The Steam Room

Pie Day + Jalen Rose & Chris Webber

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 NC...

Rough Afros + Ryan Leak

08 Mar 2026

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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 Hamilt...

Whiskey Drinkers + Quinn Hughes, Kenny Albert, & Flava Flav

01 Mar 2026

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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 pea...

Cat Dads + Jesse Cole

22 Feb 2026

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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...

Sliced Bread + Champ Bailey

02 Feb 2026

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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, a...

Unsullied by Sponsorship, Season 6 Finale

10 May 2025

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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-in...

Hands of Time + Eric Church & Mike Sielski

21 Apr 2025

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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...

War Damn Madness + Bruce Pearl

08 Mar 2025

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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 ma...

Make It Matter + General Martin Dempsey

01 Mar 2025

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General Martin Dempsey enters The Steam Room for an enlightening conversation about leadership, his role as Chairman of USA Basketball, and embracing ...

Stealing Money + Jason Kelce

21 Feb 2025

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Jason Kelce enters The Steam Room to toast the Eagles Super Bowl victory, defend the ‘tush push’ (even though “it sucks”), reflect on Travis’...

The Can-Do Mindset + Candace Parker

07 Feb 2025

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TNT Host, WNBA champion, & Tennessee basketball legend Candace Parker joins The Steam Room once again to talk about her memoir, which is set to releas...

With Sports, Comes Love + Adam Lefkoe

31 Jan 2025

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TNT Host & rabid Philadelphia sports fan Adam Lefkoe enters The Steam Room to talk about the Eagles returning to the Super Bowl, hosting a podcast wit...

Winning Habits + Ryan Day & Jesse Itzler

26 Jan 2025

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Fresh off the Buckeyes National Championship, Ohio State HC Ryan Day enters The Steam Room to reflect on winning the big one, how he and his family de...

Expecting Your Highest Performance Everyday + Bill Belichick

17 Jan 2025

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8x Super Bowl Champion Bill Belichick takes a break from the recruiting trail to talk UNC football, NFL playoff predictions, and why Rob Gronkowski ow...

Unrushed, Unhurried, With Love + Matt Ryan, Masai Ujiri

08 Jan 2025

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Matt Ryan enters The Steam Room to preview the NFL Playoffs, debate tee box nerves versus tackle box nerves, and dealing with the legacy of ‘28-3’...

Who’s Winning The Match + Ben Stiller

05 Dec 2024

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Ben Stiller enters The Steam Room to talk about his beloved Knicks, the movie-making process, working with Eddie Murphy & Robert De Niro, and sitting ...

Chuck’s Favorite Holiday, Y’all + Mark Cuban, Amanda Serrano

27 Nov 2024

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Mark Cuban enters The Steam Room to talk Mavs, Shark Tank, Bluesky, and the possibility of a Cuban-Barkley ticket in 2028. Amanda Serrano joins to dis...

Sell Out For Listens + Blake Griffin

21 Nov 2024

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Blake Griffin enters The Steam Room to talk about the evolution of his golf game, early NBA season takeaways, funniest teammates, and enduring the inf...

Keep On Keepin’ On + Dan + Shay

13 Nov 2024

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Grammy-winners and Charles Barkley’s favorite musical duo Dan + Shay pass up a round at Augusta National to surprise The Chuckster in The Steam Room...

Elevated, Neat, Casual + Doug Emhoff

31 Oct 2024

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Season 6! The guys welcome Second Gentleman of the United States Doug Emhoff into the Steam Room to discuss the unifying power of sports, the hectic s...

Everybody has a Story + Chuck D & Steve Hartman

15 May 2024

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In this Season 5 finale, Chuck D enters The Steam Room to talk about the cultural impact of Public Enemy, the first time he met Flavor Flav, and his b...

No Caller ID + "the guys upstairs"

09 May 2024

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Ernie and Charles are ambushed by a motley crew of TNT characters for a hilarious sharing of stories from behind-the-scenes at Inside The NBA. Chuck t...

Fires of Intellect + Hanif Abdurraqib

26 Apr 2024

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Author Hanif Abdurraqib enters The Steam Room to talk about his new book ‘There’s Always This Year’, the poem he wrote for TNT’s coverage of t...

