Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim
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
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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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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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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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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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 l...
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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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 ...
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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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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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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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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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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Enjoy this re-release of one of our favorite episodes from season 1!
Randall Park joins the show as Ego's dad for the day as they talk pursuing acting and hiding it from immigrant parents, the power of unspoken love, and moving back home. Then, Ego asks Randall about doing drugs.
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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sat down with fellow comedian, Atsuko Okatsuka! The two comedians chat about their favorite witchy tonics, being the youngest/favorite child, and how Big Water has fooled us all. Atsuko shares a story about their mutual friend & the similarities between Japanese & Nigerian names. Finally, Ego & Atsuko give advice to a lucky listener on how to disagree with your partner wi...
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sat down with actress extraordinaire who we know & love from The Good Place, Barry & A League of Their Own, D'Arcy Carden! To start, D'Arcy thanks the man who complimented her amazing parking skills, along with her friends, Jesse & Katie, for bringing her a cinnamon roll. Friendship! The two actors chat about shared Actress experiences #...
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sat down with fellow SNL alum and Broadway King, Taran Killam! To start, Taran thanks his Nanny for indirectly causing his existence. The two actors chat about the LA Rams, travelling the Sunday after SNL and meeting his person at 23. Taran shares the story of his meet-cute with his wife Cobie and how they raise kids in LA. Finally, Ego & Taran give advice to a lucky listener on acts of self care to...
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