Portnoy Responds to Franklyn’s Book and Cooper Rumors, Brand Drama
WHO:
NY Post - Sofia Franklyn is the author of the memoir *Daddy Issues* and a former co-host of “Call Her Daddy.”
NY Post - Alex Cooper was Franklyn’s former co-host on “Call Her Daddy.”
NY Post - Dave Portnoy is discussed in Franklyn’s book in connection with Cooper.
US Magazine - Dave Portnoy is the founder of Barstool Sports.
Daily Mail Sports - Dave Portnoy is the president and founder of Barstool Sports.
WHAT:
NY Post - Franklyn’s memoir *Daddy Issues* tells her account of her time on “Call Her Daddy” and covers her upbringing in Utah, drug use, sexual harassment, and the rise and fall of her time on the show.
NY Post - The book implies that Alex Cooper had a fling with Dave Portnoy.
NY Post - Portnoy addressed rumors that he had sex with Cooper and criticized Franklyn’s book.
US Magazine - Portnoy discussed the renewed dispute between Cooper and Franklyn in his first interview since Franklyn’s memoir hit shelves.
US Magazine - Portnoy said, “Alex sort of haunts her. Alex becomes the biggest female podcaster in the world, using her IP ‘Unwell’ for a drink and a podcast and all …”
Daily Mail Sports - Portnoy rejected Franklyn’s claim that he slept with Cooper.
WHERE:
NY Post - Franklyn’s upbringing, as described in the book, was in Utah.
WHEN:
NY Post - The article describes Franklyn’s account as coming nearly six years after her time on “Call Her Daddy.”
NY Post - The book hit bookshelves Tuesday; the article does not provide a calendar date.
WHY:
US Magazine - Portnoy’s interview concerned the renewed drama involving Franklyn and Cooper following the release of Franklyn’s memoir.
HOW:
US Magazine - Cooper’s “Unwell” intellectual property is used for a drink and a podcast, according to Portnoy.
(UPDATED November 12, 2026 13:01 UTC)
Sofia Franklyn’s memoir recounts her time cohosting “Call Her Daddy” with Alex Cooper, and her upbringing in Utah. The book suggests Cooper had a fling with Barstool founder Dave Portnoy. Portnoy rejected Franklyn’s claim and criticized the memoir amid the renewed dispute.