Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim
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Raised by a single mom, Ego Nwodim may have daddy issues, but she suspects you might, too. On Thanks Dad, she invites guests to be her “Dad for the Day” and has funny, heartfelt conversations with them about their experiences with their own dads and as parents themselves. Each episode wraps up with her getting practical advice from her guests such as how to get the best deal when buying a house, how to know you’ve found “the one,” and how to perfect your jump shot.
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Wayne Brady
Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim
02/10/25 • 63 min
Welcome to the Season Finale of Thanks Dad! Ego's very special dad of the day is none other than the great Emmy-award winning Wayne Brady! Wayne joins Ego to talk about being raised by his grandmother, finding the balance between being your child's parent and best friend, and his ROTC days as an outlet for singing and dancing. Ego then asks for some "dadvice" about whether or not she should be aiming to buy properties.
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Andy Cohen
Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim
10/07/24 • 56 min
Andy Cohen (WWHL, The Daddy Diaries) joins Ego as her dad for the day to discuss life as a single parent, how The Real Housewives taught him to be more patient with his children, and why kids shouldn’t be attached to their phones. Later on, Andy offers Ego advice on whether or not she should get back into dating.
Guest: Andy Cohen
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Roy Wood Jr.
Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim
10/14/24 • 60 min
Roy Wood Jr. (Have I Got News For You, The Daily Show) joins Ego as her dad for the day to discuss losing his father at a young age, the key to co-parenting, and the complexities of dating as a single dad. Later on, Roy offers Ego advice about online shopping.
Guest: Roy Wood Jr.
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Harry Shum Jr.
Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim
10/21/24 • 63 min
Harry Shum Jr. (Glee, Grey's Anatomy) joins Ego as her dad for the day to discuss parental expectations as the children of immigrants, the importance of kids seeing that their parents aren’t perfect, and what it was like growing up learning not to cry. Later on, they break down orange flags in dating.
Guest: Harry Shum Jr.
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Bill Burr
Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim
09/23/24 • 54 min
Bill Burr (F Is for Family, Glengarry Glen Ross) joins Ego as her dad for the day to discuss his father’s temper, what he's learned about relationships over the years, and the difference between his kids respecting him versus fearing him. He also offers advice on how Ego should approach blind dates.
Guest: Bill Burr
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Adam Pally
Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim
09/09/24 • 62 min
Adam Pally (Mr. Throwback, The Mindy Project) joins Ego as her dad for the day to discuss growing up with a rockstar/doctor father, being the bad kid in school, losing his mom young, and the parenting lessons he learned along the way. Adam also imparts some dad wisdom about which kinds of beer Ego should steer clear of.
Guest: Adam Pally
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Mikey Day
Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim
09/30/24 • 59 min
Mikey Day (Saturday Night Live, Is It Cake?) joins Ego as her dad for the day to discuss his father’s love of The Big Bang Theory, the importance of spending quality time with his son, and what Ego’s future child might be like. Later on, Mikey offers Ego advice on how to not be taken advantage of at a car dealership.
Guest: Mikey Day
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Hasan Minhaj
Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim
09/16/24 • 56 min
Hasan Minhaj (Off With His Head, Patriot Act) joins Ego as her dad for the day to discuss similarities between growing up first generation Indian and Nigerian, the intensity of mother/daughter fights, and if his kids think he’s cool. He also opens up about how therapy culture led him to a confrontation with his dad that didn’t go as planned. Later on, he helps Ego decide if she should buy a car.
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Kenan Thompson
Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim
10/28/24 • 57 min
Kenan Thompson joins Ego to discuss their respective experiences at SNL, finding a good therapist, and Ego gets some advice on knowing when to walk away.
Guest: Kenan Thompson
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Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim
09/03/24 • 1 min
Raised by a single mom, Ego Nwodim may have daddy issues, but she suspects you might, too. On Thanks Dad, she invites guests to be her “Dad for the Day” and has funny, heartfelt conversations with them about their experiences with their own dads and as parents themselves. Each episode wraps up with her getting practical advice from her guests such as how to get the best deal when buying a house, how to know you’ve found “the one,” and how to perfect your jump shot.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim have?
Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim currently has 21 episodes available.
What topics does Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim cover?
The podcast is about Parenting, Kids & Family, Comedy, Podcasts and Comedy Interviews.
What is the most popular episode on Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim?
The episode title 'Mikey Day' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim?
The average episode length on Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim is 59 minutes.
How often are episodes of Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim released?
Episodes of Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim?
The first episode of Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim was released on Sep 3, 2024.
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