
Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim
iHeartPodcasts·67 episodes·Weekly
Quick Facts
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
September 22, 2026 · 1h 2m
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 for privacy information.
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Sep 15, 2026 · 1h 12m
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.
Sep 8, 2026 · 1h 4m
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.
Aug 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 11, 2026 · 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, 2026 · 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, 2026 · 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, 2026 · 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, 2026 · 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.