Source: BroBible
Summary
Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, claims that Call Her Daddy hosts Alex Cooper and Sofia Franklyn plotted to accuse the company of sexual harassment to get out of their contracts. The podcast was a huge success, but the hosts’ relationship soured, and they eventually left Barstool for a $60 million deal with Spotify. Portnoy made the claims in an interview with the Wall Street Journal to promote his new memoir.
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The habit gets a new name.
Dave Portnoy says Call Her Daddy hosts plotted to make sexual harassment allegations to get out of their contracts. The podcast was a hit, but the hosts’ relationship imploded. They left Barstool for a $60 million deal with Spotify. Now, they’re worth $125 million, courtesy of a new deal with SiriusXM. The drama never ends.
Sexual harassment allegations: the ultimate contract renegotiation tactic.
Author: Evan Null
