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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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Miguel\ 11/11/2025

This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sat down with Grammy award-winning artist Miguel! Ego shares how she’s been a fan since her Myspace days, and they talk about how Miguel’s wonderful parents have shaped his approach to raising his own son. With everything from a tribute to D’Angelo to memories of getting whooped as a kid, we cover all! Finally, Miguel gives some advice to Ego and a lucky caller. Get tickets for Miguel's global CAOS tour at officialmiguel.com Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a message at ‪(502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)! Follow Miguel Follow Ego Follow Thanks Dad on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

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Tamron Hall\ 11/4/2025

This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sat down with Emmy award-winning talk show host and New York Times best selling author, Tamron Hall! They talk about failing on game shows, dealing with childhood bullies, and breaking up with men who almost let them drown! (Yes — drown.) Finally, Tamron talks about how her childhood has influenced her own parenting and gives some of her sage advice to a lucky listener! Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a message at ‪(502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)! Follow Tamron Follow Ego Follow Thanks Dad.

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Heidi Gardner\ 10/28/2025

Welcome back to Thanks Dad! On the season two premiere, Ego talks to actress/comedian/best friend Heidi Gardner. They discuss who Heidi wants to say thanks to, FaceTiming naked and sharing a dressing room on Saturday Night Live! To wrap things up, Ego asks Heidi for advice on buying furniture you love for a place you might not. Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a message at ‪(502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)! Follow Heidi Follow Ego Follow Thanks Dad.

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Thanks Dad Season 2 - Coming 10/28\ 10/24/2025

We’re back with all new episodes of Thanks Dad! This season, Ego’s sitting down with not just dads, but anyone with a dad...so everyone! Check out her conversations with world-renowned actors, comedians, musicians and more right here starting October 28th!

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Wayne Brady\ 2/10/2025

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. We'll be taking a break between seasons, but stay subscribed for more! Subscribe and Rate Thanks Dad on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review to read on a future episode!

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Bobby Moynihan\ 2/3/2025

Bobby Moynihan joins Ego as her dad for the day as they get into the weeds of life outside and inside SNL, what it takes to make your parents proud, and how to not spoil your kids. Ego then asks Bobby for advice on financial savings.

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Langston Kerman\ 1/20/2025

Langston Kerman joins Ego today in being her day for the day as they talk about not aging, having multiple stepdads and become a father figure to your younger siblings. Ego then asks Langston advice on how to navigate texting someone or ghosting you're not interested post-first date.

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Ty Burrell\ 1/13/2025

Ty Burrell joins Ego as her dad of the day and they discuss pursing your dreams when that's your only skillset, life in Utah and being home to be a present dad, and teaching your kids good habits you don't have. Ego asks Ty advice on what are the signs you should give a second date a shot.