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Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim

Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim

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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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Episodes
  • Padma Lakshmi

    Padma Lakshmi
    Nov 25 2025

    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 mom and even gives Ego a few tips to avoid paparazzi! Finally, Padma helps Ego decide if it's time to write a book, and the two join forces to give a lucky listener some advice on finding love!

    Get Padma's new book here!

    Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a message at (502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)!

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Ron Funches

    Ron Funches
    Nov 18 2025

    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 own sons. Later, Ron shares the wild reason he fired his last assistant and sets the record straight on the Kendrick vs. Drake beef!

    Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a message at (502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)!

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Miguel

    Miguel
    Nov 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)!

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    1 hr and 7 mins
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