Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim podcast

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.

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.

 

#13

Paul Scheer

Ego is joined by dad for the day [Paul Scheer] (https://www.instagram.com/paulscheer/) to revisit the time they first met, discuss saving sentimental voicemails, problematic dads, and how to tell your kids about Santa. Subscribe and Rate Thanks Dad on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review to read on a future episode! Follow Ego on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/eggyboom/?hl=en) and [Twitter] (https://x.com/eggy_boom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) . Follow Headgum on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/headgum/?hl=en) . ---Advertise on Thanks Dad via [gumball.fm] (http://gumball.fm/) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

25 Nov 2024

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:18

25 Nov 2024


#12

Scott Aukerman

Scott Aukerman gets to be Ego's dad for the day and they talk unfortunate dates, growing up in a religious household, being a young dad vs. an old dad, and Ego asks Scott house renovation advice. Guest: [Scott Aukerman] (https://www.instagram.com/scottaukerman) Subscribe and Rate Thanks Dad on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review to read on a future episode! Follow Ego on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/eggyboom/?hl=en) and [Twitter] (https://x.com/eggy_boom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) . Follow Headgum on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/headgum/?hl=en) . ---Advertise on Thanks Dad via [gumball.fm] (http://gumball.fm/) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

18 Nov 2024

57 MINS

57:35

18 Nov 2024


#11

Tim Meadows

Tim Meadows joins Ego as her dad for the day a discuss family dynamics as an adult, showing up in the world and not letting people disrespect you, and Ego asks advice about what to do as a veteran on SNL when you feel like you have run out of ideas. Subscribe and Rate Thanks Dad on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review to read on a future episode! Follow Ego on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/eggyboom/?hl=en) and [Twitter] (https://x.com/eggy_boom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) . Follow Headgum on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/headgum/?hl=en) . ---Advertise on Thanks Dad via [gumball.fm] (http://gumball.fm/) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

11 Nov 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:45

11 Nov 2024


#10

Kyle Mooney

Kyle Mooney (SNL) is Ego's dad for the day as they discuss the sports to theatre to improv pipeline, learning lessons of being a new dad, and Ego seeks advice on how to find a good Primary Care Physician. Guest: [Kyle Mooney] (https://www.instagram.com/kylemooney/) Subscribe and Rate Thanks Dad on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review to read on a future episode! Follow Ego on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/eggyboom/?hl=en) and [Twitter] (https://x.com/eggy_boom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) . Follow Headgum on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/headgum/?hl=en) . ---Advertise on Thanks Dad via [gumball.fm] (http://gumball.fm/) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

04 Nov 2024

58 MINS

58:34

04 Nov 2024


#9

Kenan Thompson

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 ] (https://www.instagram.com/kenanthompson/?hl=en) Subscribe and Rate Thanks Dad on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review to read on a future episode! Follow Ego on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/eggyboom/?hl=en) and [Twitter] (https://x.com/eggy_boom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) . Follow Headgum on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/headgum/?hl=en) . ---Advertise on Thanks Dad via [gumball.fm] (http://gumball.fm/) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

28 Oct 2024

57 MINS

57:29

28 Oct 2024


#8

Harry Shum Jr.

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.] (https://www.instagram.com/harryshumjr/?hl=en) Subscribe and Rate Thanks Dad on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review to read on a future episode! Follow Ego on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/eggyboom/?hl=en) and [Twitter] (https://x.com/eggy_boom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) . Follow Headgum on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/headgum/?hl=en) . ---Advertise on Thanks Dad via [gumball.fm] (http://gumball.fm/) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

21 Oct 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:06

21 Oct 2024


#7

Roy Wood Jr.

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.] (https://www.instagram.com/roywoodjr/?hl=en) Subscribe and Rate Thanks Dad on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review to read on a future episode! Follow Ego on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/eggyboom/?hl=en) and [Twitter] (https://x.com/eggy_boom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) . Follow Headgum on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/headgum/?hl=en) . ---Advertise on Thanks Dad via [gumball.fm] (http://gumball.fm/) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

14 Oct 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:04

14 Oct 2024


#6

Andy Cohen

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] (https://www.instagram.com/bravoandy/?hl=en) Subscribe and Rate Thanks Dad on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review to read on a future episode! Follow Ego on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/eggyboom/?hl=en) and [Twitter] (https://x.com/eggy_boom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) . Follow Headgum on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/headgum/?hl=en) . ---Advertise on Thanks Dad via [gumball.fm] (http://gumball.fm/) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

07 Oct 2024

56 MINS

56:45

07 Oct 2024


#5

Mikey Day

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] (https://www.instagram.com/mikeyfuntime/?hl=en) Subscribe and Rate Thanks Dad on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review to read on a future episode! Follow Ego on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/eggyboom/?hl=en) and [Twitter] (https://x.com/eggy_boom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) . Follow Headgum on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/headgum/?hl=en) . ---Advertise on Thanks Dad via [gumball.fm] (http://gumball.fm/) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

30 Sep 2024

59 MINS

59:31

30 Sep 2024


#4

Bill Burr

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] (https://www.instagram.com/wilfredburr/?hl=en) Subscribe and Rate Thanks Dad on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review to read on a future episode! Follow Ego on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/eggyboom/?hl=en) and [Twitter] (https://x.com/eggy_boom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) . Follow Headgum on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/headgum/?hl=en) . ---Advertise on Thanks Dad via [gumball.fm] (http://gumball.fm/) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

23 Sep 2024

54 MINS

54:45

23 Sep 2024


#3

Hasan Minhaj

[Hasan Minhaj] (https://www.instagram.com/hasanminhaj/?hl=en) (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. Subscribe and Rate Thanks Dad on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review to read on a future episode! Follow Ego on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/eggyboom/?hl=en) and [Twitter] (https://x.com/eggy_boom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) . Follow Headgum on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/headgum/?hl=en) . ---Advertise on Thanks Dad via [gumball.fm] (http://gumball.fm/) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

16 Sep 2024

56 MINS

56:55

16 Sep 2024


#2

Adam Pally

AdamPally(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.Adamalso imparts some dad wisdom about which kinds of beer Ego should steer clear of. Guest: [Adam Pally] (https://www.instagram.com/adam.pally/?hl=en) Subscribe and Rate Thanks Dad on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review to read on a future episode! Follow Ego on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/eggyboom/?hl=en) and [Twitter] (https://x.com/eggy_boom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) . Follow Headgum on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/headgum/?hl=en) . ---Advertise on Thanks Dad via [gumball.fm] (http://gumball.fm) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

09 Sep 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:04

09 Sep 2024


#1

Thanks Dad - Trailer

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. Catch all new episodes every Monday starting September 9th. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

03 Sep 2024

01 MINS

01:49

03 Sep 2024