Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim
- Episodes
- 73
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- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 10, 2026
About the podcast
Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim is back! And this time, she's sitting down with not just dads, but anyone with a dad...so everyone! Raised by a single mom, Ego Nwodim may have daddy issues, but she suspects you might too. This season, Ego has funny, heartfelt conversations with actors, comedians, musicians and athletes about life and their experiences with their own fathers. Each episode starts with a simple question: “who do you want to say thanks to?” and ends with a listener asking Ego and the guest for some personal advice. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
Episodes 73
Sofia Franklyn Has Daddy Issues
This week on Thanks Dad Ego sits down with Call Her Daddy co-creator and author Sofia Franklyn to talk about a friendship betrayal, wanting to start a family, getting arrested and more.See …
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This week on Thanks Dad Ego sits down with Call Her Daddy co-creator and author Sofia Franklyn to talk about a friendship betrayal, wanting to start a family, getting arrested and more.
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Michael Che is Running
This week on Thanks Dad Ego sits down with comedian Michael Che to talk about how he’d be a good mayor, SNL read throughs, not knowing what his face looks like when he talks and more. His new special “Michael …
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This week on Thanks Dad Ego sits down with comedian Michael Che to talk about how he’d be a good mayor, SNL read throughs, not knowing what his face looks like when he talks and more. His new special “Michael Che: Shot in Minnesota” is on Netflix now.
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Natasha Bedingfield is a Good Time
This week on Thanks Dad Ego sits down with Grammy nominated singer songwriter Natasha Bedingfield to discuss being responsible for a ubiquitous hit song, sharing the feeling of performing with a crowd, writing …
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This week on Thanks Dad Ego sits down with Grammy nominated singer songwriter Natasha Bedingfield to discuss being responsible for a ubiquitous hit song, sharing the feeling of performing with a crowd, writing in service of a song and more!
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Malcolm Gladwell and Kenya Barris are Unusual Suspects
This week on Thanks Dad Ego sits down with Malcolm Gladwell and Kenya Barris of the Unusual Suspects podcast to discuss, how having kids changes you and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ali Ahn Comes In Prepared
This week on Thanks Dad Ego sits down with actress Ali Ahn (The Diplomat, Take Me Home) to talk about being friends before dating, going to psychics, having a sweet tooth and more.See omnystudio.com/listener …
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This week on Thanks Dad Ego sits down with actress Ali Ahn (The Diplomat, Take Me Home) to talk about being friends before dating, going to psychics, having a sweet tooth and more.
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Murray Hill: Showbiz Daddy
This week on Thanks Dad Ego sits down with comedian Murray Hill to talk about discovering similarities with his father, going steady at a big age, and his book “Showbiz! My Life As A Middle-Aged Man”.See …
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This week on Thanks Dad Ego sits down with comedian Murray Hill to talk about discovering similarities with his father, going steady at a big age, and his book “Showbiz! My Life As A Middle-Aged Man”.
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Dionne Warwick Is Just Being Dionne
This week on Thanks Dad Ego sits down the legendary Dionne Warwick to talk about always wanting to be a mother, learning about loss at a young age, having fun on social media and more.See …
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This week on Thanks Dad Ego sits down the legendary Dionne Warwick to talk about always wanting to be a mother, learning about loss at a young age, having fun on social media and more.
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Sydnee Washington Loves Mess
This week on Thanks Dad Ego sits down with comedian Sydnee Washington to chat about being astrologically “mixed”, being an accidental arsonist, giving it your all at karaoke and more.See omnystudio.com/listener …
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This week on Thanks Dad Ego sits down with comedian Sydnee Washington to chat about being astrologically “mixed”, being an accidental arsonist, giving it your all at karaoke and more.
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Jourdain Fisher is Gonna Get That Mil
This week on Thanks Dad Ego sits down with comedian Jourdain Fisher to talk about being shy at home but funny at school, getting started in stand-up comedy at 17 years old, and just wanting to be successful.See …
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This week on Thanks Dad Ego sits down with comedian Jourdain Fisher to talk about being shy at home but funny at school, getting started in stand-up comedy at 17 years old, and just wanting to be successful.
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Stavros Halkias Thinks Ice Cream is Remarkable
This week on Thanks Dad it’s a battle of the Baltimoreans as Ego sits down with Stavros Halkias! Ego and Stavros debate who is more from Baltimore, whether or not ice cream can be considered “remarkable”, and …
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This week on Thanks Dad it’s a battle of the Baltimoreans as Ego sits down with Stavros Halkias! Ego and Stavros debate who is more from Baltimore, whether or not ice cream can be considered “remarkable”, and Stavros’ new stand-up special “Uncle Stav”.
