Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim

This week on Thanks Dad Ego sits down with comedian Michael Che to talk about how he’d be a good mayor, SNL read throughs, not knowing what his face looks like when he talks and more. His new special “Michael Che: Shot in Minnesota” is on Netflix now.

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This week on Thanks Dad Ego sits down with Grammy nominated singer songwriter Natasha Bedingfield to discuss being responsible for a ubiquitous hit song, sharing the feeling of performing with a crowd, writing in service of a song and more!

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This week on Thanks Dad Ego sits down with Malcolm Gladwell and Kenya Barris of the Unusual Suspects podcast to discuss, how having kids changes you and more.

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This week on Thanks Dad Ego sits down with actress Ali Ahn (The Diplomat, Take Me Home) to talk about being friends before dating, going to psychics, having a sweet tooth and more.

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This week on Thanks Dad Ego sits down with comedian Murray Hill to talk about discovering similarities with his father, going steady at a big age, and his book “Showbiz! My Life As A Middle-Aged Man”.

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This week on Thanks Dad Ego sits down the legendary Dionne Warwick to talk about always wanting to be a mother, learning about loss at a young age, having fun on social media and more.

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This week on Thanks Dad Ego sits down with comedian Sydnee Washington to chat about being astrologically “mixed”, being an accidental arsonist, giving it your all at karaoke and more.

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This week on Thanks Dad Ego sits down with comedian Jourdain Fisher to talk about being shy at home but funny at school, getting started in stand-up comedy at 17 years old, and just wanting to be successful.

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This week on Thanks Dad it’s a battle of the Baltimoreans as Ego sits down with Stavros Halkias! Ego and Stavros debate who is more from Baltimore, whether or not ice cream can be considered “remarkable”, and Stavros’ new stand-up special “Uncle Stav”.

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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with Sabrina Elba! Ego and Sabrina chat about her new esthetician degree, the science behind skincare for Black skin, and how she became an entrepreneur and launched her skincare line. They also talk about finding “the one,” making friends as an adult, and Sabrina’s recent journey into acting before wrapping up with Thanks, No Thanks.

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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actress and comedian Bresha Webb! Ego and Bresha chat about what she’s thankful for, her new Hulu special, and her relationship with her husband and daughter. They also talk about love languages, adulting, and the advice Bresha hopes to pass on to her daughter before playing Thanks, No Thanks.

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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor and director Jason Biggs! Ego and Jason chat about his journey through addiction and sobriety, his love of fashion and food, and the life lessons that have shaped him. They also play a round of Thanks, No Thanks before Jason answers a question in Thank You, Next.

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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with comedian Kam Patterson! Ego and Kam chat about what he’s thankful for, his close relationship with his family, his journey into comedy, and why he keeps a running “list” of grudges. They also play a round of Thanks, No Thanks before Kam answers a question from Caleb Hearon in Thank You, Next.

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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor and comedian Caleb Hearon! Ego and Caleb chat about what he's thankful for, their time together on the set of Little Brother, and his relationship with his parents. They also dive into their attachment styles and play a round of Thanks, No Thanks.

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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor and host Jerry O'Connell! To start, Jerry thanks his wife for helping him grow. Ego and Jerry chat about his relationship with his wife, acting after Stand By Me, and how he combats jealousy. They also dive into raising his daughters, growing as a person, and loving reality television.

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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor Christopher Meloni! To start, Christopher thanks his parents, his wife, and anybody who has ever believed in him. Ego and Christopher chat about not feeling old, his first acting job, and his time as a bouncer. They also dive into sibling relationships, transitioning from football to acting, and being competitive.

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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actress and comedian Michelle Buteau! To start, Michelle thanks her kids’ teachers and her waxer. Ego and Michelle chat about raising twins, handling conflict, and her mantras to live by. They also dive into taking care of a parent with dementia, work validation, and their astrological signs.

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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor and singer Frankie Grande! Ego and Frankie chat about staying present, getting sober, and being on reality television. They dive into being the fixer in his family, what it’s like being on Broadway, and both being biology majors. Also, Frankie thanks his Dad for being an amazing and generous person.

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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor and comedian Asif Ali! To start, Asif thanks his Deli Boys costars. Ego and Asif chat about doing bits on set, learning job hustles from his family, and getting scammed. They also dive into what job he would have if he wasn’t in entertainment, making yourself cry, and staying off his phone.

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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor and comedian Billy Eichner! To start, Billy thanks his parents for shaping who he’s become. Ego and Billy chat about the ways his parents showed affection, growing up in New York, and not having a driver’s license. They also dive into becoming extroverted, his first hookup, and not necessarily wanting marriage or kids.

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