Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim

Matteo Lane

This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with stand-up comedian Matteo Lane! To start, Matteo thanks Dr. Wesley Carlos for his third hair transplant. Ego and Matteo chat about the highs and lows of touring, the struggle of spending money when nothing feels ethical anymore, and how our phones make it nearly impossible to stay present. They also bond over their shared love of Mariah Carey. Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a message at (502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)! Follow Matteo Follow Ego Follow Thanks Dad on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube \Watch the video of this episode on YouTube here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Re-Release: Randall Park

Enjoy this re-release of one of our favorite episodes from season 1! Randall Park joins the show as Ego's dad for the day as they talk pursuing acting and hiding it from immigrant parents, the power of unspoken love, and moving back home. Then, Ego asks Randall about doing drugs. 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.

Atsuko Okatsuka

This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sat down with fellow comedian, Atsuko Okatsuka! The two comedians chat about their favorite witchy tonics, being the youngest/favorite child, and how Big Water has fooled us all. Atsuko shares a story about their mutual friend & the similarities between Japanese & Nigerian names. Finally, Ego & Atsuko give advice to a lucky listener on how to disagree with your partner without ruining the relationship. Want some advice from Ego and her guest? Leave a message at (502) 849-3237 (THX-DADS)! Follow Atsuko Follow Ego Follow Thanks Dad on Instagram, TikTok and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D'Arcy Carden

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

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.