Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim

This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with legendary comedy actor Will Ferrell! Ego and Will chat about their time at USC, how they each got into comedy, and their experiences on SNL. They also talk about dealing with critics, Will’s supportive parents, and how he met his wife.

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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with writer, comedian, and actress Taylor Ortega! To start, Taylor thanks her Big Mistakes co-star, Dan Levy. Ego and Taylor chat about giving and receiving compliments, their experiences in school, and how they each handle change. They also talk about auditioning, living in LA vs. New York, and their shared love of staying in bed.
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This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with actor and podcaster Bowen Yang! To start, Bowen thanks Pret a Manger for his delicious sandwich, Peacock, and 1.5x speed. Ego and Bowen chat about studying the wrong majors in college, their high school experiences, and what it’s like adjusting to life after SNL. They also reflect on Bowen’s favorite moments from his time on the show.
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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.

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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.

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