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Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim

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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  • Matteo Lane

    Matteo Lane
    Mar 24 2026

    This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with stand-up comedian Matteo Lane! To start, Matteo thanks Dr. Wesley Carlos for his third hair transplant. Ego and Matteo chat about the highs and lows of touring, the struggle of spending money when nothing feels ethical anymore, and how our phones make it nearly impossible to stay present. They also bond over their shared love of Mariah Carey.

    Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a message at (502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)!

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Re-Release: Randall Park

    Re-Release: Randall Park
    Mar 17 2026

    Enjoy this re-release of one of our favorite episodes from season 1!

    Randall Park joins the show as Ego's dad for the day as they talk pursuing acting and hiding it from immigrant parents, the power of unspoken love, and moving back home. Then, Ego asks Randall about doing drugs.

    Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a message at (502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)!

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Atsuko Okatsuka

    Atsuko Okatsuka
    Mar 10 2026

    This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sat down with fellow comedian, Atsuko Okatsuka! The two comedians chat about their favorite witchy tonics, being the youngest/favorite child, and how Big Water has fooled us all. Atsuko shares a story about their mutual friend & the similarities between Japanese & Nigerian names. Finally, Ego & Atsuko give advice to a lucky listener on how to disagree with your partner without ruining the relationship.

    Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a message at (502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)!

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    1 hr and 11 mins
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