Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim

Ego is joined by dad for the day Paul Scheer to revisit the time they first met, discuss saving sentimental voicemails, problematic dads, and how to tell your kids about Santa.Subscribe and Rate Thanks Dad on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review to read on a future episode!Follow Ego on Instagram and Twitter.Follow Headgum on Instagram.Advertise on Thanks Dad via gumball.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Aukerman gets to be Ego's dad for the day and they talk unfortunate dates, growing up in a religious household, being a young dad vs. an old dad, and Ego asks Scott house renovation advice.Guest: Scott AukermanSubscribe and Rate Thanks Dad on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review to read on a future episode!Follow Ego on Instagram and Twitter.Follow Headgum on Instagram.Advertise on Thanks Dad via gumball.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Meadows joins Ego as her dad for the day a discuss family dynamics as an adult, showing up in the world and not letting people disrespect you, and Ego asks advice about what to do as a veteran on SNL when you feel like you have run out of ideas.Subscribe and Rate Thanks Dad on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review to read on a future episode!Follow Ego on Instagram and Twitter.Follow Headgum on Instagram.Advertise on Thanks Dad via gumball.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyle Mooney (SNL) is Ego's dad for the day as they discuss the sports to theatre to improv pipeline, learning lessons of being a new dad, and Ego seeks advice on how to find a good Primary Care Physician.Guest: Kyle MooneySubscribe and Rate Thanks Dad on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review to read on a future episode!Follow Ego on Instagram and Twitter.Follow Headgum on Instagram.Advertise on Thanks Dad via gumball.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenan Thompson joins Ego to discuss their respective experiences at SNL, finding a good therapist, and Ego gets some advice on knowing when to walk away. Guest: Kenan Thompson Subscribe and Rate Thanks Dad on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review to read on a future episode!Follow Ego on Instagram and Twitter.Follow Headgum on Instagram.Advertise on Thanks Dad via gumball.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harry Shum Jr. (Glee, Grey's Anatomy) joins Ego as her dad for the day to discuss parental expectations as the children of immigrants, the importance of kids seeing that their parents aren’t perfect, and what it was like growing up learning not to cry. Later on, they break down orange flags in dating. Guest: Harry Shum Jr.Subscribe and Rate Thanks Dad on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review to read on a future episode!Follow Ego on Instagram and Twitter.Follow Headgum on Instagram.Advertise on Thanks Dad via gumball.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy Wood Jr. (Have I Got News For You, The Daily Show) joins Ego as her dad for the day to discuss losing his father at a young age, the key to co-parenting, and the complexities of dating as a single dad. Later on, Roy offers Ego advice about online shopping.Guest: Roy Wood Jr.Subscribe and Rate Thanks Dad on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review to read on a future episode!Follow Ego on Instagram and Twitter.Follow Headgum on Instagram.Advertise on Thanks Dad via gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Cohen (WWHL, The Daddy Diaries) joins Ego as her dad for the day to discuss life as a single parent, how The Real Housewives taught him to be more patient with his children, and why kids shouldn’t be attached to their phones. Later on, Andy offers Ego advice on whether or not she should get back into dating.Guest: Andy CohenSubscribe and Rate Thanks Dad on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review to read on a future episode!Follow Ego on Instagram and Twitter.Follow Headgum on Instagram.Advertise on Thanks Dad via gumball.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mikey Day (Saturday Night Live, Is It Cake?) joins Ego as her dad for the day to discuss his father’s love of The Big Bang Theory, the importance of spending quality time with his son, and what Ego’s future child might be like. Later on, Mikey offers Ego advice on how to not be taken advantage of at a car dealership. Guest: Mikey DaySubscribe and Rate Thanks Dad on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review to read on a future episode!Follow Ego on Instagram and Twitter.Follow Headgum on Instagram.Advertise on Thanks Dad via gumball.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Burr (F Is for Family, Glengarry Glen Ross) joins Ego as her dad for the day to discuss his father’s temper, what he's learned about relationships over the years, and the difference between his kids respecting him versus fearing him. He also offers advice on how Ego should approach blind dates.Guest: Bill BurrSubscribe and Rate Thanks Dad on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review to read on a future episode!Follow Ego on Instagram and Twitter.Follow Headgum on Instagram.Advertise on Thanks Dad via gumball.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hasan Minhaj (Off With His Head, Patriot Act) joins Ego as her dad for the day to discuss similarities between growing up first generation Indian and Nigerian, the intensity of mother/daughter fights, and if his kids think he’s cool. He also opens up about how therapy culture led him to a confrontation with his dad that didn’t go as planned. Later on, he helps Ego decide if she should buy a car.Subscribe and Rate Thanks Dad on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review to read on a future episode!Follow Ego on Instagram and Twitter.Follow Headgum on Instagram.Advertise on Thanks Dad via gumball.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Pally (Mr. Throwback, The Mindy Project) joins Ego as her dad for the day to discuss growing up with a rockstar/doctor father, being the bad kid in school, losing his mom young, and the parenting lessons he learned along the way. Adam also imparts some dad wisdom about which kinds of beer Ego should steer clear of.Guest: Adam PallySubscribe and Rate Thanks Dad on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review to read on a future episode!Follow Ego on Instagram and Twitter.Follow Headgum on Instagram.Advertise on Thanks Dad via gumball.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raised by a single mom, Ego Nwodim may have daddy issues, but she suspects you might, too. On Thanks Dad, she invites guests to be her “Dad for the Day” and has funny, heartfelt conversations with them about their experiences with their own dads and as parents themselves. Each episode wraps up with her getting practical advice from her guests such as how to get the best deal when buying a house, how to know you’ve found “the one,” and how to perfect your jump shot.Catch all new episodes every Monday starting September 9th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.