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...
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Episode List

D'Arcy Carden

Mar 3rd, 2026 8:27 AM

This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sat down with actress extraordinaire who we know & love from The Good Place, Barry & A League of Their Own, D'Arcy Carden! To start, D'Arcy thanks the man who complimented her amazing parking skills, along with her friends, Jesse & Katie, for bringing her a cinnamon roll. Friendship! The two actors chat about shared Actress experiences #actortalk, bringing back the house hang, and staying in a Potato vacation rental for her upcoming HGTV Show with Sherry Cola. D'Arcy shares her audition story for The Good Place for her role of Janet. Finally, Ego & D'Arcy give advice to a lucky listener on how to respectfully leave a conversation you have no interest in having. Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a message at (502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)! Follow D'Arcy Follow Ego Follow Thanks Dad on Instagram, TikTok and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taran Killam

Feb 24th, 2026 6:39 AM

This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sat down with fellow SNL alum and Broadway King, Taran Killam! To start, Taran thanks his Nanny for indirectly causing his existence. The two actors chat about the LA Rams, travelling the Sunday after SNL and meeting his person at 23. Taran shares the story of his meet-cute with his wife Cobie and how they raise kids in LA. Finally, Ego & Taran give advice to a lucky listener on acts of self care to help you get through the day. Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a message at (502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)! Follow Taran Follow Ego Follow Thanks Dad on Instagram, TikTok and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

William H. Macy

Feb 17th, 2026 4:55 AM

This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sat down with award winning actor and whiskey maker, William H. Macy! To start, William thanks his wife for joining him on this magnificently weird trip we call life. The two actors chat about what makes a good story, the appreciation of a good box Stuffing, and how he cannot escape his southern etiquette. William shares auditioning advice with Ego & if you don't like it, don't hire him! Finally, Ego & William give advice to a lucky listener on how to sit in discomfort and let the resolution come to you. Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a voicemail at (502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)! Follow William Follow Ego Follow Thanks Dad on Instagram, TikTok and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Segarra

Feb 10th, 2026 8:11 AM

This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sat down with actor of the stage and screen, Josh Segarra! To start, Josh says thank you to the people that always make his day: the ticket takers on his morning train and the gym employee who makes his smoothies! The two actors chat about their thoughts on rehearsal, self doubt, and the importance of a support system in this career path. Josh also tells Ego the wild story of meeting his wife and the sly moves that won her over. Finally, Ego and Josh give advice to a lucky listener and debate the best practices for staying motivated while completing life’s daily chores. Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a message at (502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)! Follow Ego Follow Thanks Dad on Instagram, TikTok and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric André

Feb 3rd, 2026 7:30 AM

This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sat down with fellow actor, comedian, and podcaster Eric André! To start, Eric says thanks to his pal Ego and they talk about working together on the upcoming movie, “Little Brother.” Eric tells Ego the original name he had planned for “The Eric Andre Show” and reveals the musical career path he could have taken if it weren’t for comedy. They two friends bond over their love of food and their hatred for airplane turbulence. To finish, they give a lucky caller some relationship advice! Check Out Eric's Pod "Bombing with Eric Andre" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bombingwithericandre Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a voicemail at (502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)! Follow Eric Follow Ego Follow Thanks Dad on Instagram, TikTok and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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