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Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim

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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 ... more

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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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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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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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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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Recent Guests

Murray Hill
Comedian, actor, nightlife legend
Self-employed/Showbiz
Episode: Murray Hill: Showbiz Daddy
Dionne Warwick
Six-time Grammy Award winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee
Singer/Performer
Episode: Dionne Warwick Is Just Being Dionne
Sydnee Washington
Hilarious comedian, podcaster, Emmy-nominated actor
Episode: Sydnee Washington Loves Mess
Audra McDonald
Stage actress and singer referenced in the episode
Episode: Introducing: Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists
Jourdain Fisher
Comedian, writer, and actor
Episode: Jourdain Fisher is Gonna Get That Mil
Stavros Halkias
Comedian and actor
Episode: Stavros Halkias Thinks Ice Cream is Remarkable
Sabrina Elba
Entrepreneur, UN Goodwill Ambassador and co-founder of Sable Labs
Sable Labs
Episode: Sabrina Elba is a QVC Baddie
Bresha Webb
Actress and comedian, discussing her career and life with her dad and family
Actor/Comedian
Episode: Bresha Webb
Jason Biggs
Actor and director discussed in interview, upcoming project Untitled Home Invasion Romance
Actor, Director
Episode: Jason Biggs

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Ego Nwodim
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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 542 ratings
  • 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 should be aging with are long gone, and who else can understand it? All my love.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lisel P.
    United States2 months ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Llamamama10
    United States4 months ago
  • 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    carolyn 2020
    United States9 months ago
  • 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 really needed to unpack my complicated feelings about my dad. Season two seems to have done away with the entire Thanks Dad premise entirely. I understand, expanding the guest list to not include only dads. But I really miss the conversation with each guest about their relationship with their dad and its impact as the heart of the podcast now it’s tr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Mssticklewater
    United States9 months ago
  • So funny, smart, wholesome

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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    JP9227
    United States9 months ago

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Some listeners miss the original dad-centric format, but many still enjoy heartfelt conversations.
Episodes are deeply personal yet humorous, striking a thoughtful balance.
Listeners appreciate Ego's genuine curiosity and warmth that make guests comfortable.

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Sabrina Elba is a QVC Baddie
Q: What is the question you would like to ask our next guest?
Sabrina responds that she would be curious about the guest's biggest risk taken in their career and what they learned from it, as a way to probe growth and resilience across diverse fields.
Kam Patterson
Q: Does Kam plan to marry his partner, and how is their long-distance situation?
Yes, Kam hopes to marry her; they manage a long-distance arrangement with her working as a nurse and Kam on the road, balancing career and relationship.
Kam Patterson
Q: What's Kam's biggest lesson for young comedians?
Stay on stage and maintain balance and even keel; don't get too high or too low, and learn to handle bombing without blaming the crowd.
Kam Patterson
Q: What are the three people Kam would like to thank and why?
Kam thanks God for waking him up and the dreams coming true, his mother for her support and belief, and his father for believing in his dream and believing in him.
Caleb Hearon
Q: What was your relationship like with your dad over time?
Caleb describes a tense early dynamic that gradually improved as they became more honest, with his father eventually sharing mental health struggles and both gaining empathy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thanks Dad

What is Thanks Dad about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The series features intimate, conversation-driven talks centered on family, fatherhood, mentorship, and personal growth, hosted by a witty and warm interviewer. Guests span actors, comedians, musicians, and athletes, often weaving in stories about their own fathers, father figures, and the broader impact of family on career and life. Episodes blend humor with candor, touching on resilience, gratitude, parenting, and navigating fame, with a consistent thread of practical life insights and heartfelt gratitude. A standout aspect is Ego Nwodim's ability to create a relaxed, intimate vibe that makes guests open up about tough topics, while also celebrating joy, family, and connection. The format regularly includes reflective storytelling, playfu... more

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1. Murray Hill
2. Dionne Warwick
3. Sydnee Washington
4. Audra McDonald
5. Jourdain Fisher
6. Stavros Halkias
7. Sabrina Elba
8. Bresha Webb

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