Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim
iHeartPodcasts
Show overview
Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 57 episodes, alongside 4 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 60 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h and 1h 11m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. Roughly 37% of episodes carry an explicit flag from the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Comedy show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 25 episodes already out so far this year. Published by iHeartPodcasts.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
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Utkarsh Ambudkar
Will Ferrell
Ep 41Taylor 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, 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. Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a message at (502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)! Follow Taylor Follow Ego Follow Thanks Dad on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube \Watch the video of this episode on YouTube here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 40Bowen 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 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. Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a message at (502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)! Follow Bowen Follow Ego Follow Thanks Dad on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube \Watch the video of this episode on YouTube here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 39Matteo 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 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. Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a message at (502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)! Follow Matteo Follow Ego Follow Thanks Dad on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube \Watch the video of this episode on YouTube here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Re-Release: Randall Park
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. Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a message at (502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)! Follow Ego Follow Thanks Dad on Instagram, TikTok and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 38Atsuko Okatsuka
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 without ruining the relationship. Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a message at (502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)! Follow Atsuko Follow Ego Follow Thanks Dad on Instagram, TikTok and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 37D'Arcy Carden
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 #actortalk, bringing back the house hang, and staying in a Potato vacation rental for her upcoming HGTV Show with Sherry Cola. D'Arcy shares her audition story for The Good Place for her role of Janet. Finally, Ego & D'Arcy give advice to a lucky listener on how to respectfully leave a conversation you have no interest in having. Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a message at (502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)! Follow D'Arcy Follow Ego Follow Thanks Dad on Instagram, TikTok and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 36Taran Killam
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 help you get through the day. Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a message at (502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)! Follow Taran Follow Ego Follow Thanks Dad on Instagram, TikTok and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 35William H. Macy
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sat down with award winning actor and whiskey maker, William H. Macy! To start, William thanks his wife for joining him on this magnificently weird trip we call life. The two actors chat about what makes a good story, the appreciation of a good box Stuffing, and how he cannot escape his southern etiquette. William shares auditioning advice with Ego & if you don't like it, don't hire him! Finally, Ego & William give advice to a lucky listener on how to sit in discomfort and let the resolution come to you. Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a voicemail at (502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)! Follow William Follow Ego Follow Thanks Dad on Instagram, TikTok and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 34Josh Segarra
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sat down with actor of the stage and screen, Josh Segarra! To start, Josh says thank you to the people that always make his day: the ticket takers on his morning train and the gym employee who makes his smoothies! The two actors chat about their thoughts on rehearsal, self doubt, and the importance of a support system in this career path. Josh also tells Ego the wild story of meeting his wife and the sly moves that won her over. Finally, Ego and Josh give advice to a lucky listener and debate the best practices for staying motivated while completing life’s daily chores. Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a message at (502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)! Follow Ego Follow Thanks Dad on Instagram, TikTok and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.