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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 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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  • #66
    October 27 · 52 min

    Natasha Bedingfield is a Good Time

    This week on Thanks Dad Ego sits down with Grammy nominated singer songwriter Natasha Bedingfield to discuss being responsible for a ubiquitous hit song, sharing the feeling of performing with a crowd, writing in service of a song and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • #65
    October 20 · 49 min

    Malcolm Gladwell and Kenya Barris are Unusual Suspects

    This week on Thanks Dad Ego sits down with Malcolm Gladwell and Kenya Barris of the Unusual Suspects podcast to discuss, how having kids changes you and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • #64
    October 13 · 1 hr 6 min

    Ali Ahn Comes In Prepared

    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.

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  • #63
    October 6 · 1 hr 13 min

    Murray Hill: Showbiz Daddy

    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.

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  • #62
    September 29 · 52 min

    Dionne Warwick Is Just Being Dionne

    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.

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  • #61
    September 22 · 1 hr 2 min

    Sydnee Washington Loves Mess

    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.

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  • September 19 · 1 min

    Introducing: Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists

    Improvised Hollywood roundtable podcast featuring raw, honest, and very pretentious conversations between the film industry's most unhinged personalities. Because to be the best, you have to listen to the best talk about how they are the best. Hosted by Kylie Brakeman, Jeremy Culhane, Angela Giarratana, and Patrick McDonald. Listen here and subscribe to Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists3 on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • #60
    September 15 · 1 hr 12 min

    Jourdain Fisher is Gonna Get That Mil

    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.

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  • #59
    September 8 · 1 hr 4 min

    Stavros Halkias Thinks Ice Cream is Remarkable

    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.

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  • #58
    August 18 · 1 hr 11 min

    Sabrina Elba is a QVC Baddie

    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.

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  • #57
    August 11 · 1 hr 1 min

    Bresha Webb

    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.

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  • #56
    August 4 · 1 hr 14 min

    Jason Biggs

    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.

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  • #55
    July 21 · 1 hr 4 min

    Kam Patterson

    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.

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  • #54
    July 14 · 1 hr 9 min

    Caleb Hearon

    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.

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  • #53
    June 30 · 1 hr 25 min

    Jerry O'Connell

    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.

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  • #52
    June 23 · 1 hr 15 min

    Christopher Meloni

    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.

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  • #51
    June 16 · 1 hr 7 min

    Michelle Buteau

    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.

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  • #50
    June 9 · 54 min

    Frankie Grande

    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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  • #49
    June 2 · 1 hr 8 min

    Asif Ali

    This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor and comedian Asif Ali! To start, Asif thanks his Deli Boys costars. Ego and Asif chat about doing bits on set, learning job hustles from his family, and getting scammed. They also dive into what job he would have if he wasn’t in entertainment, making yourself cry, and staying off his phone. Follow Asif 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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  • #48
    May 26 · 1 hr

    Billy Eichner

    This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor and comedian Billy Eichner! To start, Billy thanks his parents for shaping who he’s become. Ego and Billy chat about the ways his parents showed affection, growing up in New York, and not having a driver’s license. They also dive into becoming extroverted, his first hookup, and not necessarily wanting marriage or kids. Follow Billy 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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