Show summary Hide summary
Matt Kaplan, co-CEO of Alex Cooper’s Unwell Network, faces explosive allegations of berating staff with threats. A Bloomberg investigation reveals the podcast empire is plagued by toxic workplace behavior, prompting mass resignations and formal complaints from devastated employees.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Who: Matt Kaplan, film producer and CEO of Unwell Network, Alex Cooper’s media company founded in 2023
- Allegations: Berating staff on set, threatening their Hollywood careers, bringing crew members to tears during filming
- Evidence: Formal employee complaints filed, nearly 24 employees left between 2025 and April 2026, high-level executive departures
- Company Impact: Head of brand marketing, head of network, and chief growth officer all exited within the past year
The Bloomberg Report Exposes Unwell Workplace Culture
A Bloomberg investigation published April 20, 2026, revealed shocking details about Matt Kaplan’s management style at Unwell Network. According to insiders, Kaplan frequently screams at workers on set, threatening to blacklist them from Hollywood if they make mistakes. The allegations describe a workplace where fear and intimidation dominate daily operations.
Company insiders told Bloomberg that Kaplan runs day-to-day operations and has a well-documented reputation for hostile behavior. During filming of the Unwell Winter Games on YouTube in early April, multiple incidents escalated tensions to breaking points.
Rod Stewart tour kicks off residency in Las Vegas May 27 at Caesars Palace
Michael J. Fox returns to TV in Shrinking season 3 after 5-year acting break
Crew Members Break Down, File Formal Complaints
The most damaging claim involves a long-experienced crew member who allegedly broke down in tears after Kaplan berated the staff on set. According to Bloomberg, he threatened to prevent workers from ever working in Hollywood again if they messed up during filming.
Workers reportedly filed formal complaints against Kaplan and told executives they would quit immediately unless his behavior changed. One production manager allegedly threatened to walk off during a live tour, demonstrating just how serious the situation had become.
Mass Exodus: Unwell Network Loses Leadership
| Executive Position | Status |
| Head of Brand Marketing | Left in past year |
| Head of Network | Departed 2025 to 2026 |
| Chief Growth Officer | Resigned recently |
| Total Employee Turnover | Nearly 24 left company |
Unwell Network has experienced staggering staff turnover, with nearly 24 employees departing between 2025 and April 2026. According to LinkedIn data, three major executives including the head of brand marketing, head of the network, and chief growth officer have all exited in the past year. Cooper claims approximately 100 people work for the company, making the departures even more significant.
“Kaplan berated the staff on set and threatened to prevent them from ever working in Hollywood again if they messed up, resulting in a prominent, long-experienced crew member breaking down in tears.”
— Bloomberg Source, Unwell Network Insider
Timing Compounds Unwell Network’s Crisis
The Matt Kaplan allegations arrive as Unwell Network faces another major controversy. Alex Cooper recently dropped podcaster Alix Earle’s Hot Mess podcast from her production company in 2025. On April 13, 2026, Cooper publicly accused Earle of spreading false drama in a TikTok video, creating additional negative publicity for the network.
Kaplan, who co-founded Unwell Network in 2023 with Cooper, is an accomplished film and TV producer known for producing Netflix’s To All the Boys film series and the spinoff XO, Kitty on streaming. However, his leadership approach at the network starkly contrasts his production success.
What’s Next for Unwell Network and Matt Kaplan?
As these allegations circulate widely, questions mount about whether Alex Cooper will address her husband’s behavior publicly. Unwell Network remains operational, but the toxic workplace culture may threaten future talent recruitment. Will Matt Kaplan face consequences for his alleged conduct, or will the company attempt damage control?
Sources
- Bloomberg – Investigation of Unwell Network workplace culture and Matt Kaplan’s alleged toxic behavior toward staff
- TMZ – Report on Matt Kaplan’s reputation for berating employees and threatening their Hollywood careers
- NewsNation – Coverage of Alex Cooper’s Unwell Network facing high employee turnover and allegations against co-CEO
