Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim
iHeartPodcasts·63 episodes·Bi-weekly
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.
Episodes
Latest Episode
August 18, 2026 · 1h 11m
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 for privacy information.
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Aug 11 · 1h 1m
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.
Aug 4 · 1h 14m
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.
Jul 21 · 1h 4m
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.
Jul 14 · 1h 9m
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.
Jun 30 · 1h 25m
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.
Jun 23 · 1h 15m
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.
Jun 16 · 1h 7m
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 YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 9 · 54m
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.
Jun 2 · 1h 8m
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.