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Sabrina Elba is a QVC Baddie
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with Sabrina Elba! Ego and Sabrina chat about her new esthetician degree, the science behind skincare for Black skin, and how she became an entrepreneur and launched her …
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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with Sabrina Elba! Ego and Sabrina chat about her new esthetician degree, the science behind skincare for Black skin, and how she became an entrepreneur and launched her skincare line. They also talk about finding “the one,” making friends as an adult, and Sabrina’s recent journey into acting before wrapping up with Thanks, No Thanks.
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Bresha Webb
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actress and comedian Bresha Webb! Ego and Bresha chat about what she’s thankful for, her new Hulu special, and her relationship with her husband and daughter. They …
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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actress and comedian Bresha Webb! Ego and Bresha chat about what she’s thankful for, her new Hulu special, and her relationship with her husband and daughter. They also talk about love languages, adulting, and the advice Bresha hopes to pass on to her daughter before playing Thanks, No Thanks.
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Jason Biggs
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor and director Jason Biggs! Ego and Jason chat about his journey through addiction and sobriety, his love of fashion and food, and the life lessons that have …
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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor and director Jason Biggs! Ego and Jason chat about his journey through addiction and sobriety, his love of fashion and food, and the life lessons that have shaped him. They also play a round of Thanks, No Thanks before Jason answers a question in Thank You, Next.
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Kam Patterson
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with comedian Kam Patterson! Ego and Kam chat about what he’s thankful for, his close relationship with his family, his journey into comedy, and why he keeps a running …
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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with comedian Kam Patterson! Ego and Kam chat about what he’s thankful for, his close relationship with his family, his journey into comedy, and why he keeps a running “list” of grudges. They also play a round of Thanks, No Thanks before Kam answers a question from Caleb Hearon in Thank You, Next.
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Caleb Hearon
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor and comedian Caleb Hearon! Ego and Caleb chat about what he's thankful for, their time together on the set of Little Brother, and his relationship with his …
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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor and comedian Caleb Hearon! Ego and Caleb chat about what he's thankful for, their time together on the set of Little Brother, and his relationship with his parents. They also dive into their attachment styles and play a round of Thanks, No Thanks.
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Jerry O'Connell
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor and host Jerry O'Connell! To start, Jerry thanks his wife for helping him grow. Ego and Jerry chat about his relationship with his wife, acting after Stand By …
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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor and host Jerry O'Connell! To start, Jerry thanks his wife for helping him grow. Ego and Jerry chat about his relationship with his wife, acting after Stand By Me, and how he combats jealousy. They also dive into raising his daughters, growing as a person, and loving reality television.
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Christopher Meloni
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor Christopher Meloni! To start, Christopher thanks his parents, his wife, and anybody who has ever believed in him. Ego and Christopher chat about not feeling …
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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor Christopher Meloni! To start, Christopher thanks his parents, his wife, and anybody who has ever believed in him. Ego and Christopher chat about not feeling old, his first acting job, and his time as a bouncer. They also dive into sibling relationships, transitioning from football to acting, and being competitive.
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Michelle Buteau
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actress and comedian Michelle Buteau! To start, Michelle thanks her kids’ teachers and her waxer. Ego and Michelle chat about raising twins, handling conflict, and …
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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actress and comedian Michelle Buteau! To start, Michelle thanks her kids’ teachers and her waxer. Ego and Michelle chat about raising twins, handling conflict, and her mantras to live by. They also dive into taking care of a parent with dementia, work validation, and their astrological signs.
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Frankie Grande
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor and singer Frankie Grande! Ego and Frankie chat about staying present, getting sober, and being on reality television. They dive into being the fixer in his …
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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor and singer Frankie Grande! Ego and Frankie chat about staying present, getting sober, and being on reality television. They dive into being the fixer in his family, what it’s like being on Broadway, and both being biology majors. Also, Frankie thanks his Dad for being an amazing and generous person.
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Asif Ali
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor and comedian Asif Ali! To start, Asif thanks his Deli Boys costars. Ego and Asif chat about doing bits on set, learning job hustles from his family, and getting …
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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor and comedian Asif Ali! To start, Asif thanks his Deli Boys costars. Ego and Asif chat about doing bits on set, learning job hustles from his family, and getting scammed. They also dive into what job he would have if he wasn’t in entertainment, making yourself cry, and staying off his phone.
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Billy Eichner
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor and comedian Billy Eichner! To start, Billy thanks his parents for shaping who he’s become. Ego and Billy chat about the ways his parents showed affection …
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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor and comedian Billy Eichner! To start, Billy thanks his parents for shaping who he’s become. Ego and Billy chat about the ways his parents showed affection, growing up in New York, and not having a driver’s license. They also dive into becoming extroverted, his first hookup, and not necessarily wanting marriage or kids.
