113 episodes

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.

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    • 4.8 • 1.7K Ratings

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.

    Life Lessons + Kirk Cousins & Jeff Francoeur

    Life Lessons + Kirk Cousins & Jeff Francoeur

    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 great Quarterback, and learning how to do the ‘Dirty Bird’ dance. 12-year MLB veteran Jeff Francoeur joins to discuss the problem of specialization in youth sports and what parents can do about it. Ernie and Charles talk Kate Middleton, Yacht Rock, Girl Scout Cookies, Wrestlemania, and Chuck finally joining Instagram.
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    • 1 hr
    It's That Time of Year + Jay Wright & Bruce Pearl

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

    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 hoops, and regale us with stories about Charles’ ruthlessness on the golf course. Auburn HC Bruce Pearl joins to share the heartwarming story of Sam Cunningham, a leukemia survivor who has become Auburn’s team manager. Chuck’s Answering Machine features calls about the Chuckster’s obsession with vacuuming, his harsh criticism of The Beekeeper, and why we don’t know much about the 1996 Olympics mens basketball team.
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    • 1 hr 1 min
    Just Go With It + Nate Bargatze & Robert Griffin III

    Just Go With It + Nate Bargatze & Robert Griffin III

    Comedian Nate Bargatze enters The Steam Room to talk about performing stand-up for one single person before selling out arenas, his obsession with golf, and even tries out some new material on Ernie and Charles. Robert Griffin III joins to preview Super Bowl LVIII and talks about still being open playing in the NFL again. Chuck says nice things about Indianapolis while stubbornly doubling down on his dismissive take about the body of water that flows through San Antonio.
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    • 1 hr 7 min
    The Power of No + Michael B. Jordan

    The Power of No + Michael B. Jordan

    Michael B. Jordan enters The Steam Room to discuss The Wire, the differences between acting and directing, and the surprising downside of being named Sexiest Man Alive. Legendary, long-time producer of Inside The NBA Tim Kiely joins to get Ernie & Chuck's' take on Taylor Swift, before quizzing them about Super Bowl trivia.
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    • 58 min
    Why We Like Rex Chapman

    Why We Like Rex Chapman

    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 the state of Kentucky Wildcat basketball. EJ and Charles discuss the art of interviewing, their very different morning routines, and why Shaq shouldn’t get any credit for his ‘role’ in creating The Steam Room. The Chuckster is riding the Lions this weekend, as if that fanbase hasn’t suffered enough.
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    • 1 hr 7 min
    Iron & Pop + Bill Cowher

    Iron & Pop + Bill Cowher

    Hall of Fame Coach Bill Cowher enters The Steam Room to talk Steelers, the NFL Playoffs, and the swirling coaching carousel around the league. Legendary, long-time Producer of Inside The NBA Tim Kiely joins the convo to test the guys on some Pittsburgh vernacular. Chuck's Answering Machine posits questions about the MVP that Charles won over MJ, peanuts in Coca Cola, and how Chuck's wardrobe is dealing with his recent weight loss.
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    • 1 hr 12 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
1.7K Ratings

1.7K Ratings

erglock ,

The Best

I absolutely love this podcast and it is one of my favorites! It’s so much more than sports. It’s serious, laugh out loud funny, and just plain great. Keep ‘em coming guys!

Karen k Weber ,

Karen

Love this podcast & Chuck & Ernie! You make my day better!

Johnny Appleseed II ,

Love it

Ernie and Chuck love listening to the podcast as I travel. I have enjoyed every episode. Can’t wait for the next season to start

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