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Skinny Guys + Spike Lee & Dion Dawkins

October 24, 2026 · 1 hr 26 min

The NBA is BACK and so are Chuck and EJ with another episode of The Steam Room! Charles dives in with his ‘First of All’ takes on Jalen Hurts and Bill Belichick before Spike Lee joins to discuss the Knicks’ historic run and the stories…
Cicadas Return + Candace Parker & Ian Eagle

October 3, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

Fall time is HERE, and Chuck and Ernie are back in the Steam Room with the NBA season just around the corner. Charles tips things off with an update on his daily Diet Coke intake as he and EJ honor some of the Top Women in Media. Candace…
Ducks on a Pole + Dusty May

April 14, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

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…
Pie Day + Jalen Rose & Chris Webber

March 15, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

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…
Rough Afros + Ryan Leak

March 8, 2026 · 59 min

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.”…

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

March 2, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

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…
Cat Dads + Jesse Cole

February 22, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

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…
Sliced Bread + Champ Bailey

February 2, 2026 · 56 min

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…
Unsullied by Sponsorship, Season 6 Finale

May 10, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min

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…
Hands of Time + Eric Church & Mike Sielski

April 21, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min

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”…
War Damn Madness + Bruce Pearl

March 8, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min

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…
Make It Matter + General Martin Dempsey

March 1, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min

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…

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About the show

After 20 years together on Inside The NBA, Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley still have a lot to talk about. The Steam Room podcast is the new platform for EJ, Chuck, and weekly guests to explore conversations beyond the world of basketball. Grab your bracelet and step into The Steam Room every Thursday… and please, remember to keep your towel on.