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Aparna Nancherla
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with comedian and actress Aparna Nancherla! To start, Aparna thanks the inner-children of her family. Ego and Aparna chat about being an overthinker, struggling with …
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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with comedian and actress Aparna Nancherla! To start, Aparna thanks the inner-children of her family. Ego and Aparna chat about being an overthinker, struggling with traveling, and the thrill of being a late person. They also dive into missing car time, not wanting kids, and growing up with immigrant parents.
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Billy Porter
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with singer and actor Billy Porter! To start, Billy thanks God and the universe for giving him more time after his recent medical troubles. Ego and Billy chat about how …
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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with singer and actor Billy Porter! To start, Billy thanks God and the universe for giving him more time after his recent medical troubles. Ego and Billy chat about how they ground themselves, accepting yourself, and starting to feel your age. They also dive into reclaiming your narrative on the internet, Billy’s new children’s book, and what’s been making him uncomfortable lately.
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Zoe Lister-Jones
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actress and director Zoe Lister-Jones! To start, Zoe thanks producer Alix Madigan for encouraging her to direct. Ego and Zoe chat about resisting the urge to be …
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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actress and director Zoe Lister-Jones! To start, Zoe thanks producer Alix Madigan for encouraging her to direct. Ego and Zoe chat about resisting the urge to be perfect, dating after a divorce, and their conflict/attachment styles. They also dive into walking in LA, being an only child, and when you know a relationship is over.
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Jesse Tyler Ferguson
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson! To start, Jesse thanks the beautiful New York weather, even if it’s sending mixed signals. Ego and Jesse chat through their health and …
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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson! To start, Jesse thanks the beautiful New York weather, even if it’s sending mixed signals. Ego and Jesse chat through their health and wellness routines, and how Jesse takes care of himself while performing six shows a week in his off-Broadway show Tru. They also dive into their favorite food review apps, Jesse’s passion for the culinary world, and all the essentials for throwing a perfect dinner party.
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Utkarsh Ambudkar
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor and musician Utkarsh Ambudkar! Ego and Utkarsh talk about growing up in Baltimore, being the kid to say “I love you” first, and how that’s influenced the way …
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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor and musician Utkarsh Ambudkar! Ego and Utkarsh talk about growing up in Baltimore, being the kid to say “I love you” first, and how that’s influenced the way Utkarsh raises his own children with honesty and bravery. They also discuss his new animated album, Too Beautiful, his work on Ghosts, and finding purpose on stage.
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Will Ferrell
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with legendary comedy actor Will Ferrell! Ego and Will chat about their time at USC, how they each got into comedy, and their experiences on SNL. They also talk about …
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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with legendary comedy actor Will Ferrell! Ego and Will chat about their time at USC, how they each got into comedy, and their experiences on SNL. They also talk about dealing with critics, Will’s supportive parents, and how he met his wife.
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Taylor Ortega
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with writer, comedian, and actress Taylor Ortega! To start, Taylor thanks her Big Mistakes co-star, Dan Levy. Ego and Taylor chat about giving and receiving compliments …
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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with writer, comedian, and actress Taylor Ortega! To start, Taylor thanks her Big Mistakes co-star, Dan Levy. Ego and Taylor chat about giving and receiving compliments, their experiences in school, and how they each handle change. They also talk about auditioning, living in LA vs. New York, and their shared love of staying in bed.
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Bowen Yang
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor and podcaster Bowen Yang! To start, Bowen thanks Pret a Manger for his delicious sandwich, Peacock, and 1.5x speed. Ego and Bowen chat about studying the wrong …
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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor and podcaster Bowen Yang! To start, Bowen thanks Pret a Manger for his delicious sandwich, Peacock, and 1.5x speed. Ego and Bowen chat about studying the wrong majors in college, their high school experiences, and what it’s like adjusting to life after SNL. They also reflect on Bowen’s favorite moments from his time on the show.
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Matteo Lane
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with stand-up comedian Matteo Lane! To start, Matteo thanks Dr. Wesley Carlos for his third hair transplant. Ego and Matteo chat about the highs and lows of touring, the …
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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with stand-up comedian Matteo Lane! To start, Matteo thanks Dr. Wesley Carlos for his third hair transplant. Ego and Matteo chat about the highs and lows of touring, the struggle of spending money when nothing feels ethical anymore, and how our phones make it nearly impossible to stay present. They also bond over their shared love of Mariah Carey.
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