Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim
iHeartPodcastsThanks 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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 60 | Founded | 2 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyKids & FamilyParentingComedy Interviews | |||
Listen to this Podcast
Latest Episodes
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 o... more
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 attachmen... more
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 als... more
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 ... more
Key Facts
Similar Podcasts
People also subscribe to these shows.
Recent Guests
Host
Reviews
- 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 Podcasts5carolyn 2020
United States6 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 Podcasts2MssticklewaterUnited States6 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 Podcasts4JP9227United States6 months ago - 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 entertained but also confused.Season 1 you had celebrity dads come on and tell their journey into fatherhood and their relationships with their dad. As a new dad I loved it the premise and listened faithfully every Monday. But season 2 I guess you are getting more into people you are thankful for? Anyways really liked the old format and thought it was uni... more
Apple Podcasts4Girldad256United States9 months ago - 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.
Apple Podcasts5SnowPossum00United Statesa year ago
Listeners Say
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
Chart Rankings
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #61 | United States/Comedy/Comedy Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #79 |  Canada/Comedy/Comedy Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #82 |  France/Comedy/Comedy Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #219 |  Australia/Comedy/Comedy Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #20 |  Denmark/Comedy/Comedy Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #56 |  Poland/Comedy/Comedy Interviews |
Talking Points
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Audience Metrics
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
Frequently Asked Questions About Thanks Dad
What is Thanks Dad about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A candid interview show that centers on personal stories, fatherhood, and family dynamics through conversations with actors, comedians, musicians, and athletes. Guests share career milestones, intimate memories of their fathers or father figures, and practical advice for balancing work, comedy, and family. The tone blends humor with vulnerability, offering behind-the-scenes insight into creative lives while exploring resilience, mentorship, and the joy found in saying thanks to important people. The format often ends with personal guidance for listeners, making it appealing to fans of bright, heartfelt conversations and to potential sponsors looking to reach creative professionals and their audiences. A notable through-line is celebrating d... more
Where can I find podcast stats for Thanks Dad?
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Thanks Dad. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Thanks Dad and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
How many listeners does Thanks Dad get?
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Thanks Dad, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
What are the audience demographics for Thanks Dad?
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Thanks Dad, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
How many subscribers and views does Thanks Dad have?
To see how many followers or subscribers Thanks Dad has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
Which podcasts are similar to Thanks Dad?
These podcasts share a similar audience with Thanks Dad:
1. Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
2. Staying Alive with Jon Gabrus & Adam Pally
3. Good Hang with Amy Poehler
4. StraightioLab
5. Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out
How many episodes of Thanks Dad are there?
Thanks Dad launched 2 years ago and published 60 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
How do I contact Thanks Dad?
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Where can I see ratings and reviews for Thanks Dad?
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Thanks Dad from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Thanks Dad?
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Thanks Dad. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
What guests have appeared on Thanks Dad?
Recent guests on Thanks Dad include:
1. Kam Patterson
2. Caleb Hearon
3. Jerry O'Connell
4. Christopher Meloni
5. Michelle Buteau
6. Frankie Grande
7. Asif Ali
8. Billy Eichner
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.