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Sofia Franklyn

Sofia Franklyn is an American podcaster who created and hosts Sofia with an F. She also co-created the advice and comedy podcast Call Her Daddy with Alex Cooper before the two parted ways in May 2020.

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Sofia Franklyn
Born (1992-07-20) July 20, 19921
Utah, U.S.
OccupationPodcaster
Years active2018–present
Websitehttps://sofiafranklyn.com/

Sofia Franklyn (born July 20, 1992) is an American podcaster who created and hosts Sofia with an F. She also co-created the advice and comedy podcast Call Her Daddy with Alex Cooper before the two parted ways in May 2020.

Early life and education

Franklyn was born and raised in Utah.234 She was raised by her single mother, an immigrant from Argentina. 5 She attended a private Catholic private school. She did not meet her father, a Spaniard, until she was in high school.6

Career

Call Her Daddy (2018–2020)

After graduating from college, Franklyn began working at Morgan Stanley, which she pursued because it provided a stable income.3 Franklyn once reflected on her time at Morgan Stanley, saying "Every single day I would sit in my cubicle and dream of podcasts, because I would listen to them all day."3 In 2018, Franklyn and her roommate, Alex Cooper, created the Call Her Daddy podcast. Barstool Sports acquired the podcast one month after their first episode was released.7 The podcast rapidly increased in popularity, with downloads rising from 12,000 to 2 million in two months.8

In 2020, Franklyn and Cooper began negotiating a new contract with Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool. At the time, Franklyn was involved in a relationship with Peter Nelson, who was working as an executive for HBO Sports. Portnoy accused Nelson of advising Franklyn to refuse Barstool's contract offer. Franklyn accused Cooper of negotiating in secret with Portnoy.910 Cooper eventually settled on new terms, but Franklyn could not come to an agreement, ultimately leading to her exit from the show.811912 Following the split, Franklyn moved back to Salt Lake City.9

Sofia with an F (2020–present)

In October 2020, Franklyn launched a new podcast, Sofia with an F.134

Daddy Issues memoir

On February 25, 2026, Simon & Schuster announced Franklyn's memoir, Daddy Issues, set to be released on November 10, 2026.914 The next day, Franklyn released a 31-minute YouTube video, detailing the story behind her memoir. The book will explain Franklyn's side of her public falling out with Cooper.111415 Franklyn will voice the audiobook for the memoir.13

Personal life

In 2024, Franklyn met her boyfriend through a matchmaker.16 On September 1, 2025, Franklyn announced that she was engaged.10

References

References

  1. "Just bc I post a day late every year doesn't mean u can just rewrite history @famousbirthdays". Instagram. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  2. MacCary, Julia (March 19, 2024). "Podcaster Sofia Franklyn Gets Real About Everything from Her Morning Routine to Dating in Candid Interview (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  3. Adamczyk, Alicia (December 11, 2023). "How ex-Call Her Daddy cohost Sofia Franklyn ended up on the multimillionaire track—and why she asks for her dates' bank account balance". Fortune. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  4. Meek, Andy (October 11, 2020). "After Leaving 'Call Her Daddy,' Sofia Franklyn Is Back With A New Podcast Of Her Own". Forbes. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  5. Taylor, Stephanie (February 13, 2025). "Sofia Franklyn: Podcasting Hacks and Life Advice". Dear Media. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
  6. Llewellyn, Mari (December 23, 2023). "Ep. 07 - Sofia discusses childhood trauma, living in a Mormon society and more". Pursuit of Wellness Podcast - by Mari Llewellyn. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
  7. Caruso, Skyler (August 24, 2023). "All About Alex Cooper, Host of the 'Call Her Daddy' Podcast". People. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  8. Lorenz, Taylor (May 19, 2020). "The 'Call Her Daddy' Feud: What Happened?". The New York Times. Archived from the original on October 18, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  9. Jones, CT (February 25, 2026). "Sofia Franklyn Is Writing a Memoir About the 'Call Her Daddy' Fallout". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  10. Rubenstein, Megan (September 2, 2025). "Call Her Daddy Cofounder Sofia Franklyn Engaged". E! News. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  11. Chinman, Luke (March 3, 2026). "Sofia Franklyn Reveals Why She Waited 6 Years After Alex Cooper Feud to Release Book Detailing Their Rift". People. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  12. Yandoli, Krystie Lee (July 11, 2023). "Ex-'Call Her Daddy' Co-Host Sofia Franklyn on Alex Cooper's 'Betrayal'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  13. Vlessing, Etan (February 25, 2026). "Ex-'Call Her Daddy' Host Sofia Franklyn Signs With Verve While Prepping Break Up Memoir (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  14. Lyttle, Zoey (February 25, 2026). "Sofia Franklyn Is Releasing a Memoir About Her Call Her Daddy Exit and Falling Out with Alex Cooper". People. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  15. "Sofia Franklyn Memoir Plot Twist ... Crack Memory Was Actually Meth!!!". TMZ. March 6, 2026. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  16. Kerns, Hannah (April 14, 2026). "Sofia Franklyn Is Having A "Surreal" Bridal Era". Elite Daily. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
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