Call Her Brave: Alex Cooper's Callout To Boston University

By Marissa Rotolo

ALEX COOPER / @Alexandracooper via Instagram 

Alex Cooper, widely known as Father Cooper to her loyal listeners, the Daddy Gang, has been podcasting on bold, unfiltered topics—ranging from sex to cultural taboos—since 2018. Known for scoring A-list guests like Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, Kate Hudson and Riley Keough, Cooper has solidified herself as a crusader in the podcasting industry.

Now, she’s using her platform to speak out against her former college soccer coach, Nancy Feldman, and the institution she says enabled abuse: Boston University.

In a new documentary, Cooper shares disturbing details of the emotional and physical torment she says led to a confrontation with the university—and her eventual dismissal from the team in a swift, yet defining moment.

Cooper recounts inappropriate comments from Feldman about her body, unwanted physical contact, and intrusive questions about her sexuality. When Cooper didn’t comply, she says Feldman threatened consequences that ultimately affected her playing time and experience at the university.

The harrowing story has struck a powerful chord with audiences, especially young women. While recounting such trauma couldn't have been easy, Cooper’s decision to speak up opens the door for change—especially coming from the ‘Father’ herself.

Cooper confesses that she worried sharing her story would undermine everything she stands for, but I think it does the opposite. 

By speaking up about her story, Cooper reminds us that womanhood is, at its core, intricate and complex—made up of firsts, of growing pains, of positive sexual experiences, and of the darker, often unspoken moments. Her story is a powerful testament to reclaiming those negative experiences rather than letting them define your narrative—and that, at its heart, is the soul of Call Her Daddy and the brand Alex Cooper has built.

Cooper has rooted her platform in embracing sexuality and rejecting the shame so often imposed on women. Her story at Boston University is no exception—it’s an extension of that same fight.

Alex’s decision to share her truth empowers her audience to acknowledge the pain that comes with sexual harassment, while also reminding them that it doesn’t have to be the final word. She inspires her listeners to challenge broken systems, confront outdated norms, and broaden the definition of what strength and resilience can look like. 

While the story and pain is ongoing, so is the impact. And stripped down, I believe this is the heart of what makes Call Her Daddy so salient in young women’s lives.