Call Her Daddy
Call Her Daddy
"The importance of this episode for me is to make sure that we're respectful the fact that like this person just went to extreme heartbreak and it's very public so come join me as we get ready for Ariana Maddox to talk about all of the cheating scandal that has quite literally taken over the world" — Alex Cooper
"My gut is telling me that this conversation is gonna probably be best if I put my interview cards down and yes I can try to like go based off of what I thought would be the best format but I think it's almost gonna be best if I treat this like I'm talking to a girlfriend post to her finding out she got cheated on" — Alex Cooper
"The themes that are universal in this situation that I'm realizing like I know a lot of my listeners and viewers don't watch Vanderpump rules and they just have seen like the light headlines as much as I'm involved in this drama I'm because I've watched all of it I'm realizing this literally looks like I'm in a garden" — Alex Cooper
The podcast host, Alex Cooper, details the extensive preparation for an exclusive interview with Ariana Madix, focusing on the "Scandoval" drama from Vanderpump Rules. Cooper emphasizes the pressure to create a comfortable environment for Madix to share her truth, aiming to humanize her beyond her reality TV persona. The strategy involves focusing on universal themes such as cheating, betrayal, and broken friendships, ensuring the narrative resonates with a broad audience, even those unfamiliar with the specific show. The host also highlights the unique approach of recording and releasing the interview rapidly to capture timely relevance, foregoing extensive editing to preserve the authenticity of Madix's emotions.
Cooper discusses the strategic considerations of the interview timing, aiming to release it before the Vanderpump Rules reunion to offer Madix a dedicated platform for her perspective. The interview structure is planned to start with the core narrative of betrayal, followed by explorations of the relationship's history and the broader impact of public scrutiny. The host reveals the legal and logistical challenges, including a potential million-dollar lawsuit for discussing reunion details prematurely, underscoring the importance of her own journalistic integrity and the need to rely on her interviewing skills to elicit information without prior viewing of sensitive material.
The host expresses a desire to make the conversation relatable, likening the approach to speaking with a close friend. Key themes to be explored include the violation of trust, the complexities of a nine-year relationship, and the public's involvement in a personal crisis. Despite the intense public interest and the host's own immersion in the drama, the ultimate goal is to connect with listeners through shared human experiences of heartbreak and betrayal, ensuring the episode offers lasting relevance and emotional depth.