Alex Cooper Leaves UTA After Tough Period of Media Scrutiny

Alex Cooper seems intent on unraveling some of the current relationships that have helped underpin her production company, Unwell. The star podcaster and media entrepreneur has left hertalent agency, UTA, according to three people familiar with the matter, as she focuses on a larger suite of business operations beyond the podcast for which she is […]

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  1. Joe Rogan's Record-Breaking Spotify Exclusive: Joe Rogan signed a multi-year deal with Spotify reportedly worth $250 million in 2020 for exclusive rights to "The Joe Rogan Experience," and extended it for another three years, solidifying his position as one of the highest-paid podcasters.
  2. Alex Cooper's Landmark "Call Her Daddy" Deals: Alex Cooper initially signed a three-year, $60 million exclusive deal with Spotify in 2021 for "Call Her Daddy," which was later superseded by a $125 million, three-year deal with SiriusXM in August 2024 for distribution and advertising.
  3. Other Multi-Million Dollar Podcast Acquisitions: Other significant podcast deals include Dax Shepard's "Armchair Expert" signing an $80 million distribution deal with Amazon's Wondery, and Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark's "My Favorite Murder" securing over $100 million for distribution and advertising rights with Amazon in 2022, later moving to Netflix. Bill Simmons' The Ringer network was acquired by Spotify for $196 million in 2020, with his podcast deal reportedly worth $250 million over five years.

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