Gotta be a Cobra + Dan Hurley & Verne Lundquist

18 Apr 2024

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Head Coach of the Back-to-Back National Champs Dan Hurley enters The Steam Room to talk about UConn’s historic run, his zany superstitions, and less...

Fat Daddy + Dan Le Batard

13 Apr 2024

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Dan Le Batard enters The Steam Room to reflect on the passing of O.J. Simpson, discuss the state of the NBA, and unpack Charles’ love/hate relations...

Life Lessons + Kirk Cousins & Jeff Francoeur

16 Mar 2024

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New Falcons QB Kirk Cousins enters the Steam Room to talk about signing the biggest free agent deal of the NFL offseason, the qualities that make a gr...

It's That Time of Year + Jay Wright & Bruce Pearl

09 Mar 2024

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2x National Champion Jay Wright enters the Steam Room to give the guys a March Madness primer, discuss the impact of NIL on the future of college hoop...

Just Go With It + Nate Bargatze & Robert Griffin III

10 Feb 2024

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Comedian Nate Bargatze enters The Steam Room to talk about performing stand-up for one single person before selling out arenas, his obsession with gol...

The Power of No + Michael B. Jordan

03 Feb 2024

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Michael B. Jordan enters The Steam Room to discuss The Wire, the differences between acting and directing, and the surprising downside of being named ...

Why We Like Rex Chapman

27 Jan 2024

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NBA Veteran turned Media star Rex Chapman joins to talk about opening up in his upcoming memoir, bonding with Russell Crowe over Australian rugby, and...

Iron & Pop + Bill Cowher

20 Jan 2024

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Hall of Fame Coach Bill Cowher enters The Steam Room to talk Steelers, the NFL Playoffs, and the swirling coaching carousel around the league. Legenda...

The Cookout + J.J. Watt

13 Jan 2024

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3x NFL DPOY J.J. Watt returns to the Steam Room to talk about his transition to TV, the NFL playoffs, and finally confronts Chuck for ducking him on t...

Gospel of Basketball + Leigh Ellis

06 Jan 2024

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NBA Podcaster turned global spreader of basketball gospel Leigh Ellis joins The Steam Room to regale the guys with tales from his pickup basketball wo...

Wrapper’s Delight

20 Dec 2023

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To get the guys in the holiday spirit, TK plays the Steam Room version of White Elephant, encourages Christmas karaoke, and get Chuckster’s review o...

Overalls Connoisseur + David Alan Grier

07 Dec 2023

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Comedy legend and Tony Award winner David Alan Grier drops by The Steam Room to wax poetic about Wolverines football, protest against pickleball, and ...

Extra Hot, Please + Candace Parker

29 Nov 2023

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Candace Parker (too many accolades to list) joins the Steam Room to talk about her future in the WNBA, the joys and challenges of being a sports paren...

Definitely Not Turkey Day + Henrik Lundqvist

22 Nov 2023

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(King) Henrik Lundqvist skates into The Steam Room to reflect on his recent induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame, his ‘next chapter’ as a fragra...

To Ten Thousand More + The Legendary Tim Kiely

15 Nov 2023

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The 100th episode (!) of the Steam Room Podcast features special shoutouts from former guests Mark Cuban, Jimmy Kimmel, JJ Watt, and Rex Chapman. This...

Bloggers & Tweeters + Draymond Green and Dusty Baker

01 Nov 2023

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In this Season 5 premiere, Charles & Ernie welcome two sports icons into the Steam Room. Draymond Green stops by to chat about Chris Paul coming off t...

Rhodes Scientist + Travis Kelce

24 May 2023

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Ernie & Chuck take the show on the road for a very special Season 4 Finale in Miami. 2x Super Bowl Champion Travis Kelce drops by to confess he always...

Top Shelf + Paul Bissonnette

03 May 2023

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'Biz Nasty' skates onto the show to talk playoff hockey and what it's REALLY like in the steam room with Chuck. In honor of Charles' newest grandchild...

Not Cake + George Foreman & Khris Davis

21 Apr 2023

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What a treat! We’ve got TWO George Foremans in the Steam Room to discuss the release of the upcoming film Big George Foreman — first, the h...

