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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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Episodes
  • William H. Macy

    William H. Macy
    Feb 17 2026

    This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sat down with award winning actor and whiskey maker, William H. Macy! To start, William thanks his wife for joining him on this magnificently weird trip we call life. The two actors chat about what makes a good story, the appreciation of a good box Stuffing, and how he cannot escape his southern etiquette. William shares auditioning advice with Ego & if you don't like it, don't hire him! Finally, Ego & William give advice to a lucky listener on how to sit in discomfort and let the resolution come to you.

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

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Josh Segarra

    Josh Segarra
    Feb 10 2026

    This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sat down with actor of the stage and screen, Josh Segarra! To start, Josh says thank you to the people that always make his day: the ticket takers on his morning train and the gym employee who makes his smoothies! The two actors chat about their thoughts on rehearsal, self doubt, and the importance of a support system in this career path. Josh also tells Ego the wild story of meeting his wife and the sly moves that won her over. Finally, Ego and Josh give advice to a lucky listener and debate the best practices for staying motivated while completing life’s daily chores.

    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
  • Eric André

    Eric André
    Feb 3 2026

    This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sat down with fellow actor, comedian, and podcaster Eric André! To start, Eric says thanks to his pal Ego and they talk about working together on the upcoming movie, “Little Brother.” Eric tells Ego the original name he had planned for “The Eric Andre Show” and reveals the musical career path he could have taken if it weren’t for comedy. They two friends bond over their love of food and their hatred for airplane turbulence. To finish, they give a lucky caller some relationship advice!

    Check Out Eric's Pod "Bombing with Eric Andre" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bombingwithericandre

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

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    1 hr and 10 mins
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