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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.

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Ali Ahn Comes In Prepared

2026/10/13

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 for privacy information.

Murray Hill: Showbiz Daddy

2026/10/06

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dionne Warwick Is Just Being Dionne

2026/09/29

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydnee Washington Loves Mess

2026/09/22

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 for privacy information.

Jourdain Fisher is Gonna Get That Mil

2026/09/15

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stavros Halkias Thinks Ice Cream is Remarkable

2026/09/08

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”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sabrina Elba is a QVC Baddie

2026/08/18

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bresha Webb

2026/08/11

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. Follow Bresha 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.

Jason Biggs

2026/08/04

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. Follow Jason 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.

Kam Patterson

2026/07/21

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. Follow Kam 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.

Caleb Hearon

2026/07/14

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. Follow Caleb 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.

Jerry O'Connell

2026/06/30

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. Follow Jerry 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.

Christopher Meloni

2026/06/23

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. Follow Christopher 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.

Michelle Buteau

2026/06/16

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. Check out season 3 of Survival of the Thickest on Netflix July 2nd! Follow Michelle Follow Ego Follow Thanks Dad on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frankie Grande

2026/06/09

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. Follow Frankie 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.

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4.8 out of 5

306 reviews

★★★★★

Lisel P. 2026/08/09

Thanks Ego

Thank you Ego, and thank you Billy Porter. I came out in 1984, when I was 24. I almost never talk about the holocaust of AIDS. So many friends we shou...

★★★★★

Llamamama10 2026/06/30

Keep your weekly dose of Ego!

I loved and miss Ego on SNL but this is the biggest gift ever. Laughs, life things to ponder, ADVICE. I hope it goes on forever.

★★★★★

carolyn 2020 2026/01/27

You’re Ready

Ego, you are scared but you are ready. Have that baby. Don’t wait too long. You don’t want to be going through menopause when your kid hits puberty

★★☆☆☆

Mssticklewater 2026/01/22

Missing the dad premise!!!

This podcast came out of the year that my dad died very unexpectedly. I love Ego a lot, and this podcast brought me a lot of comfort and joy when I re...

★★★★☆

JP9227 2026/01/09

So funny, smart, wholesome

Quickly becoming my new favorite podcast. I love Ego’s interviews — they are so balanced, fun, and thoughtful.

★★★★☆

Girldad256 2025/10/30

What happened to the dads!!!

Hey Ego so glad you brought the podcast back for season 2 and I’m going to miss you on SNL. I listened to the first episode with Heidi and was enterta...

★★★★★

SnowPossum00 2025/05/20

Ego is a Star

Ego is so funny, entertaining, and engaging. I’m so happy for this podcast and hope for more and more of it.

★★★★☆

Funkadelleic 2025/05/06

GMM

Without listening you get 4/5 for being on GMM. Love the concept. Please get R&L on SNL and it’ll be 5/5 🤣😘

★★★★★

ATOtime 2025/03/09

Great interviewer

Ego ask genuinely curious questions making each interview feel unique and thoughtful. I enjoy hearing these conversations and humor along the way!

★★★★★

loftysara 2025/02/21

Ego is a treasure

As a member of the dead dad club, this podcast is a gift to us. Thank you Ego. I’m only half way through the Wayne Brady episode- I can safely say t...

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