Disappearing Soap + Ben Affleck

07 Apr 2023

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Ben Affleck joins to talk about his new movie Air, including insight into MJ’s relationship with Nike, and the experience of directing his longtime ...

Stars Aligned + Jay Wright

10 Mar 2023

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Charles opens up and shares his thoughts about Ja Morant. Jay Wright keeps the March Madness mayhem going with his top picks and sleeper teams. The 2...

You Can’t Test Him! He’s Andy Katz!

03 Mar 2023

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March Madness is here! College Basketball insider Andy Katz joins to give the guys an NCAA Tournament primer on hottest teams, upset predictions, and ...

Ode to Loyal Steamers: Answering Machine Extravaganza

25 Feb 2023

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On this special edition of The Steam Room, Charles and Ernie take the most calls EVER from Chuck’s Answering Machine. With belated birthday messages...

Wild Bird Seed + Bomani Jones

11 Feb 2023

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Bomani Jones joins to talk about his viral exchange with Jake Paul, the double standard faced by Black Quarterbacks and Black Head Coaches, and the im...

Don’t Blink + Von Miller

04 Feb 2023

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Super Bowl MVP Von Miller joins to talk about his ACL rehab, Damar Hamlin, Tom Brady's (for real his time) retirement, golfing with Charles, and the B...

Remarkable Souls + Sally Field

20 Jan 2023

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The Steam Room honors the life of Ernie’s late mother Lois Johnson, sending thoughts to our beloved co-host and his family. Legendary producer Tim K...

Top Dawg + Kirby Smart & Candace Parker

13 Jan 2023

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Brimming with excitement after Georgia’s second consecutive National Championship, Ernie (class of ’78) welcomes Head Coach Kirby Smart into the S...

Guacamole Guy + José Andrés

06 Jan 2023

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Start the new year off right by listening to the Steam Room and speaking to your vegetables. Renowned chef and founder of World Central Kitchen José ...

First of All, Tartar Sauce + Seasonal Special Guests

21 Dec 2022

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Have yourself a merry, little Steam Room with Chuck on the Karaoke machine and friend-of-the-show Harry Miree on the drums. Ernie & Charles welcome in...

Pod Pals + Kelsey Plum

14 Dec 2022

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WNBA Champ Kelsey Plum joins to discuss Brittney Griner, explain the nuance of Collective Bargaining, and tell an epic Tom Brady story, before taking ...

Lemon Tastykake Citrus Bowl + Aaron Murray

07 Dec 2022

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The Chuckster throws Ernie a bone and lets him celebrate the Dawgs No. 1 bid in the CFB Playoff with former Georgia QB Aaron Murray. Football fever do...

Spoiler Alert + Bill Hader

23 Nov 2022

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Saturday Night Live Legend & 3x Emmy Award-Winner Bill Hader joins the subject of his impersonations (Ernie Johnson) and 4x SNL Host Charles Barkley t...

LFH + Cadillac Williams

16 Nov 2022

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It’s a War Damn Party in the Steam Room. Auburn’s interim head coach Carnell “Cadillac” Williams joins to drop words of wisdom and ignite a fr...

Dignity of Difference + Dexter Fowler & Rabbi Erez Sherman

02 Nov 2022

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Rabbi Erez Sherman comes on to discuss the controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving promoting a film with antisemitic messaging. World Series Champ Dexter...

Hello, Henry + Jamal Crawford

26 Oct 2022

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The grandpas are back for another season of The Steam Room and are tipping things off with their newest teammate. The 3x NBA Sixth Man of the Year tur...

Season 3 Guests | Nostalgia Tour

07 Oct 2022

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Season 4 of The Steam Room is right around the corner! Join us as we look back on some of the hilarious stories, nostalgic surprises and generational ...

Barkleycast + Josh Allen

10 May 2022

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In the Season 3 Finale, Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen stops by to talk about competing in The Match on June 1st alongside Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, an...

Who’s Your Daddy? + Pedro Martinez

04 May 2022

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Yay-yuh! Hall of Fame hurler Pedro Martinez drops by the Steam Room and delivers his best stuff on the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry, modern day pitching, a...

Paging Doctor Putterman + Roy Green

19 Apr 2022

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Charles’ golfing buddy, Roy Green, surprises The Chuckster in an episode filled with laughs, insults, and an insider account of the "evolution" of C...

