Part 2 | Learning from Call Her Daddy Producer

In this episode of Pod Savvy Guide, Steph takes a deep dive into one of the most surprising and inspiring podcasting stories to come out of Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy. What started as a casual roommate situation during the pandemic turned into one of the most influential behind-the-scenes collaborations in podcasting. Steph unpacks the story of Lauren (aka Laren), Alex’s best friend and now executive producer of Call Her Daddy, and how her research-driven brain transformed the show’s structure and impact. From organizing celebrity interviews and creating detailed prep packets to overseeing a team of researchers and editors at the Unwell Network, Lauren helped evolve Call Her Daddy into a cultural force. You’ll hear key quotes from their episode together, why Lauren chose podcasting over a PhD in psychology, and how their friendship-turned-business-partnership proves that podcasting is far from a solo game. Whether you’re producing from your closet or managing a podcast empire, this episode is your reminder: podcasting is powerful, and your voice matters.