATED April 21, 2026 23:12 UTC)
Matt Kaplan, who is reportedly running the day-to-day operations at Unwell Network, has been accused of threatening to blacklist staff members from other jobs and has developed a reputation for yelling and swearing at employees. In the past year, several key figures, including the head of brand marketing and the chief growth officer, have left the network, and reports indicate that crew members have threatened to quit during filming due to Kaplan's behavior. A crew member even burst into tears after he screamed at workers on the set of Cooper’s YouTube show, Unwell Winter Games, highlighting the tense atmosphere on set.
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(UPDATED April 21, 2026 17:21 UTC)
Matt Kaplan is reportedly in charge of the day-to-day operations at Unwell Network, according to a recent report from TMZ. The same report claims that Kaplan has a reputation for berating and yelling at staffers, with at least one incident allegedly leaving a staff member in tears. This behavior is suggested to be contributing to a negative work environment at the network.
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(UPDATED April 21, 2026 15:24 UTC)
A recent Bloomberg article published on Monday highlights troubling issues at Unwell Network, the podcast network founded by Alex Cooper, where staff turnover has dramatically increased over the past two years. The report accuses Matt Kaplan, who is married to Cooper, of frequently yelling at employees, suggesting that his behavior may be contributing to this high turnover rate. The article paints a picture of an environment that is described as "unwell," raising concerns about the workplace culture at the organization.