Reset Your Goals + Taylor Rooks

11 Apr 2022

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Chuck and Ernie are back in full swing. Emmy-Award nominated host Taylor Rooks steps inside the Steam Room to talk about her rise in the industry and ...

Indescribable Joy + Clark Kellogg

11 Mar 2022

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Clark Kellogg brings his contagious excitement for March Madness into the Steam Room and gets our very own Auburn homer prepared for the D1 Men’s Co...

Principal's Office + Suni Lee

04 Mar 2022

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Olympic Gold Medalist Suni Lee joins the Steam Room to chat about her historic freshman season with Auburn gymnastics. SVP of Turner Sports Tara Augus...

Year of the Dawg + Dominique Wilkins

25 Feb 2022

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Hall-of-Famer Dominique Wilkins drops by The Steam Room after a thrilling weekend celebrating the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in Cleveland. The 2x Slam ...

Intermittent Fasting + Stephen A. Smith

04 Feb 2022

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Stephen A. Smith finds his way in to The Steam Room and Charles cuts right to the chase. The two discuss the lack of Black head coaches in the NFL and...

Coin Toss + Larry Miller

28 Jan 2022

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Jordan Brand Chairman Larry Miller shares his story of redemption and forgiveness after revealing a 56-year secret. After one of the wildest weekends ...

Ernest Maverick + Candace Parker

21 Jan 2022

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2x WNBA Champion, 2021 AP Female Athlete of the Year & loyal steamer Candace Parker makes her way in to The Steam Room to celebrate her incredible yea...

National Champion Energy + Jamaree Salyer

14 Jan 2022

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In a Dawg-filled celebration, Ernie and Charles are treated to “house band” as the University of Georgia graduate Quentin Smith plays our belove...

Back in the Saddle + Alex Toussaint

07 Jan 2022

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The fellas are back and eager to start 2022 on the right foot. Peloton Senior Instructor, and one of Ernie’s personal favorites, Alex Toussaint rid...

Lazy Shoppers

15 Dec 2021

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Charles, Ernie and TK react to the media frenzy Chuck created after announcing he named his daughter after a mall. Chuck’s Answering Machine receive...

Shopping Mall Namesake + Paul Finebaum

09 Dec 2021

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Paul Finebaum stops by The Steam Room to breakdown the College Football Playoff, the Dawgs' QB conundrum and shares stories about covering a young Cha...

Thinking About Reading + Chuck’s First Date

02 Dec 2021

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We go way back with Charles (or Wade as he’s better known in Leeds, Alabama) with a surprise appearance from his prom date, Amy Shorter. The pair ex...

Deep Fried + Tom Brady

18 Nov 2021

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7x Super Bowl Champion & Executive Producer of The Match Tom Brady stops by The Steam Room to look forward to the rest of the Bucs’ season and look ...

Love You Too + Peyton Manning

10 Nov 2021

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On this episode of The Steam Room, we celebrate the life of Ernie’s beloved son, Michael, who passed away in October at the age of 33. Hall of Famer...

Salami Guy + Curtis Granderson

27 Oct 2021

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Curtis Granderson hops into The Steam Room with the World Series underway. The former MLB star gives his Braves-Astros predictions & his thoughts on h...

The Great Podcast + Wayne Gretzky

22 Oct 2021

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It’s HOT in the Steam Room as Ernie and Charles tip off Season 3 with none other than Wayne Gretzky. The Great One talks everything from his new gig...

Keep Your Towel On: Best of Chuck’s Answering Machine (Season 2)

08 Oct 2021

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In this bonus episode of The Steam Room, Producer Kap and a few of our loyal steamers take us through some of the hilarious, creative and impactful me...

Keep Your Towel On: Best of Guests (Season 2)

29 Jul 2021

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In this bonus episode of The Steam Room, Ernie and Charles take us back through some of their favorite “special, special guest” conversations from...

Different Stratosphere + Coach K

30 Jun 2021

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It’s a LEGENDARY season finale in the Steam Room with Duke MBB coach Mike Krzyzewski. The Hall of Famer joins Charles and Ernie to look forward to h...

