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The Steam Room

The Steam Room

Turner Sports 139 Episodes Apr 14, 2026

The Steam Room is a podcast hosted by Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley, longtime colleagues from Inside The NBA. After two decades together on television, they continue their conversations on this new platform, exploring topics beyond basketball. Each week, they are joined by guests for lively discussions. The show aims to bring the same chemistry and humor fans know from their TV appearances. New episodes arrive every Thursday with a playful reminder to keep your towel on.

Episodes

Ducks on a Pole + Dusty May
Ducks on a Pole + Dusty May Apr 14, 2026 3816 Chuck & EJ are BACK for the final episode of Season 7 of The Steam Room after a wild March Madness! Chuck sounds off on tanking in the NBA and salutes the astronauts of the Artemis II mission in his 'First of All'. National Champion and Michigan Head Coach Dusty May joins the guys to talk Michigan's dominance, the aftermath of winning a national title, and how his 2023 run with FAU prepared him fo
Pie Day + Jalen Rose & Chris Webber
Pie Day + Jalen Rose & Chris Webber Mar 15, 2026 3638 Chuck and EJ are back for another Steam Room session ahead of March Madness! Michigan legends Jalen Rose and Chris Webber join to talk the upcoming NCAA Tournament, the Wolverines and Pistons chances at championships this year, tell stories of the rise of the 'Fab Five', and share their perspectives on the infamous 'Timeout Game'. Chuckster sounds off on Bam Adebayo's record-breaking 83-point game
Rough Afros + Ryan Leak
Rough Afros + Ryan Leak Mar 8, 2026 3556 The Steam Room is back in session with EJ and Chuck! Chuckster starts off by talking his improved golf game and playing with Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton before chiming in on the WNBA's ongoing CBA negotiations in his “First of All.” Transformational speaker Ryan Leak joins the fellas to share his story and the keys to having a positive mentality. Chuck kicks off his “Round Mound” reactions with hi
Whiskey Drinkers + Quinn Hughes, Kenny Albert, & Flavor Flav
Whiskey Drinkers + Quinn Hughes, Kenny Albert, & Flavor Flav Mar 2, 2026 4161 The Fellas are back in The Steam Room with a jam-packed episode of gold medals, grocery lists, and throwback stories. Chuck starts us off with his peanut butter bagel obsession before Quinn Hughes and Kenny Albert join for Winter Olympics talk following wins by the Team USA men and women. Flavor Flav stops by to drop some Michael Jordan lore before Chuckster takes a call on his Answering Machine,
Cat Dads + Jesse Cole
Cat Dads + Jesse Cole Feb 22, 2026 4111 Towels on! The Fellas are back in The Steam Room for Chuck’s 63rd birthday, Winter Olympics talk, and a conversation with Jesse Cole, founder of the Savannah Bananas. Chuck sets ground rules for jersey wearers and cat dads, then hears birthday wishes from loyal steamer Stav and other friends on his answering machine. EJ gets Chuckster’s ‘Round Mound’ reactions, shares his ‘Good for the Soul’ of th
Sliced Bread + Champ Bailey
Sliced Bread + Champ Bailey Feb 2, 2026 3381 The Steam Room Podcast is BACK with Season 7 and a guest appearance from Hall of Famer Champ Bailey to talk the Super Bowl and Belichick's HoF snub, along with a call-in from an old friend to Chuck's Answering Machine. Chuckster brings out his welding glasses for his First of All list, talks with EJ about his ideal “Last Meal,” and pitches a new Diet Coke jingle before Ernie shares his “Good for t
Unsullied by Sponsorship, Season 6 Finale
Unsullied by Sponsorship, Season 6 Finale May 10, 2025 4448 The Season 6 finale features a memorable appearance from the longtime, legendary Producer of Inside The NBA, Tim Kiely, as well as an array of call-ins to Chuck’s Answering Machine. Ernie and Charles hear from Biz Nasty & Frenchie, talk about playing pickup hoops with The Undertaker, answer the question “has Chuck ever blinked at a bar tab?”, and reflect on what a long, strange trip it’s been in S
Hands of Time + Eric Church & Mike Sielski
Hands of Time + Eric Church & Mike Sielski Apr 21, 2025 4450 Eric Church enters The Steam Room to indulge Chuck’s new interest in Country music, talk about his relationship with Michael Jordan, and explain why golf means so much to him. Mike Sielski joins to discuss his new book, “Magic in the Air”, share stories about the history of the slam dunk, and put the Chuckster on the spot about why he never participated in a Dunk contest. Ernie and Charles reveal
War Damn Madness + Bruce Pearl
War Damn Madness + Bruce Pearl Mar 8, 2025 3758 Bruce Pearl enters The Steam Room to somehow get Charles even more fired-up about Auburn heading into March Madness, and to discuss whether the SEC may be even tougher in basketball than football this year. Ernie and Chuck talk Timothée Chalamet, embarrassing moments, perfect days, and the worst time to raise ticket prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Make It Matter + General Martin Dempsey
Make It Matter + General Martin Dempsey Mar 1, 2025 3882 General Martin Dempsey enters The Steam Room for an enlightening conversation about leadership, his role as Chairman of USA Basketball, and embracing the concept of ‘creative friction’. Ernie and Charles give flowers to Diana Taurasi, discuss their favorite Oscar nominees, debate the duality of Kenny Smith, and the Chuckster tells a story about how he was almost traded to the Lakers. Learn more ab
Stealing Money + Jason Kelce
Stealing Money + Jason Kelce Feb 21, 2025 3838 Jason Kelce enters The Steam Room to toast the Eagles Super Bowl victory, defend the ‘tush push’ (even though “it sucks”), reflect on Travis’s upcoming decision about whether to retire or keep playing, and shed light on the impact Taylor Swift fans have had on the popularity of his ‘New Heights’ podcast. Ernie & Charles discuss what it’s really like to be famous, the exciting world of Costco membe
The Can-Do Mindset + Candace Parker
The Can-Do Mindset + Candace Parker Feb 7, 2025 3546 TNT Host, WNBA champion, & Tennessee basketball legend Candace Parker joins The Steam Room once again to talk about her memoir, which is set to release in June, the craziness that ensued from the NBA Trade Deadline, and the best teams and players in college basketball currently. Chuck & Ernie discuss Subway commercials, All-Star Game competitiveness, and recall a story about Kenny Smith and a donk

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