Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim
Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim
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 …Social links:
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Alex Moffat
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sat down with actor, comedian, and writer Alex Moffat! Their conversation begins with a look back at SNL sketches Alex isn’t proud of and he shares some advice Ego gave him that he still uses today. The two friends also discuss Alex’s road to parenthood, his time as a c…
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Simu Liu
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sat down with actor and New York Times bestselling author, Simu Liu! Their conversation begins with an exciting announcement that Simu is headed to Broadway! Simu shares that he is thankful for his physical therapist, Ethan, and Ego brings him into the studio for an on-…
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Re-Release: Wayne Brady
Enjoy this re-release of one of our favorite episodes from season one! New episodes back starting January 6th. Happy holidays! 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 b…
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Re-Release: Roy Wood Jr.
Enjoy this re-release of one of our favorite episodes from season one! New episodes back starting January 6th. Happy holidays! 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 compl…
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Nicole Avant
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sat down with best-selling author, award-winning film producer, entrepreneur, and former U.S. Ambassador diplomat, Nicole Avant! Their conversation starts with Nicole thanking a friend who surprised her just when she needed it. Ego and Nicole share the life lessons lear…
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Tituss Burgess
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sat down with six-time Emmy-nominated actor and singer, Tituss Burgess! Bring your tissues for this one – though maybe it’s just allergies? Ego and Tituss discuss everything from childhood to fame, and these two Pisces get into all of it. They reflect on growing into th…
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Wanda Sykes
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sat down with legendary stand up comedian, actress, and writer, Wanda Sykes. Other than their love of comedy, Ego and Wanda share what it was like growing up in the DMV – Delaware/Maryland/Virginia that is! Wanda also shares what it was like coming out late in life and …
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Padma Lakshmi
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sat down with Emmy-nominated food expert, television producer, and New York Times bestselling author, Padma Lakshmi! Ego and Padma waste no time and get right into a flavorful conversation about food and family. Later, Padma shares what has surprised her about being a m…
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Ron Funches
This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sat down with actor, comedian, and proud dad, Ron Funches! To start, Ego reveals just how filthy her purse is, Ron expresses gratitude for the lessons his mother is still teaching him today. He also reveals how his own father’s missteps have informed how he raises his o…
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Miguel
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 gettin…
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