Call Her Alex: The Rise and Revelations of a Podcasting Pioneer

Introduction: Even if you're not part of the Daddy Gang, chances are you've heard of Alex Cooper and her wildly popular podcast, Call Her Daddy. With her honest and no-holds-barred takes on sex, dating, and relationships, Alex has taken the podcast's popularity to new heights, securing groundbreaking deals with Spotify and most recently, SiriusXM. But this time, in the Hulu docuseries Call Her Alex, the cameras and questions turn toward the podcaster herself as she shares surprising revelations about her childhood, past traumas, and path to success.

From a young age, Alex was no stranger to cameras. Her father, Bryan Cooper, was a sports producer for the Philadelphia Flyers. His unconventional "9-5" job was a "normalization" of what Alex thought was the most "incredible, magical" job. "I was enamored with that world," she said.

Growing up, Alex didn't have trouble making friends with girls but faced difficulty with the boys. "I was so scared of boys because of the way they treated me," she said. They would comment with insults like "You look like a skeleton," or that her legs looked "frail." She recalled all she wanted at that time was for them to like her and to feel "wanted" and "desired."

Her natural red-head hair color also incited bullying from the kids at school. Despite this, her home life was a happy one. "I had this really healthy home life," Alex said. "When I was home, I was Alex." As the youngest of four siblings, she was the "loudest one." She never told her family about being bullied because she was too embarrassed.

At home, in the safety of her family's basement, she would spend her time making content. She would make videos with friends and even set up a green screen. Kristen Gatti, a childhood friend who made videos with her, shared in the series that they even recreated Devil Wears Prada word for word.

In the docuseries, Alex opens up about her past traumas and how they have shaped her into the person she is today. From being bullied at school to facing challenges in her personal life, Alex shares her journey of self-discovery and how she has used her platform to empower others.

The Hulu docuseries Call Her Alex is a must-watch for anyone interested in the rise of a successful podcast host and the challenges she has faced along the way. With honesty and vulnerability, Alex Cooper shares her story in a way that is both inspiring and relatable.