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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 balance between being your child's parent and best friend, and his ROTC days as an outlet for singing and dancing. Ego then asks for some "dadvice" about whether or not she should be aiming to buy properties. Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a message at (502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)! Follow Wayne Follow Ego Follow Thanks Dad on Instagram, TikTok and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 complexities of dating as a single dad. Later on, Roy offers Ego advice about online shopping. Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a message at (502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)! Follow Roy Wood Jr. Follow Ego Follow Thanks Dad on Instagram, TikTok and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 learned in winning, losing, & cheating. Can we say ‘thank you too much?” For a New Yorker, when do you finally get that “I belong here” feeling? Ego and Nicole answer it all here! Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a message at (502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)! Follow Nicole Follow Ego Follow Thanks Dad on Instagram, TikTok and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 their names and even debate the perfect room temperature for cuddling. To wrap up, Tituss shares his secrets to avoiding burnout and making friends in New York City. Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a message at (502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)! Follow Tituss Follow Ego Follow Thanks Dad on Instagram, TikTok and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 raising twins. They joke about over-romanticizing going on tour, and Ego asks if Wanda, even with her decorated career, still bombs at any of her gigs? Finally, the two give a lucky listener some advice about hating your best friend’s partner! Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a message at (502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)! Follow Wanda Follow Ego Follow Thanks Dad on Instagram, TikTok and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.