Call Her Daddy
Call Her Daddy
"When we were filming in New York, I was joking. Just being like, we need to put a mic on her 24/7 to just capture all of the ridiculous things that she's saying and that is low key what I did." — Alex Cooper
"I didn't have any, it was never an intentional thing for me. The first post I ever did was like, I think I'd gone insane because I had been, it was locked down or like the end of lock down or I'd been for the whole time by myself because I was a uni and I was living in like a damp house with like six strangers." — Madeline Argy
"If you stay in the trenches of toxic for too long it just becomes the norm it becomes an addiction and you don't know anything but the chaos the anxiety the uncertainty" — Alex Cooper
The episode kicks off with Alex Cooper expressing excitement for Season 4 of "Call Her Daddy" and highlighting the innovative approach to podcasting, exemplified by the guest, Madeline Argy. Cooper details her strategy in preparing for Argy's appearance, aiming to create an environment where Argy could share her most authentic and "unhinged" stories. The conversation delves into Argy's surprise trajectory into content creation, revealing that her initial posts were a spontaneous outcome of isolation during lockdown, rather than a deliberate career move.
A significant portion of the discussion centers on Argy's experiences with toxic relationships, including a particularly striking anecdote where an ex-partner's infidelity was revealed through a photograph shown by another individual. This segment prompts a broader reflection from both Cooper and Argy on the nature of infatuation in first loves, the manipulation that can occur in unhealthy dynamics, and the importance of learning from past relationship mistakes. The dialogue emphasizes that while these experiences can be painful, they offer valuable lessons for future relationships.
The episode also extensively addresses mental health, with Argy sharing her struggles with anxiety and OCD. She articulates how these conditions have impacted her relationships, particularly when she lacked the language to explain her needs and behaviors. Cooper echoes the sentiment, stressing that while relationships require effort, they should not be a constant source of anxiety or distress. Both speakers advocate for understanding the science behind mental health conditions and the importance of seeking professional help, ultimately reinforcing the podcast's commitment to fostering open and therapeutic conversations.