YES! + Marv Albert

11 Jun 2021

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Ahead of his retirement this summer, Marv Albert joins Ernie and Charles in the Steam Room to reflect on his legendary 7-decade-long broadcasting care...

Couple of Boneheads + P. K. Subban

28 May 2021

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New Jersey Devils defenseman P.K. Subban skates into The Steam Room to talk TNT’s impending NHL coverage, his passion for charity work and how to fo...

Dawgs & Drums + Maria Taylor

22 May 2021

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ESPN’s Maria Taylor enters The Steam Room to talk about giving the commencement address at her and Ernie’s alma mater, the NBA playoffs, farm life...

Hard Work Being Barkley + Spike Lee

14 May 2021

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New York Knicks superfan Spike Lee hops into the Steam Room to share his excitement as his team prepares for their first playoff appearance in eight y...

Analytical Guys + Adam Lefkoe

07 May 2021

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Adam Lefkoe joins Ernie and Charles in the Steam Room to cover everything from the evolution of TNT Tuesdays to tornado chasing, MVP cases and marriag...

The Puck Stops Here + Adam McKay

30 Apr 2021

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While TK continues to slack off at the beach, Ernie and Charles invite Academy Award-winning filmmaker Adam McKay into The Steam Room to discuss his n...

Fishin’ Buddies + Jimmy Kimmel

23 Apr 2021

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Jimmy Kimmel enters The Steam Room to share his love for Inside the NBA, chat about what it’s like hosting a show without an audience, unpack his ob...

National Championship Problems + Scott Drew

16 Apr 2021

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Scott Drew joins Ernie and Charles in the Steam Room to chat about the National Champion Baylor Bears, playing pickleball in the Bubble with Mark Few,...

Charlie in Charge + Adia Barnes, Rick Mahorn & Allie LaForce

09 Apr 2021

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With Ernie on vacation, “Charlie” is calling the shots this week. Fresh off a National Championship game appearance, Arizona Women’s Basketball ...

Cloud 17 + Bill Walton & Andy Katz

01 Apr 2021

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The incomparable Bill Walton enters the Steam Room to revel in the celebration of his Bruins' miraculous Final Four run, share lessons learned from Jo...

Menudo Madness + Clark Kellogg & Seth Davis

12 Mar 2021

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College Basketball analysts Clark Kellogg and Seth Davis enter the Steam Room to get the guys ready for March Madness, and help us all prepare to fill...

Bonus Episode: The Inside Story + EJ and TK

05 Mar 2021

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To celebrate this weekend's premiere of The Inside Story - the four-part docuseries on over 30 years of Inside the NBA - we're releasing the audio ...

The Inside Story + Kenny Smith

05 Mar 2021

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Kenny “The Jet” Smith joins Ernie, Charles & legendary Inside the NBA producer Tim Kiely to look ahead to The Inside Story - the four-part documen...

Designer Genes + The Bride & Groom

26 Feb 2021

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Christiana Barkley and her fiancé Ilya surprise The Chuckster by dropping in to chat about their upcoming wedding, Elk vs. Steak, Hora weight limits,...

Blowing Smoke + Dan Le Batard & Stugotz

19 Feb 2021

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Dan Le Batard and Stugotz join Ernie and Charles to discuss the evolution of sports media, how to achieve diplomatic immunity, Chuck’s feud with Pap...

5'7" Point Guard + Dr. Anthony Fauci

12 Feb 2021

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Dr. Anthony Fauci joins to answer Ernie & Chuck's questions surrounding vaccine rollout, immunity, double-masking, and his decision to pursue a career...

The Dream Steam + Magic Johnson

05 Feb 2021

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Magic Johnson joins Ernie and Charles in The Steam Room to reminisce on their nights at the ‘Inside’ desk, swap Dream Team stories and laugh about...

60% Peanut Butter, 40% Jelly + Dwyane Wade

29 Jan 2021

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In this episode Ernie and Charles celebrate the legacy of the late, great Hank Aaron, and pay tribute to NBA TV’s Sekou Smith. Dwyane Wade enters Th...

Background Music + Tony Dungy, Kyle Korver

22 Jan 2021

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Ernie and Charles welcome Hall of Famer Tony Dungy into The Steam Room for a conversation about the lack of Black Head Coaches in the NFL, Conference ...