UNITED STATES — Podcaster and author Sofia Franklyn says she is concerned that people featured in her forthcoming memoir, Daddy Issues, could attempt to discredit her account as she prepares to release a book revisiting her childhood, personal relationships and highly publicised split from former Call Her Daddy co-host Alex Cooper.
The 34-year-old discussed the memoir with Michael and Lauryn Bosstick on The Bossticks podcast, released Monday, November 9. Franklyn said she had heard that some people she describes as the book’s “main characters” were working to undermine her story.
Franklyn specifically raised concerns about Cooper and Cooper’s husband, film producer Matt Kaplan. She said she was worried not only about how they might respond to the book but also about the possibility that people close to her, including her family and husband, could become caught up in the situation. These are Franklyn’s concerns and allegations; they do not independently establish that an effort to discredit her has taken place.
Franklyn Says Her Family Is Her Biggest Concern
During the interview, Franklyn explained that the prospect of a public response to her memoir had become more unsettling as publication approached. While she initially felt confident about finally telling her story, she said the possibility of people challenging her credibility had made her consider how far the dispute could extend.
Her greatest concern, she indicated, was that the disagreement could affect people she loves. Franklyn questioned whether those mentioned in the book might approach former acquaintances, colleagues or other people from her past in search of information that could be used against her.
Representatives for Cooper and Kaplan had not responded to People’s request for comment at the time of its report. Their perspectives were therefore not included in the account.
The Memoir Revisits The Call Her Daddy Fallout
Franklyn and Cooper launched Call Her Daddy in 2018, building the show into a major podcasting success. Their friendship and business partnership later collapsed amid disagreements over the programme’s future and contract negotiations with Barstool Sports, the company that originally distributed the show.
Franklyn left the podcast in 2020, while Cooper continued as its sole host. The split generated extensive media coverage and competing public explanations, becoming one of the most discussed disputes in the podcasting industry.
After leaving the show, Franklyn launched her own podcast, Sofia with an F, and continued building an independent media career. Cooper, meanwhile, expanded her profile through the continuing success of Call Her Daddy and other business ventures.
With Daddy Issues, Franklyn is preparing to revisit that period from her own perspective. The book also reaches beyond the professional fallout, examining her early life, family background, relationships and experiences she says helped shape her.
A Personal Story Beyond The Podcast Dispute
Although the former co-hosts’ separation is likely to attract considerable attention, Franklyn has made clear that the memoir is not exclusively about Cooper or the podcast. The title points to deeply personal family experiences, including the impact she says her biological father’s absence had on her life.
The Bossticks conversation presented the memoir as an account of personal development, ambition, friendship, money and the challenge of starting over. The discussion also explored how building a business with a close friend affected Franklyn’s views about trust and professional relationships.
The book’s publication gives Franklyn an opportunity to place her memories and interpretation of events before readers in a sustained format, rather than through short podcast appearances or social-media exchanges.
What Happens After Publication?
Daddy Issues is scheduled for release on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Franklyn’s comments have renewed interest in the long-running story of the Call Her Daddy split, particularly because she says she is concerned about possible efforts to challenge her credibility.
Whether the memoir prompts a public response from the people discussed in it remains to be seen. For now, Franklyn says she wants readers to hear her account, including personal experiences she believes were overshadowed by the podcast controversy.
The release could add another chapter to a dispute that has followed both women since 2020. It may also shift attention towards the broader story Franklyn wants to tell: one that includes family, identity, friendship, career setbacks and her effort to rebuild on her own terms.
Sources: People; The Bossticks podcast; Podcast Rex.