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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.
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- 2 days ago1h 10m
Cicadas Return + Candace Parker & Ian Eagle
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 Parker joins to reminisce about her Hall of Fame induction this summer before diving into the WNBA Playoffs, top names to take over as commissioner, and teams to watch this coming NBA this season. EJ puts Chuckster to the test with some hot takes ahead of NBA Opening Night in ’Round Mound’ and educate us on the habits of cicadas. Then Ian Eagle stops by to drop some knowledge on the start of the NFL season, dark horse teams in the NBA, and Philly’s BIG offseason moves. The fellas end with takes on pumpkin spice lattes from Chuck's 'Answering Machine' and a ‘Good For the Soul’ moment featuring Justin Verlander’s final career start in Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Apr 14, 20261h 3m
Ducks on a Pole + Dusty May
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 for the moment. The Fellas get some parting gifts for the season's end before Chuck takes a few Masters-related calls on his answering machine. Ernie then takes us back with a 'Good for the Soul' recap from throughout the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Mar 15, 20261h 0m
Pie Day + Jalen Rose & Chris Webber
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, takes a few calls on his 'Answering Machine' about Timothée Chalamet and Pie Day, then leaves it to EJ to bring us home with his weekly 'Good for the Soul.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Mar 8, 202659 min
Rough Afros + Ryan Leak
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 his latest Publix obsession, undefeated Miami (OH)’s March Madness chances, and the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. The guys wrap things up with a few messages on Chuck’s Answering Machine and EJ’s “Good for the Soul” of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Mar 2, 20261h 9m
Whiskey Drinkers + Quinn Hughes, Kenny Albert, & Flavor Flav
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, and EJ brings us home with his 'Good for the Soul' of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Feb 22, 20261h 8m
Cat Dads + Jesse Cole
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 the week, and brings a Krispy Kreme surprise for Chuck’s birthday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Feb 2, 202656 min
Sliced Bread + Champ Bailey
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 the Soul” audiobook recommendations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- May 10, 20251h 14m
Unsullied by Sponsorship, Season 6 Finale
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 Studio J over the past 3 decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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